# V for Vendetta Returns to HBO Max Charts

> Natalie Portman's V for Vendetta hits top streaming charts after 20-year resurgence.
- Title: V for Vendetta Returns to HBO Max Charts · Collider | Shortify
- Summary: Natalie Portman's V for Vendetta hits top streaming charts after 20-year resurgence. Natalie Portman's V for Vendetta is among HBO Max's top ten…
- Keywords: v for vendetta, natalie portman, hbo max, streaming, the matrix, lana wachowski, lilly wachowski, dystopian thriller, 2005 film, hugo weaving, seattle, nfl
- Source: Collider — https://collider.com/natalie-portman-v-for-vendetta-streaming-hit-hbo-max-october-2026
- Author: Jake Hodges
- Published: 2026-10-24T09:20:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: v for vendetta, natalie portman, hbo max, streaming, the matrix, lana wachowski, lilly wachowski, dystopian thriller, 2005 film, hugo weaving, seattle, nfl
## V for Vendetta's Streaming Surge
V for Vendetta is one of the ten most-streamed movies on HBO Max worldwide.

> V for Vendetta is one of the ten most-streamed movies on HBO Max in the world
## 20-Year Streaming Comeback
The film, released in 2006, has been a top streaming hit for two decades.

> V for Vendetta currently ranks in seventh place on the HBO Max top ten
## Natalie Portman's Role
Natalie Portman stars as Evey, the protagonist fighting against a fascist regime.

> Natalie Portman
## Original Release Details
The film was released on February 23, 2006, with a runtime of 132 minutes.

> Release Date: February 23, 2006
## Director and Writers
James McTeigue directed the film, written by Lana and Lilly Wachowski.

> Director: James McTeigue
## Box Office Success
The film earned over $130 million worldwide against a $50 million production budget.

> In total, the movie made more than $130 million worldwide, against a production budget of roughly $50 million
## Cast and Production
Hugo Weaving stars as V, with supporting roles from Stephen Fry, John Hurt, and Tim Pigott-Smith.

> Also starring the likes of stephen rea as inspector eric, stephen fry as gordon, john hurt as adam, and tim pigott-smith as peter
## HBO Max Chart Position
V for Vendetta ranks seventh on HBO Max's global top ten streaming list.

> V for Vendetta currently ranks in seventh place on the HBO Max top ten
## Streaming Competition
The film outperforms A Perfect Getaway, Uncharted, and Play Dirty in HBO Max's top ten.

> V for Vendetta currently ranks in seventh place on the HBO Max top ten, outperforming the tenth-placed a perfect getaway
## Global Streaming Impact
The film has been a top streaming hit for two decades since its 2006 release.

> Two decades later, the movie is a hit again
## The Matrix Connection
The Wachowskis created The Matrix in 1999, which influenced V for Vendetta's storytelling.

> Of all the great movies of 1999, one of the most important and subsequently influential is The Matrix
## Dystopian Thriller Genre
V for Vendetta is a dystopian thriller set in a fascist-occupied London.

> the film transports audiences to an eerily threatening world where the city of london is occupied by a fascist government
## Wachowski Brothers' Legacy
Lana and Lilly Wachowski wrote the screenplay for V for Vendetta in 2005.

> In 2.005, they wrote the screenplay for the dystopian thriller V for Vendetta
## Streaming Platform
The film is available on HBO Max, with a streaming release date of February 23, 2006.

> Where to watch: Streaming
## Box Office Performance
The film earned over $130 million worldwide against a $50 million production budget.

> In total, the movie made more than $130 million worldwide, against a production budget of roughly $50 million
## Streaming Success
V for Vendetta is one of the ten most-streamed movies on HBO Max globally.

> V for Vendetta is one of the ten most-streamed movies on HBO Max in the world
## Key takeaway

Natalie Portman's V for Vendetta is among HBO Max's top ten most-streamed movies globally after two decades.