Ridley Scott may be closing in on 90, but the legendary director shows no signs of slowing down. Later this year, he hopes to bounce back from the mixed reception of Napoleon and Gladiator II with his upcoming sci-fi thriller The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley. But while fans await that August release, one of Scott's most notorious misfires is enjoying an unexpected second life on free streaming.
Twelve years after its theatrical debut, Exodus: Gods and Kings has surged into the top 10 most-streamed movies on Tubi in the United States. The biblical epic, which cost a staggering $140 million, was panned by critics upon release, earning a dismal 29% on Rotten Tomatoes. Yet in May 2026, it's finding a new audience on the ad-supported platform, going head-to-head with classics like The Rock, Predator, and GoodFellas.
Directed by Ridley Scott, Exodus: Gods and Kings stars Christian Bale as Moses and Joel Edgerton as Ramses, with a supporting cast that includes Ben Kingsley, John Turturro, Aaron Paul, Ben Mendelsohn, Sigourney Weaver, and Indira Varma. Despite the star power, the film failed to resonate with audiences or critics, who criticized its pacing and historical liberties. But on Tubi, it's proving that even a box office bomb can find redemption in the streaming era.
This isn't the first time a divisive Scott film has found new life on streaming. Earlier this year, Ridley Scott's divisive 'Alien: Covenant' found new life as an HBO Max hit, and his 'Alien: Earth' dominated Hulu as a binge-worthy sci-fi hit. The pattern suggests that Scott's ambitious, sometimes polarizing work often gains appreciation over time, especially when it becomes easily accessible.
The success of Exodus: Gods and Kings on Tubi is particularly notable given the platform's competitive library. It's rubbing shoulders with Sean Connery's The Rock, multiple Predator entries, and Martin Scorsese's GoodFellas. For a film that was once considered one of Scott's biggest failures, this streaming resurgence is a remarkable turn of events.
Unfortunately for fans who missed it, Exodus: Gods and Kings left Tubi on April 30, 2026. But its brief but powerful run on the free streamer is a testament to the enduring appeal of Ridley Scott's epic filmmaking, even when it doesn't quite hit the mark. As Scott prepares for The Dog Stars, this rediscovery of his biblical epic serves as a reminder that sometimes, a film's legacy is written not in its opening weekend, but in its second act on streaming.
For more on Ridley Scott's career and his other streaming hits, check out how 'The Martian' rose from a blog to a $630M blockbuster. Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for the latest on The Dog Stars and more streaming updates.
