Dwayne Johnson’s Infamous Fantasy Flop Finally Finds Success on Streaming

A year after Red One debuted with one of the most chaotic release cycles of Dwayne Johnson’s career, the film has finally found the audience it was searching for. The action-fantasy holiday adventure is now the number 3 movie on Prime Video, a victory for a project that made headlines for behind-the-scenes tension, budget disputes, and a theatrical performance that fell far short of studio expectations. But streaming tends to be kind to maligned blockbusters, and Red One appears to be the latest example. The movie has surged on Prime Video leading up to the holiday viewing rush, giving it a second wind and prompting viewers to reevaluate a film many skipped during its initial release.