Nicolas Cageis one of the more eclectic actors of his generation. On the one hand, he is a two-time Oscar nominee who wonBest Actorin 1996 for his starring role inLeaving Las Vegas.On the other hand, he is an actor who has seen career slumps, including films that have bombed at the box office and been widely hated by critics. Multiple Cage-led movies have gotten single-digit Tomatometers on Rotten Tomatoes, includingLeft Behind(0%),Arsenal(3%),211(4%), andGrand Isle(9%).
Recent years, however, have proven more successful for Cage. He has turned his negative Rotten Tomatoes streak around by acting in some well-received films, such as his faux-biographicalThe Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, which got an 87% Tomatometer. The actor has also made his foray into the horror space, where his credits have included genre-bending works such asColor Out of SpaceandMandy. Last year, he was in theOsgood Perkins-directedLonglegs, which got an 86% Tomatometer and did well at the box office. Now, Cage’s other 2024 horror release has made its way to an impressive position on the streaming charts.
Arcadian Is The Top Movie On Hulu
Arcadian Underwhelmed At The Box Office
Arcadianhas soared to the top of the Hulu charts. The 2024 survival horror film sees Cage play the father of two teenage boys, all of whom must work to survive the end of the world while living in a remote farmhouse.Arcadianwas decently received, getting a78% Tomatometer among critics. Audiences were far more split on the movie, giving it a 56% Popcornmeter. Likewise, the film underperformed in theaters, grossing just $1.2 million during its release.
Audiences seem to have givenArcadiana second chance as the film succeeds on streaming. According toFlixPatrol,Arcadianis now the no. 1 movie on Hulu in the United Statestoday, January 27. Not only did it top the movie chart, butArcadianis also Hulu’s top title across movies and TV, ranking above hit series likeHigh PotentialandThe Rookie.
Our Take On Arcadian’s Hulu Success
Cage Is A Big Draw
Longlegsconsumed a lot of the conversation about Cage’s 2024, so it is interesting to seeArcadianon the top of the charts now. The film also stands out from other movies on the Hulu charts today, which is composed primarily of franchise films likeKingdom of the Planet of the Apes,Twilight, andJohn Wick. As such,Arcadian’s success is a testament to how interested audiences are in Cage despite his mixed levels of success on screen. Even ifArcadiandid not succeed in theaters,Cageis likely what helped it swing the other way.
