Forgotten MCU Stars Unite: 30-Year-Old Thriller Takes #1 Spot on Free Streaming!

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An underappreciated and largely overlooked action thriller, starring three actors from the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is experiencing unexpected success over 30 years since its initial release – all due to free online streaming. The film, titled U.S. Marshals, features Chris Evans, who played Captain America in Captain America: The First Avenger; Mahershala Ali, known for his role as Blade and Deadpool & Wolverine; and Liev Schreiber, who starred as Iron Man.

Produced by Stuart Baird and penned by John Pogue, the film titled “U.S. Marshals” serves as a continuation of the popular ’90s action-thriller “The Fugitive“, where Wesley Snipes portrays Mark Roberts, a federal agent falsely accused and on the run. Currently, “U.S. Marshals” holds the top position on Tubi’s top 10 list, surpassing movies like the Robin Hood reboot starring Taron Egerton, the action film “Assassins“, featuring Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas, as well as Vin Diesel’s “xXx “.

Featuring a number of actors from the hit show “The Fugitive” along with Jones, this includes Joe Pantoliano, Daniel Roebuck, and Tom Wood, as well as Kate Nelligan, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. The action-packed movie “U.S. Marshals” can now be streamed for free at . For more details about the plot, take a look at the official summary provided below.

A plane carrying tough U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones) crashes in a remote area. Among the passengers on this flight was Mark Sheridan (Wesley Snipes), a federal inmate accused of double murder. Amidst the confusion following the crash, Sheridan manages to escape but also helps free some people from the wreckage. Gerard is tasked with tracking down the fugitive and teams up with John Royce (Robert Downey Jr.), a State Department agent, in their determined pursuit of Sheridan. However, as they chase him, doubts about his guilt begin to surface.

‘U.S. Marshals’ Offers a Lot for Action Fans To Enjoy

Unlike “The Fugitive,” which was remade from a 1960s television series, “U.S. Marshals” did not reach the same level of success as its original. Instead of “The Fugitive’s” impressive 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, “U.S. Marshals” received a “rotten” score of only 30%, with 53% from audiences on Popcornmeter. Critics described it as a typical action thriller, well-cast but lacking in comparison to the beloved blockbuster that came before it. However, while it may not match up to the first film, there are still many enjoyable aspects of “U.S. Marshals,” which is now being rediscovered by audiences on Tubi.

Earlier, Joe Pantoliano has shown enthusiasm for reprising his role in another manhunt, mentioning that among all characters he’s portrayed before, he most desires to play Deputy U.S. Marshal Cosmo Renfro again. “I hope they make a sequel of The Fugitive or U.S. Marshals,” the actor said back in 2020, adding, “It would be fun to see us older actors chasing a new young movie star.

Regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Wesley Snipes recently reappeared as Blade in the chaotic multiverse adventure that was last year’s Deadpool & Wolverine. It remains uncertain if he will play The Daywalker again, given that a new Blade movie is supposedly imminent. However, potential upcoming films like Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, where Robert Downey Jr. will reprise his role as the new character Doctor Doom, could provide an excellent chance for his return.

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2025-04-10 18:02