Netflix has once again updated its rankings of the most-watched movies, both globally and in the United States, and now a 2019 science fiction thriller has become a trend among American users.
It’s Code 8, the dramatic film starring cousins Robbie and Stephen Amell, based on a short film of the same name created by Jeff Chan, who also directed the project, and Chris Pare in 2016.
The story is set in a world where people with supernatural abilities, called “types”, face discrimination and are considered a threat by society. Chaos escalates rapidly as the revolution begins.
Code 8 ranked No. 5 on Netflix in the United States
Code 8 has not only become the number 1 movie worldwide and in the United States, but it is also one of the strongest trends on Netflix, thanks to the release of its sequel just one day ago.
Jai Jai Jones and Robbie Amell in Code 8. (Source: IMDb)
According to Flix Patrol, the thriller holds a spot in the Top 5 in the American catalog and Top 6 in other countries. Moreover, it has managed to surpass other popular productions, such as Dune with Zendaya and The Abyss with Tuva Novotny.
During the afternoon of Thursday, February 29, the metrics-focused website also confirmed that the sequel, titled Code 8 Part II, has positioned itself as the most-watched on the platform, indicating that its success continues and has already built a solid fan base.
The main cast is filled with stars, with notable names including Robbie Amell as Connor Reed, Stephen Amell as Garrett, Sung Kang as Agent Park, Kyla Kane as Nia, Alex Mallari Jr. as Kingston, Jai Jai Jones as Travis, Simon Northwood as Rhino, Lawrence Bayne as Big Joe and Aaron Abrams as Davis, among others.
The story is set in the near future, where society fears and discriminates against people with special abilities. Connor Reed is a young “type” with telekinetic abilities who joins a group of criminals to help his sick mother.
However, his actions put him in the crosshairs of authorities and the military unit responsible for controlling the “types”. As the scenes unfold, the movie explores themes of discrimination, power and the struggle for survival in a divided world.
Upon its cinematic debut in 2019, the film received generally positive reviews for its original approach to the superhero genre, addressing relevant social issues, and its visual style and special effects.
