Chris Evans’ Divisive 2025 Mystery Thriller Finds New Life On Netflix After Bombing

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Chris Evans’ recent thriller, despite performing poorly in theaters, is now gaining popularity on Netflix. 2026 looks set to be a major year for Evans, as he’s been confirmed to have a key role in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie, following a teaser and confirmation from directors the Russo Brothers. This comes after years of him stating he’d moved on from playing Captain America.

Though Chris Evans won’t be back as Captain America until December 2026, 2025 was a great year for him. He appeared in several films, including the successful romantic comedy Materialists with Pedro Pascal and Dakota Johnson. Interestingly, a movie that initially flopped in theaters is now gaining popularity on Netflix.

According to FlixPatrol, Chris Evans’ new movie, Honey Don’t, has quickly become popular on Netflix in the United States, currently ranking as the 10th most-watched film. The R-rated mystery thriller launched on the streaming platform on February 3rd and has been a hit ever since. It’s joined in the top ten by other popular titles like Copshop, Independence Day, Night at the Museum, and The Rip.

The recent streaming popularity of Evans’ neo-noir film is a welcome boost for Honey Don’t, which didn’t perform well in theaters. Despite featuring stars like Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, and Billy Eichner, and being directed by Ethan Coen, the film only earned $7.5 million worldwide and was considered a box office failure.

The R-rated thriller, made with a budget of approximately $20 million, needed to earn between $40 and $50 million just to cover its costs. Despite featuring a strong cast, Honey Don’t performed poorly in theaters, resulting in significant financial losses. Critics’ negative reviews likely contributed to this disappointing outcome.

Okay, let’s talk about Honey Don’t. Honestly, it didn’t really click with critics – it’s sitting at just 45% on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences were even less impressed, giving it a 39% rating. In my view, and as Todd Gilchrist at ScreenRant pointed out, the film’s violence feels a bit…off. It reminded me of those darkly comedic Coen Brothers films like The Ladykillers, where the filmmakers seem to almost enjoy the characters’ misfortunes. It’s not a comfortable watch, and I think that contributed to its lukewarm reception.

The R-rated movie Honey Don’t is finding success on streaming platforms, giving it a wider audience than it had in theaters. Featuring a popular cast, the film is quickly gaining traction on Netflix, jumping to the top 10 after only one day. It’s still unclear how high it will climb on the streaming charts, but its popularity suggests continued growth.

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2026-02-04 20:31