The Great Flood Tops Netflix Global Movies Chart

South Korean sci-fi disaster film The Great Flood has surged to the top of Netflix's global movies chart just days after its premiere on the streaming service, captivating audiences with its blend of apocalyptic tension and thought-provoking artificial intelligence themes.

The film, directed by Kim Byungwoo, known for thrillers like The Terror Live and Take Point, became available worldwide on Netflix on December 19. It quickly overtook popular titles such as Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and holiday favorites like How the Grinch Stole Christmas, securing the number one spot in both global and U.S. rankings. Released in select regions three months earlier, the movie's U.S. debut has fueled its rapid rise, drawing viewers seeking an alternative to seasonal fare amid discussions of end-of-year viewership trends.

Set in a near-future Seoul, The Great Flood centers on AI researcher Gu Anna, played by Kim Dami, and her young son Jain, portrayed by Kwon Eunseong. The story unfolds as an asteroid strike melts Antarctica's ice sheets, triggering a catastrophic global flood that engulfs the planet. Trapped in their high-rise apartment building, Anna and Jain navigate rising...