Jason Statham's new action thriller "Mutiny" has received mixed reviews from critics, with the Rotten Tomatoes score sitting at 49% from 39 reviews after the embargo lifted. Billed as a "Die Hard"-style film, it comes at a crucial moment for Statham, whose previous 2026 release, "Shelter", failed to recoup its production costs at the box office despite strong reviews. Critical reception matters for Statham's box office prospects, as "Mutiny" was positioned as a chance to rebound before he returns to a more established franchise role next year.

"Mutiny" stars Statham alongside "Peaky Blinders" actor Annabelle Wallis, following a blue-collar worker framed for his boss's murder amid an international conspiracy, and is now showing in cinemas. Reviews have been divided: ScreenRant gave it 3/10, criticising uninteresting characters and a lack of tension, while MovieWeb awarded 6/10 for its performances and action, and FlickDirect scored it 5/10, praising Statham's casting but finding little else appealing. Statham is next expected to reprise his role as Adam Clay in "The Beekeeper 2", due in cinemas in early 2027.