in 2013, lundgren starred alongside steve austin in "the package". directed by jesse johnson, principal photography wrapped in march 2012, and the film was released on 9 february 2013. for a direct-to-dvd film, "the package" was not a financial success. in its first week of release, the film debuted at no. 81; grossing $1,469 at the domestic box office. he starred in a number of other films later that year, including "legendary: tomb of the dragon", "battle of the damned", "ambushed", and "blood of redemption".