Chris Pine’s 3-Year-Old Box Office Flop Is Officially No. 1 on Free Streaming

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Chris Pine’s fantasy film, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, is a hit on Pluto TV! Despite a disappointing theatrical run three years ago, the movie quickly became the most-streamed title on the free streaming service, just one day after it became available.

It’s great to see Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves gaining popularity now that it’s available on streaming. While the movie didn’t do well in theaters, audiences are clearly enjoying it now that they’re watching it at home.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Finally Gets Its Due

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves follows a charismatic thief and his team of unconventional allies as they attempt a grand heist to recover a powerful, lost artifact. However, their plan goes terribly wrong when they cross the wrong people. Directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Gilio, the film is based on the world of Dungeons & Dragons and takes place in the fantastical Forgotten Realms. The movie stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, and Hugh Grant.

Both critics and fans loved Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. On Rotten Tomatoes, critics gave it a 91% rating, calling it a fun and heartwarming comedy. Audiences agreed, giving it a 92% score and praising its blend of action, fantasy, and humor while staying true to the original Dungeons & Dragons game.

Many are praising Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves as a refreshing fantasy film. At a time when fantasy movies often try to be either dark and edgy or epic in scale (like The Rings of Power), this movie strikes a perfect balance. It’s playful and knows it’s a fantasy adventure, but doesn’t rely on excessive self-reference. It’s heartfelt without being overly sentimental, making it an enjoyable experience for viewers of all ages. While it may not redefine the genre, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a well-made and entertaining film.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Couldn’t Find Its Box Office Audience

Even though Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves received positive reviews, it wasn’t a major financial success in theaters. The movie earned $208.2 million, while it cost $150 million to make.

Fans have been debating why the recent Dungeons & Dragons movie didn’t perform as well as expected. Some thought the marketing wasn’t strong enough, while others believed the huge success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie overshadowed it. There was also some frustration directed at the companies that own D&D, Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, leading to some fans calling for a boycott. While the boycott wasn’t aimed at the movie itself, it may have contributed to its lower numbers.

Whoever is to blame, Paramount doesn’t seem to think it was the D&D movie’s directors. .

Since the release of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the franchise has shifted its focus from big-screen movies to projects made for streaming services. Several adaptations are currently in the works, including , , and .

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is now streaming for free on Pluto TV.

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2026-06-05 22:36