Jason Statham has built a career on high-octane action, but few of his films capture pure, unfiltered chaos quite like Crank. The 2006 cult classic, which turns 20 this year, is currently streaming on Peacock in the United States—but not for long. Mark your calendars: Crank will be removed from the platform on June 1, 2026.
Directed by the duo Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (who later split up), Crank follows Chev Chelios, a hitman who is injected with a synthetic toxin that will kill him if his heart rate drops. The only way to stay alive? Keep his adrenaline pumping with a relentless, anything-goes rampage through Los Angeles. It's a premise that could have been a one-joke gimmick, but Statham's committed performance and the filmmakers' hyperkinetic style turned it into a beloved action staple.
Produced on a modest budget of $12 million, Crank grossed over $40 million worldwide—a solid return that proved Statham could anchor a non-franchise hit. The film holds a 62% critics' score and a 71% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus calling it "a raucous race against mortality" that will thrill adrenaline seekers. It also features Amy Smart as Chelios's girlfriend and Dwight Yoakam in a memorable supporting role.
The movie's success spawned a 2009 sequel, Crank: High Voltage, which doubled down on the absurdity with an even lower budget ($13 million) and a slightly higher critics' score (64%). That film grossed $34 million worldwide, proving the franchise had a loyal fanbase. For those who love action that doesn't take itself too seriously, both films are worth a binge—but only the original is currently on Peacock.
Statham's career has evolved significantly since Crank. His recent non-franchise outings, like Shelter and Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, have struggled at the box office, each grossing around $50 million against similar budgets. But his upcoming project, Viva La Madness, reunites him with frequent collaborator Guy Ritchie and is expected in 2027. Meanwhile, fans can revisit Statham's earlier, scrappier work—like Mechanic: Resurrection, which is currently free on Fawesome.
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So, if you haven't seen Crank—or if you want to relive its gloriously unhinged ride—stream it on Peacock before June 1. After that, you'll have to hunt it down on other platforms or wait for its next streaming home. Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for more updates on what's leaving and arriving on your favorite services.
