# John Wick’ Meets ‘Constantine’ in Paul Bettany’s Fantasy Epic Surging on Free Streaming

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/john-wick-meets-constantine-in-paul-bettanys-fantasy-epic-surging-on-free-streaming/
- Published: 2026-09-25T12:00:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-25T12:30:59+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/paul-bettany-fantasy-legion-streaming-success-tubi-september-2026/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, Horror, TV

## Key points

- Legion resurges on Tubi as audiences revisit 2000s fantasy-horror films
- Bettany film about fallen angel protecting Christ earns renewed streaming attention
- Critical failure now finds cult audience alongside speculation of Constantine sequel

## Summary

Paul Bettany's 2010 fantasy film Legion is experiencing an unexpected resurgence in viewership on the free streaming platform Tubi, riding a wave of renewed interest in early-2000s horror-fantasy films like Resident Evil and Underworld. Directed by Scott Stewart, the film draws inspiration from both the cult classic Constantine and the John Wick franchise, following a fallen angel tasked with protecting the Second Coming of Christ. The film's renewed popularity comes ahead of Bettany's return as Vision in the upcoming MCU series VisionQuest.

Legion was originally a modest commercial success, grossing nearly $70 million worldwide against a $26 million budget, which led to a follow-up collaboration with Stewart on the later film Priest. Despite its strong supporting cast—including Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Durand, and Dennis Quaid—Legion received poor critical reviews, currently holding a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus cited issues including a languid pace, confused plotting, and excessive dialogue, yet audiences on Tubi are now rediscovering the film as part of a broader nostalgic interest in fantasy horror films from that era.

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