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Jason Statham’s thriller movie collaboration with Sylvester Stallone is a streaming hit 12 years later. Stallone and Statham have shared the screen four times, playing mercenary comrades Barney and Christmas in the Expendables series.

The Expendables stars’ numerous collaborations indeed represent a union of two different movie eras. Stallone was the co-ruler of 1980s action, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. Statham established his own stoic action-hero persona beginning with his early Guy Ritchie films, and continuing through a string of hard-hitting vehicles, culminating with his arrival as a big-budget franchise stalwart in the Fast & Furious series.

Stallone And Statham’s Homefront Is A Hit On Streaming 12 Years Later Stallone Produced And Statham Starred

After doing two Expendables movies together, Stallone and Statham teamed up again for Homefront, an action-thriller co-written by Stallone and directed by Gary Fleder, that 12 years later is trending on streaming. Stallone also served as a producer on the film,...

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The MonsterVerse has become one of the most reliable, slow and steady cinematic universes going in Hollywood. Tracing its roots back to Gareth Edwards' gritty, grounded, divisive hit "Godzilla" in 2014, the franchise has since expanded to five increasingly wild movies, a TV show in the form of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," comics books, and even video games. Now, Warner Bros. and Legendary are reuniting once again for another kaiju-filled cinematic romp coming our way in 2027.

While virtually nothing has been revealed yet in terms of plot details, the studio has confirmed that "Godzilla x Kong: Supernova" has an official release date. Given that 2024's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" became the biggest movie in MonsterVerse history, that's not remotely surprising. So, what is "Supernova" going to bring to the table? Does the term relating to the implosion of a...

Why Did Arnold Schwarzenegger Skip Terminator: Salvation? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Terminator is one of the most popular film franchises in the world, and an iconic part of that franchise is Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has been associated with the franchise since its inception with The Terminator (1984), in which he played the antagonist, a killer machine sent from the future to prevent resistance leader John Connor from ever existing by murdering his mother, Sarah Connor. From Terminator 2: Judgment Day onwards, he mostly switched gears to become a protector. However, he is notably absent from one film in the franchise, Terminator: Salvation.

Why Wasn’t Arnold Schwarzenegger Part Of Terminator: Salvation?

Just after the release of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines in July 2003, Schwarzenegger announced his entry into politics by running for the office of Governor of California. He won the election and remained in office until 2011.

As a result,...

Arnold Schwarzenegger V/S Sylvester Stallone Net Worth 2025 ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

When it comes to Hollywood legends, few names shine brighter than Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. These two icons have not only dominated the box office for decades but also built empires far beyond the silver screen. But in 2025, who reigns supreme in terms of wealth? Let’s break down their net worth and find out which action hero has a bigger net worth to flex.

What Is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Net Worth in 2025?

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s journey to wealth is just as impressive as his muscles once were. As per Forbes, Arnold Schwarzenegger holds an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion in 2025. The superstar stands as one of the highest-paid actors of all time, earning around $500 million through his films. His blockbuster hits such as the Terminator franchise, Commando, Predator, Batman and Robin, and many more made him a household name.

Despite starting as rivals in the ’80s due to their stature as some of the biggest action stars in the business, beyond the professional setting, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger didn’t bear any personal grudges. And by the time their stranglehold on the box office started to wane following the shift in the industry’s direction, they went on to become good pals and even appeared together in The Expendables.

While Schwarzenegger’s presence in the movie was limited, the following year, they both joined forces for Escape Plan, and with season 3 of Tulsa King on the horizon, hopefully, we’ll get to see more of them together.

Escape Reality is the reason why we need Arnold Schwarzenegger in Tulsa King The Expendables 3 | Credits: Lionsgate Films.

While not exactly a critical darling, Escape Plan is still adored by a sizeable faction due to the chemistry between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone,...

Jason Statham is one of the most notable action film actors working today. This year, Statham was in A Working Man, where he played a construction worker who takes matters into his own hands when a young girl vanishes. As was the case with many of Statham's movies, the film was a box office success, making $98.1 million on an estimated $40 million budget. He has a busy slate of upcoming movies that includes Mutiny and Fast X: Part 2.

While he has been in his fair share of one-off movies, franchises have been a huge part of Statham's career. His most notable franchises include the Fast & Furious movies and the Expendables series, wherein he plays members of the ensemble-based films. However, Statham began his career working in standalone movies like Guy Ritchie's Snatch. Now, one of Statham's action movies from last year is getting a sequel, and the 2024 release is a streaming success.

