Michael B. Jordanlit the world on fire earlier this year with his performance inSinners, but seven years ago, he teamed up with aMan of Steelstar for a forgotten sci-fi film that has resurfaced on streaming charts. Jordan stars alongsideMichael ShannoninFahrenheit 451, the dystopian sci-fi thriller set in a terrifying, care-free future where a fireman is tasked with burning all books, but he begins to question his actions after meeting a young woman.Fahrenheit 451premiered on HBO Max in 2018, and the film hasresurfaced on American streaming charts, sitting at #10 at the time of writing. The film earned a 31% score from critics and a 22% from audiences onRotten Tomatoes, and due to it being a straight-to-streaming release, it did not report any box office earnings.
Fahrenheit 451drew comparisons toBlade Runnerupon its release, largely due to the dystopian sci-fi world that directorRamin Bahranicreated. Bahrani also wrote the script for the film withAmir Naderi, and it’s based on the popular novel of the same name byRay Bradbury.Fahrenheit 451was first released as an unrated film in 1966, starringJulie ChristieandOskar Werner, and it was even remade as a short just a few years ago.Fahrenheit 451director Ramin Bahrani had also worked with Michael Shannon a few years earlier on99 Homes, the legal thriller that also starsAndrew GarfieldandLaura Dern. WithSinnersalso trending on HBO Max, Michael B. Jordan has crowned himself the king of the platform with two movies in the top 10.
When Does Michael B. Jordan’s Next Movie Come Out?
Michael B. Jordan has been tapped to star in several upcoming projects, but the only one to nail down an official release date isThe Thomas Crown Affair, which will be released on July 28, 2025.Taylor Russellwas previously attached to star opposite Jordan in the film, but she departed due to creative differences and wasreplaced byAndor’sAdria Arjona. Jordan will also star oppositeWill Smithin a sequel toI Am Legend, and he’ll star in and direct anotherCreedmovie withRyan Cooglerproducing. It would also not be surprising to see Jordan have a role inBlack Panther 3.
Fahrenheit 451is one of the most popular movies in America onHBO Max. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Jordan’s future projects.
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