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Matt Damon’s Pandemic Thriller Officially Becomes a Global Hit on HBO Max

Thursday 22 October10:00 · 3h agoAI summary
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Steven Soderbergh's 2011 pandemic thriller 'Contagion', starring Matt Damon, has become a global hit on HBO Max, topping the platform's charts ahead of Halloween.

01Summary

  1. 01Contagion is currently the number one movie on HBO Max's global charts, according to FlixPatrol.
  2. 02The film earned $136.5 million at the box office upon its 2011 release.
  3. 03It features a cast including Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, and Marion Cotillard.
  4. 04Written by Shrishty Mishra and published on October 22, 2026, the story notes the film's resurgence during the Halloween season.

02Why it matters

This matters because 'Contagion' offers a prescient look at pandemic dynamics, resonating with viewers who experienced the real-world COVID-19 crisis and seeking relevant thriller content.

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