The Thunderbolts* are now in theaters and the film is doing good. The fans and critics are satisfied and the box office numbers are solid, so there is a good chance that the movie will do great in the end and that it will be a brilliant innuendo for the upcoming Fantastic Four movie.

The film has been met with a of hype, but there were also some criticisms before the premiere. One of these “criticisms” was a potentially unfavorable comparison with The Suicide Squad, directed by James Gunn, and the action franchise The Expendables.

In a recent talk with the press, director Jake Schreier addressed this aspect and revealed how Thunderbolts* compares to these two movies.

Related: Pedro Pascal Supports Trans Rights at ‘Thunderbolts*’ London Premiere with Bold T-Shirt

During the interview, Schreier was asked to respond to the claims that fans “might look at Thunderbolts* as Marvel’s...

Hollywood’s glittering stars aren’t just lighting up the big screen, they’re stacking up some serious cash off it too. From action heroes to comedy legends, these A-listers have turned their fame into full-fledged empires. We’re talking movie deals, endorsement partnerships, and business ventures that would make anyone jealous.

But it’s not all about the flash, these stars are masters of leveraging their brand, capitalizing on everything from real estate to tequila brands. With billions pouring in, they have become the richest Hollywood actors and that is a big deal.

Want to know who’s sitting pretty at the top in 2025? We’re diving into the bank accounts of the biggest names in the game, showing you exactly how these megastars turned their careers into money-making machines. Get ready for the ultimate rundown of Hollywood’s richest!

1. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Let’s be real, Arnold isn’t just the Terminator,...

After vanquishing Captain America: Brave New World on streaming charts, Jason Statham’s new movie has its sights set on a new target. A Working Man, the latest action collaboration between Statham and director David Ayer, is duking it out atop Prime Video’s charts with Dark Winds, which has risen to #2 with the release of its Season 3 finale. At the time of writing, A Working Man is the top purchase on digital charts, but with momentum rising for Dark Winds, it could be the first project to dethrone Jason Statham. Other notable additions to Prime Video’s digital purchase chart include Wicked, which remains a VOD hit despite beginning a Peacock streaming run weeks ago, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which is also available to stream on Paramount+.

A Working Man follows Levon Cade (Statham), a construction worker with a dark past who left his old life behind to...

The very thought of Ryan Gosling appearing in a Barbie sequel as Ken is exciting for many fans of the actor. In December, multiple reports suggested that Barbie 2 is in the early stages of development. As much as we all like to see him back as Ken, there is another franchise that the actor needs to take over now after he got the approval from the Og star.

Gosling had previously revealed that his favorite film as a child was Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo. Interestingly, Gosling’s passion for the role got Stallone’s attention, who picked him to play the potential next generation iteration of the Rambo movies. We are positive that the Drive actor would be exceptional in such an action thriller.

Ryan Gosling should do Rambo revival now that he has Sylvester Stallone’s approval Ryan Gosling as Ken in Barbie | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Sylvester Stallone...

Scott Adkins returns with another blistering action movie in the upcoming revenge flick, Diablo. Arriving in cinemas and on digital platforms on June 13, 2025, Adkins fans will know exactly what to expect when they see the John Wick star’s name above the title, and it looks like they will not be disappointed by what they see.

Fans have been used to seeing several of Adkins’ films popping up on various streaming platforms recently, and the actor certainly has plenty of them to go around. Diablo will not be added to the list, with the butt-kicking favorite working with acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Ernesto Díaz Espinoza, known for gritty martial arts movies like Redeemer and The Fist of the Condor. The synopsis for the movie reads:

“After his release from prison, one man makes it his mission to right a terrible wrong by revealing a secret that could end his life. Scott Adkins stars as Kris Chaney,...

Exclusive: Lionsgate’s 50 Cent Action, the Fast channel curated by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has become the #1 action channel on both The Roku Channel and LG Channels, we’ve learned.

50 Cent Action first debuted with an exclusive launch on Roku, where it quickly became the most-watched action channel on The Roku Channel in Q1. Its recent rollout on LG Channels has already achieved the same milestone—cementing the channel’s appeal and momentum across the Fast space.

In addition, 50 Cent Action also went live on Vizio’s WatchFree+ and Sling TV’s Sling Freestream today.

50 Cent Action is one of the first talent-branded Fast channels. Jackson will be front and center at LG Ad Solution’s NewFronts presentation on Monday, May 5, where he will appear for a live Q&a with the company’s CEO Michael Hudes to discuss the successful growth of the channel and what’s coming next.

“This is the future of entertainment,...

