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Call it an Apex-rebound, an outcome of algorithmic persuasion, or simply the magic of instant accessibility, The Hunt is currently the eye of the streaming storm on Netflix, and we’re loving it.

In the week dated May 4th to May 10th, the action-horror movie amassed 2.7million views, ranking ninth on Netflix’s weekly top 10 movies chart, tying with Mother’s Day and The Proposal, which are positioned seventh and eighth, respectively.

While the spike in The Hunt’s popularity on Netflix has to do with more than one factor, the most common and direct assumption is the craze surrounding Baltasar Kormákur’s Apex, starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, which resulted in a wave of follow-up suggestions.

Since the 2026 survival thriller is based on a premise where a woman is being hunted in the wild, its thematic proximity with the satirical thriller and the title has Netflix aggressively recommending viewers The Hunt after completing Apex. For those wondering, the 2020 Blumhouse movie centres on a group of wealthy liberal elites who kidnap working-class people to hunt them for sport.

Originally, when The Hunt was released in the theatres, it suffered negatively from the rising controversies surrounding its “elites vs deplorables” premise. However, in contemporary times, social media discourse has led to the rediscovery of the film, with many viewers taking cognisance of the dark satire of the American political divide that feels more pointed now than it did four years ago.

Similarly, just like the role of social media is undeniable, so is the aspect of no-hassle availability. In case you’re unaware, the action-horror thriller had a brief and rocky theatrical run not just because of the infamous controversies, but also because it literally hit theatres the same weekend the world shut down for COVID-19.

With Netflix’s recent renewal of its licensing agreement with many Blumhouse titles, The Hunt is now officially back in the spotlight and at just the right time. As a result, thanks to the active algorithmic push, licensing aspect, and the Apex halo effect, a large portion of Netflix subscribers are running into the movie as a Recently-Added title on their streaming feed, fueling new audience discovery.

So, if you love a fast-paced survival plot with tension lurking at every alternate sequence, don’t give a second thought about The Hunt, currently streaming on Netflix.

But while you’re at it, keep your eyes open at all times since The Hunt is notoriously famous for subverting expectations.