Russell Crowe’s New Crime Netflix Thriller Is Officially a Streaming Hit
Netflix’s new crime thriller Unabomber, starring Russell Crowe and Jacob Tremblay, has become a major streaming hit for the platform. Released on September 25, the film quickly climbed Netflix’s worldwide movie rankings, reaching the number-one position by September 27—just two days after its debut. The rapid ascent demonstrates strong global audience interest in the platform’s crime and thriller offerings.
The film’s success reflects Netflix’s broader strategic focus on true crime and serial killer narratives. It arrives alongside Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, part of Ryan Murphy’s acclaimed serial-killer anthology series, suggesting the streamer is capitalizing on sustained subscriber appetite for stories centered on America’s most notorious criminals and historical cases.
The Unabomber film’s immediate chart dominance positions it among the biggest streaming releases of the fall season. The casting of two-time Academy Award winner Russell Crowe alongside young talent Jacob Tremblay appears to have resonated strongly with viewers worldwide, contributing to the film’s strong performance and cementing Netflix’s continued dominance in the crime drama category.