Black Bag thriller gains popularity on Netflix

The 2025 espionage thriller Black Bag, directed by Steven Soderbergh, has risen to the number two spot in Netflix’s top ten most-watched films. Despite receiving critical acclaim, the film struggled commercially during its theatrical release, earning approximately $43.9 million against a $50 million production budget.

Starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, the 93-minute film follows George Woodhouse, a British intelligence agent tasked with uncovering a leak involving a highly secret cyber weapon. The investigation leads George to suspect his own wife, Kathryn, who also works for the intelligence service. The plot focuses on interpersonal tension and suspicion rather than large-scale action sequences.

Critics have praised the film, with Rotten Tomatoes hosting a 96 percent approval rating. Reviewers have highlighted the performances of the lead actors and the film’s stylish, intellectual approach to the spy genre.