Netflix has officially waved goodbye to Ambulance, the adrenaline-fueled thriller from director Michael Bay that starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. As of early November, the film is no longer available on the streaming giant, and it currently doesn't have a new subscription-based home. However, fans of Bay's signature explosive style can still rent or purchase the movie on digital platforms such as Prime Video and Apple TV.
Released in 2022, Ambulance marked Bay's return to the director's chair after a brief hiatus. The film follows two adoptive brothers—Will Sharp (Abdul-Mateen II), a decorated veteran desperate to pay his wife's medical bills, and Danny Sharp (Gyllenhaal), a charismatic career criminal—who pull off the biggest bank heist in Los Angeles history. When their getaway goes horribly wrong, they hijack an ambulance with a wounded cop and a fearless EMT (Eiza González) inside, leading to a relentless city-wide chase.
Despite its star power and Bay's trademark high-octane action, Ambulance underperformed at the box office, grossing just over $52 million worldwide against a $40 million budget. With marketing and distribution costs, the film needed to earn upwards of $75 million to break even, making it a financial disappointment. Critics were mixed on the film, giving it a 68% score on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences embraced the thrill ride with an 87% approval rating.
For those who missed it on Netflix, Ambulance remains a wild, over-the-top ride that showcases Bay's love for drone shots, rapid-fire editing, and explosive set pieces. It's a perfect addition to any action lover's watchlist, alongside other high-stakes thrillers like the most thrilling action movies ever made.
What's Next for Michael Bay?
Bay has kept busy since Ambulance, though not always in the director's chair. He produced the TNT sci-fi series The Last Ship, which found new life on Netflix earlier this year and became a surprising streaming hit. He was also attached to direct the Netflix action film Fast and Loose with Will Smith, but departed the project due to creative differences.
Currently, Bay is working on an adaptation of the viral internet phenomenon Skibidi Toilet—yes, that's real—and is reportedly in talks to return to the Transformers franchise for another installment. Whether he'll step behind the camera again soon remains to be seen, but his influence on the action genre is undeniable.
In the meantime, fans can revisit Ambulance on VOD platforms like Prime Video. And for more streaming news, check out why Gary Oldman's action thriller Air Force One just landed on Netflix, or see what else is new on the platform this month.
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