One of sci-fi’s greatest trilogies is taking over the streaming charts

Another science fiction franchise has once again captured audiences, proving there's still love for the genre. As fantasy and horror now take over the cinema space — with the release of the live-actionMoana,The Odyssey, Obsession, and Backrooms — audiences are using streaming services not only as a palate cleanser, but also to revisit some of the genre's older yet iconic works.

Recently, a variety of science fiction titles have appeared on various streaming charts. Films like 2025's The Running Man and Pacific Rim have made a streaming resurgence, while Project Hail Marycontinues to dominate the Prime Video charts following its theatrical box office success, as well as the new The Ghost in the Shell anime series. But there's another sci-fi franchise that's capturing audiences, so much so that all of its entries have landed on the charts.

Men in Blackis a sci-fi action comedy trilogy starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones as Agents J and K, two agents of the Men in Black organization who investigate criminal cases involving aliens. Recently, all three films landed on Peacock's Top 10 Movies in the United States, with Men in Black IIat #5, Men in Black III at #6, and Men in Black at #10. All three Men in Black entries grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide and led to a stand-alone sequel in 2019, called Men in Black: International, featuring a new cast.

Is the 'Men in Black' Trilogy Worth Watching?

Since its release, the Men in Black trilogy has performed well at the box office, but only the first and third films have been praised by fans and critics alike. Men in Black II received a low 38% critics' score and a 45% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling it "forgettable" and "joyless." In contrast, audiences debated whether it was underrated or simply unenjoyable. The first Men in Black film earned a high 91% critics' score and an 80% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising it as comedic, entertaining, and playful. In agreement, audiences called it "rewatchable." Men In Black 3 was able to redeem itself nearly 10 years later, with a 67% critics' score and 70% audience score, with critics claiming it was better than the 2002 sequel, that it was close to capturing the spirit of the first movie, and a good summer flick. Audiences said that the third installment brought new life to the franchise and agreed that it was better than the sequel.

The Men in Black trilogy is available to stream on Peacock. Follow Collider for more updates.