Tom Hanks has had a career full of box office triumphs, and while his recent filmography has been a bit uneven, his latest big-screen outing was one of the year's best. As the voice of Woody, alongside Buzz (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack), and the rest of the beloved toy gang, Hanks returned for a fifth installment in the Toy Story franchise. After the fourth film was widely considered the weakest of the series, Toy Story 5 had to bring the franchise back to its former glory.
And that's exactly what Toy Story 5 did. Critics praised the film for tackling modern themes while keeping the heart and humor that made the series iconic. Collider's Taylor Gates gave it an 8/10, noting that the film "not only justifies its existence but feels like a necessary response to how much the world has changed in the past three decades." The movie grossed $1 billion globally, making it the third-highest-grossing film of the year and Hanks' biggest hit ever.
But another of Hanks' all-time blockbusters is making waves on streaming right now. Ron Howard's The Da Vinci Code, based on Dan Brown's 2003 novel, has become one of the most-watched movies on HBO Max in November 2026. The film, which earned over $760 million worldwide on a $125 million budget, is currently sitting in the platform's top ten, just behind The Legend of Tarzan.
The movie was a massive commercial success, but it also sparked controversy. Some conservative groups deemed the adaptation blasphemous due to its fictional take on religious history. Despite the backlash, or perhaps because of it, the film drew huge audiences when it hit theaters in 2006.
Critics, however, were not kind. The Da Vinci Code holds a dismal 25% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviews calling it "ludicrous," "a real cop-out," and "too meekly middlebrow to really affront." Even so, most acknowledged the brilliance of Hans Zimmer's score, which earned Golden Globe and Critics' Choice nominations.
If you're in the mood for a gripping mystery thriller, The Da Vinci Code is a perfect pick. It's a film that mixes historical intrigue with high-stakes action, and Hanks delivers a compelling performance as symbologist Robert Langdon. The movie also features a strong supporting cast, including Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, and Paul Bettany.
For fans of the genre, this is a great time to revisit the film or discover it for the first time. And if you're looking for more spy thrillers, you might also want to check out Jon Bernthal's recent hit on HBO Max or Jennifer Lawrence's underrated spy thriller.
Streaming platforms are constantly rotating their libraries, so catch The Da Vinci Code while it's available. And for more updates on what's trending, stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot.
