'Jupiter Ascending,' the 2015 sci-fi epic starring Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis, arrived on Netflix on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The film, directed by the Wachowskis of 'The Matrix' fame, was a notorious box office bomb but has since gained a cult following. Fans are now urging viewers to give it a second chance.
Plot and Cast
The film follows Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis), an ordinary cleaning woman, who discovers her destiny extends far beyond Earth when she meets Caine Wise (Channing Tatum), an interplanetary warrior. The cast includes Eddie Redmayne, Douglas Booth, Sean Bean, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Vanessa Kirby, Christina Cole, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
Critical and Commercial Reception
Critics panned 'Jupiter Ascending,' giving it a 27% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The site's consensus reads: 'Pleasing to the eye but narratively befuddled, Jupiter Ascending delivers another visually thrilling misfire from the Wachowskis.' The film grossed $184 million worldwide against a budget of $176–210 million, making it one of the biggest box office bombs of all time.
Fan Defense and Cult Status
Despite the criticism, the film has gained a passionate fanbase. On Letterboxd, @SeanGilman wrote: 'I don't know what to make of a world that rejects this and adores every Marvel movie.' @Patrick Willems added: 'For every element that doesn't really work, there's a scene where, like, Eddie Redmayne screams at his dragon man henchman in a factory inside Jupiter and I can't help but respect that.'
@Ghostsmut called it 'camp ludicrous perfection of the highest order,' while @BryanEspitia praised its 'complete sincerity and devotion to all its silliness.' @JoshLewis described it as 'a trashy, bizarre, bloated space opera... done with utter conviction in its bleeding heart dorkiness.'
Channing Tatum's Career
Tatum, 46, rose to fame with 'Step Up' and 'She's the Man.' He has since starred in hits like 'Magic Mike,' '21 Jump Street,' and 'The Lost City.' He is set to appear as Gambit in 'Avengers: Doomsday' later this year, reprising his role from 'Deadpool & Wolverine.'
