Blockbuster films based on an existing property are rarely accepted by the public but Knights Of The Zodiac has proven to be the rare exception. For example, most people have heard of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, but what about this fantasy epic? Those who have seen this film may have difficulty finding others to talk to about it, but the situation may change in that direction as the film is getting a second chance at life and popularity. thanks to Netflix.
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Knights Of The Zodiac hit Netflix
Knights Of The Zodiac is available to stream on Netflix from Thursday, October 26, 2023.
The film was directed by Tomek Bagiński. is released in theaters in Japan in April 2023 and then in the US the following month. It’s actually based on the Saint Seiya manga by Masami Kurumada.
The manga was serialized and released from 1985 to 1990, and an anime series also aired on TV from 1986 to 1989 with support from Toei Animation.
The film is about a street-smart orphan who unleashes hidden powers, challenged with the task of defeating a powerful reincarnated goddess sent to monitor humanity’s progress.
The film starred Famke Janssen (How To Get Away With Murder, X-Men), Sean Bean (Game Of Thrones), etc., but the film failed to make a financial or cultural splash upon its initial theatrical release. .
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Knights Of The Zodiac budget and box office
The live-action blockbuster Knights Of The Zodiac had a budget of $60 million, which compared to Marvel Studios’ effort would seem modest.
However, all of its profits signaled the film was a disastrous box office bomb.
The film only made $7 million at the box office, not even recouping 1/6 of its budget. Additionally, the film disappointed critics and it currently sits at 21% on the Rotten Tomatoes critics meter.
On the other hand, it’s at 61% fresh among general audiences, so perhaps it can gain popularity on Netflix and achieve the success some believe it deserves.
In contrast to other box office bombs in 2023, some will point to the George Foreman biopic, Big George Foreman, which only made $6 million at the box office. While that may be $1 million less than Knights Of the Zodiac, it cost only half as much as the fantasy film thanks to its $32 million budget.
Who plays Seiya in Knights Of The Zodiac?
The central character of Seiya is played by Mackenyu Arata.
He is a 26-year-old Japanese actor who starred in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter I and Tokyo Ghoul S.
However, most Netflix viewers will be familiar with him thanks to his role as one of the main characters in the 2023 film adaptation of One Piece (Roronoa Zoro).
Knights Of The Zodiac is streaming on Netflix from Thursday, October 26, 2023.