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John Wick’ Meets ‘Constantine’ in Paul Bettany’s Fantasy Epic Surging on Free Streaming
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.
In short
- 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
Explained simply
Legion is a 2010 fantasy horror film directed by Scott Stewart and starring Paul Bettany. Bettany plays a fallen angel who must protect a pregnant woman believed to carry the Second Coming of Christ. The film also features Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Durand and Dennis Quaid.
The film earned nearly $70 million worldwide on a budget of $26 million, though reviewers were largely critical of its pacing and plot. Its renewed audience on the free streaming service Tubi comes amid fresh interest in fantasy horror films from the same era, including Resident Evil and Underworld.