Jason Statham’s film “Shelter” may be struggling at the box office, but it is gradually making progress towards achieving key milestones that could reflect positively on its performance. After five days of release in North America, the action thriller collected $797,000 on its fifth day, marking an impressive 86.1% increase from Monday to Tuesday, coinciding with its first Discount Day. Currently, it stands in third place in domestic box office rankings, playing in 2,726 theaters and accumulating a total of $6.7 million within its opening week.
The film is on track to surpass the domestic box office gross of “Trapped,” a 2002 crime thriller featuring Charlize Theron, which earned $7.07 million during its run. With just under $1 million to go, the comparison provides a notable benchmark for “Shelter” and serves to highlight its potential despite initial challenges.
While “Shelter” is underperforming relative to its $50 million production budget, with a worldwide total of $14.79 million gathered thus far, the film’s ability to potentially outgross another studio release—even one that was not commercially successful—could lend it greater credibility and visibility within the industry. Having a well-recognized title to compare against can help audiences better understand its comparative status.
Overall, despite its uphill battle to reach profitability, “Shelter’s” ongoing box office journey and the milestones it’s set to achieve could serve as a morale booster for its makers. The film’s completion of significant benchmarks may keep it in the public conversation, offering a hopeful narrative amid its struggles.