Netflix Under Fire for Bringing Back Blockbuster

It is unusual to see a streaming giant like Netflix being criticized, especially when they aim to revive a timeless classic and blockbuster title. However, that is precisely what is happening now.

Netflix recently announced the return of “Titanic,” the all-time blockbuster, scheduled for July 1st. Unfortunately, the timing couldn’t be worse.

As the wounds of recent deaths related to the Titanic tragedy are still fresh, people are expressing their outrage towards Netflix. Five individuals lost their lives (Read Here) when the submersible they were traveling in imploded during a visit to the wreckage of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean.

One netizen commented, “Netflix capitalizing on the Titanic sub death news by bringing the Titanic movie back to streaming ain’t dark to y’all??”

Starting from July 1st, “Titanic” will be available on Netflix in the U.S. and Canada markets.