Christopher Nolan He is one of the most prolific directors of this era. Known for his affinity for working with time as a central plot device, Nolan’s cinema is known for its complex, intertwining plots. His career included such daring science fiction films as Start and Principleexciting dramas like Oppenheimerand the acclaimed superhero films The Dark Knight trilogy. Through this diverse set of films, Nolan has established his strength in delivering high value with the big budgets he receives to make his films.
Due to the virtuosity of his filmmaking, Nolan’s works are often films that demand to be seen on the big screen. Its box office track record is a testament to this need, as Nolan has made many box office hits in his career. Two of his films, The Dark Knight Rises and The Dark Knightearned more than US$1 billion. Until Oppenheimer it came close to that impressive total, despite being a more conventional drama. Nolan’s theatrical success has been equal, but he also recently scored a major streaming win.
Interstellar became a streaming hit
Interstellar is a science fiction epic
Interstellar has now become a streaming hit. Released in 2014, this Nolan film tells the story of a man named Cooper who goes on a space mission to find another habitable place for humans when his Earth begins to fall apart. Interstellar features a main cast that includes Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy, Ellen Burstyn, John Lithgow and David Oyelowo. The film received decent reviews, earning a 73% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. At the box office, Interstellar grossed US$730.9 million worldwide.
According to Collider, Interstellar became a hit on NBC’s streaming service Peacock. Nolan’s film rose to no. 8 on Peacock’s Top 10 chart. This record comes soon after Interstellar was added to the platform on Friday, November 1st. This means that not only Interstellar It reached top 10 status on Peacock, but did so in less than a week.
Our take on Interstellar’s ​​streaming success
Interstellar is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year
Several factors may be contributing to Interstellarstreaming success. For one, Nolan’s popularity has only grown in recent years with all the Oscar attention for Oppenheimer. Furthermore, it is the 10th anniversary of Interstellar this year. This is also being celebrated in cinemas, as the film will be released on screens across the country for special screenings from December 6th. Because of the success of the Peacock film, it will be interesting to see how the re-release fares in theaters after its release next month.
Source: Collider