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Netflix’s “Apex” Hits No. 1 in 86 Countries.

4/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Netflix released Apex on April 24, 2026, streaming worldwide.
Apex rose to No. 1 on Netflix worldwide on April 25, 2026, topping charts in 86 countries.
Critics gave the movie a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 51 reviews, while audiences scored it 56%.
Actress Charlize Theron and actor Taron Egerton performed climbs after training, with Theron coached by climber Beth Rodden and Egerton admitting a fear of heights, filming in Australia’s New South Wales Blue Mountains and Norway’s Troll Wall.

History

Historical Context

Netflix debuted its first original series, House of Cards, on February 1 2013, releasing all 13 episodes simultaneously online. The political drama, created by Beau Willimon and piloted by director David Fincher, earned Emmy nominations that July, proving streaming could rival traditional TV. This breakthrough paved the way for later global hits like the 2026 Netflix adventure Apex.

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Story summary

Netflix released Apex on April 24, 2026, streaming worldwide.
Apex rose to No. 1 on Netflix worldwide on April 25, 2026, topping charts in 86 countries.
Critics gave the movie a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 51 reviews, while audiences scored it 56%.
Actress Charlize Theron and actor Taron Egerton performed climbs after training, with Theron coached by climber Beth Rodden and Egerton admitting a fear of heights, filming in Australia’s New South Wales Blue Mountains and Norway’s Troll Wall.

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