It's a familiar story in Hollywood: a movie bombs at the box office, only to find a second life—and a devoted fanbase—on streaming. Think Annihilation or The Suicide Squad. Now, three years after its theatrical release, Paramount's underrated fantasy gem Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is enjoying a well-deserved renaissance on free streaming.
Directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, the film stars Chris Pine as a charming rogue who assembles a ragtag team of adventurers for a high-stakes heist. What follows is a rollicking, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt journey through the iconic world of the tabletop game. It's a movie that critics and audiences alike adore—it holds a 91% critics score and an even higher 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Yet, when it hit theaters in 2023, it earned just $208.2 million worldwide against a $150 million budget, falling short of the roughly $300 million needed to be considered a success.
So why did such a well-reviewed film struggle? Many point to weak marketing. The trailers made it look like a generic Marvel clone, when in reality it's a clever, character-driven adventure with stunning CGI and action sequences that rival Guardians of the Galaxy. It also had the misfortune of opening alongside The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which became 2023's second-highest-grossing film. Whatever the reason, the film's failure wasn't blamed on its directors—Goldstein and Daley are now developing Paramount's next Star Trek movie and have a new Cold War action-comedy, Mayday, coming to Apple TV+.
Now, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is getting the audience it always deserved. It landed on Pluto TV on June 1, and as of July 2026, it's still the #9 most popular movie on the free streaming service in the United States, according to FlixPatrol. This surge in popularity proves that sometimes, a great film just needs the right platform to shine.
For fans of fantasy films that get even better on a rewatch, this is a must-see. The movie's blend of humor, heart, and high-flying adventure makes it a perfect pick for a movie night. And if you're looking for more epic fantasy, check out our first look at the upcoming adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone.
It's a testament to the power of streaming that a movie can go from box office disappointment to streaming sensation. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a prime example of why you should never judge a film by its opening weekend. Catch it now on Pluto TV and see what all the fuss is about.
