After the strong performance of Jason Statham’s latest blockbuster, Fast and Furious 11 is looking even better. Statham has been a top action star for decades and his most recent film is proof the actor is just as good as ever. The movie performed well financially and had a solid all-around reception, which only increased Statham’s star power ahead of 2025’s Fast and Furious 11. The Rock and Gal Gadot’s Fast and Furious returns have helped make Fast and Furious 11 feel even bigger, but Statham will add to the hype as his newest movie gave him more popularity.

Statham has already played a major role in the Fast and Furious franchise, as his character was the lead villain of Furious 7. Since then, Statham has continued to be a part of the movie series, becoming a hero and even appearing in his own spinoff film alongside The Rock, with both characters being part of Fast and Furious’ villains turned heroes theme. With so many returns and big characters involved in Fast and Furious 11, it would be easy for Statham to fade into the background, but his latest movie proves he is still a huge blockbuster star.

Jason Statham’s The Beekeeper Reception Proves The Actor Is Still An Action Icon

Although the Fast and Furious franchise has some massive action stars, Jason Statham’s The Beekeeper proves he is still one of them. The Rock, Vin Diesel, John Cena, Gal Gadot, Brie Larson, and Jason Mamoa are not only some of Fast X’s top stars, but they have also all played notable superhero roles. While this gives them massive box office prowess, Jason Statham has proven he can lead his own franchise. The Beekeeper earned three times its budget and received a solid audience and critical reception, proving he is still up to the task of leading big blockbusters.

The actor has made a career out of huge action films, and The Beekeeper highlighted that Statham is still capable of connecting with a modern audience. Despite not being a notable franchise or having a large list of well-known stars involved, The Beekeeper’s box office was a massive success, meaning Statham is still a major draw. This is great news for Fast and Furious 11, as although his character may not have the same involvement as in previous films, Statham’s presence is still a big deal and will be a boost for the franchise, regardless of his role.

Although the Fast and Furious franchise has some massive action stars, Jason Statham’s The Beekeeper proves he is still one of them. The Rock, Vin Diesel, John Cena, Gal Gadot, Brie Larson, and Jason Mamoa are not only some of Fast X’s top stars, but they have also all played notable superhero roles. While this gives them massive box office prowess, Jason Statham has proven he can lead his own franchise. The Beekeeper earned three times its budget and received a solid audience and critical reception, proving he is still up to the task of leading big blockbusters.

The actor has made a career out of huge action films, and The Beekeeper highlighted that Statham is still capable of connecting with a modern audience. Despite not being a notable franchise or having a large list of well-known stars involved, The Beekeeper’s box office was a massive success, meaning Statham is still a major draw. This is great news for Fast and Furious 11, as although his character may not have the same involvement as in previous films, Statham’s presence is still a big deal and will be a boost for the franchise, regardless of his role.