While Shyamalan may have some good movies, but he has also produced a litany of critically panned projects, including The Last Airbender, After Earth, and The Happening.

In 2024, Shyamalan's two daughters ed the movie industry in two separate movies. In one of them, Suleka Shyamalan acted in her father's psychological thriller film Trap. Suleka played Lady Raven, the Taylor Swift-esque popstar at the heart of the movie. In addition, Shyamalan's other daughter made her directorial debut with a horror film this year. This movie was not well-received by critics at the time but is now getting a second wind on streaming.

The Watchers Is Now A Streaming Hit

The Watchers Is Ishana Shyamalan's Debut

The Watchers received poor reviews, getting a 32% Tomatometer among critics and a 50% audience score.

Despite the poor reviews, The Watchers has now become a streaming success. On Netflix, the film is currently the No. 4 film in the U.S. Today (January 2) charts. It is rising, as it was in the no. 5 slot on January 1. Beating it out are Carry-On, The Six Triple Eight, and Interstellar. ing the ranks is Dune: Part Two, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, In the Heart of the Sea, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water, and Horizon.

Our Take On The Watchers' Success

The Watchers Was Recently Added To Netflix

Audiences were mixed on The Watchers at the time of its release, and the film ultimately underperformed at the box office. This makes its success in the Netflix top 10 somewhat surprising. The film only recently premiered on the platform, as it had previously been available to watch on Max. Its recency might be a contributor to its success, as newly added films tend to perform well on streaming. As The Watchers continues to sit atop these charts, it will be interesting to see whether audiences re-evaluate their opinions on the Shyamalan film.

Source: Netflix