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Chris Pratt's Sci-Fi Hit Dominates Netflix Charts
4 Jun
Summary
- Passengers is the 4th most-watched movie on Netflix in the US.
- The film became a Netflix hit nearly a decade after its release.
- Passengers earned a 'Rotten' 30% critics' score but a 63% audience score.
Chris Pratt's 2016 science fiction film, Passengers, has achieved significant popularity on Netflix in the United States, currently ranking as the fourth most-watched movie on the platform. This renewed success comes almost a decade after its initial theatrical debut on December 21, 2016.
The film stars Pratt as Jim Preston, a passenger awakened prematurely during a 120-year space voyage. He subsequently wakes up Jennifer Lawrence's character, Aurora Lane, leading to a complex journey. Passengers garnered $303.1 million globally against a $110 million budget, making it a financial success.
Despite its box office performance, Passengers received poor critical reviews, holding a 30% score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, its audience score stands at a more favorable 63%, contributing to its current appeal on Netflix. The movie's success on the streaming service continues a strong year for Netflix in the sci-fi genre.
