Netflix’s newest documentary, The Twister: Caught in the Storm, has climbed to the top of the streaming platform’s popular titles, outperforming the likes of the Russo Brothers’ The Electric State. Since its release on March 19, 2025, the title has been in the number one spot, and, at time of writing, is at number two on the top 10 trending titles chart. The film recounts the details of the catastrophic 2011 EF-5 tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri, using first-hand accounts to tell an incredibly powerful story of survival and resilience. Caught in the Storm’s portrayal of such a significant natural disaster makes it a documentary that engrossed viewers, as evident by its popularity on Netflix.
The new Netflix documentary provides an intense and immersive look at one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history. Read More