Whether it is gritty action, dark comedy, or bold adult animation,Netflixdoesn’t shy away from pushing boundaries, which is why it has become a powerhouse streaming platform forhit R-rated movies. FromBarbariantoKandahar, many recent R-rated films have shone on Netflix, and the site has also been great for comedies.
Additionally, despite its 10% Rotten Tomatoes score, John Cena’s action comedyFreelancerecently saw streaming success when it was added to the platform. We see again and again that critics' scores don’t dictate popularity, while Netflix originals likeDo Revengewerealso trending on the platform upon initial release. As a result, it is proven thatR-rated comedies seem to hold upon Netflix.
Fixed Is Currently Trending On Netflix
Genny Tartakovsky’sFixedis currently trending on Netflix, ranking at No. 5 in the Top 10 Movies in the United States today. Released just yesterday,Fixedis an R-rated animated Netflix movie that follows Bull, a dog who learns that he is going to be neutered, which prompts him to have one last adventure with his wild pack of friends.
Adam Devine headlinesFixed’scastas Bull, and is joined by stars such as Kathryn Hahn, Idris Elba, Fred Armisen, and Bobby Moynihan.The Netflix movie has earned a somewhat divisive 64% Tomatometer score, but that hasn’t hindered its streaming success with audiences, as the animated film climbs the streaming charts just one day after its release.
DespiteFixed’spremise,ScreenRant’sAlex Harrisonstated that “there’s a sincere emotional core at the heart of all those vulgar trappings,” adding that it was more fun than you might expect.Fixed’srelease marks the first adult animated film and the first traditionally animated film from Sony Pictures Animation, and comes after Warner Bros. Discovery canceled the project in 2024.
Our Take On Fixed’s Streaming Success
Considering thatFixedcomes from the creator of things likeSamurai JackandPrimal, I expected nothing less than success. Previously, the director has spoken about the animated film’s initial concept,citing movies likeDumb and Dumber,Bridesmaids, andAnchormanas key inspirations, and these influences are all plain to see in the R-rated animated adventure (viaNetflix TUDUM).
The modern adult animated movie genre is still fairly sparse, which makesFixedquite special in its own right. TV is booming with things likeFamily GuyandSouth Park, but movies are somewhat neglected aside from rarities likeSausage Party. However, withFixedrising in the ranks of streaming, hopefully we will see moreR-rated animated comedy moviessoon.
