Snake Eyeshas become a viewership success on Netflix after disappointing in theaters. Released in 2021, theG.I. Joeprequel film is directed by Robert Schwentke, withHenry Golding starring as Snake Eyes, the mysterious ninja warrior. The movie, which serves as an origin story for the titular character as he joins a Japanese clan called the Arashikage, earned generally poor reviews and was a box office flop, grossing only $40 million worldwide on an estimated budget of $88 million.
New data fromNetflixnow reveals thatSnake Eyesranks as the fourth most popular movie on the streaming service as of October 18. TheG.I. Joemovie beats titles likePixels(2015) andLonely Planet(2024), but falls behind other movies likeSing(2016),Bad Boys: Ride or Die(2024), and, in the number one spot,Unhinged(2020). Check out a screenshot ofSnakes Eyes' ranking below:
Why You Should Watch Snake Eyes
How The Film Compares To Other Recent G.I. Joe Movies
None of the three most recentG.I. Joemovies, includingG.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra(2009) andG.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), were particularly well-received critically, but there’s fun to be had with these films. ThoughSnake Eyesmay have been the lowest performer at the box office,the prequel actually earned the best reviews of the three films. As seen in the chart below,Snake Eyesboasts the highest critic and audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
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All three of these titles feature plenty of action, butSnake Eyesis more street-level than its grander, more international predecessors. This means that the prequel features some impressive fight sequences and martial arts choreography. What’s more, as a prequel for only one character,Snake Eyesis arguably more character-focused than the other twoG.I. Joemovies, both of which have broader casts. This more focused story allows actors like Golding, Andrew Koji, Takehiro Hira, and Iku Uwais to shine.
Our Take On Snake Eyes' Netflix Success
What’s Next For The Franchise
Though there are certainly aspects ofSnake Eyesworth praising, none of the three most recentG.I. Joemovies seem to have fully tapped into the potential that the franchise has to offer. Still,Snake Eyes' Netflix success suggests that there is still audience interest in this IP, and it’s a sign that the upcomingTransformers/G.I. Joecrossover moviecould be a hit.
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Even thoughSnake Eyesmay be finding success on Netflix, it seems likely that whatever comes next for the franchise will include a wiping of the slate, meaningGolding may not be reprising his role. It’s unclear how futureG.I. Joeprojects will compare to the prequel, but hopefully, the film’s disappointing box office performance doesn’t deter executives from attempting to take full advantage of theSnake Eyescharacter.
Snake Eyes
Cast
The third film in the G.I. Joe franchise, Snake Eyes serves as an origin story for its titular hero. It follows Snake Eyes (Henry Golding) as he ingratiates himself with an ancient ninja society known as the Arashikage clan while hunting for his father’s killer. Alongside Golding, it stars Andrew Koji, Úrsula Corberó, Samara Weaving, and Iko Uwais.
