Jason Statham's $34M Action Sequel Is the No. 1 Movie in the World on Starz 17 Years Later

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Nearly 17 years after its theatrical release, Jason Statham's "Crank: High Voltage" has unexpectedly become the No. 1 movie on Starz globally. The $34 million action sequel, which had faded from public consciousness, is experiencing a surprise revival on streaming platforms. The film's resurgence highlights how streaming services can resurrect older theatrical releases and introduce them to new audiences, even when they've been largely forgotten in the intervening years.