Anya Taylor-Joy’s darkly comedic and satirical 2022 horror movie is climbing Netflix’s charts. The actor’s breakthrough came when she received recognition in 2015 for her portrayal of Thomasin in Robert Eggers’TheWitch.Taylor-Joy would continueto provide several standout horror performances with M. Night Shyamalan’sSplitandGlass, as well as Edgar Wright’sLast Night in Soho.
Despite her acclaimed horror contributions,Taylor-Joy also earned recognition for her rolesinEmma,The Northman,Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, andThe Super Mario Bros. Movie. Success would also be found on the small screen through her appearances onPeaky Blinders,The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and her Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Beth Harmon inThe Queen’s Gambit. Taylor-Joy’s next feature sees her take on the role of sniper Drasa in the2025 sci-fi horrorThe Gorge.
The Menu Is Climbing The Netflix Charts
The 2022 Dark Comedy Is Resonating With A New Audience
The Menuwas directed by Mark Mylod and features Taylor-Joy alongside Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, Paul Adelstein, and John Leguizamo as the staff and guests of a remote but highly esteemed restaurant. When Taylor-Joy’s Margot finds herself invited by fanatic foodie Tyler (Hoult) to the restaurant of acclaimed chef Julian Slowik (Fiennes), she witnesses the embittered and cynical Slowik unveil a twisted revenge plan. A hit with critics and audiences,The Menuearned$79.6 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, guaranteeing financial success.
Netflixreports thatThe Menuis once more striking a note with audiences. Across the globe,the movie has attracted 2.4 million views within its first week in the Global Top 10, placing it at 8th place betweenThe Secret Life of PetsandScream VIfor the week of January 27 through February 2. Its most noteworthy viewership numbers have been found within the United States, whereThe Menuhas hit a peak position of second place for the US-only chart.
Our Take On The Menu’s Netflix Success
Audiences Were Hungry For A Cathartic Story
Though Slowik takes drastic actions to exact vengeance on those who robbed him of his passion, the character has ultimately been viewed as a surprisingly sympathetic villain.His motivations speak to many themes and ideas people are wrestling with today, and that makesThe Menua particularly compelling movie for 2025. EvenThe Menu’s ending, which is a mix of optimistic and devastating, still feels urgent several years after its initial release.
As such,The Menuhas ultimately become a cathartic film to many, both in the service industry and other fields. With cost of living troubles, a growing class divide, and more problems facing audiences,many viewers may find a certain understanding in both Slowik and Margot, and even find themselves rooting for the other guests' comeuppance. With more uncertain times ahead, it is clear that the movie still resonates with audiences just over two years after its release.
