In light of the recent passing of the Pope, certain religious-centric films have seen a surge in popularity on streaming and video-on-demand (VOD) platforms. In the case of Hulu, two films from the Robert Langdon franchise, starring Tom Hanks, have made their way to the top 15 chart on the streaming service. The three films in the series, The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, and Inferno, were all commercial successes at the Box Office, though they received poor critical reviews. Of the three, The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons are in the top 15 chart, with the former being #10 and the latter #11.
The Robert Langdon franchise, which includes ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and ‘Angels & Demons,’ is finding new relevancy in the wake of current events. Read More