Wanted Climbs Starz Top 10 as 2008 Thriller Finds New Streaming Life
The Chris Pratt and James McAvoy action thriller ranks No. 9 among movies on Starz in the US, and also streams on Hulu.
Wanted, the 2008 action thriller starring Chris Pratt and James McAvoy, has become a streaming hit, ranking No. 9 on Starz's Top 10 movies in the United States as of October 8, according to Screen Rant. The film also places at No. 10 on Starz's overall Top 10 list, which combines movies and TV shows.
Viewers in the US can also stream Wanted on Hulu, giving the film a second platform where it is currently available.
The movie was released on June 19, 2008, loosely based on the comic book miniseries by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones. It received a 71% score on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed $342 million worldwide against a $75 million budget.
A sequel that never materialized
A sequel was announced soon after the film's release but became stuck in development limbo. In June 2009, it appeared everything was in place for Wanted 2 to begin filming, though Angelina Jolie reportedly pulled out. In 2011, producer Jim Lemley said that “Wanted 2 sounds like it will not happen any time soon, if at all.” Universal later brought screenwriters Michael Brandt and Derek Haas back to write the sequel.
Quick answers
Where can I stream Wanted?
Wanted is streaming on Starz and Hulu in the United States.
What rank does Wanted hold on Starz?
As of October 8, Wanted ranks No. 9 on Starz's Top 10 movies in the US and No. 10 on the platform's overall Top 10 list of movies and TV shows.
Is Wanted 2 happening?
A sequel was announced after the 2008 release but stalled in development. In 2011, producer Jim Lemley said it would likely not happen soon, if at all. Universal later hired writers Michael Brandt and Derek Haas to work on the script.