Jason Statham’s 2023 spy thriller Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre — a Guy Ritchie-directed, $50 million action caper that failed to break even at the box office with just $48 million in earnings, is now finding its audience on streaming platforms. The film, which had a lukewarm critical reception (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) but strong audience approval (82%), has quietly become a VOD sensation since its release on Prime Video and Apple TV. It’s not the first time Statham’s films have struggled theatrically. His 2026 releases Shelter and Mutiny both underperformed, grossing $56 million and $30 million respectively against budgets of $50 million and $40 million. Yet, when paired with Ritchie, Statham has historically delivered hits. That streak didn’t hold in 2023, but the film’s legacy is being rewritten online. Fans are revisiting its blend of globe-trotting espionage, sharp dialogue, and stylized violence, drawing comparisons to James Bond with a Tarantino twist. The story follows super-spy Orson Fortune (Statham), who must stop billionaire arms dealer Greg Simmonds (Hugh Grant) from selling a deadly new weapons technology. He’s reluctantly joined by a team of operatives, Aubrey Plaza, Cary Elwes, and Bugzy Malone. And recruits Hollywood star Danny Francesco (Josh Hartnett) for an undercover mission. The film’s cult revival comes as no surprise to those who remember its kinetic energy and deadpan humor. Meanwhile, another 2026 release is making waves in a different way: Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, a sci-fi thriller starring Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo, Josh O’Connor, and Wyatt Russell. Though it opened to largely positive reviews, currently holding a 79% critics score and 69% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Public perception shifted after a few weeks in theaters. Some viewers questioned whether the acclaim was inflated by Spielberg’s name alone, citing narrative inconsistencies and underwhelming alien CGI. But once the film landed on Peacock on October 9, it surged to number one on the streamer’s top 10 movies in the U.S., outperforming established Halloween titles like Coraline and Monster House. Its success suggests that a movie’s true performance may not be measured in opening weekends, but in how long it stays watched. Both films were overlooked in cinemas. Now, they’re winning on screen, in silence, in homes, in the dark.