Guy Ritchie's $175M Epic To Be Removed From Free Streaming
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, which lost over $150 million at the box office, will soon be taken off free streaming services, but Ritchie's other projects continue to thrive on platforms like Netflix and HBO Max
Guy Ritchie's 126-minute action fantasy epic, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, is being removed from free streaming soon. The movie, which was released in theaters on May 12, 2017, had a reported budget of $175 million and lost over $150 million at the box office. Despite its poor box office performance, the film only amassed $149.2 million worldwide.
The removal of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword from free streaming services comes as Ritchie's other projects continue to find success on various platforms. His Netflix crime thriller series, The Gentlemen, recently returned to the streamer and topped the charts. The show has earned scores of 80% from critics and 86% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
Ritchie has also found success with his Sherlock Holmes franchise, with the sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, set to premiere on HBO Max on November 1. The film, which was originally released in theaters on December 16, 2011, had a reported budget of $125 million and racked up $543.8 million at the box office.
In addition to his film and TV projects, Ritchie has also been busy expanding the Sherlock Holmes universe via the Prime Video prequel series, Young Sherlock, which was recently renewed for Season 2. His other shows, including MobLand on Paramount+ and The Gentlemen on Netflix, have also performed well on streaming services.
## Why it matters The removal of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword from free streaming services is a significant development for fans of Guy Ritchie's work. While the film may not have performed well at the box office, it has still found an audience on streaming platforms. The success of Ritchie's other projects on streaming services is a testament to the enduring popularity of his work, and the removal of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword will likely drive fans to seek out his other films and shows.
## What happens next As King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is removed from free streaming services, fans of the film will have to look elsewhere to watch it. Meanwhile, Ritchie's other projects continue to thrive on various platforms, with new seasons and films in the works. The premiere of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows on HBO Max on November 1 is likely to generate significant interest, and the renewal of Young Sherlock for Season 2 is a positive development for fans of the Sherlock Holmes franchise.