After receiving a degree in chemical engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney, Dolph Lundgren started his acting career with a James Bond film (A View to a Kill) in 1985, quickly followed by his iconic performance as Soviet boxer Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, and then a string of action films. With a career spanning five decades, the man has kept busy, playing over 100 parts… and now, we have taken on the task of picking some of his best movies. Here we go:

Don’T Kill It (2016)

Directed by Mike Mendez, Don’t Kill It combines action, horror, and comedy while dropping Lundgren into the role of badass demon hunter Jebediah Woodley, who seems more interested in finding his next drink than catching demons. His vocation has brought him to Chickory Creek, Mississippi, where Christmas is being ruined...

Sylvester Stallone isn’t just the face of The Expendables. He’s the brains behind it, too. As the creator, producer, co-writer, and star, Stallone brought together the ultimate team of action heroes loaded with nostalgia, explosions, and one-liners galore. So, how much did he make off this epic franchise? Hint: It’s a ridiculous amount!

Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables (Credits: Lionsgate Films)

Four movies in, The Expendables have had their ups and downs. Big wins early, but Expendables 4? Not so much. Still, it helped the lead star earn an enormous fortune. So, how has Stallone’s legendary career padded his 2025 bank account? Let’s dive in.

Sylvester Stallone raked in $51 million from The Expendables franchise Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables (Credits: Lionsgate Films)

Sylvester Stallone didn’t just show up for The Expendables—he was the boss. Co-writer, producer, and mastermind behind it all. And, boy, did it pay off.

Peacock has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the streaming service in May. The Peacock May 2025 schedule includes Black Bag, the Eurovision Song Contest, the Kentucky Derby, Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5, Love Hurts, Poker Face Season 2, and more.

Black Bag is the latest thriller from Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh, while Love Hurts is the latest action film from the producers of Nobody and Bullet Train. In Poker Face Season 2, Natasha Lyonne returns as the sharp-tongued human lie detector Charlie Cale, solving crimes in this mystery-of-the-week series.

Poker Face Season 2

For sports fans, the 2025 Kentucky Derby races into action on May 3. Break out your biggest hat and catch every heart-pounding second of the fastest two minutes in sports.

Music lovers, prepare for glitter, glamour, and fierce competition as the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest streams live May 13–17 from Basel, Switzerland. Join...

Living next door to an action-movie star sounds glamorous until a helicopter drops onto the paddock behind your garden wall. Residents living near the home of British hard-nut action hero Jason Statham have been made to feel they were in the middle of one of his blockbuster movies recently, and it seems they have had enough of it.

According to a report in The Sun – naturally - Statham and his glamorous partner, model, designer, and former Transformers star, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, have been taking an unusual mode of transport recently – a twin-engine helicopter. You know, the kind of thing that is usually seen airlifting bad guys off skyscrapers and then being blown up by the hero in every action movie worth its salt. However, when one lands in the middle of a sports field next to a riding school, disturbs the peace and frightens the horses, then it is just not on,...

When you think of Jason Statham, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If it’s a fit bald dude beating the shit out of a nameless goon, good. That means we’re on the same page. Range is not Jason Statham’s forte, nor would we expect his characters to be able to spell “forte”. But the man has marked himself as maybe The action star in modern movies. And that’s good enough for us and his millions of fans. As Frank Martin said in The Transporter: Never change the deal.

Jason Statham was born on July 26th, 1967 in Shirebrook, England. A natural and gifted athlete, Statham was competing in everything from football to diving (he would later be inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame). Then came modelling because, well, look at that jawline!

But it was the screen he was destined for.

A Working Man, the latest action effort from genre icon Jason Statham is now available to stream at home. The thriller has been another big hit for the actor and finds The Stath on solid ground as a mysterious man with a violent past who, while trying to live a quiet life, is pulled back into action when his friend’s daughter goes missing.

A Working Man, which hit theaters just last month, has now landed on digital streaming. The action thriller is now available to watch at home via premium video on demand, and can be rented or purchased through the likes of AppleTV, Fandango at Home and Prime Video.

Directed by The Beekeeper’s David Ayer, and with a script from Statham’s Expendables co-star Sylvester Stallone, A Working Man also stars David Harbour (Stranger Things), Michael Peña (End of Watch), Jason Flemyng, Arianna Rivas (The Black Phone...

Exclusive: L.A.-based AI content production company Arcana Labs has unveiled $5.5M in funding and announced the launch of AI production studio, Arcana AI.

The round was led by Semcap AI, the AI financing arm of Pennsylvania-based growth equity platform Semcap, and co-CIOs Walter Buckley and Cyrus Vandrevala.

Launched in 2023, Arcana Labs is headed by Millennium Media President Jonathan Yunger, as a co-founder and CEO, and gathers a team of engineers and Hollywood filmmakers.

