Subscribers to Apple TV seem to be enjoying the critically acclaimed horror-comedy series Widow’s Bay, which comes on the heels of similarly beloved series that the streamer has released over the years. Apple has cemented itself as a hub for long-form genre storytelling, while avoiding the temptations of the streaming industry. For instance, it continues to rely entirely on a library of originals instead of licensed material. Nor does it produce as many films and shows as its rivals. What this means is that its programming is given room to breathe and find an audience. This is exactly what happened with a movie that debuted on the service earlier this year after a surprisingly successful box-office run.
We’re not talking about F1, which has been perched at the top of the Apple viewership charts after grossing more than $600 million worldwide at the box office last year. The movie in question was released theatrically a few months after F1, in collaboration with A24. It featured Elizabeth Olsen in the lead role, along with Miles Teller and Callum Turner. The fantasy comedy ended up grossing more at the box office than the very similar Good Fortune, starring Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves, and Aziz Ansari.
Apple’s Hit Romance Fantasy Film Has a 90% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes
We’re talking, of course, aboutEternity . The film follows a recently deceased woman who finds herself in a resort-like purgatory, where she must choose between her husband and her first love and decide whom she wants to spend an eternity in the afterlife with. Directed by David Freyne ,Eternity premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before debuting theatrically in November 2025. It grossed $35 million worldwide against a reported budget of $12 million . The movie holds a “Certified Fresh”77% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, but the key to its success on Apple TV is the “Verified Hot”90% audience score it’s perched at. The aggregator’s consensus reads, “Marrying a clever spin on the afterlife with an infectious sweet streak,Eternity is a spiritual successor to classic romantic screwball comedies that’s worthy of their company.”
According to FlixPatrol, theEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind -meets-The Truman Show romance fantasy film has spent more than80 days on the Apple TV charts . Stay tuned to Collider for more Apple TV updates.
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