Netflix has seen some questionable films and shows reach the tops of their streaming charts. Now one of the worst Marvel movies ever released is making quite the comeback on Netflix.
The vast canon of Marvel, and the numerous corporate entities involved with adapting their material, have led to a variety of different films to get off the ground. It’s no secret that some of these films are better than others. However, some projects are simply baffling, and that’s the case with this particular project.
Now, just a few short years after its theatrical release where it earned $167.5 million on a budget between $75-83 million, the failed superhero adaptation is doing surprisingly huge numbers on Netflix. As of this writing, the film has reached the number 5 spot on Netflix globally.
This is an impressive feat for the film which is none other than Morbius. The failed Spider-Man spin-off, created by Sony’s ownership of the film rights to Spider-Man and related characters, featured Jared Leto as the titular Morbius. The comic book version of the character has been a fan-favorite for decades.
Sadly, however, the feature film version has only seen a few short years of negative reception. This hasn’t stopped the movie from getting views, however, as the current Netflix charts indicate for what many would call the worst Marvel movie. While viewers might simply be watching the film to make fun of the strange comic book adaptation, it goes to show that Morbius could still find an audience even if it’s not the originally intended demographic.
Sony has generally had a lot of bad luck with their Marvel movies. Without the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in fact, Sony has seemingly stepped away from their experimental shared universe. Outside of the Venom trilogy with Tom Hardy, the films haven’t reached anywhere near the popularity of the MCU. For properties like Morbius, however, they have certainly become infamous and will no doubt obtain a cult following as the years go by.
Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for the latest in trending titles on Netflix and other such streaming services. For now, subscribers can check out Morbius if they’re interested in revisiting or seeing why the film is considered one of the worst Marvel movies ever made.