Crime Film “Focus” Climbs Streaming Charts Years After Release

Will Smith and Margot Robbie, both big names in movies, first met on screen in the 2015 crime thriller “Focus. ” The film follows two former lovers who become con artists. Smith plays Nicky Spurgeon, while Robbie is Jess Barrett. After their breakup, Spurgeon’s job gets complicated when Barrett shows up again. The movie made $158. 8 million at the box office, about three times its $50 million budget. It was a hit in theaters and now is seeing a comeback on streaming services.“Focus” ranks seventh worldwide on HBO Max, according to FlixPatrol data. The top spots are held by recent releases like “Anaconda, ” “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, ” and “Nobody 2. ” Older titles such as “The Rundown” and Michael Jackson’s “Moonwalker” also appear, likely boosted by the new biopic about the pop star. Even though it is not on HBO Max in the United States—where it streams on Netflix until May 1—the film is popular in 14 other regions. In eight of those areas, it sits at number two on the platform’s charts. These strong performances help “Focus” stay in the global top ten, ahead of titles like “This Is It, ” “The Creator, ” and “Anatema. ” The film’s success shows how a solid story, strong actors, and regional popularity can revive older movies on streaming platforms.