Separately,Jason StathamandGuy Ritchiehave produced countless entertaining action movies, but the few times the two have teamed up, it’s been nothing short of electric. Their most recent team-up came in 2023 onOperation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, the espionage thriller following an elite spy who recruits a famous Hollywood star to help stop the sale of illegal weapons technology.Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerreis currently streaming on both Hulu and Tubi in America, but globally, the film recently debuted on HBO Max and has taken over streaming charts, landing in the top 10 in more than 10 countries.
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerrewas not particularly well-liked by critics, who rated the film a “Rotten” 51% on the aggregation site, Rotten Tomatoes. However, the film unsurprisingly struck gold with fans, who gave it a rating of 82% on the audience-driven Popcornmeter. Despite solid audience reception, though,Operation Fortunefailed to find the box office success it needed to justify its $50 million budget. The film grossed only $48 million, needing close to $100 million to break even.Aubrey PlazaandJosh Hartnettcan also be seen in the 2023 spy thriller.
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerremarked the fifth time Jason Statham teamed up with director Guy Ritchie. The duo first worked together in Statham’s feature acting debut onLock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and they teamed up again shortly after forSnatch, which also starsBrad Pitt. The duo worked together on 2005’sRevolverbefore they reunited in 2021 forWrath of Man, the beloved heist thriller starringHolt McCallany. Ritchie’s most recent movie,Fountain of Youth, recruited stars likeJohn KrasinskiandNatalie Portmanto star — it’s currently streaming on Apple TV+.
Will Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie Ever Work Together Again?
Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie have no projects confirmed to be in the works that will reunite them, but a reunion is likely to come at some point. Statham will next star inMutinyfrom directorJean-François Richet, who recently worked withGerard ButleronPlane. Ritchie’s next movie,In the Grey, wrapped filming two years ago, but the film is stuck in post-production limbo, and it’s unclear when it will be released. It starsHenry CavillandJake Gyllenhaal.
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerreis one of the most popular movies in the world onHBO Max. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
