Although sci-fi is best experienced on the big screen, it’s never a bad time to enjoy it on our TVs. This is evidenced by the case of “Prometheus,” which, despite being released twelve years ago, currently ranks as the sixth most-watched movie on Apple TV+ US.
What makes its impressive number of views on the platform astonishing is that the film is not part of the central lore of its franchise, “Alien.” In fact, it’s a completely different story, only connecting with the main plot in the following installment, “Alien: Covenant.”
Nevertheless, there’s a factual reason for its high viewership. The Xenomorph’s universe is about to welcome a new movie, “Alien: Romulus,” directed by Fede Alvarez, who will bring his horror expertise from “Evil Dead” and “Don’t Breathe. 2”
Prometheus ranks #6 movie on Apple TV+ US
All things related to Ridley Scott are always on trend, given his everlasting influence. Therefore, it’s not surprising to see that “Prometheus” became the No. #6 movie on Apple TV+ in the United States.
Ironically, it has managed to surpass “Gladiator” by a significant margin, another iconic Scott creation that is returning soon for a sequel. At the moment, it’s in a neck-and-neck competition against “Killers of the Flower Moon” for the fifth position on the ranking.
The picture is set in 2089 and revolves around the crew of the spaceship Prometheus, which follows a star map they believe will lead them to discover the origins of mankind. Instead, they make a much more eerie and dangerous finding.
The cast features stellar performances by Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, and Idris Elba. Secondary characters are played by Guy Pearce, Sean Harris, Benedict Wong, and others.
Although the film was directed by Ridley Scott himself, many fans criticized his direction, suggesting it harmed the franchise and was solely made for box office success. However, it was highly praised by critics for its universe-building, which is the most essential element in an “Alien” movie.
