Jason Statham’s name is nearly synonymous with action movies and the tough, gritty, and often violent characters he plays within them. Widely regarded as a driving force behind the revival of action cinema in the 2000s and 2010s, Statham established himself as one of Hollywood’s most reliable stars. By 2017, his films had collectively grossed more than $1.5 billion worldwide.
His cinematic breakthrough came under the direction of Guy Ritchie,who cast him in the stylish British crime dramasLock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels(1998) andSnatch(2000). These films became commercial successes and gave Statham a platform that propelled him toward international recognition. Soon after, he anchored theTransportertrilogy(2002–2008), a role that firmly positioned him as an enduring action icon.
Building on this foundation,Statham continued to headlinehigh-octane productions, includingCrank(2006),The Bank Job(2008),The Mechanic(2011), andThe Meg(2018). His career also thrived in ensemble blockbusters, most notablyThe Expendablesseries (2010–2023) and theFast & Furiousfranchise,including the spin-offHobbs & Shaw(2019). Together, these roles cemented his place as one of modern cinema’s quintessential action stars.
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shawis taking over Netflix.Directed by David Leitch, also known forJohn WickandDeadpool 2, theFast & Furiousspinoff film follows Jason Statham’s Deckard Shaw and Dwayne Johnson’s Luke Hobbs as they confront Brixton Lore (Idris Elba), a cybernetically enhanced terrorist whose plan to unleash a lethal virus poses a global threat.
Hobbs & Shaw’s castalso includes Oscar nominee Vanessa Kirby (Pieces of a Woman) as Shaw’s younger sister Hattie, Eiza González, Cliff Curtis, Helen Mirren as Deckard and Hattie’s mother Queenie Shaw, Roman Reigns, Eddie Marsan, Eliana Su’a, John Tui, and Josh Mauga.
Now, six years after its release,Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shawranks third on Netflix’s Top 10 movies in the United States for today, August 18. It ranks belowKPop Demon Hunters,Night Always Comes, and aboveFurious 7,Kandahar,Happy Gilmore 2,Marry Me,Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation,Despicable Me 2, andThe Fast and the Furious(2001).
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As a cinematic showcase,Hobbs & Shawstands as one of Statham’s defining masterpieces. While not the crown jewel of theFast & Furioussaga, its explosive action, sharp humor, and magnetic pairing with Dwayne Johnson showcase the precision of Statham’s skills. Both commercially successful and endlessly rewatchable,Hobbs & Shawreinforces Statham’s reputation as a singular force in modern action cinema.
