'The Legend of Tarzan' Tops Netflix Charts Amid Divided Viewer Response

The 2016 film, starring Alexander Skarsgård and Margot Robbie, has seen a resurgence in popularity on Netflix, eight years after its initial release.

The 2016 film 'The Legend of Tarzan' has quickly become the most popular movie on Netflix, surpassing many DC superhero films also available on the platform.
The film, starring Alexander Skarsgård and Margot Robbie, has been praised for its strong cast and thoughtful update of the Tarzan story, confronting the issue of colonialism head-on.
Despite its success on Netflix, the film has divided viewers, with some criticizing its portrayal of the Congolese people and others praising Skarsgård's performance.
The film's resurgence on Netflix comes eight years after its initial release, where it made over $350 million but did not earn a sequel.
The film's success on Netflix may potentially revive interest in the Tarzan story, despite the difficulty of reassembling the original cast.