**Shelter** (2026) is an action-packed thriller starring **Jason Statham** as Michael Mason, a former elite British government assassin who has chosen a life of extreme isolation on a remote, rugged island off the coast of Scotland. Haunted by his violent past and living off the grid with only his loyal dog for company, Mason avoids all human contact—except for the weekly supply deliveries left at his doorstep by a local girl named Jessie (Bodhi Rae Breathnach) and her uncle.
His carefully constructed solitude shatters during a ferocious storm when Mason rescues the young, grieving Jessie from the churning sea after a tragic boating accident claims her uncle's life. Forced into an unexpected guardianship, the reclusive ex-operative nurses her back to health, teaching her survival skills and slowly forming a reluctant but genuine bond that begins to heal them both.
But peace is fleeting. A rare trip to the mainland for medical supplies exposes Mason to surveillance, reactivating his old enemies at MI6 (and rogue elements from his past). Misidentified or deliberately targeted, he and Jessie become hunted by relentless assassins and shadowy government operatives determined to eliminate him—and anyone with him.
What follows is a tense, high-stakes journey across Scotland, blending intense hand-to-hand combat, explosive shootouts, and chases with moments of quiet emotional depth. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, *Shelter* delivers classic Statham-style action—lean, brutal, and efficient—while exploring themes of redemption, found family, and the cost of a life spent in the shadows.
It's a familiar formula (think *The Beekeeper* meets *Leon: The Professional* with a Scottish twist), but executed with polished thrills, strong supporting performances (including Bill Nighy and Naomi Ackie), and enough heart to elevate it beyond standard fare. Runtime: ~1 hour 47 minutes. Rated R for strong violence and language.
