Director Guy Ritchie and leading man Jason Statham achieved significant acclaim with their groundbreaking crime film Lock, Stock, & Two Smoking Barrels, released in 1998. This film marked a pivotal moment in cinema, just a few years after Danny Boyle and Ewan McGregor gained recognition with the equally impactful Trainspotting. While McGregor and Boyle have experienced a mix of successes and challenges in their careers, Ritchie and Statham’s collaborations have been consistent, showcasing their strong professional relationship. In 2021, they reunited for Wrath of Man, a gripping revenge thriller that defied expectations and became a box office success. This occurred during a time when theaters were cautiously reopening post-pandemic, and the future of the film industry was shrouded in uncertainty.

Wrath of Man has successfully transitioned to streaming platforms; it is currently available for viewing in the United States on Hulu, where it has garnered a positive reception since its debut on July 1. This film stands as the most commercially successful collaboration between Ritchie and Statham, portraying a ruthless gangster driven by vengeance after the tragic loss of his son. Although the film received a blend of critical reviews, it has resonated with viewers, achieving an impressive 90% audience score on the film aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. The critics’ consensus describes the movie as “Wrestling just enough stakes out of its thin plot, Wrath of Man sees Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham reunite for a fun, action-packed ride.”

With a production budget estimated at $40 million, Wrath of Man surpassed the $100 million milestone at the global box office. Following this success, Ritchie and Statham collaborated again in the espionage action film Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre. Despite a similar budget, this film concluded its theatrical run with less than $50 million in worldwide earnings. It was subsequently released directly on Prime Video in the United States, alongside Ritchie’s war drama The Covenant. Ritchie has been notably active in recent years; however, achieving significant commercial success has proven challenging. His latest theatrical release was The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, followed by the critically panned Apple Original Fountain of Youth.

Statham’s Remarkable Career Momentum in Recent Years

Currently, Ritchie has two upcoming projects in the pipeline: Wife & Dog and In the Grey. Meanwhile, Statham has enjoyed a largely successful trajectory in his post-pandemic career. He took the lead in Meg 2: The Trench, which raked in almost $400 million globally, showcasing his enduring appeal at the box office. Following the success of Wrath of Man, he starred in two additional action-thrillers — The Beekeeper and A Working Man — which collectively grossed over $250 million worldwide. Additionally, Statham made an appearance in the tenth installment of the immensely popular Fast and the Furious franchise, known as Fast X, which achieved over $700 million in global box office earnings.

You can stream Wrath of Man on Hulu, and for the latest updates on Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie’s projects, stay connected to Collider for more information and news.

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