The Uncharted Movie has been a huge hit for Sony, with its theatrical run reeling in over $400 million. Now the film is set to earn a few more fans, as it leaps to Netflix for its streaming debut. According to What’s on Netflix, the movie will be available for members in the US to watch from 15th July. It’s currently unclear whether this date will also apply in the UK, but we’ll contact PR and try to get confirmation.
Last year, Sony Pictures signed a deal with Netflix granting it streaming dibs on the studio’s films, meaning it was only a matter of time before Nate Drake and co made the jump. Ultimately, we enjoyed the Uncharted Movie in our review; while it didn’t necessarily feel essential, it was a fun and entertaining popcorn adventure. It seems audiences agreed.
It’ll be interesting to see whether a sequel gets the go-ahead. Sony did describe it as a “new hit movie franchise” in an internal email, and it’s upping its output of PlayStation adaptations as a result. In fact, Netflix has dibs on a Horizon Zero Dawn show, while The Last of Us is coming to HBO and Twisted Metal will be available on Peacock. Sony Pictures is playing the field right now.
[source whats-on-netflix.com, via theverge.com]
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Neat! I've already seen the movie in theaters, so I won't be re-watching until right before the next film releases.
There's been no official greenlight of a 2nd film yet, but I'd be surprised if they didn't make more.
OK. Anyways, a little bit off topic but what happened to the Video Pass Sony tested in Poland, I think. I assumed all their movies would land there to boost the value of PS Plus.
Definitely will be watching this on Netflix! Thanks Sony!
Perfect. I didn’t see it in theaters and was wondering how I would be able to watch it.
I wasn't blown away by this, but it is better than almost every other video game film.
I've still never forgiven Fassbender for Assassin's Creed.
@BobbyDG
Amazons been renting it for £5 since it left cinemas.
Full confession, I bought the Lost Legacy upgrade and got a free ticket to see this movie in theaters... and I never went. Hahaha! The movie looked so average to me. I kept thinking, "Why would I see a mediocre movie version of fantastic games that I already own?"
Film was ok i thought. Not anything groun breaking but a couple of hours of mindless entertainment at the worst. Will give it another watch.
@SolaceCreed Thank you!
Definitely worth a watch. Developmentally, you can see how the Drake/Sully relationship could morph into what we saw in the game. Love that Nolan North got a moment!
I already have Netflix so I’ll guess I’ll watch this sometime despite not being into Uncharted too much.
Really enjoyed the movie. Watched it twice and I will continue to rewatch it again. Still not as good as the games but it's better not to compare them. Tom and Mark did a fine job, it just took me a while to get used to them. They certainly put Uncharted on the map so I hope we get a sequel and maybe someday if it's popular enough we could see actors better suited for the roles
Prepare for mediocrity.
@B_Lindz Great decision 😉
Is it just me or are movies from cinemas starting to quickly move onto steaming services so soon after their cinema release? Even the new Top Gun Maverick movie is available on Amazon Video despite it still showing in cinemas.
Either way I’ll sure be watching the Uncharted movie with a tub of Häagen-Dazs once it’s available on Netflix, if it’s on the UK version that is.
@MaccaMUFC I’ve noticed this too. Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness is coming to Disney Plus on 22nd June and that was only released on 7th May in cinemas.
I already picked it up from iTunes for 9.99$ a day ago , but cool to see it coming to Netflix
Loved that movie.
Awesome! I went to the theater with my family for this. I know my dad wants to rewatch it. It’ll be fun to see it again
I remain strongly disappointed in their choice of casting, and how long it took for the movie to come together. I did not see it in the cinema. However, I will watch it for free on Netflix and give it an honest chance.
@B_Lindz same! Also got the free ticket but never went. Was busy at the time and there just wasn’t an easy to get to Cineworld near me. Had it been my local cinema would have found time. Looking forward to seeing it, I usually like movies like this, even if they’re a bit bad they’re just fun popcorn flicks.
I think the movie has been good enough if we are talking about action and atmosphere as they are, but the cast… The cast is awful.
Tom Holland doesn’t look and act like Nathan in the video games. What about Sully… What have they rewritten his character for? What were they thinking? I dunno. It’s awful.
Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland are good actors, but they played other characters — not Victor and Nathan.
@MaccaMUFC they are to maximise profits for the movies and give greater viewing choice
I don't like either of them as actors so will be giving this a miss on netflix also. I very much prefer a show like Spriggan for my archeological heists. Think i'm done with the Indiana Jones type of characters.
@SolaceCreed
It’s £2 now 😅
This is cool. Seen the movie already though.
Movie was about 6/10 for me. Mark Wahlberg is not Sully. He's not old enough and just didn't fit the character. If they'd only made one or two Uncharted games, maybe... Maybe, but they made 6 games and Sully was in 4 of them. Richard McGonagle effectively set the character.
Now, I didn't want to see someone doing a Sully impression. Tom Holland didn't impersonate Nathan Drake, he embodied him with his own, cheeky, twist. Sophia Ali also did a good job with Chloe Frazer. But Mark Wahlberg as Sully didn't fit at all. He did a great job. He was simply miscast, in my opinion.
If they do another one, they need to REALLY work with some of the games writers (maybe see if Amy Henning and/or Bruce Straley
are available?) And make sure the movies have that spark the games had, because the adventure and treasure took a back seat to the action. Uncharted games are 30% shoot outs, 30% action set pieces and 40% exploring/climbing/traversing. Also missing is that "it might be something supernatural or a curse" idea.
@JJ2 even better
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