A low-budget Western has pulled off a surprise upset on Netflix's domestic viewership chart, overtaking the newly released blockbuster sequel Enola Holmes 3. The Western, made on a reported budget of just $1.5 million and released theatrically five years ago, underperformed at the box office at the time but has steadily built an audience through premium video-on-demand and now streaming. The article frames this as a notable victory for a small film over a major franchise property, reflecting a broader surge of interest in the Western genre.

That renewed enthusiasm is attributed largely to Taylor Sheridan's popular Paramount+ shows, which have helped revive the genre's cultural standing. The Western's rival, Enola Holmes 3, starring Millie Bobby Brown as the young sleuth and Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes, debuted on Netflix on 1 July and racked up 20 million views in its first week. However, it drew mixed reviews and a 68% Rotten Tomatoes score, well below the first film's 91% and the sequel's 93%, marking a decline in critical reception across the franchise.