It’s not often that you find a film with an impeccable 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Such has been the appeal and success of AMC+’s modern Western seriesDark Winds. Created byGraham Rolandand based onTony Hillerman’sLeaphorn & Cheenovels,Dark Windshas been one of AMC+’smost successful original seriessince its debut in 2022. Set in the 1970s American Southwest, the show centers on Navajo police officers Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) as they investigate crimes deeply entangled with Native traditions and personal trauma.
However, in the world of streaming charts, with its potential for volatility,Dark Windshas found itself knocked down a couple of pegs on the streaming charts. The unexpected challenger?The Book of Eli,the 2010Denzel Washington-ledpost-apocalyptic action filmthat’s suddenly enjoying a second wind. The renewed interest inThe Book of Eliisn’t entirely surprising in the current content climate, with older films featuring established stars resurfacing on streaming platforms, riding waves of nostalgia to make it into our collective consciousness.
According to FlixPatrol’s latest data,Dark Windshas slipped from 7th to 9th place in the AMC+ U.S. streaming rankings, trading places withThe Book of Eli, which surged ahead to reclaim a spot in the Top 10. Elsewhere on the charts,Nautilus, a seafaring adventure drama inspired byJules Verne’s20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, has claimed the top spot, bumpingThe Walking Dead: Dead Cityto second place. The horror-laced limited seriesHell Motelis making waves in third, with sci-fi terrorAshtrailing just behind in fourth. In fifth place sits the crime thrillerNeighborhood Watch, whileThe Last Anniversary, a moody mystery based on the novel byLiane Moriarty, holds steady in sixth.
‘The Book of Eli’ Prequel Starring John Boyega Is Still In The Works
First reported in early 2024,John Boyegais set to headline and executive produce an upcomingBook of Eliprequel series, which remains in development. The series will focus on Washington’s character’s early life, set in the immediate aftermath of the nuclear event that scorched the Earth. Boyega is collaborating closely with original screenwriterGary Whittaand directorsAlbert and Allen Hughes, who are returning to shape the series. While the project is still being pitched to streaming platforms, anticipation is growing for this deeper dive into the origins of Eli’s world, one where survival, faith, and violence collide.
A release date for the prequel has yet to be confirmed. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and check outBook of Elion AMC+ in the meantime.
The Book of Eli
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