Its Arcana AI platform, which enables artists to generate images and video clips, recently hit the headlines after its tools were used to create a video depicting the Gaza Strip as an upmarket beach resort, which was then shared by President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform.

The Israeli creators condemned Trump’s use of the video without any context, saying they had created it in a satirical response to his suggestion that the U.

Celebrity Big Brother UK did not go well for actor Mickey Rourke.

A new season began on April 7, and that actor was part of the Series 24 cast.

Rourke has had a long career in film, including starring roles in Sin City, The Wrestler, Iron Man 2, 9 1/2 Weeks, and The Expendables.

His stay in the Big Brother house in the UK may put a black mark on his future career aspirations.

Rourke was one of 13 people invited to play on Celebrity Big Brother UK this spring. He joined singer JoJo Siwa, TV and radio presenter Angellica Bell, actress and comedian Donna Preston, and nine other celebrities.

Politician Michael Fabricant was the first person evicted, but Rourke was soon out the door next, lasting only six days after a controversial stay.

Mickey Rourke kicked off Big Brother after dustup with Chris Hughes

Rourke and TV personality and presenter Chris Hughes...

Jason Statham’s new movie is finally losing steam at the box office after falling out of the top five, but one of his older flicks just got an update to help ease the pain. More than 10 years before Statham teamed up with director David Ayer for A Working Man, he starred in Homefront, the 2013 conspiracy thriller following a former DEA agent who moves his family to a quiet town only to get involved with a local drug lord. The free streaming service Tubi has announced that Homefront will hit the platform on April 18. The film also stars Winona Ryder (Stranger Things), Frank Grillo (Creature Commandos), and James Franco (Spider-Man 3). It earned scores of 42% from critics and 61% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

Homefront is based on the novel of the same name by Chuck Logan, and action icon Sylvester Stallone wrote the script for the film. Stallone also penned...

There was a time when Sylvester Stallone wasn’t really a name many people knew, and now that name is quite literally one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Since then, the actor has come a long, long way and earned fame for a lot of things besides his outstanding performance as an actor cum filmmaker, including even the brilliant daughters that he has raised.

Despite being a father of three daughters, Stallone reportedly didn’t go easy on his daughters while raising them.

Sylvester Stallone. | Credits: The Expendables film series / Starz Entertainment.

As per Sistine and Sophia Stallone’s recent confessions, the way their father treated them as children sounds more brutal than even Ivan Drago from his Rocky saga. But it was truly all for their betterment, for his work on them has made them more well-rounded.

Sylvester Stallone raised his daughters ‘like boys‘

Besides being famous for...

No, the headline of this article is not a reference to Jason Statham's leading role in Uwe Boll's roundly mocked film "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale," one of the most derided of all video game adaptations. Instead, this refers to some voice work that he did early in his career. It seems that Statham played a minor voice role in the very first "Call of Duty" video game in 2003. "Call of Duty" was a military-based shooter game set during World War II, released on the PC, and eventually for the XBox 360, and the PlayStation 3. It was a big hit in the early 2000s, and spawned a massive franchise that is still going strong to this day. There are five games in the original World War II continuity, eight games in the "Modern Warfare" spinoff series (set in the present), seven games in the "Black Ops" spinoff,...

You may not know Joss Carter by name – yet – but chances are, you’ve seen his work. As a creature performer, stunt artist, contemporary dancer and all-round physical chameleon, Carter has moved and morphed his way through everything from The Mummy and Morbius to Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared and The Expendables 4. Now, in Miracle Media’s brand-new fairy tale horror Rumpelstiltskin, he takes centre stage – beneath layers of prosthetics, latex, and a wicked gleam in his eye – as the titular terror himself.

It’s a dream role for Carter, whose work as a physical performer draws from traditions as diverse as Japanese Butoh, black metal, immersive theatre, and extreme physical endurance. His approach to horror isn’t just about jump scares or shock factor—it’s about transformation. Visceral, disturbing, boundary-pushing transformation. In Rumpelstiltskin, that philosophy seeps through every twitch, turn, and whisper of the film’s grotesque imp,...

Mickey Rourke is no stranger to being in front of the camera, having starred in the likes of Sin City and The Wrestler, as well as blockbusters such as Iron Man 2 and The Expendables, but his current stint inside the UK's Celebrity Big Brother compound is a far cry from those scripted projects. He admitted when he entered the house that he wasn't too familiar with the concept of the famous reality TV show and had been living alone for several years, but as the days move forward, the Oscar-nominated actor is starting to open up to his fellow housemates.

