David Fincher’s acclaimed serial killer thriller Zodiac will be added to Netflix’s streaming library on November 17, marking a major update for fans eager to revisit the film. Originally released in 2007, the movie stars Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo and follows a dedicated group of detectives and a cartoonist as they obsess over capturing the elusive Zodiac killer in Northern California.
The Enduring Legacy of Zodiac Despite Box Office Struggles
Since its debut, Zodiac has earned significant acclaim from both critics and audiences. The film features notable performances from Jake Gyllenhaal and Brian Cox as well, and holds a 90% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics alongside a 77% audience score. Despite its strong reputation, Zodiac grossed only $84 million worldwide against a $65 million production budget, falling short at the box office. This occurred before the current cultural trend of romanticizing serial killers after their deaths, a phenomenon explored in shows like Ryan Murphy’s Monster.
The Creative Minds Behind Zodiac and Their Recent Work
The movie is based on Robert Graysmith’s book and directed by Fincher with a script written by James Vanderbilt, who recently released the WWII film Nuremberg starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek. Zodiac followed Fincher’s breakthrough film Se7en by 12 years and preceded his Oscar-winning work on The Social Network. His latest project involves working with Michael Fassbender on The Killer.
Upcoming David Fincher Projects and Anticipated Releases
Currently, David Fincher is directing The Adventures of Cliff Booth, the sequel to Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, which includes Brad Pitt as the lead and co-stars Timothy Olyphant and Holt McCallany. This film is expected to complete production soon and may release next summer. Fincher is also developing an American version of Squid Game for Netflix, although details about its cast and release date remain undisclosed.
The Gripping Story of Zodiac’s Search for the Infamous Killer
Set between 1968 and 1983, Zodiac follows a San Francisco cartoonist who becomes an amateur detective investigating the Zodiac killer, a shadowy figure responsible for multiple murders across Northern California. His pursuit drives the narrative, capturing both the frustration and obsession of those involved in the decades-long manhunt.
“Be sure to watch Zodiac when it arrives on Netflix on November 17 and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.”
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