Damien Chazelle’s ‘Babylon’ Sets Netflix Streaming Date for December

Three years after its theatrical release, Damien Chazelle’s ambitious Hollywood epic ‘Babylon’ has secured a Netflix streaming debut. The film will be available to stream on the platform starting December 7, giving a new audience a chance to discover the divisive 2022 movie that has since garnered a passionate fanbase.

From Theatrical Flop to Cult Classic

Upon its release, ‘Babylon’ was considered a significant box office disappointment. The film, which carried a production budget estimated as high as $110 million, grossed only $65 million worldwide. Critical reception was mixed, reflected in its 57% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience rating settled at a similarly divided 52%.

Despite its initial performance, the movie has experienced a notable reassessment. Recent viewer reviews on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes are filled with praise, with many fans labeling it a “misunderstood masterpiece” and a future “cult classic.” The film’s extravagant depiction of Hollywood’s transition from silent films to talkies appears to have found its audience over time.

A Star-Studded Cast and Story

‘Babylon’ features an ensemble cast led by Margot Robbie as Nellie LaRoy, a rising star immersed in the excessive world of early Hollywood, and Brad Pitt as Jack Conrad, a silent film star navigating the industry’s seismic shift to sound. The supporting cast includes Jean Smart, Tobey Maguire, Samara Weaving, Olivia Wilde, and Diego Calva.

The official synopsis describes the film as “a tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood.”

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