During Thursday's episode of Celebrity Big Brother, Rourke candidly spoke about his battle with insomnia and the trauma that led to his struggles with the sleeping disorder. The conversation arose after his housemates clocked him waking up from 40 winks, but Rourke insisted that it was out of character for him,...

Just two days into his UK Celebrity Big Brother stint, actor Mickey Rourke is finding himself under fire for homophobic remarks aimed at housemate JoJo Siwa. The incident led to a formal warning from the show's production team. During a conversation with Siwa, who is openly queer and in a relationship with a nonbinary person, Rourke made several offensive comments. He reportedly joked that if he remained in the house for more than four days, Siwa "won't be gay anymore," and later added a disturbing remark about wanting to "tie" her up.

Later, while talking to housemate Chris Hughes (Love Island) within Siwa's earshot, he stated he was "going to vote the lesbian out real quick." When Siwa called him out for the homophobic nature of the comment, Rourke used a derogatory anti-gay slur, directing it in Siwa's direction while claiming he was referring to a cigarette (in the British...

From “The Woman King” to Madam President, Viola Davis’ growing roster of fierce commander-in-chief roles reveals a star who takes the words “leading lady” literally, no matter what skepticism audiences may show. The internet seems to have rolled its collective eyes at the idea of Davis in ’90s-style action showcase “G20,” but there’s no actor on earth who could play such a gung-ho U.S. president without some degree of blowback … since there’s no president in U.S. history who’d stand a chance against a G20 summit-disrupting psycho determined to crash the global economy. (Supply your own tariff joke here.)

Clearly reflecting the other candidate in the most recent election, Davis does a fine job of embodying Danielle Sutton, a war hero whose military training and protect-the-little-guy instincts make her an ideal foil for the ruthless Rutledge (Antony Starr). Rutledge has a plan to turn $70 million in...

Colman Domingo’s villainous game show host in ‘The Running Man’ was inspired by Jerry Springer.The 55-year-old actor portrays ‘The Running Man’ presenter Bobby Thompson in director Edgar Wright’s upcoming thriller movie, and Domingo has revealed he based the character on the controversial late talk show host.Speaking with Fandango, he said: "Edgar and I were talking about all the differences of game show hosts and TV hosts, period, of different shows … I remember the documentary [‘Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action’] just landed and I thought, ‘This is interesting.’ "Someone who was just a guy with a role, and then he started to take off and started to feed into it as well and sort of bring out the worst in people in many ways. But also felt like he was not complicit at the same time."The ‘Sing Sing’ actor didn’t just take inspiration from Springer,...

Sylvester Stallone found worldwide fame and critical acclaim when he portrayed the role of Rocky Balboa in the 1976 film Rocky. Over time, his status grew by competing with the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the actor found himself with legendary fame.

Sylvester Stallone in a still from The Expendables | Credits: Millennium Films

However, everyone has their good and bad days, and for Stallone, it wasn’t a great day when his 2022 film Samaritan was released to the world. It was not a commercial success… until now.

Sylvester Stallone’s Samaritan wasn’t a hit until now

It was the year 2022, and Stallone wanted to get on the superhero train by starring in a film where he is… a superhero. However, the twist in the tale was that he was a retired superhero who had given up on the life of fighting crime.

Stallone in a still from Samaritan (2022) | Credits: Balboa Productions...

Glen Powell has Arnold Schwarzenegger’s blessing for Edgar Wright’s The Running Man film – but it was tough to make.

This November will see the release of Edgar Wright’s The Running Man. It’s a take on Stephen King’s novel of the same name that imagines a future dystopian US where violent game shows are the ‘opiate of the masses’. America’s particular favourite being The Running Man, a nightly show where hunters chase contestants across the country, killing them for the satisfaction of the viewers at home.

Stephen King’s book has already been adapted for the screen once before, with the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger action vehicle keeping lots of the basic plot elements but jettisoning King’s bleak tone in favour of something more bombastic. After all, ‘it was acceptable in the 80s’, as the song goes.

Baby Driver director Edgar Wright has already confirmed (to...

Before stepping into the spotlight for his newest role, actor Glen Powell made sure to get approval from someone who knows the story well , Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Powell, who will star in director Edgar Wright’s upcoming version of The Running Man, shared that Arnold gave him his support. Schwarzenegger played the lead in the 1987 movie version of the story, which was directed by Paul Michael Glaser.

“Arnold gave us his blessing,” Powell told People. “His son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold, and I hadn’t seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria.”

Powell also said that Arnold’s approval meant a lot to him, and he’s excited to give Arnold a special gift from the new movie.

