Chris Pratt's Controversial Sci‑Fi Film Sees Streaming Resurgence

Chris Pratt’s 2016 sci-fi film Passengers has spiked on Hulu’s domestic streaming chart, with FlixPatrol showing a recent jump in viewership. Directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Jon Spaihts, the film pairs Pratt with Jennifer Lawrence as deep‑space travelers — one wakes years early, and Pratt’s character makes the contentious choice to awaken the other without her consent.

Despite mixed reception, Passengers was a box‑office success, grossing more than $300 million worldwide against a reported budget of $110–150 million. Critical response was poor: the film sits at 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Passengers proves Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence work well together — and that even their chemistry isn't enough to overcome a fatally flawed story.” Pratt’s career has shifted since the film’s release; at one point he headlined three major franchises simultaneously, and those roles have now wound down.

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