Jason Statham has shown his box office clout in the Middle East and North Africa once again with action picture Shelter. The movie’s MENA distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment said Shelter took the number one slot across the region as it launched in cinemas there last week, to deliver a $2.23 million opening weekend. Watch on DeadlineThe film was particularly successful in Saudi Arabia where it accounted for 34.5% of total nationwide admissions and 38% of total box office revenue during its opening weekend. In the United Arab Emirates, Shelter delivered 37,000 admissions over the opening weekend out of a total market attendance of 133,700. Jason Statham’s connection with audiences in this region is unmatched, and Shelter reinforces his position as the defining action star for MENA.”

Source: The North Africa Journal February 03, 2026 21:06 UTC