“Arnold gave us his full blessing, and we get to give Arnold a very specific fun gift from...

Glen Powell just dropped a major update on his upcoming remake of a classic action movie. Powell is set to star in The Running Man, which is coming to theaters on November 7 and is a remake of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film of the same name. The thriller is set in a dystopian America where a falsely convicted policeman has a chance to earn his freedom when he is forced to compete in a game show that sees convicts, runners, and more fight to the death. Powell recently sat down with People Magazine to promote his upcoming line of condiments, Smash Kitchen, and he confirmed that Schwarzenegger gave them the go-ahead to make the movie:

“Arnold gave us his blessing. Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine, and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold and I hadn’t seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria. Arnold gave us his full blessing,...

The star of Paramount Pictures' The Running Manreboot opens up about acquiring Arnold Schwarzenegger's blessing for the film.

Speaking to People, star Glen Powell discussed receiving original The Running Man star Arnold Schwarzenegger's blessing going into the reboot. "[His son] Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold and I hadn't seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria," Powell explained. "Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a very specific fun gift from the movie in a couple of weeks here. So I'm very excited to see him."

A reboot of director Paul Michael Glaser's 1987 original, which itself was adapted from Stephen King's 1982 novel of the same name, The Running Man stars Powell as Ben Richards, a man forced to partake in a twisted death game known as The Running Man. This game...

Glen Powell got the go-ahead from Arnold Schwarzenegger to take on the role of Ben Richards in a remake of his 1987 action flick “The Running Man.” At a launch event for his new condiment line, Smash Kitchen, Powell told People that he spoke to Schwarzenegger via FaceTime and got his blessing to reprise the role.

“Arnold gave us his blessing,” he said, sharing that he and director Edgar Wright contacted Schwarzenegger before the remake began filming. “Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold and I hadn’t seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria,” Powell explained.

“Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a very specific fun gift from the movie in a couple of weeks here,” Powell added. “So I’m very excited to see him.”

Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name,...

Did Glen Powell Get A Nod From Arnold Schwarzenegger For Running Man ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Wikimedia )

Glen Powell has already been making headlines for his much-anticipated upcoming The Running Man project. The film’s first footage was presented on CinemaCon, where Powell and the film director, Edgar Wright, appeared. The upcoming dystopian action thriller film is inspired by Stephen King‘s 1982 novel of the same name.

However, the novel was already adapted into a film in 1987, with Arnold Schwarzenegger playing the leading role. While preparing to reprise the leading role, Powell revealed to People that he has received Schwarzenegger’s full blessing for the film’s remake.

Glen Powell further added that he asked Arnold Schwarzenegger’s eldest son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, to arrange a meeting for him, where he received complete approval from the iconic Austrian Oak. “Arnold gave us his blessing. [His son] Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine,...

Before Glen Powell could take on the thrilling, high-stakes role in the 2025 remake of The Running Man, there was one key person he needed to have on his side: Arnold Schwarzenegger. As a reboot of the 1987 thriller, Powell certainly had to seek the blessing of the man who defined the role for a generation.

As the star of the original film, Schwarzenegger still casts a long shadow over the upcoming remake. To ensure the Terminator legend was on board, Powell turned to a personal connection, and it led to a conversation between the two actors.

Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures Glen Powell chases a stamp of approval from Arnold Schwarzenegger for The Running Man

Before stepping into the shoes of the protagonist in the 2025 remake of The Running Man, Glen Powell sought Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s blessing, since the latter starred in the original 1987 movie.

Arnold Schwarzenegger...

Dolph Lundgren is embracing life to the fullest after conquering a grueling cancer battle, and recent photos show him looking vibrant and incredibly fit while enjoying a beach day with his wife, Emma Krokdal.

The action icon, best known for his roles in films like “Rocky IV,” was photographed in Miami, showcasing a remarkably sculpted physique. At 67, Lundgren displayed impressive muscle definition as he went shirtless in swim trunks, while his 29-year-old wife looked stunning in a purple bikini. The couple, who tied the knot in July 2023, appeared happy and relaxed during their outing.

67-Year-Old Dolph Lundgren Flaunts Ripped Physique with Wife Emma Krokdal, 29, After Cancer Battle

Lundgren’s journey to this point has been arduous. Eight years ago, he received the devastating news of a kidney tumor. Over time, the cancer metastasized, spreading to his lungs, spine, liver, and stomach. Doctors initially delivered a grim prognosis, suggesting that Lundgren’s condition was terminal.

Before Glen Powell felt comfortable racing onto Edgar Wright’s The Running Man, he made sure to get the approval from the star of the 1987 film — Arnold Schwarzenegger.

