More than ten years after its original release, “The A-Team” is experiencing a resurgence on Netflix — and viewers can’t seem to get enough. So much so, in fact, that this 2010 film reboot of the beloved TV show featuring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has soared to #8 on Netflix’s Top 10 movies list just days after becoming available. The franchise, once a hallmark of 1980s television, is packed with nostalgia and excessive action, which undoubtedly resonates with audiences. It’s also quite rare for a decade-old reboot to break into the Netflix rankings — but as Colonel Hannibal Smith might say: “I love it when a plan comes together.”
The addition of “The A-Team” to Netflix’s current Top 10 movies list reflects a trend we are increasingly observing with the platform, where most film content consists of older titles rather than those branded as Netflix originals. This is entirely logical, as acquiring existing content is typically simpler than creating an original.
Directed by Joe Carnahan, “The A-Team” joins other classic films currently featured in the streamer’s Top 10 ranking, including the 2025 release “I Know What You Did Last Summer” at #4 and the 2001 Brittany Murphy thriller “Don’t Say a Word” at #5.
Regarding “The A-Team” franchise itself: The narrative revolves around a band of ex–Special Forces soldiers who find themselves unjustly accused of a crime — which compels them to flee and utilize their military expertise to assist those in need while, naturally, avoiding arrest. Both the original 1980s TV series and the film remake adhere to the same concept and showcase the cunning plans of cigar-smoking Colonel Hannibal Smith, whose crew includes the suave “Face,” tough-as-nails B.A. Baracus, and the eccentric pilot Murdock.
As for audience reactions, moviegoers appear to appreciate the film for what it truly is — essentially two hours of entertainment, meant to be enjoyed lightheartedly. Accordingly, the reboot currently holds a modest 66% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on over 100,000 user ratings. One reviewer commends it on the site: “This movie was fun as hell — mission accomplished!”
