According to data from FlixPatrol, “Apex” has remained the most-watched film on Netflix in the United States since its debut last Friday, sustaining its position through its first full week of release.
Why ‘Apex’ Stands Out in the Streaming Crowd
Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, “Apex” centers on a woman pushed into a brutal fight for survival after a personal tragedy sends her deep into the Australian wilderness. Charlize Theron leads the film as Sasha, a climber whose attempt to confront grief turns into a calculated hunt when she crosses paths with a stranger played by Taron Egerton.
The narrative unfolds across remote terrain, moving from sheer rock faces to river rapids and dense forest, where isolation becomes both setting and threat. After losing her partner in a climbing accident months earlier, Sasha travels alone, only to find herself targeted by a man who turns survival into a ritualized game.
Production took place in Australia, with filming based in Sydney and the surrounding Blue Mountains. The project brought together multiple visual effects houses, including Framestore and Industrial Light & Magic. Chernin Entertainment and other partners developed the film after Netflix secured the rights in early 2024.
Theron has become a Netflix staple, leading “The Old Guard” franchise and returning to it last year, which also proved to be a hit. At the moment, her next major project is Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” in which she portrays Calypso and is set to be released on July 17.