As a good friend of The Terminator’s son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Powell enlisted the help of The White Lotus season three actor to make sure his father was on board with him starring in the 2025 remake based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel.

“Arnold gave us his blessing,” Powell said during a Thursday interview with People. “Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold.”

The two actors shared the silver screen together back in 2014 when Powell joined the cast of the third Expendables film. Powell explained that he wanted to hop on a call with Schwarzenegger because they “hadn’t seen” each other since they shot The Expendables 3 over a decade ago.

Directed by Edgar Wright, The Running Man is an upcoming dystopian action-thriller movie starring Glen Powell, Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra, and others. The movie is based on a novel of the same name by Stephen King and is going to be the second adaptation of the story. The story follows a man who participates in a violent reality show to win enough money to revive his gravely ill daughter. Numerous hunters are sent to kill him.

Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures

In 1987, the book was adapted into a movie directed by Paul Michael Glaser, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. Upon release, the movie received mixed reactions from the critics and the audience. But Powell is confident about the upcoming movie, as his excitement was witnessed at the CinemaCon.

Glen Powell says The Running Man is the ‘hardest’ movie he’s worked on

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A Working Man is not slowing down during its first full week at the box office. After falling to Snow White on Monday by a narrow margin, Jason Statham’s latest action thriller overtook Rachel Zegler’s live-action Disney adaptation on Tuesday with a $1.8 million performance, a 46% improvement from Monday. Snow White grossed $1.5 million on Tuesday. At the time of writing, Statham’s A Working Man has collected $18.6 million at the domestic box office and $16.5 million internationally for a global total of $35 million. The film will likely hit $20 million domestically and $40 million before it enters its second weekend in theaters, which is expected to propel the action vehicle past the $50 million mark at the worldwide box office.

A Working Man is in familiar territory after beating Snow White at the box office. Disney’s live-action adaptation opened with $42 million at the domestic box office the weekend of March 21, but it...

Jason Statham’s latest action movie started strong at the box office during its first week in theaters. After grossing $15 million domestically this weekend to take the top spot at the box office from Disney’s Snow White, A Working Man kicked off this week with a $1.2 million performance on Monday, March 31. This falls behind Snow White by one small bite of an apple — the Rachel Zegler-led adaptation grossed $1.3 million — but it was enough to push Statham’s new action vehicle closer towards the $35 million mark at the global box office. A Working Man has collected $16.7 million domestically and $16.5 million internationally at the time of writing, meaning it needs only $1.7 million to reach $35 million, which it could easily do when Tuesday’s numbers come in.

In addition to leading star Jason Statham, A Working Man built out its ensemble with Marvel and Landman stars. David Harbour was tapped for...

In 2006, Sylvester Stallone did what he does best: rise from the ashes and re-establish himself as a star, this time with "Rocky Balboa." The mournful, reflective entry in Sly's long-running franchise was surprisingly moving and introduced a whole new generation to Stallone's acting prowess and "keep pushing forward" ethos. That's ostensibly the mantra of the Italian Stallion himself, but it also stands as a pretty good description of the actor's own career.

While you might have expected the "Rambo" star to use this revitalization of his acting career to provide fans with similar showcases of his dramatic abilities, Sly instead began churning out a string of generic direct-to-home-media actioners and doubling down on his reputation as one of the biggest '80s action stars by assembling an all-star team of similar actors with the "Expendables" films. He also found time for a bizarre cameo in a Bollywood film that...

It seems that Jason Statham can do no wrong in the eyes of the fans that regularly soak in his movies with joyful glee. Whether he's beating down the bad guys, or sharing a tender moment with one of his co-stars, the English actor is a favorite of many that have been following his career since he first broke onto the scene in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. In his latest movie, A Working Man, Statham reunites with his Beekeeper director David Ayer for yet another gritty action thriller, and the filmmaker believes he knows why audiences love a good Statham flick.

Speaking with Collider's Steve Weintraub, Ayer said he believes that the success of Statham's movies stems from the fact that he's just a regular guy that we can all identify with. "He has that everyman quality," the director said. Indeed, it's that trait that's front and center in A Working Man,...

Action megastar Jason Statham still looks powerful for a man inching toward 60. And the older he gets, the more worn and lived-in his face becomes, like my therapist’s leather couch. So what if he doesn’t take off his shirt as much anymore? He’s built like a wrestler, but graceful, too, an experienced kickboxer with a trademark, face-smashing spinning back-kick. In A Working Man, the U.K.-born Statham stars as an all-American man’s man with a Cockney accent (he was a Royal Marine long ago, you...

