An unnerving movie about artificial intelligence is climbing the Netflix chart, and it’s once again receiving comparisons to Black Mirror.
Netflix has a whole roster ofnew moviesandnew TV showsto stream this month, but sometimes it’s the older titles that grab our attention.
The film did well upon its release, earning nearly $17 million on a reported $3 million budget, as well as an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score from audiences and critics alike.
Since landing on Netflix on May 16, Upgrade has raced to fourth spot on thestreaming service’stop 10 movies chart. You can see the full list as it currently stands below:
Due to its narrative dealing with computer chips implanted into the brain alongside a warning against the dangers of AI, it’s no surprise Upgrade has sparked comparisons toCharlie Brooker’s Black Mirror.
“I just watched a movie called Upgrade on Netflix… Black Mirror type thing, but very interesting,”saidone viewer on X/Twitter.
Anotherwrote, “Upgrade felt more like a Black Mirror movie compared to the actual Black Mirror movie ‘Bandersnatch’ LEGIT.”
Similar sentiments were made when the movie first dropped, with onecommentingon Reddit at the time that it has the “same concept as what happens if technology goes too far.”
“The wild journey as you follow the character Grey to get revenge for his wife’s death, and the implications it has for the end game,” they added.
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“It’s sincerely a fantastic movie, while watching you get to see the heavy influence that Black Mirror/Blade Runner has on the plot.”
Upgrade is streaming on Netflix now. If you’re looking for something fresh to watch, check out thenew movies releasing this month. You can also check outeverything we know about Black Mirror Season 7.
Daisy Phillipson is a Senior TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK Team. She’s a lover of horror, crime, psychological thrillers. After graduating with a Masters in Magazine Journalism, she’s gone on to write for Digital Spy, LADbible and Little White Lies. You can contact her at daisy.phillipson@dexerto.com
