# Netflix's Biggest Survival Thriller Surges to 100 Million Views in Under a Month

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Podcast: [Cinema Hot Takes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adidas-wilson-matrix-7103872)
Published: 2026-05-22T04:20:03+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/netflix-s-biggest-survival-thriller-surges-to-100-million-views-in-under-a-month--72108226
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The episode details the rapid commercial and critical success of Apex, a 2026 Netflix survival thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, the film follows a grieving woman who becomes the target of a ritualistic hunter in the Australian wilderness. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics regarding its predictable plot, the movie shattered viewership records by surpassing 100 million views within its first month. The episode explores the project's journey from a Black List script to a global sensation, highlighting its technical achievements and the intense physical performances of its leads. Ultimately, the source frames the film's popularity as a testament to Netflix's successful strategy of pairing high-stakes genre storytelling with significant star power. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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