Ridley Scott’s 2012 science fiction movie Prometheus has climbed to the top of the global Netflix streaming charts 14 years after it was first released in theaters. The Ridley Scott Prometheus hit reflects renewed interest in the film, which marked Scott’s return to the Alien universe after directing the original film in 1979.
Featuring a star-studded cast including Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce, Logan Marshall-Green, Sean Harris, and Rafe Spall, the movie now leads Netflix’s rankings as of February 17, 2026.
Global Popularity and Regional Streaming Rankings
Prometheus currently holds the number one position on Netflix in numerous countries, including Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Lithuania, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, Slovenia, and Sweden. It ranks second in Belgium, Chile, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Latvia, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
The film also appears in the Top 10 streaming lists across a broad range of nations such as Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Maldives, and Malta. Additional countries where Prometheus remains a streaming favorite include Martinique, Mauritius, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Portugal, Reunion, Salvador, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
It is important to note that Prometheus is not available on Netflix in the United States, though viewers there can stream the film via HBO Max.
Initial Reception and Storyline Highlights
At the time of its theatrical release, Prometheus received mostly positive to mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, earning a 73% critic score and 68% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Though some critics noted that the film left many significant questions unanswered, it was praised for its visual effects and strong cast performances.
Written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof, the story takes audiences into an earlier chapter of the Alien saga, following a spaceship crew on a quest to uncover the origins of human life. Their journey leads them to a military outpost where unexpected and shocking discoveries unfold.
Ridley Scott’s Return to the Alien Franchise and Legacy
After directing Alien in 1979, Ridley Scott handed franchise directing duties to James Cameron, David Fincher, and Jean-Pierre Jeunet for the first three sequels: Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection. Following an 18-year absence, Scott returned with Prometheus, aiming to create a definitive origin story for the Alien universe.
The film was commercially successful, grossing $403 million worldwide on a $130 million budget, making it the highest-grossing Alien film to date both domestically and internationally, even with the largest production budget among the series.
Ongoing Alien Franchise Developments and Future Prospects
Following Prometheus, Scott directed Alien: Covenant, while Fede Álvarez took charge of the latest installment, Alien: Romulus. The franchise has also expanded with a TV show titled Alien: Earth and two crossover movies featuring the Predator franchise: Alien vs. Predator and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.
Though 20th Century Studios has not announced any future Alien franchise projects officially, Scott has expressed his willingness to return to directing another sequel, provided he can develop a strong concept.
Key Performances by the Main Cast
Noomi Rapace stars as Elizabeth Shaw, driving much of the film’s emotional and narrative core, while Michael Fassbender delivers a memorable performance as the android David. Together, their compelling performances helped bring depth to the complex story Prometheus tells.
“Noomi Rapace shines with a deeply emotional portrayal of Elizabeth Shaw that anchors the film’s human element.” ?Critics Review
“Michael Fassbender’s David is both unsettling and fascinating, adding a complex layer to the story.” ?Film Analyst
