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Netflix's new survival thriller movie has found instant global streaming success within just one day of its release on the platform. Survival thriller movies often portray the stories of people who are in difficult, life-threatening scenarios that they need to escape in order to live. Some of the best survival thriller movies include those made in foreign countries.
Enter From the Ashes: The Pit, a survival thriller from Saudi Arabia that recently debuted on Netflix. The movie, a spinoff of 2024's From the Ashes, follows a group of teenage girls who find themselves trapped in a pit in the ground, fighting for survival. The film depicts their attempt to escape and keep themselves alive while stuck.
Now, FlixPatrol reports that From the Ashes: The Pit has become a global streaming success, just one day after its debut on Netflix. Based on data from January 23, 2026, the movie is Number 9 in the world on the platform, alongside Number 1 in Saudi Arabia. It's also Number 2 in Oman and Kuwait, signifying its success within the Middle East.
From the Ashes: The Pit brings about a survival story that doubles as a coming-of-age tale. The movie uses some elements in From the Ashes to bolster its story, albeit in a new setting with new circumstances for the core girls to grapple with. It's also notably short, with a runtime of 88 minutes, shorter than the first installment.
The Netflix original movie was released worldwide, but is proving most popular in Middle Eastern countries. Given Saudi Arabia is the film's country of origin, it's not a surprise it's managed to garner the most traction there. As for its global progress, the movie has only just begun its run on the platform.
While the movie doesn't have a Rotten Tomatoes score, existing reviews for the film are positive. It's a reflection of how well the movie is doing on the platform. Interest in survival thrillers like Send Help and From the Ashes: The Pit seems to be a defining trait of January 2026's new movies, emphasized by their performance and reception.
As for the teen-focused thriller, it seems like it's another sleeper hit for Netflix that could continue to grow in reception moving forward. The film is only in its early days on the platform, meaning it has a chance to continue building on its current success. As the weeks continue, From the Ashes: The Pit may prove itself a popular international film amongst the streamer's catalog.
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