Nearly 15 years after it first hit theaters — and sparked endless online debates — Prometheus is back at the top. According to FlixPatrol, Ridley Scott’s divisive sci-fi epic is currently the #1 movie on Netflix globally. Yes, that movie. The one that launched a thousand memes and just as many arguments.
Turns out, curiosity about humanity’s origins — and questionable helmet decisions — never really dies. Prometheus marked Scott’s grand return to the universe he helped create with Alien. But instead of delivering a straightforward Xenomorph horror sequel like we all wanted, Scott pivoted toward big ideas: creation myths, existential dread, and the…