Christmas Action Thriller ‘Carry-On’ Lands Biggest Netflix Debut of 2024

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As a lifelong movie enthusiast who’s seen more action movies than I can count on my fingers and toes, I must say that Netflix has truly outdone itself with the Christmas thriller masterpiece, “Carry-On.” Having grown up watching Die Hard at Christmas, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia as I watched this exhilarating action film.

In the realm of action movies, has once again proven its dominance, breaking a significant record for streaming platforms with its recently released Christmas thriller, titled . Headlined by stars like and Jason Bateman, this film has been praised by critics and has found a dedicated audience. In fact, the streaming platform has reported that the action-packed “Carry-On” topped the list of English films with an impressive 42 million views, marking the biggest opening for a Netflix film this year and securing a spot in the top 10 in 93 countries.

The enormous audience draw of “Carry-On” is just one recent triumph for Netflix. The critically acclaimed spy thriller series featuring Kiera Knightly and Ben Whishaw, titled “Black Doves”, has not only received a Golden Globe nomination, but also holds the top position in the Netflix top 10 chart. This recognition came during its second week on the English TV list, garnering 14.6 million views and maintaining its popularity in the top 10 in 92 countries. In a refreshing twist for Netflix, which is known for canceling shows, “Black Doves” has already been renewed for a second season.

Among the recent popular choices is Jamie Foxx’s stand-up special titled “What Had Happened Was…” that garnered 8.2 million views, placing it at the second spot. Also, the dark comedy series “No Good Deed” featuring Lisa Kudrow from Friends has climbed up to the third position on TV rankings with 6 million views. Lastly, Ted Danson’s new comforting comedy series “A Man on the Inside” has been renewed for a second season following its successful run and 1.9 million views.

Taron Egerton Has Revealed What He Wants From a ‘Carry-On’ Sequel

Under the guidance of director Jaume Collet-Serra, renowned for films such as “Unknown”, “Non-Stop”, “Run All Night”, “Black Adam” (DC movie), and written by T.J. Fixman, “Carry-On” boasts a star-studded cast including Taron Egerton (“Kingsman: The Secret Service”), Sofia Carson (“Purple Hearts”), Danielle Deadwyler (“The Piano Lesson”), and Jason Bateman (known for “Arrested Development” and “Ozark”) portraying an unconventional villain. This action-packed thriller revolves around a TSA officer who, amidst the pandemonium of Christmas Day, is faced with blackmail. The movie is now streaming, and you can find the official synopsis below for further details.

On Christmas Eve, a fresh TSA officer faces a challenging situation when an enigmatic passenger threatens him with exposure, forcing the young man to secretly allow a potentially harmful item onto the plane.

The success of this project may leave Netflix and viewers questioning if we’ll see more of Egerton’s character, Ethan, the bumbling TSA agent, in a sequel. Although no official news has been announced, Egerton has disclosed his single requirement for reprising the role in a future installment, likening the potential series to the classic holiday action hit, Die Hard.

The original was quite unique, so a follow-up would require something truly fresh and imaginative. Yet, sequels have succeeded with franchises like Die Hard, so who knows? Watching it definitely put me in a festive mood. That’s my benchmark. That’s the story I’m going with.

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2024-12-18 17:03