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Get ready, action fans — Jason Statham is storming back onto the big screen, and this time he’s bringing a pulse-pounding survival thriller straight to theaters. Black Bear has unleashed the first trailer for SHELTER, and if the footage is any indication, we’re in for a fierce, emotional, and adrenaline-fueled ride when the film hits theaters January 30, 2026.
Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, the blockbuster mind behind Greenland and Angel Has Fallen, SHELTER pairs Statham with rising star Bodhi Rae Breathnach (Hamnet) in a tense, intimate story of danger, redemption, and high-stakes heroism. The cast also packs serious prestige with Naomi Ackie (Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody) and legendary Oscar nominee Bill Nighy (Living).
A Storm, A Rescue, And A Past That Won’t Stay Buried
Statham plays a reclusive island loner who saves a young girl from a deadly storm — but the act of compassion catapults them both into life-threatening peril. Forced to leave the shadows of isolation, he’s confronted by the ghosts of his past while defending the girl from new dangers. What follows is a gripping journey across treacherous landscapes, where survival means battling not just the elements, but the demons he’s tried to outrun.
A Powerhouse Team Behind the Action
Produced by Black Bear, Punch Palace Pictures, CineMachine, and Stampede Ventures, SHELTER is backed by an all-star team. Jason Statham himself steps in as producer alongside Black Bear’s John Friedberg, Brendon Boyea, Greg Silverman, and Jon Berg. Executive producers include Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler, Andrew Golov, Ric Roman Waugh, and more — with a screenplay by Ward Parry.
What You Need to Know
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Title: Shelter
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In Theaters: January 30, 2026 — exclusively
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Director: Ric Roman Waugh
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Starring: Jason Statham, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Naomi Ackie, Bill Nighy
Follow the film for updates:
IG: @shelter.movie
X: @sheltermovie_
More info: www.shelter.movie.com
About Black Bear
Black Bear continues to dominate the independent film scene, delivering critically acclaimed hits like The Imitation Game, Mudbound, Sing Sing, and fan-favorite genre bangers including Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare and David Ayer’s A Working Man. With offices in Santa Monica and London, the studio is known for its killer mix of prestige and crowd-pleasing action.
Upcoming releases include Daniel Roher’s Tuner and Guy Ritchie’s star-studded In the Grey, along with Ritchie’s Wife & Dog and Lucas & Moore’s comedy Spa Weekend. And of course — Statham’s SHELTER, ready to ignite theaters in 2026.
For more on Black Bear:
Website: www.blackbearpictures.com
IG / X / TikTok / YouTube: @blackbearpics
