Peacock Is Streaming Daniel Craig’s Forgotten Sci-fi Western

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In the realm of my admired acting career, I’m recognized predominantly for my thrilling portrayals of James Bond in multiple films, Benoit Blanc in the Netflix mystery series ‘Knives Out’, as well as for roles in movies like ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ and ‘Logan Lucky’. While these larger projects have garnered much acclaim, one lesser-known gem of a role in my filmography has been overlooked.

Luckily, this underrated masterpiece is now receiving the recognition it deserves on Peacock! Fans of my work will not want to miss out on this incredible performance. So, if you’re in search of a forgotten Daniel Craig gem, tune into Peacock and prepare yourself for an unforgettable cinematic experience!

The 2011 action-packed space Western film titled “Cowboys & Aliens,” created by Jon Favreau, was added to Peacock’s streaming platform on August 1, 2025, and has been a popular choice ever since. This movie is an adaptation of Scott Mitchell Rosenberg’s 2006 graphic novel published by Platinum Studios. Set in a futuristic interpretation of the 1870s, the film features Craig, Harrison Ford, and Olivia Wilde as a united trio in the Old West town of Absolution, who band together to rescue a group of townspeople kidnapped by extraterrestrial beings. Alongside them are Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano, and Noah Ringer in supporting roles.

Why You Should Watch Cowboys & Aliens

In the iconic James Bond movies, Craig is most famously known for playing the sophisticated and impeccably dressed British secret agent 007. However, in the film “Cowboys & Aliens,” he takes on a different kind of hero: Jake Lonergan, a rough-and-tumble outlaw grappling with his identity. Craig’s portrayal of this character demands him to abandon the charm and intelligence of James Bond for a more somber and stoic performance.

Beyond merely excelling at Craig’s acting, which harmoniously complements Harrison’s portrayal of the potent cattleman Woodrow Dolarhyde, the film Cowboys & Aliens skillfully merges two separate genres, resulting in a fascinating Western-sci-fi fusion that presents something entirely original and captivating. The movie is packed with uninterrupted action, filled with numerous alien interactions and impressive special effects, making it an enjoyable watch from start to finish. Despite frequently being overshadowed by Craig’s larger film releases, the movie has found great success on streaming platforms. Currently, it ranks as the seventh most-watched movie streaming on the NBCUniversal streamer in the U.S., according to FlixPatrol data.

Other New Movies On Peacock

Fans of movies have several fresh streaming choices now, as Peacock – the NBCUniversal platform – has been consistently adding new TV shows and films to its library since August 2025. After enjoying the movie “Cowboys & Aliens”, Peacock subscribers can explore some of the streamer’s latest movie recommendations listed below.

* Argo (movie about a CIA operation to rescue six Americans from Iran during the hostage crisis)
* Battleship (action-adventure film based on the board game, featuring alien invasion)
* Bridesmaids (comedy about a group of bridesmaids planning a wedding)
* Bring It On (cheerleading drama about rival high school squads)
* Clueless (comedy set in Beverly Hills and loosely based on Jane Austen’s “Emma”)
* Edge of Tomorrow (sci-fi action film about a soldier stuck in a time loop during an alien invasion)
* Elysium (sci-fi film set in a future where the wealthy live on a space station and the poor struggle on Earth)
* Fast Times at Ridgemont High (comedy about teenagers in the 1980s, featuring Phoebe Cates’ iconic pool scene)
* Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (comedy about a high school student who skips school to take a day off in Chicago)
* Good Will Hunting (drama about a troubled but brilliant young man from Boston who becomes a math prodigy)
* Grease (musical set in the 1950s, following the romance between a “good girl” and a “bad boy”)
* Happy Death Day (slasher film with a time loop element, where a college student must relive her murder over and over)
* Kindergarten Cop (action-comedy about a tough detective posing as a kindergarten teacher to take down a drug dealer)
* Mean Girls (comedy about high school cliques and the struggles of fitting in)
* Mean Girls 2 (sequel to “Mean Girls”, featuring new characters but set in the same world)
* Mortal Engines (sci-fi film set in a post-apocalyptic world where cities are mobile and attack each other)
* Pretty in Pink (romance about a poor girl from the wrong side of town falling for a rich boy)
* Scarface (crime drama about a Cuban immigrant who becomes a powerful drug lord in Miami)
* School of Rock (comedy-drama about a substitute teacher who forms a rock band with his students)
* She’s All That (romantic comedy remake of “Pygmalion”, about a popular jock betting he can turn an unpopular girl into prom queen)
* Super 8 (sci-fi film about a group of kids making a zombie movie who witness a train crash and mysterious events)
* Wet Hot American Summer (comedy set at a summer camp in the 1980s, featuring a star-studded cast including Paul Rudd and Bradley Cooper)

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2025-08-26 01:18