RED Action Comedy Franchise Makes Streaming Comeback on Hulu

Both installments of the ‘RED’ film series are surging in popularity on Hulu, signaling a renewed interest in the action-comedy franchise. The original 2010 film has climbed to become the third most-watched movie on the platform this week, while its 2013 sequel, ‘RED 2’, follows closely in seventh place.

Streaming Performance and Cast

The films’ simultaneous appearance high on the charts highlights their lasting appeal. The star-studded cast is a major draw for viewers rediscovering the movies.

• RED (2010): Features Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, and John Malkovich as retired CIA agents forced back into action.
• RED 2 (2013): Expands the cast with Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Lee Byung-hun.

Critical and Audience Reception

‘RED’ was generally well-received, earning a combined critics and audience score of 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise for its blend of action and comedy. The sequel, ‘RED 2’, faced a more critical response, garnering a 44% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, though it maintained a more favorable 63% audience score.

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