Bruce Willis in 'The Fifth Element'
Among the most controversial sci-fi movies is Bruce Willis' The Fifth Element. While some fans feel it was way ahead of its time with its bold theme, others weren’t able to digest its campy, goofy feel.
Regardless, fans love to revisit director Luc Besson’s film. The movie is available on a free streaming service and frequently makes it to top 10 lists, proving fans’ love for the feature, and it has done it again. The Fifth Element is trending at the seventh spot on TUBI’s top 10 charts. The movie stands behind features like Denzel Washington’s The Equalizer 2, Amber Midthunder-led Prey, Cradle to Grave, The Bounty Hunter, and more. Set in the backdrop of futuristic New York, the story follows an ex-special forces major turned cab driver, Korben Dallas , who accidentally becomes involved with Leeloo and finds himself battling an evil force during an apocalyptic war. Now he must help Leeloo find the four elemental stones to complete the cosmic weapon that will defeat the darkness. Upon its release, the cult classic divided its audience, drawing criticism for its chaotic tone and plot while garnering intense praise for its visuals. Nonetheless, it was a massive commercial success, earning $263.9 million worldwide. The divide can be further seen in its ratings: a 72% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics and 87% from the audience. In retrospect, the daring feature paved the way for fun-focused blockbusters like Guardians of the Galaxy. The movie has a stellar cast, including Gary Oldman as Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg, Ian Holm as Vito Cornelius, Chris Tucker as Ruby Rhod, Luke Perry as Billy Masterson, and Brion James as General Munro. A ‘Fifth Element’ Animated Spin-Off Could Take the Franchise Forward While nothing is set in stone, Jovovich previously teased that Besson is toying with the idea of an animated spin-off, “I think Luc is making some sort of spin-off of a bunch of his biggest characters, and Leeloo might be one of them.” Jovovich explained, “An animated, cartoon version. I think back in those days, people weren’t thinking about sequels; it was just about making the best movie you could possibly make. For me, Leeloo was one of the most important characters of my young life at that point. It’s what really introduced me to what being a real actor was about.” Subscribe for deep dives on The Fifth Element and more Join the newsletter to receive thoughtful coverage of The Fifth Element, its legacy, cast updates, and possible spin-off developments — plus curated explorations of similar sci-fi films and franchise news. Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept Valnet’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe anytime. While we wait for any official confirmation on the spin-off series, check out The Fifth Element on TUBI. The Fifth Element Like Follow Followed PG-13 Science Fiction Action Adventure Release Date May 9, 1997 Runtime 126 minutes Director Luc Besson Writers Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen Producers Patrice Ledoux Cast See All
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