Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal’s “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” is quickly rising the charts on Netflix, following its premiere on the platform. The action-comedy has earned a 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes and has had an incredible debut among audiences.
The film, directed by Tom Gormican, follows a fictionalized and down-on-his-luck Nicolas Cage who receives an offer to appear at a billionaire super-fan’s birthday party, only to find himself swept up in a CIA plot. The movie also stars Sharon Horgan, Tiffany Haddish, Ike Barinholtz, Neil Patrick Harris, and Paco León.
As of January 19, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” is the #6 title on the list of Top 10 Movies in the US, behind new release “Back in Action”, “Ad Vitam”, “Despicable Me 2”, “Despicable Me”, and “Hotel Transylvania 2”.
Despite its unique premise, the movie does more than just rely on its star power to hook audiences in. The chemistry between Cage and Pascal’s characters is a highlight of the film, shown through their shared passion for movie-making and their drug trip, which has inspired memes online. The movie is also a loving celebration of Cage’s career and the art of cinema.
As the film is now available on Netflix, many people are seeking it out, having missed it in theaters where it grossed $29.1 million worldwide. With Pascal set to have a big 2025 with “The Last of Us” season 2 and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, it’s likely many want to check out one of his strongest projects.
The film’s success can be attributed to the star power of Cage and Pascal, two of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Cage, who has earned acclaim for his roles in “Longlegs” and will step into the iconic role of Spider-Man Noir, and Pascal, who will make his Marvel debut as Reed Richards in “First Steps” before bringing his character Din Djarin to the big screen in 2026’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu”. The actors’ combined star presence has led to a strong fan base, and the buzz around “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” is a testament to the film’s popularity.
