Chris Pratt has never had trouble drawing crowds, whether he’s flying through space as Star-Lord or voicing a heroic plumber in a red cap. Jason Statham, meanwhile, has carved out a different lane: the dependable, tightly wound action star whose films rarely miss with adrenaline-hungry audiences. Now, both actors find themselves locked in a quiet but fierce streaming clash.
As of this week, The Super Mario Bros. Movie and A Working Man are running strong in Prime Video’s Top 10 in the United States. But the $1.3 billion Mario juggernaut has slipped ahead, overtaking Statham’s new thriller after a surge in viewer activity across Prime Video and Netflix.
“Mario is one of those rare titles that spikes again every time families cycle back into weekend viewing,” said Dana Heller, a senior analyst at MarketStream Insights. “It behaves on streaming the same way it did in theaters—broad, repeatable, and reliable.”
At a Glance: How the Two Films Compare
| Category | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | A Working Man |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Actor | Chris Pratt | Jason Statham |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Directors | Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, Fabien Polack | David Ayer |
| Writers | Matthew Fogel | David Ayer, Sylvester Stallone |
| Production Inspiration | Nintendo’s Mario franchise | Levon’s Trade by Chuck Dixon |
| Box Office | $1.3 billion | $88 million |
| Budget | $100 million | $40 million |
| Rotten Tomatoes (Critics) | 59% | 47% |
| Audience Score | 95% | 87% (Popcornmeter) |
| Current Streaming Platforms | Netflix, Prime Video | Prime Video, Amazon MGM+ |
| Sequel Status | Sequel dated April 3, 2026 | No sequel announced |
Streaming Momentum: Why Mario Climbed and Statham Slipped
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has enjoyed a second life on digital platforms thanks to its global release strategy. It streams on Prime Video in the U.S. and on both Netflix and Prime Video in most regions abroad. Statham’s A Working Man is more concentrated, streaming domestically on Prime Video and Amazon MGM+.
Despite both films landing in the Top 10, viewer engagement pushed Mario into a superior position mid-week, according to updated streaming-ranking dashboards. The boost seems tied to weekend family viewing and renewed attention after Nintendo publicly confirmed active development on the Mario sequel.
A Working Man continues to hold strong thanks to Statham’s core audience, who tend to follow his releases across platforms. But the numbers support Mario’s edge. The animated film remains a rare all-ages hit with steady rewatch value.
Audience Scores Tell a Surprising Story
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Critics Score: 59%
- Audience Score: 95%
- Box Office: $1.3 billion
A Working Man
- Critics Score: 47%
- Audience Score: 87%
- Box Office: $88 million
Despite different scales, both titles succeeded with audiences. Mario outpaced nearly all animated releases of the last decade, while A Working Man turned a modest theatrical run into a streaming victory.
Behind the Scenes: Creative Forces Driving Each Film
Mario’s Multi-Director Powerhouse
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was co-directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, and Fabien Polack, from a script by Matthew Fogel.
Nintendo icon Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri have confirmed a sequel for April 3, 2026, with Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy set to return.
In a brief statement, Illumination spokesperson Karen Loyola said,
“The continued streaming interest reinforces how deeply audiences connected with Mario. The enthusiasm we’re seeing heading into the sequel is unprecedented for an animated franchise.”
Statham and Ayer Reunite for A Working Man
A Working Man adapts Chuck Dixon’s novel Levon’s Trade. Directed and written by David Ayer, the film includes script contributions from Sylvester Stallone.
The collaboration reunites Ayer and Statham after The Beekeeper. Statham and Stallone also share credits across The Expendables and Homefront. Stallone currently stars in Tulsa King on Paramount+.
Why These Two Films Keep Colliding on Streaming?
Key factors driving consistent overlap:
- Wide platform availability
- Genre reliability (family animation vs. action thriller)
- Strong franchise and star loyalty
- News cycles tied to the Mario sequel
- High rewatch metrics for family titles
These dynamics help push both films into the upper tiers of monthly streaming charts.
Where to Watch?
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie — Netflix, Prime Video
- A Working Man — Prime Video, Amazon MGM+
FAQ
Yes. It releases on April 3, 2026.
The film earned $88 million on a $40 million budget—modest in theaters, stronger in streaming.
Its global availability and broad audience give it a steady advantage.
Both hold high verified user ratings despite lukewarm critic reviews.
