World War Z Surges on Pluto TV

0:00It's March 23rd. Welcome in. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, where the headlines shine, powered by AI. A Brad Pitt zombie thriller from over a decade ago is surging in popularity on free streamer Pluto TV. World War Z has cracked the top 10 most watched movies in the United States, sitting at number 6 as of March 22nd, 2026. The film first hit theaters on June 21st, 2013. Created by Mark Forster and based on Max Brooks's novel, it pulled in over $540 million worldwide at the box office. That includes about $202 million domestically and $338 million overseas. Fans seem to love its high stakes action, with Brad Pitt starring as a former United Nations investigator racing to stop a fast spreading zombie. Plague Supporting roles go to actors like Mereinos and Daniella Cartez. In Rotten Tomatoes, it scores 67% from critics and 72% from audiences.

1:03Right now, it's beating out classics like Mean Girls, Screams, Scream 2, and even Titanic on the charts. This revival shows how free streaming can breathe new life into older hits. Pluto TV's top list keeps shifting, but World War Z's climb reminds us why these blockbuster stick around for repeat viewings.