Summary
Godzilla Minus Onehas already been dethroned as the #1 movie streaming on Netflix – and by another monster movie of all things: the shark-infested French thrillerUnder Paris. Months after its critical acclaim, blockbuster box office run, and historic Oscar win,Godzilla Minus Onefinally arrived on Netflix last week and promptly took the top spot on Netflix’s streaming chart. It’s one of the best monster movies in years, expertly blending its terrifying kaiju spectacle with poignant social commentary on nuclear warfare and survivor’s guilt.
But just a few days after its Netflix reign began,Godzilla Minus Onehas been removed from its throne and replaced by another #1 movie.Netflix has released a lot of original moviesthroughout 2024 that have struck a chord with audiences around the world:Society of the Snow,Good Grief,Badland Hunters,Orion and the Dark,Spaceman,Damsel,Irish Wish,Unfrosted, andMother of the Bride(to name a few). But only one of them has managed to defeat God-freaking-zilla.
Netflix’s New Shark Movie Bumped Godzilla Minus One From The #1 Trending Spot
Under Paris is Netflix’s new #1 movie
Netflix’s new French-language shark thrillerUnder Parishas already bumpedGodzilla Minus Onefrom the top spot on the streaming chart.Under Parisrips off everything fromJaws, from the late-night inspection of a sunken boat to the crooked mayor who doesn’t want to keep swimmers out of the water. It’s not a great movie by any means – it sets itself up as a heavy-handed metaphor for climate change – butit delivers the goods with plenty of shark attack sequences, which is enough for a few million passive Netflix viewings.
Why It’s Surprising Godzilla Minus One Was Dethroned By Under Paris
Frankly, Godzilla Minus One is a much better movie
It’s quite surprising thatGodzilla Minus Onehas been dethroned byUnder Paris.It’s surprising thatGodzilla Minus Onehas been dethroned at all, given that it’s one of the most acclaimed movies of the past year.Godzilla Minus Oneis an Oscar winnerhailing from a beloved household franchise, and millions of people around the world have been waiting for months for it to hit streaming. AndUnder Pariswas a relatively unknown movie that seemingly had no anticipation for its release at all.
The days when a movie could dominate the zeitgeist for months appear to be long gone. Anyone who has been waiting for months forGodzilla Minus Oneto hit streaming has watched it in the first few days of its release and quickly moved on. Streamers like Netflix have turned movies into fast food.As soon asGodzilla Minus Oneended, viewers went looking for their next thrilland found a by-the-numbers but reasonably exciting shark-infested horror movie calledUnder Paristo fill the void.
Under Paris
Cast
Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a hidden world filled with ancient secrets and dark mysteries. A group of daring urban explorers sets out to uncover the truth buried within the city’s catacombs, only to find themselves facing a series of terrifying challenges. As they unravel the enigmatic past of Paris, they must confront their deepest fears to survive.
