Hyderabad, Jan. 16 -- In Hollywood, not every movie gets a happy ending on its first try. Some films disappear quietly after a disappointing theatre run. But every once in a while, a forgotten movie rises again and this time, it's roaring loudly. The sci-fi dinosaur adventure 65, starring Adam Driver, has suddenly become a surprise hit on HBO Max, three years after stumbling at the box office.

When 65 released in cinemas, expectations were high. A space pilot, a mysterious planet, and deadly dinosaurs it sounded like the perfect blockbuster formula. But the movie collected only modest ticket sales. Critics called the story simple, and audiences chose other big films instead. Within weeks, 65 was labeled a box office disappointment and qu...