V for Vendetta Climbs to No. 2 on Paramount+
The 2005 film, starring Natalie Portman, rose above two new Paramount+ releases on the streaming platform's U.S. Top 10 chart as of November 6, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Science Fiction
V for Vendetta ranked No. 2 on Paramount+'s Top 10 Movies in the United States as of November 6, 2026, according to FlixPatrol chart data. The film placed above the new releases One Mile: Chapter One and Two, which ranked No. 3 and No. 4, while Ballistic held the No. 1 spot.
Why it matters
The film's chart rise is partly attributed to the timeliness of a key plot date tied to the rhyme 'Remember, remember, the fifth of November.' The climb shows that a film released two decades ago can still draw substantial streaming viewership.
The 2005 film grossed $134.7 million against a production budget of over $50 million, and holds a 73% critics' score and 90% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes from more than 250,000 user reviews. Its current chart position is based on a single FlixPatrol snapshot, and the extraction does not show how long the ranking will last.
The players
Paramount+
Paramount+ is a subscription streaming service owned by Paramount Global that carries a catalog of film and television titles.
FlixPatrol
FlixPatrol is a website that tracks and publishes daily Top 10 rankings for streaming platforms across countries.
The details
A Rotten Tomatoes review cited the film's connection to Guy Fawkes Night as a reason for a rewatch, and the viewing occurred on the film's 20th anniversary. The film, set in a dystopian Britain, was originally intended for release on November 5, 2005, a day before the 500th Guy Fawkes Night.
Timeline
November 5, 2005: Film originally intended for release, a day before the 500th Guy Fawkes Night.
February 23, 2006: V for Vendetta film release date listed.
September 2026: Alan Moore's V for Vendetta special Local Comic Shop Day hardcover released.
November 5, 2026: Rewatch occurred on the film's 20th anniversary.
November 6, 2026: FlixPatrol chart ranking of V for Vendetta at No. 2 on Paramount+.
Legacy Titles
The chart rise follows the pattern of the film's 2005 release, which was timed to Guy Fawkes Night, and shows that a date-linked story can still draw viewers twenty years on. Streaming charts now surface older titles alongside new releases, allowing a 2005 film to outrank several 2026 premieres.
The film is available to stream on Paramount+ for subscribers, and its chart position reflects where viewers are currently watching it. Readers without a Paramount+ subscription would need to find the film through another platform or service.
The takeaway
A film's cultural timing can outlast its original release, as V for Vendetta shows two decades after its debut. Viewers interested in revisiting older titles can check current streaming charts to see which films are drawing attention.
Further reading
For related coverage, see Science Fiction in the United States.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
