AceShowbiz - The Great Flood, a South Korean sci-fi survival film on Netflix, has officially entered the platform’s top five most popular non-English movies of all time. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film has rapidly gained traction since its global release in December 2025, accumulating an impressive 85.7 million views and 155.7 million hours watched within its first 91 days.

The movie initially premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in September 2025 and was met with varied reactions from critics and audiences alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, The Great Flood holds a 58% critic score, while audience ratings are lower at 34%. Regardless, the film’s strong streaming numbers have secured its place in Netflix’s Global Top 10 list for non-English movies.

The ranking places The Great Flood fifth overall, trailing behind Troll in the top position with 103 million views, followed by Under Paris (102.3 million views), Society of the Snow (98.5 million views), and Exterritorial (91.7 million views). Just below it are other popular titles such as Nowhere with 85.7 million views, The Platform (82.8 million), and Counterattack (66.9 million). The list is based on total views tracked during the initial 91 days following each film’s release on Netflix, and The Great Flood will no longer be eligible to climb this chart after March 20, 2026.

Directed by Kim Byung-woo, known for The Terror Live, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Han Ji-su, The Great Flood tells the story of an AI researcher and her synthetic son stranded amidst a catastrophic flood. The duo faces a perilous mission that could determine the survival of humanity itself.

The cast features prominent actors such as Kim Da-mi playing the AI researcher, and Kwon Eun-seong as her synthetic son. The ensemble also includes Emmy nominee Park Hae-soo (best known for Squid Game), alongside Kang Bin, Jeon Yu-na (Pachinko), Seo Eun-soo, Jeon Hye-jin, Park Byung-eun, and Lee Hak-joo.

Despite the film’s popularity, The Great Flood has faced criticism for its narrative and execution, which contributed to its moderate Rotten Tomatoes score. Nevertheless, its streaming success highlights the growing global appetite for South Korean sci-fi and disaster genres on international platforms like Netflix.

With only 10 days left before it surpasses its initial 91-day eligibility window, The Great Flood has the potential to overtake the fourth-ranked Exterritorial in views. However, breaking into the top three, which includes heavy hitters like Society of the Snow, Under Paris, and Troll, appears unlikely based on current trends.

The Great Flood runs for 106 minutes and blends action, adventure, and sci-fi elements into its storyline of survival and human resilience. It remains a significant example of the international success South Korean cinema continues to achieve on streaming platforms worldwide.