Forgotten Gerard Butler Dragon Movie Dominates Streaming Charts

A 2002 dark fantasy film starring Gerard Butler has become a streaming hit on MGM+ this month. The story revolves around a group of people trying to survive a post-apocalyptic world infested with dragons.

Reign of Fire ranks high on MGM+ charts

Reign of Fire is currently the #5 title on MGM+’s Top 10 Overall list in the United States, per FlixPatrol’s data for June 11, 2026. The film landed on the platform last week and immediately secured a spot in the top 10. Although the film was a box-office disaster during its theatrical release, the streaming audience has now made it a success, 24 years later.

The Top 10 list also includes Freeform’s From at #1, Earth Abides at #2, Sean Bean’s Robin Hood at #4, and Ben Barnes’ The Institute at #5. Rob Bowman (known for directing shows like The X-Files and Castle) helmed Reign of Fire. Gregg Chabot and Kevin Peterka served as writers, with Matt Greenberg later joining them for the screenplay.

The story begins in 2002, when a group of construction workers accidentally awaken dragons from hibernation in a cave. It results in the near-destruction of the world. 18 years later, in 2020, the surviving humans struggle to live in small communities while dragons rule the skies. When Denton Van Zan, a dragon hunter, arrives, he leads a group with plans to eliminate the dragons.

The film’s cast includes Gerard Butler, Matthew McConaughey, Christian Bale, Izabella Scorupco, David Kennedy, and Alexander Siddig, among others.

Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, a former division of the Walt Disney Company, distributed Reign of Fire. Released on July 12, 2002, the film received a mixed reception. Over 173 critics gave it an average score of 42%, and more than 100K users rated it 49% on Rotten Tomatoes. On IMDb, it received a score of 6.2/10 from 153K users. Furthermore, the film ended its theatrical run with global earnings of approximately $82.1 million against a $60 million budget.

Source: Comingsoon.net