The superhero film “Samaritan,” starring Sylvester Stallone, has reached the Top 6 on Max worldwide, according to FlixPatrol (as for May 22). However, in the US, the movie is available to watch on Prime Video, as it is an Amazon MGM production.
Directed by Australian filmmaker Julius Avery, known for titles such as “The Pope’s Exorcist” or “Overlord,” the movie is a gritty, dark tale of the genre. Written by Bragi F. Schut, it follows a kid who suspects that his neighbor is secretly a superhero who was believed to have died many years prior.
Apart from Stallone, who also co produces, the superhero-action film stars Pilou Asbæk, Dascha Polanco, Moisés Arias and “Euphoria” star Javon “Wanna” Walton. While the movie enjoys its popularity on streaming, a sequel is in development.
‘Samaritan’ was an unexpected success for Prime Video
According to Amazon, “Samaritan” premiered in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, and was the No. 1 film on the service for three consecutive weeks, overperforming on Prime Video.
Despite this, the film wasn’t well received by critics. The movie currently holds a 38% rating on Rotten Tomatoes with 120 reviews. The critics’ consensus reads: “Although Samaritan is better than it could have been, this Stallone-led superhero drama is creatively underpowered.”
It’s true that audiences were kinder with the film, giving it a 71% audience rating and praising Stallone’s performance, as well as the film’s premise. Schut, who is also known for working in titles such as “Escape Room,” will come back as a writer for the sequel.
On the other hand, The Rocky actor will also return as producer alongside Balboa Productions partner Braden Aftergood. However, it is unclear if Avery will also come back to the director’s chair or if someone else will be tapped to helm the sequel.
