Mark Wahlberg’s Forgotten Sci-Fi Flick ‘Infinite’ Takes Over Netflix Worldwide, Chasing No. 1 and You Shouldn’t Miss

Published 07/09/2025, 12:31 PM EDT

Some films arrive in cinemas and vanish without a trace, lost in the endless noise of bigger blockbusters or harsh reviews. Over time, however, some of these forgotten stories quietly build a following, transforming from overlooked flops into beloved cult favorites. Netflix, the streaming giant known for breathing life into these cinematic castaways, did just that recently with The Life List, which unexpectedly soared up its charts. Now, in a familiar twist of fate, it seems poised to work the same magic on Mark Wahlberg’s 2021 sci-fi adventure...

Mark Wahlberg’s 2021 sci-fi film Infinite, once crushed by a 17% Rotten Tomatoes score, is now defying expectations and rapidly climbing Netflix’s streaming charts.

Mark Wahlberg’s sci-fi thriller Infinite finds a second life on Netflix

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Streaming platforms often trade titles like prized collectables, and now Mark Wahlberg's 2021 action film Infinite has completed its journey from Paramount+ to Amazon Prime, finally landing on Netflix. During its initial release, Infinite slipped through the cracks of a chaotic entertainment landscape, barely noticed by audiences. Now, Netflix’s enormous reach is giving the film a second chance at glory. As it steadily climbs the streaming charts, as per T3, many wonder if it could soon claim the number one spot, defying its forgotten past.

In Infinite, the story spans lifetimes and continents. In 1985, Heinrich Treadway steals a deadly device called the Egg, escaping his enemy Bathurst in a daring stunt. Decades later, Evan McCauley battles schizophrenia, unaware he is Treadway reborn. As ancient conflicts reignite, two factions, the world-saving Believers and the world-ending Nihilists, clash over humanity's future. Wahlberg leads the film, blending high-octane action with mind-bending sci-fi reincarnation twists. As Infinite finds unexpected success on Netflix, surprisingly, even his 2025 flop has started to climb the charts.

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Mark Wahlberg’s 2025 thriller Flight Risk seemed like a forgotten misfire, but now it is soaring back into the spotlight, capturing curious viewers who missed its hidden thrills the first time.

Mark Wahlberg’s flight Risk takes off on streaming after a quiet release

Flight Risk has unexpectedly soared on Starz, finding a second wind long after its initial release. Audiences are finally drawn to its nerve-wracking suspense and high-stakes midair tension. Mark Wahlberg delivers a chilling performance as a pilot-turned-assassin, navigating a dangerous cat-and-mouse game thousands of feet above ground. The film’s slow-building intensity and claustrophobic setting create an atmosphere few thrillers manage to capture. What began as a quiet release has now transformed into a sleeper hit, proving some stories simply need patience to take flight.

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When Flight Risk first hit theaters, it struggled to gain altitude. Critics called out its formulaic storyline and clunky dialogue, while audiences dismissed it as another forgettable thriller. The plot, featuring a pilot secretly working as a hitman while transporting a fugitive and a marshal through Alaska, failed to spark instant buzz. Yet, much like Mark Wahlberg’s multi-million dollar mansion, his movies always seem to find their audience eventually. Now, while Infinite climbs Netflix’s charts, Flight Risk is taking off on Starz.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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