Remember when Sam Worthington was the biggest star on the planet after Avatar? Well, he followed that up with a Greek mythology epic that critics absolutely hated. Now, that movie is getting a second chance on streaming.
Wrath of the Titans, the 2012 sequel to the Clash of the Titans remake, is heading to Peacock on August 1. And honestly, it might be the worst Greek mythology movie ever made. But hey, that doesn't mean it's not worth a watch for the sheer spectacle and unintentional laughs.
The film picks up with Perseus (Worthington) trying to live a quiet life as a fisherman, but the gods are in trouble. Zeus (Liam Neeson) is being drained of his power by his own son, Ares (Édgar Ramirez), and the Titans are breaking free. It's a mess of CGI monsters, wooden dialogue, and plot holes you could drive a chariot through.
Critics were brutal. The movie sits at a dismal 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus calling out its "stilted acting" and "chaos-driven plot." Even the 3D effects, which were slightly better than the first film, couldn't save it. The box office was a letdown too—$305 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, far below the first film's $493 million haul. Plans for a third installment, Revenge of the Titans, were quickly scrapped.
But here's the thing: streaming has a way of resurrecting forgotten flops. With the best fantasy shows of 2026 dominating conversations, Wrath of the Titans offers a nostalgic trip back to a time when studios threw money at any mythological property. It's a fascinating case study in how not to make a fantasy epic.
The cast is actually stacked: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy, Rosamund Pike, and Toby Kebbell all show up, but even their talents can't elevate the script. Director Jonathan Liebesman, fresh off Battle: Los Angeles, tries to inject some energy, but the result is a bloated, joyless slog.
If you're a fan of high fantasy movies that nail every scene, this is the opposite. But if you enjoy watching a trainwreck in slow motion, or you're curious how the Avatar star's career took a nosedive, mark your calendar. Wrath of the Titans and its predecessor Clash of the Titans both land on Peacock on August 1.
So grab some popcorn, lower your expectations, and prepare for a mythological disaster that's somehow even worse than you remember. It's streaming gold for all the wrong reasons.
