Denzel Washington’s The Equalizer Lands in Netflix Global Top 10 Decade After a

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Denzel Washington's The Equalizer Lands in Netflix Global Top 10 Decade After a

Summary

  • The Equalizer
    (2014) surprisingly made Netflix’s Global Top 10 for the week of July 1-7.
  • The Denzel Washington-led action flick originally debuted in theaters on September 26, 2014 — nearly a decade ago.
  • Director Antoine Fuqua’s original installment in
    The Equalizer
    franchise logged 3.5 million views and 7.6 million hours viewed during its first week on Netflix’s Global Top 10 list.

As a seasoned gamer and movie enthusiast, I’m absolutely thrilled to see Denzel Washington’s “The Equalizer” (2014) making waves on Netflix’s Global Top 10 list after almost a decade since its theatrical release. The film’s unexpected surge in popularity is reminiscent of Robert McCall’s stealthy yet effective approach to righting wrongs and taking down bad guys.

In a surprising turn of events, more than ten years after its initial release in 2014, Denzel Washington’s “The Equalizer” has made a notable appearance on Netflix’s Global Top 10 list. Picture this: Robert McCall (played by Denzel Washington), glancing at his all-black Suunto Core wristwatch, setting the alarm just as he does in Antoine Fuqua’s “Equalizer” films. Now imagine that sudden, jarring alarm sounding off unexpectedly after a decade-long silence. This metaphorical alarm represents the unexpected resurgence of interest in the original “Equalizer” movie.

As a dedicated gamer, I’d put it this way: “Ranking at number 8 among the top-watched titles on Netflix from July 1 to July 7, Denzel Washington’s debut as Robert McCall in ‘The Equalizer’ drew a staggering 3.5 million views and logged an impressive 7.6 million hours of watch time. This first installment of the ‘Equalizer’ series outperformed both ‘The Hard Way’ (with 3.4 million views and 5.3 million hours) and ‘Minions’ (boasting 3.3 million views but only 5 million hours) in the Top 10.”

Four films made their debut in Netflix’s Global Top 10 during their first week, with “The Equalizer” being one of them. Among these newcomers is the long-awaited collaboration of Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, and John Ashton in “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.” This latest installment of the “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise opened at the top spot, boasting an impressive 41 million views and 80.7 million hours watched. The other two films that joined the Global Top 10 include “Miraculous World: Shanghai, The Legend of LadyDragon” (3.6 million views/3.2 million hours viewed) and “The Hard Way.”

The Equalizer’s Enduring Legacy with & without Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington's The Equalizer Lands in Netflix Global Top 10 Decade After aDenzel Washington's The Equalizer Lands in Netflix Global Top 10 Decade After aDenzel Washington's The Equalizer Lands in Netflix Global Top 10 Decade After aDenzel Washington's The Equalizer Lands in Netflix Global Top 10 Decade After aDenzel Washington's The Equalizer Lands in Netflix Global Top 10 Decade After aDenzel Washington's The Equalizer Lands in Netflix Global Top 10 Decade After a

For individuals unfamiliar with Denzel Washington’s portrayal of Robert McCall in “The Equalizer” series, film enthusiasts can watch the opening ten minutes of “The Equalizer 3” for free online. This thrilling and tense excerpt serves as a preview of the action-packed and suspenseful experiences awaiting newcomers to any of Washington’s “Equalizer” projects. However, it is essential to note that Washington isn’t the only actor to assume the role of the crime-fighting McCall.

The television show “The Equalizer,” which aired on CBS from 1985 to 1989, featured Edward Woodward portraying the lead character, Robert McCall. After four successful seasons, the franchise took a 25-year hiatus until Denzel Washington revived the role in 2014’s film adaptation. He reprised his role in both “The Equalizer 2” and “The Equalizer 3.”

In 2021, “The Equalizer” series made a comeback on CBS following the conclusion of the original series in 1989. The revamped version introduced Robert McCall’s character as Robyn McCall, skillfully portrayed by Emmy, GRAMMY, and Golden Globe award-winning actress Queen Latifah. The fourth season finale aired on May 19, and the show has been granted a new season (according to Variety).

Based on information from screenwriter Richard Wenk’s interview in February, it appears that Washington will likely reprise his role as Robert McCall in another installment of “The Equalizer” franchise. According to Wenk, who has written the scripts for all three films directed by Antoine Fuqua, he has been assigned the task of determining what comes next in McCall’s on-screen journey. As reported by Wenk:

That moment felt like the end of the road for him. His journey seemed complete, leaving me uncertain about what lay ahead for him. However, I find myself in an amusing predicament now, as I’m charged with unraveling that very mystery.

At present, you can watch “The Equalizer” (released in 2014) on Netflix, but it’s important to note that accessing it requires a paid subscription rather than an ad-supported plan.

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2024-07-13 23:32