Oscar Winner Matthew McConaughey Is Ready To Make a Splash on Netflix This December

Published 11/24/2024, 1:27 AM EST

There is a reason why Netflix remains the highest in the ranks despite the entourage of streamers competing for the throne. From releasing top-notch original content to scouting the greatest stars to feature on its next project, the streamer has truly raised the bar. However, it is not just the future that Netflix is brightening up; with its exuberant catalog for December 2024, the streamer has brought a timeless Matthew McConaughey gem.

In its grand roaster for the finale of 2024, that was a cinematic phenomenon on its own, the streamer has put its trust in the Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey to set its ship sail.

Matthew McConaughey steers Netflix's December 2024 ship

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While finding an actor talented or not is a matter of choice, one actor that remains common on all favorite lists is Matthew McConaughey. Therefore, it is understandable that Netflix is picking a spectacular fantasy film based on Stephen King's book starring Matthew McConaughey to save the day. The streamer will be welcoming The Dark Tower in December. 

The 2017 movie is just one among the plethora of movies that the streamer is planning to welcome this December, ranging from Burlesque to Run All Night, replenishing every genre with a variety of choices. Given its tendency to pick and choose cinematic gems and make them a trending spectacle, the chances of The Dark Tower finding a new life on Netflix are countless.

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While the wait is still a tad bit longer, the plot and cast of the movie are intriguing enough to keep the audiences hooked for long enough.

Why The Dark Tower is a must-watch?

Based on Stephen King's labyrinthine opus, The Dark Tower gallops through dimensions with the urgency of a plot barely containing itself. There’s a gunslinger haunted by honor, a boy marked by visions, and a villain so slick he might well moonlight as a realtor in Hell. Yet, for all its chaos, The Dark Tower is undeniably compelling.

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It teases threads of profound ideas, good versus evil, the fragility of reality, while distracting you with trigger-happy showdowns. Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba were the sinews holding this frenetic tapestry together when the movies released in theaters, and as it moves to Netflix, they are likely going to play their respective roles for longer.

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What do you think about Netflix welcoming The Dark Tower? Let us know in the comments below.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Aliza Siddiqui, a seasoned entertainment journalist and primary editor at Netflix Junkie, discovered her passion for storytelling through Anne Hathaway's iconic performance in Princess Diaries. Her love for film was further solidified by the thought-provoking climax of Don't Look Up, which left her in awe of its ability to balance humor and commentary, much like The Dictator and Cunk on Earth, which impressed her with their loud yet subtle haywire references. With a background in writing over a thousand articles at Otakukart, Aliza brings her unique voice and style to her editorial role, where she incorporates her idiosyncratic wit with engaging content.

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