Summary

• Florence Pugh's impressive Rotten Tomatoes audience streak may be at stake with Marvel's Thunderbolts project in 2025.
• Pugh has shown versatility in various movie genres, from action to drama, maintaining consistent success and critical acclaim.
• Dune: Part Two showcases Pugh's star power, as she makes an impact with minimal screen time, boosting audience interest.

Appearing in 16 movies since 2016, Florence Pugh has sustained an impressive audience Rotten Tomatoes streak that could yet be jeopardized by Marvel's 2025 Thunderbolts movie. Dune: Part Two has scored another critical hit for the Princess Irulan actress, with Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic sitting at an impressive audience score of 95% (alongside a critical rating of 94%). While this would be an impressive achievement in isolation, it actually reflects a wider trend for Pugh that she will be keen to sustain.

An impressive fact of Pugh's film career is the Oxford-born actress's commitment to a variety of different movies and genres. Since her debut in 2014's The Falling, Pugh has starred in action (Black Widow), horror (Midsommar), and drama movies (Little Women), all with great success. The accolades she and her movies have received highlight her consistency and versatility. However, as Pugh continues to prove a popular draw for audiences, the pressure of maintaining her impressive record will only mount – with scrutiny now falling on Marvel's 2025 Thunderbolts project.

Marvel's Thunderbolts Will Make Or Break Florence Pugh's Impressive Rotten Tomatoes Streak

In addition to the pressure of trying to revive the flagging MCU, Thunderbolts will also have to contend with sustaining Pugh's personal audience Rotten Tomatoes streak. Since the release of Malevolent in October 2018, all 14 of her movies have a positive rating on the review aggregator (via Rotten Tomatoes). This includes projects like Don't Worry Darling and A Good Person – both of which were negatively reviewed by critics.

For any actor or actress to have such a sustained period of success is impressive. Yet while Pugh's record is great for her brand, it arguably intensifies the spotlight that will be on Marvel's Thunderbolts movie. The studio has consistently struggled to resonate with audiences with its new slate of movies, with several rated as "Rotten" both critically and more broadly. Thunderbolts' performance is therefore not just important for Pugh, but central to sustaining the MCU's status as an attractive franchise for megastars.

Dune 2 Proves How Big Of A Star Florence Pugh Has Become

While Florence Pugh's Thunderbolts role will see her take center stage as Yelena Belova, Dune: Part Two proves that she can make an impact with minimal screen time. As Irulan, Pugh is a relatively peripheral presence, operating on the sidelines alongside her father, the emperor. This is despite her featuring prominently in the movie's promotional material and trailers.

The fact that she can be used so minimally and yet still play an outsized role in persuading audiences to see the movie highlights just how popular Florence Pugh is with viewers. Clearly, this has been augmented by her role in huge franchises like Dune and the MCU. Nevertheless, the fact that her smaller films also resonate with audiences highlights that she has a legacy of success that both she and Marvel will be keen to sustain.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes