Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet is having a fantastic start to the new year, as two of the greatest movies in his filmography are now climbing on Netflix’s streaming charts. While Chalamet’s career skyrocketed following the critical acclaim and awards success of his 2017 drama Call Me by Your Name, he had already been making waves with supporting roles in hit sci-fi films and coming-of-age dramedies, some of which have only grown in popularity since that time. Of course, Chalamet has also added plenty more box office hits, strong awards contenders, and critically acclaimed roles to his resume in subsequent years.
Though dramatic showcases in projects like A Complete Unknown have given him clear pathways to Best Actor Oscar nods, some of Timothée Chalamet’s best movies have been in genres that don’t always receive proper awards recognition. For instance, Chalamet’s acting range and stardom were further elevated by his lead role as Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies, with one of his earliest roles being in Christopher Nolan’s beloved sci-fi hit Interstellar. Now, with Chalamet’s Oscars buzz inspiring retrospective looks at his career, the timing for Interstellar and Dune: Part 2 to be simultaneously trending on Netflix couldn’t be better.
Dune: Part 2 & Interstellar Are Two Of Timothée Chalamet’s Best Movies & They’re Now Trending On Netflix
Interstellar & Dune 2 Are Two Of The Most Powerful Sci-Fi Movies In Recent History
Timothée Chalamet has a knack for joining movies that become critical hits, box office successes, or have influential reputations that grow stronger over time. One such example of this is Interstellar, which fits in all three of those categories. Christopher Nolan’s 2014 movie Interstellar stands among the director’s greatest achievements in filmmaking to date, and easily holds a place as one of the best sci-fi movies of the 21st century.
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From its emotional storytelling and cast performances to its striking, innovative visuals and compelling time-bending concept, Interstellar’s popularity and legacy as one of Nolan’s best films and an incredibly strong entry in the sci-fi genre hasn’t waned over the decade since its release. Emphasizing its enduring impact, Interstellar’s high-demand IMAX re-release in December 2024 broke various box office records to celebrate the film’s 10th anniversary.
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However, given Interstellar’s stacked cast, it’s often forgotten that the Christopher Nolan sci-fi was one of Timothée Chalamet’s first movie roles. Chalamet appears throughout much of Interstellar’s first act as young Tom Cooper, the teenage son of Matthew McConaughey’s Coop. After Coop returns from a few hours on one planet to discover that 23 years have elapsed on Earth, Tom’s role is then taken over by Casey Affleck. Regardless of Chalamet not being a consistent presence throughout the plot, Interstellar remains one of the greatest and most influential titles in his filmography.
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On the other hand, another massively successful and powerful sci-fi movie that actually stars Chalamet in the lead role is also streaming on Netflix, namely Dune: Part 2. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part 2 is not only among the best movies of 2024, but is also in the race for one of the greatest sci-fi movies this century, with even more resounding acclaim than Interstellar.
For any who might have doubted Chalamet’s talents beforehand, Dune: Part 2 sealed the notion that he’s one of the strongest, most unique actors in Hollywood today.
Of course, Dune: Part 2’s success isn’t just a testament to Denis Villeneuve’s masterful storytelling and filmmaking, but also the performances by its lead cast – Chalamet in particular. For any who might have doubted Chalamet’s talents beforehand, Dune: Part 2 sealed the notion that he’s one of the strongest, most unique actors in Hollywood today. If A Complete Unknown wasn’t the film driving the most buzz for his Oscars 2025 campaign, his powerful performance in Dune: Part 2 would also have been deserving.
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Chalamet Became A Major Star After Working With Christopher Nolan On Interstellar
With Interstellar trending on Netflix relatively shortly after the release of Chalamet’s Dune: Part 2 and the Oscars success of Christopher Nolan’s Best Picture-winning drama Oppenheimer, it’s fascinating to see how much each artist’s career has grown since their collaboration. Chalamet was just starting out in his career and taking on supporting parts when he joined Interstellar, and he’s now among the most bankable names in Hollywood and considered one of the greatest actors of his generation – in part because of his acclaimed work in the Dune movies.
Title | Director | Timothée Chalamet Role | Rotten Tomatoes Score | Box Office Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Interstellar (2014) | Christopher Nolan | Young Tom Cooper | 72% | $740.7 million |
Dune: Part 2 (2024) | Denis Villeneuve | Paul Atreides | 92% | $714.4 million |
Given Chalamet’s enormous success in the sci-fi genre with the Dune franchise, it’s the perfect time for him to reunite with Christopher Nolan again in a more prominent role. Chalamet isn’t among the names slated for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey, but the director’s ability to gather an impressive slate of A-list stars for his films suggests that it’s just a matter of time before Chalamet joins one of his next projects.
Timothée Chalamet’s Netflix Success Perfectly Coincides With His New Hit Movie Release
Chalamet Is Leading The Box Office & Streaming Charts At The Same Time
Not only is Chalamet in the cast of two critically acclaimed movies trending on Netflix’s top 10 streaming chart, but he’s also simultaneously having a great run at the box office with A Complete Unknown. Debuting on Christmas Day 2024, Chalamet stars in A Complete Unknown‘s cast as Bob Dylan, with the film following the early days of Dylan’s folk career and his controversial move to electric instruments. Since its premiere, A Complete Unknown has earned over $31 million at the box office and beat initial projections, giving Timothée Chalamet a fantastic start to 2025 in theaters and on streaming.
From Christopher Nolan, Interstellar imagines a future where the Earth is plagued by a life-threatening famine, and a small team of astronauts is sent out to find a new prospective home among the stars. Despite putting the mission first, Coop (Matthew McConaughey) races against time to return home to his family even as they work to save mankind back on Earth.
Dune: Part Two continues the epic saga of Paul Atreides as he allies with Chani and the Fremen. Pursuing retribution for his family’s devastation, Paul grapples with a significant decision impacting his personal desires and the universe’s future, attempting to avert a dire destiny that only he anticipates.
