A new action movie, starring Idris Elba and John Cena has become an instant hit with streaming fans. Both stars have had their breakout moments in the past and they are also well-known for their feature-length projects. Cena started out his career in wrestling but expanded into action movies around 2005. Since then, he’s gone into comedy, with his movies grossing over $5 billion.
The Domino Effect of Action Movies
Action movies have been a staple for quite some time. When they are released, it’s also not uncommon to see a rise in searches for adrenaline-fuelled activities, such as bungee jumping and skydiving, as people look for ways to immerse themselves in the action. To try and get more people in the door, providers often offer discounts, which, when offered alongside movie releases, help to lead to a surge in bookings.
It’s not just activities that spike in popularity when action movies are released, either. Even in iGaming, action-themed slots tend to increase in popularity when new movies hit the market. These can be used in conjunction with Betfair casino offers as a way to encourage people who might not have played them before. Not only does this allow people to get free spins on titles that they might not have played before, but it also opens the door to people trying new themes and experiences.
Sometimes, trends like this have a huge impact on the market. For example, when The Witcher series was released, sales for the game rose to the highest level yet. With Heads of State doing so well right now, it wouldn’t be surprising to see either a sequel or further action movies released by production studios, which will continue the domino effect we are seeing right now.
Heads of State is a Huge Success
The cast of Heads of State also includes Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Jack Quaid from The Boys is also a star in the show. Prime, where the movie is currently available, has calculated the daily chart of the most-watched movies in the US, and when the movie debuted, it hit number one almost instantly. Even though the charts are being dominated by other successful, and more recent titles, like Deep Cover and even The Accountant 2, it seems that this movie is toppling them and cementing its place at the top. Heads of State has also been a major success, even though it faced major pressure from Netflix’s The Gold Guard 2 and recent releases on Paramount+.
If the movie continues to do well and if it can hold its place in the chart, then it could be that the second movie for the series is greenlit sooner than we think. This would mark the second time that Cena has starred in a sequel, after the Hulu movie Vacation Friends. Either way, it seems that the star is making huge progress right now, and for action fans, it’s only good news. Action has always been a huge genre for media, but right now, new movies are dominating the charts and making a mark on the sector.