Ben and Matt's Old Movie Gets a Second Chance

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are back in the spotlight. Their 2021 movie, The Last Duel, is now a hit on HBO Max. This is surprising because the movie didn't do well when it first came out. It only made $30. 5 million at the box office. But now, people are watching it online. The movie is about a fight in medieval France. It's based on a true story. Ben and Matt play important roles in the film. Other big stars like Adam Driver and Jodie Comer are also in it. Critics liked the movie. It has an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes. But that didn't help it make money in theaters. The Last Duel cost $100 million to make. To break even, it needed to make at least $200 million. It didn't even come close. The studio lost millions. But now, people are discovering it on streaming. It's the 6th most-watched movie on HBO Max worldwide. Ben and Matt have been friends since they were kids. They won an Oscar together for Good Will Hunting. They've both had big careers. Matt is known for the Bourne movies. Ben played Batman. They've worked together on other projects. But The Last Duel was a flop until now. Why did it take so long for people to find this movie? Maybe it was the timing. Or maybe people just didn't know about it. Whatever the reason, it's good to see a movie get a second chance. It shows that sometimes, movies find their audience later.