Since concluding her stint as Rey in 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Daisy Ridley has cultivated a diverse filmography. Her projects have ranged from the dystopian sci-fi of Chaos Walking alongside Tom Holland, to the psychological tension of The Marsh King's Daughter, and the critically acclaimed drama Young Woman and the Sea, which boasts an impressive 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Among these varied ventures is We Bury the Dead, an R-rated zombie thriller released earlier this year that has now achieved global streaming success.

We Bury the Dead has surged on streaming charts, currently ranking as the 9th most-watched movie on Prime Video worldwide, according to FlixPatrol. For viewers in the United States, the film is available on Hulu. This post-apocalyptic narrative has outpaced other notable titles, including Bob Odenkirk's action film Normal, and is now trending in 13 countries, including Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Peru. A contributing factor to its newfound popularity is likely its strong critical reception, holding an impressive 87% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes from 117 reviews, earning it a 'Fresh' certification. The film also features Brenton Thwaites, known for his role as Nightwing in Titans.

This streaming success marks We Bury the Dead as a true sleeper hit. Its initial theatrical run, which concluded on January 2, saw the film amass a modest $3.9 million at the box office. The film's resurgence on Prime Video has effectively resurrected its commercial viability, providing Ridley with another hit ahead of her upcoming film Ebenezer, an adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, set to release on November 13.