Actor Brad Pitt continues to capture audience attention as his film World War Z becomes available on the streaming platform Starz starting December 1, 2023. This announcement follows the success of Pitt’s recent film, F1, which grossed over $600 million at the box office this summer and earned significant acclaim, prompting speculation about potential Academy Award nominations in 2026.
World War Z Joins Starz Line-Up
The arrival of World War Z on Starz comes at an opportune moment for fans of Pitt and the zombie apocalypse genre. The film, based on Max Brooks’ 2006 novel, features a gripping storyline where former U.N. investigator Gerry Lane, portrayed by Pitt, confronts a global pandemic that transforms ordinary people into ferocious zombies. The ensemble cast also includes Mireille Enos, James Badge Dale, Ruth Negga, Peter Capaldi, and Matthew Fox.
The film’s plot centers on Lane and his family becoming trapped in urban chaos, leading him to uncover the source of a lethal virus that is wreaking havoc worldwide. The combination of high-stakes action and Pitt’s compelling performance has made the film a favorite among audiences.
Critical Reception and Box Office Performance
World War Z was released on June 21, 2013, and quickly became a commercial success, grossing over $500 million globally. While it resonated with audiences, the critical response was mixed. On the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a score of 67%, with the consensus stating that although it diverges from the source material, it delivers “smart, fast-moving thrills” complemented by a solid performance from Pitt.
“It’s uneven and diverges from the source book, but World War Z still brings smart, fast-moving thrills and a solid performance from Brad Pitt to the zombie genre,” stated the site.
In a more critical review, Matt Goldberg from Collider remarked on the film’s lack of depth, suggesting that while it attempts to depict a global crisis, it ultimately falls short in creating a compelling world. Despite this, its action sequences and Pitt’s portrayal have garnered a significant following.
With the holiday season approaching, fans can look forward to revisiting World War Z and experiencing the thrilling ride once more, while also keeping an eye on Pitt’s promising trajectory in the awards season ahead.
