The 2025 action thriller A Working Man, starring Jason Statham and directed by David Ayer, is making waves at the Nigerian box office, grossing ₦126.9 million after three weeks in cinemas.
The film opened strong with ₦34.9 million during its first weekend and maintained steady earnings, closing its first full week at ₦37.8 million. Despite competition from popular local films like Labake Olododo and Ajakaju, which have crossed the ₦200 million mark, A Working Man has carved out a solid niche among Nigerian audiences who continue to show enthusiasm for Hollywood action blockbusters.
Internationally, the film has enjoyed a respectable run, earning $68.8 million worldwide against a $40 million production budget. North America accounted for $31.3 million of that total, with other key markets including China, Germany, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UK. In Egypt, the film earned approximately 3.33 million Egyptian pounds (about $108,000).
Directed by David Ayer, known for End of Watch and Suicide Squad, and co-written by Sylvester Stallone, A Working Man is based on Chuck Dixon’s 2014 novel Levon’s Trade. The story follows Levon Cade, a former special forces operative who is pulled back into a dangerous world of corruption and violence. Alongside Statham, the cast includes Michael Peña, David Harbour, and Jason Flemyng.
Critics have given the film mixed reviews, with a 51% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 52 out of 100. However, audiences have responded more favorably, awarding the film a “B” grade on CinemaScore, indicating it meets expectations for fans of Statham’s signature action style.
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