Before Zendaya took on the major franchise of Dune and Challengers, she was one of the many stars who starred in “Space Jam: A New Legacy“, the sequel to the iconic LeBron James‘ movie.
The hybrid comedy, combining animation with live-action performances, arrived many years after the release of the first installment and not only became a trend but is now the #5 most-watched on Netflix.
This time, the story follows the adventures of the NBA superstar, who teams up with Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes for this long-awaited family-friendly drama.
Space Jam: A New Legacy became the Top 5 movie
The sequel to Space Jam, titled “A New Legacy” and directed by Malcolm D. Lee in 2021, combines live-action with animation and stars basketball player LeBron James as himself.
Despite having been released three years ago in theaters, this week it has become a trend again within the Netflix catalog, not only worldwide but also in the United States, occupying a place in both Tops 10.
According to Flix Patrol, the movie has managed to become the fifth most-watched on the platform, overtaking other shining productions like Mortal Engines and The Accountant.
The plot follows LeBron and his son Dom, who is passionate about video games. After getting trapped in a digital world by an evil artificial intelligence named Al-G Rhythm, he must team up with the Looney Tunes to win a basketball game and save his son.
It’s a mix of action, comedy and nostalgia, with references to pop culture and appearances by various Warner Bros. characters. The cast includes actors like Sonequa Martin-Green, Cedric Joe and Zendaya as the voice of Lola Bunny.
Overall, it was well received by the general public and was a box office success. Although it received mixed reviews, especially compared to the original film, many praised the visual effects and nostalgic references.
