Scarlett Johansson’s New Netflix Sci-Fi Movie Officially Breaks 5 Year Record

Scarlett Johansson‘s new sci-fi movie, Ray Gunn, premiered at the 70th BFI London Film Festival on October 10, ahead of its official Netflix release. Critics are already pouring in positive reviews, and its early ratings show it could be Johansson’s highest-rated film in the last five years.

Ray Gunn has debuted with a 93% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the current score being at 91%. This is Johansson’s first movie to achieve the feat in the last five years. If the score holds, it would surpass her 2024 movie Transformers One, which earned an 89% score. Here’s a look at her movies released in the last five years and their current Rotten Tomatoes scores.

What Is Netflix’s Ray Gunn About?

A Still from Ray Gunn | Credit:- Netflix

Ray Gunn, which is being called Netflix’s Blade Runner replacement, is a sci-fi animated film set in Metropia. It is a massive futuristic city in an alternate 1939. The story follows Raymond Gunn, a private detective who is investigating a case involving aliens and crime. Sam Rockwell has voiced the character. Scarlett Johansson voices Venus Nova, a controversial multimedia personality who gets involved in the scandal Gunn is looking into.

Ray Gunn has been directed by Brad Bird, known for The Incredibles and Ratatouille. The movie is a distinctive blend of film noir, science fiction, and mystery. TheWrap has called the movie “a profound work of art,” while The Guardian praised it as “old-school family entertainment.”

What’s Next for Scarlett Johansson After Ray Gunn?

Scarlet Johansson in The Exorcist: Martyrs | Credit: Universal

After Ray Gunn, Scarlett Johansson is gearing up for The Exorcist: Martyrs, which is set to hit theaters on March 12, 2027. She is also set to star in Matt Reeves’ upcoming Sequel, The Batman Part 2, which is now scheduled to release on February 18, 2028. Earlier, it was scheduled for October 1, 2027, but was later pushed back to allow more production time.

Meanwhile, Ray Gunn is set to arrive globally on Netflix on December 18, 2026. The movie will also have a limited theatrical release, beginning December 4. Are you excited for the Netflix release? Let us know in the comments.