Tom Hanks’ Blockbuster Thriller That He Said Is Loaded With ‘Nonsense’ Just Found a New Streaming Home

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Tom Hanks is known for being honest about his movies, and he recently admitted that his hugely popular 2006 thriller didn’t always make sense. Despite some criticism, the film was a major success, leading to two sequels and a spin-off TV show. Now, you can watch it on Peacock as part of their new content starting in January 2026.

Tom Hanks jokingly called The Da Vinci Code “full of fluff and silly scavenger hunt-like stuff.” He played Robert Langdon, a Harvard expert in symbols, in the three movies based on Dan Brown’s novels. Langdon solves puzzles hidden in Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork, revealing a secret society and a long-running conspiracy about the family of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. The first film, The Da Vinci Code, began streaming on Peacock on January 1st, alongside its sequel, Angels & Demons, and the The Lost Symbol series, all on the NBCUniversal platform. The final movie in the series, Inferno, isn’t currently available on Peacock.

The Da Vinci Code Was a Controversial Box Office Hit

When The Da Vinci Code came out in theaters, it was a huge financial success, earning $760 million around the world and becoming the second-highest-grossing film of 2006. It even became Tom Hanks’ most commercially successful live-action movie, surpassing Forrest Gump. However, the film wasn’t without its issues. Its fictional portrayal of events – specifically the claim that Jesus married Mary Magdalene and had a child – caused significant controversy, leading to protests, calls for a boycott, and even prompting the Vatican to publicly refute the film’s claims with a designated archbishop.

The buzz surrounding the controversy, combined with the popularity of book-to-movie adaptations at the time, helped The Da Vinci Code become a huge commercial hit. However, the movie itself wasn’t as well-received. It received low scores on Rotten Tomatoes – only 27% from critics and 57% from audiences. Beyond the debates about its religious and historical accuracy, the book’s complex writing didn’t work well as a film. Many found the movie felt like a dull lecture pretending to be a thriller, and it was bogged down by a slow pace, awkward flashbacks, and uninspired acting.

Tom Hanks addressed the criticism and controversy surrounding the film in a 2006 interview with the Evening Standard. He explained that they always anticipated some opposition, but emphasized the movie was meant to be a fun, lighthearted adventure. He cautioned viewers against taking any big-budget film too seriously, suggesting it’s a mistake to expect complete factual accuracy.

What’s New on Peacock?

Peacock isn’t just adding The Da Vinci Code to its streaming library. Throughout January, NBCUniversal’s platform has expanded its movie selection with titles like Changeling, House of Gucci, Mad Max, The Shawshank Redemption, and Us.

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2026-01-24 18:11