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Against the Critics: This Vin Diesel Flop Became a Streaming hit

Vin Diesel

The movie finds unexpected redemption.

Who would have thought that Vin Diesel’s 2008 dystopian action film Babylon A.D., which flopped with just 7% on Rotten Tomatoes and barely made its $70 million budget back, would find new life on a streaming platform? Thanks to Tubi, the movie is now getting attention from a fresh audience, proving that streaming services can turn overlooked films into unexpected hits. Acfording to the report from Fixpatrol, what once seemed like a misfire is now getting its moment — showing that sometimes, a second chance is just a click away.

Babylon A.D. is set in a dystopian future where humanity is on the brink of collapse. The film follows Toorop (Vin Diesel), a tough mercenary hired to transport a mysterious young woman, Aurora (Mélanie Thierry), from Russia to New York City. Aurora, however, is hiding a dangerous secret — she’s carrying a new form of life that could change the world.

still from Babylon A.D

Along the way, Toorop faces a series of dangerous encounters, as powerful forces pursue them, trying to stop Aurora from reaching her destination. The film blends action, sci-fi, and thriller elements, exploring themes of religion, politics, and the future of humanity.

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