Overview

• ‘Havoc,’ directed by Gareth Evans and starring Tom Hardy, debuted on Netflix on April 24, 2025, and quickly secured the #1 spot on the platform.
• The film follows a detective navigating a criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s estranged son, with intense action sequences praised for their choreography.
• Audience reception has been notably poor, with the Rotten Tomatoes audience score dropping to 42%, citing weak character development and excessive CGI in fight scenes.
• Tom Hardy’s American accent in the film has drawn widespread attention and mixed reactions, with some viewers finding it confusing or amusing.
• The movie’s production, which began in 2021 in Wales, was delayed by reshoots and the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, reflecting broader industry challenges.