Mark Wahlbergkicked off this year with the aviation thriller,Flight Risk, which was directed byMel Gibson, but nearly 20 years ago, he starred as a one-man army in an action thriller dominating streaming charts. Wahlberg features alongsideMichael PeñaandKate MarainShooter, the 2007 political thriller following an expert marksman living in exile who is forced back into his old life after being double-crossed and blamed for an assassination attempt on the President’s life.Shooterhas been streaming on Paramount+ for years, but the film has recently resurfaced in the streamer’s top 10,sitting at #5 at the time of writing.Shooterearned scores of 47% from critics and 80% from audiences onRotten Tomatoes, and the film grossed $95 million at the box office against a $61 million budget.
Shooteris based on the novelPoint of ImpactbyStephen Hunter, andJonathan Lemkinadapted the book withAntoine Fuquadirecting. Fuqua is an outstanding action director who has experience working with major stars such asWill Smith,Denzel Washington, andJake Gyllenhaal. He’s the visionary director behind all three installments in Washington’sEqualizerfranchise, and he also directed the first installment inGerard Butler’s legendary action franchise,Olympus Has Fallen. More recently, Fuqua worked with Will Smith on the Apple TV+ biopicEmancipation, which came not long after he directed one episode ofThe Terminal List, the Prime Video series starringChris Pratt. Fuqua has also been tapped to direct the upcomingMichael Jacksonbiopic, which looks set tomove off its October 2025 release date. The film starsColman DomingoandMiles Teller.
What’s Next for Mark Wahlberg?
2025 may be a relatively quiet year for Mark Wahlberg after starring inFlight Risk, but he’s attached to several intriguing upcoming projects. He’ll team up withPaul Walter-HauserinBalls Up, the R-rated comedy written byDeadpoolscribesPaul WernickandRhett Reesethat also starsDaniela Melchior. Wahlberg will also star in a sequel toThe Family Plan, which has addedGame of ThronesveteranKit Haringtonto its cast. He’s also one of the names reported to star inPlay Dirty, the next film fromShane Black.Dermot Mulroney,Thomas Jane, andTony Shalhoubwill also star in the film.
Shooterstars Mark Wahlberg and Michael Peña and was directed by Antoine Fuqua. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and watchShooteronParamount+.
