Adam McKay's 'Don't Look Up' Reaches 500 Million Views

Adam McKay's film 'Don't Look Up', a satirical take on climate change, became Netflix's second most-watched movie despite mixed critical reviews, with an estimated 400 million to half a billion viewers. The film, featuring stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, uses the metaphor of an impending comet strike to address climate denial and inaction. McKay emphasizes the global resonance of feeling 'gaslit' by leaders and industries regarding climate issues, citing the film's popularity across diverse countries as evidence. He also criticized the corporatization of media and its role in exacerbating the climate crisis. McKay's comments came amidst ongoing discussions of the Los Angeles wildfires, which he linked to the broader climate breakdown. 'Don't Look Up' continues to be relevant, highlighting urgent environmental concerns and the public's appetite for addressing these challenges.