Action movie icon Jason Statham continues to fly the flag for crowd-pleasing, no-nonsense action thriller fare with this month’s A Working Man, which has now delivered a knockout blow at the box office. Leaving the latest Disney live-action remake, Snow White, in the dust, A Working Man knocks The House of Mouse movie into second place, earning $15.2 million in its opening weekend.

Directed by The Beekeeper’s David Ayer, and with a script from Statham’s Expendables co-star Sylvester Stallone, A Working Man also stars David Harbour (Stranger Things), Michael Peña (End of Watch), Jason Flemyng, Arianna Rivas (The Black Phone 2), Noemi Gonzalez (Selena: The Series), and Emmett J. Scanlan. A Working Man is out now in theaters, and you can check out the official synopsis below.

Levon Cade left behind a decorated military career in the black ops to live a simple life working construction. But when his boss's daughter,...

It's almost impossible to talk about action movies without mentioning Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone. They're both bankable stars who have left a large legacy in their genre, so it's no surprise the two have worked together multiple times. Their most recent collaboration is on the 2025 Statham film A Working Man, which Stallone wrote and produced. Stallone is no stranger to screenwriting, having written the Oscar-winning film Rocky. He's no stranger to writing for Statham either, as he wrote the screenplay for Statham's 2013 movie Homefront.

Stallone Made Statham a DEA Agent in 'Homefront'

In Homefront, Jason Statham plays Phil Broker, a retired DEA agent and single dad living in Louisiana. Phil's daughter, Maddy, fights one of her classmates, and when Phil is called to Maddy's school to talk about it, the classmate's father tries to fight Phil. Phil beats the father, and in retaliation, the father's wife calls her brother,...

A Working Man North America Box Office: Opening Day Collection Update ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Jason Statham has established himself as one of the leading action stars in Hollywood, and the opening day number of A Working Man proves it again. The movie might even outgross the Disney biggie, Snow White, at the North American box office this weekend. The film has opened to positive reviews, and with a slow box office, it is expected to benefit more. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Statham started his career with supporting roles but soon became a leading hero. His Transporter film series is one of the most popular action film franchises in the industry, and with it, he solidified his status as an action star. He has also been part of many commercially successful movies like The Meg and The Beekeeper. He is also part of the Fast & Furious franchise and The Expendables.

Few Hollywood movie stars have had an illustrious and celebrated career quite like Jason Statham, with the beloved action hero starring in a slew of silver-screen knockouts over his more than two decades in show business. From thrilling flicks like Crank, The Mechanic, and Wrath of Man to fan-favorite franchises such as Transporter, The Expendables, and Fast & Furious, Statham has made a respected name for himself as one of the cinema's most fearless and commanding performers.

For the 2025 action thriller A Working Man, Statham reunited with both director David Ayer (The Beekeeper) and his Expendables co-star Sylvester Stallone to help bring the popular Chuck Dixon novel Levon's Trade to life, with the gripping film following an ex-Royal Marines commando as he attempts to live a quiet existence with his daughter only to be pulled back into his former life when a teenager is kidnapped by human traffickers. Naturally, bodies...

Jason Statham is one of the most prolific action actors and the audience is once more excited about his latest release, A Working Man. The critics, however, weren't as impressed.

A Working Man reunites Statham with his 2024's The Beekeeper director David Ayer. Their first stint working together was very successful with the audience, making it a box office hit. Now, A Working Man seems to replicate that formula because the audience is widely different than the critics' on Rotten Tomatoes.

Jason Statham's A Working Man debuted with a score of 64% on the review-aggregator website. While the score wasn't exciting, it was above the 60% threshold and it maintained a "fresh" badge. One day later, as more reviews came in, the action film lost that privilege and currently has a score of 53% from the critics.

However, the audience score is more enthusiastic. The movie just hit theaters, and the early moviegoers...

Last week's major new release, Disney's Snow White, is set to maintain its grip on the top spot at the domestic box office this weekend, as it struggles to pass the $100 million mark. Snow White will have to contend with this week's new release, theJason Statham action vehicle A Working Man. The counter-programmer unites Statham with his The Beekeeper director David Ayer, who is still trying to reclaim a spot on the A-list after the disappointing critical performance of Suicide Squad almost a decade ago. A Working Man debuted to inferior reviews compared to The Beekeeper. And this isn't the only category in which it finds itself trailing that film.

A Working Man was released in 3,262 theaters nationwide. By comparison, The Beekeeper was launched in 3,303 locations in January last year. The movie grossed over $65 million domestically and a little more than $150 million worldwide, against a reported budget of $40 million. It...