A fantasy film starring Liam Neeson that tanked at the box office has found new life as a top 10 streaming hit on Netflix over 13 years after it premiered. The Irish screen legend may have scored an Oscar nomination for his turn in the тιтle role of 1993’s Schindler’s List, but Neeson is perhaps best known for his action films. Whether he’s playing the superhero-like character of Darkman or rescuing his family in Taken, Neeson’s cool demeanor and understated performances gel perfectly with the action genre.

Now, a 13-year-old Liam Neeson flop is making a resurgence, with 2012’s Wrath of the тιтans finding its way into the Netflix top 10. For the week of June 2-8, the Clash of the тιтans sequel reached number six on the global charts, garnering over 3 million views in just a week. Unlike most other films in the top 10, Wrath of the тιтans is only in the top 10 in the United States. In only its first week on the chart, Wrath of the тιтans pᴀssed stalwarts like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and The Wild Robot.

What This Means For Wrath Of The тιтans

Almost Anything Can Become A Hit On Streaming

Following the box office success of 2010’s Clash of the тιтans, a sequel seemed inevitable. However, Wrath of the тιтans was something of a financial failure, and essentially dashed any hopes of making an ongoing franchise. The movie’s success on streaming is likely driven by its impressive cast, especially Liam Neeson, and his star hasn’t faded much in recent years.

Netflix is jam-packed with classic and original content, and nearly any movie can find new life on the platform if it is released at the right time. However, Wrath of the тιтans‘ streaming success probably won’t restart the failed franchise.

Our Take On Wrath Of The тιтans’ Success On Netflix

The Movie Is Much More Popular Now

The early years of the 2010s were a strange time for Hollywood blockbusters, and I think Wrath of the тιтans‘ success on Netflix is driven purely by nostalgia. Like its predecessor, Wrath of the тιтans is not a great film by any metric, but its bombastic storytelling and over-the-top premise is something that’s sadly lacking in the safe tentpole movies of the 2020s.

For all of its flaws, the Clash of the тιтans sequel is never boring, and certainly used every penny of its inflated budget. It’s particularly telling that Wrath of the тιтans is a streaming hit on Netflix despite the fact that its predecessor isn’t even on the platform.

It also seemingly sH๏τ up the charts without any outside motivation, which can’t be said for other films such as M3GAN and Now You See Me, which are both releasing sequels soon. I can’t help but think that Liam Neeson‘s starpower is one of the reasons that Wrath of the тιтans made the top 10, but it remains to be seen if it will stay on the chart for long.

Source: Netflix