Scarlett Johansson Was Blamed for This $162M Sci-fi Movie Bomb: 20 Years Later, It’s a Thanksgiving Streaming Hit

Back in 2005, The Island, starring Scarlett Johansson and Ewan McGregor, seemed like a guaranteed summer blockbuster. It had everything, from A-list stars to a mind-bending premise, yet it bombed at the Box Office.

Fast forward to Thanksgiving 2025, and The Island is suddenly one of Netflix’s hottest streaming titles (via Flix Patrol). The film follows Lincoln Six Echo (McGregor) and Jordan Two Delta (Johansson), who live in an isolated compound believing they’re survivors of a contaminated Earth.

Their only hope is winning a lottery to reach “The Island,” supposedly the last safe place on the planet. But when Lincoln uncovers the truth, all hell breaks loose.

Why The Island…