Gareth Edwards' Underrated Sci-Fi Film Finds Streaming Success Two Years Later

Gareth Edwards' underrated sci-fi film finds streaming success two years after its release. The British filmmaker made his feature directorial debut and first rose to prominence with his 2010 sci-fi horror film, Monsters, an independent production made on a small budget of $500,000, with Edwards also serving as the cinematographer, production designer, and a visual effects artist. From there, he graduated on to directing the big-budget monster movie, 2014's Godzilla, which served as the first film in Legendary's Monsterverse franchise.

Next, Edwards took on one of the most highly coveted jobs in Hollywood, directing a Star Wars movie. He helmed Rogue One, which experienced a troubled production, and it was co-writer Tony Gilroy who oversaw the film's extensive reshoots. After that, Edwards didn't direct a film for seven years until his own original sci-fi epic, The Creator, in 2023. Next up, Edwards has joined another major film franchise, having directed the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth, slated for release on July 2, 2025.

The Creator Becomes A Streaming Success

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The Creator, Gareth Edwards' underrated sci-fi film, finds streaming success two years after its release. Directed by Edwards, who conceived and co-wrote the script with Christ Weitz, the 2023 sci-fi film follows a former special forces agent who, during a future war between humans and AI, finds the secret to ending the conflict, an AI in the form of a child. The Creator cast includes John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, Allison Janney, and more.

Now, two years after its release, Gareth Edwards' underrated sci-fi film has found streaming success. The Creator has been trending on Prime Video's Top 10 for the week, currently oscillating between the 9th and 10th place spots. It ranks behind films such as The Fall Guy, Red One, Culpa Tuya, The Equalizer 2, and A Quiet Place: Day One.

What The Creator's Streaming Success Means For The Movie

The Underrated Sci-Film Finds Success

The Creator's reviews praise the sci-fi film's strong performances and stunning visuals, from its impressive set pieces to its breathtaking visual effects. Even though some feel the film lacks substance, it raises some thought-provoking questions that will linger in your mind long after the credits have rolled. Overall, The Creator provides an enjoyable experience and some solid entertainment.

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However, produced on an $80 million budget, the movie barely made over $100 million at the box office. However, it did receive some recognition at the Academy Awards with nominations for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound. Though Gareth Edwards' sci-fi film may have been underrated and overlooked in the past, its streaming success suggests that The Creator may finally be getting its due.

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