It’s quite astonishing that one of Marvel’s least-loved movies is now a hit on Netflix, gaining popularity among global viewers. Prior to the establishment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, various studios produced films based on Marvel Comics characters and stories, not all of which were successful. One such movie, “Elektra” from 2005, may not be available for streaming in the US, but it seems that worldwide audiences have been enjoying it recently. On August 14, 2025, it climbed to the third spot on Netflix’s global chart of top movies.
According to Flix Patrol, on Netflix’s top movie list for August 14th, Elektra (2005) ranks just below KPop Demon Hunters and My Oxford Year. Surprisingly, this film, which premiered two decades ago, is now experiencing remarkable success despite receiving unfavorable reviews upon release on January 14, 2005. With a Rotten Tomatoes critics score of only 11% and an audience score of 29%, Elektra is known as one of Marvel’s least popular films. There appears to be one clear factor driving the recent surge in viewership for this movie.
On August 11, 2025, Elektra could be streamed in numerous countries such as the UK, Argentina, Australia, several European nations, South Africa, Mexico, and others on Netflix. The global release of Elektra likely boosted its viewership, as many viewers may be experiencing this 2005 Marvel film for the first time. In contrast, within the United States, Elektra – featuring Jennifer Garner in the title role – can be found on Disney+.
In the film, Jennifer Garner returned to portray Elektra Natchios, a character she originally played in the 2003 ‘Daredevil’ movie by 20th Century Fox, which featured Ben Affleck as the Man Without Fear. Within this storyline, Elektra, who was now a hired gun, battled to safeguard Mark Miller (Goran Višnjić) and his daughter Abby (Kirsten Prout) from assassins dispatched by the Hand. Although Garner’s acting drew some accolades, the movie ‘Elektra’ proved disastrous for Fox due to a weak script, uninspiring plot development, and unengaging visuals. Critics even suggested that the film damaged Garner’s career and tarnished the prospects of female-led superhero films.
In 2024, Jennifer Garner once again took on the character Elektra in the film Deadpool & Wolverine, a role she last played 19 years ago. This time, her performance was incredibly well-received by fans. It’s not certain if she’ll reappear in upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, but rumors suggest that the Time Variance Authority brought Elektra back to her original reality following Deadpool & Wolverine. There’s also speculation that Élodie Yung might return as Elektra from the Defenders Saga, potentially even in 2026’s Daredevil: Born Again season 2, which fans are eagerly anticipating because of her beloved portrayal of the antihero.
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2025-08-14 17:27