The Revenant Ranks Third Globally on HBO Max in September
Tom Hardy's 2015 western The Revenant is the third most-watched movie worldwide on HBO Max in early September 2024, according to FlixPatrol.
Tom Hardy's 2015 survival western The Revenant is currently the third most-watched movie globally on HBO Max. According to data from FlixPatrol, the film is trending on the service in 22 countries following its addition to the catalog on September 1, 2024.
The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, stars Leonardo DiCaprio as frontiersman Hugh Glass and Tom Hardy as the treacherous trapper John Fitzgerald. It earned $533 million at the worldwide box office and received 12 Academy Award nominations, including a Best Supporting Actor nod for Hardy.
Global Streaming Rankings for Early September
FlixPatrol's data shows The Revenant sitting near the top of HBO Max's global movie charts. Only two films are ranked higher.
| Movie Title | Global Ranking on HBO Max |
|---|---|
| Blade Runner 2049 | 1st |
| Despicable Me 3 | 2nd |
| The Revenant | 3rd |
The film outperforms other notable titles on the service, including Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 4, Practical Magic, and Sentimental Value. In the United States specifically, The Revenant holds the position of fifth most-watched movie, placing ahead of titles like Truth or Dare and Interview with the Vampire.
A New Audience on Streaming
The film's resurgence is directly linked to its recent availability. The Revenant was one of several titles added to HBO Max at the start of September. This fresh access has driven subscribers to watch the nearly decade-old film, propelling it into the service's top tiers. Its performance demonstrates the continued appeal of gritty, award-winning genre films on streaming platforms.
Hardy's Upcoming Streaming Return
Tom Hardy may soon have another hit on streaming services. The actor is set to return as fixer Harry Da Souza in the second season of the crime thriller series MobLand, which debuts on Most important+ on September 18. Most important+ has already renewed the Guy Ritchie-directed show for a third season, indicating confidence in its performance. Hardy's role in the series could mirror the streaming success currently enjoyed by The Revenant.
Key Film Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | December 25, 2015 |
| Runtime | 157 minutes |
| Director | Alejandro González Iñárritu |
| Writers | Alejandro González Iñárritu, Mark L. Smith |
| Producers | Alejandro González Iñárritu, Arnon Milchan, James W. Skotchdopole, Keith Redmon, Mary Parent, Steve Golin |
Cast
- Hugh Glass: Leonardo DiCaprio
- John Fitzgerald: Tom Hardy
