Netflix’s new thriller Carry-On, starring Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman, is drawing comparisons to the iconic action movie Die Hard. Set on Christmas Eve, the movie follows Egerton as TSA agent Ethan Kopek, who is blackmailed by Bateman’s mysterious character, Traveler, to smuggle dangerous items onto a flight. Egerton praised Bateman’s performance and their unique filming process, calling it “a real luxury” to work with him.
The film has received an impressive 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with fans calling it “outstanding” and a “10/10.” Many viewers are already rewatching the movie, sharing praise on social media, with one describing it as “Die Hard but with a TSA agent.” The action-packed plot and holiday setting have reignited the debate over whether Carry-On, like Die Hard, qualifies as a Christmas movie.
Carry-On also features Sofia Carson, Danielle Deadwyler, and Logan Marshall-Green and was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. The project was initially intended as Netflix’s debut collaboration with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners but faced delays due to script rewrites. Despite the wait, fans are clamoring for a sequel, saying the film evokes the nostalgic energy of ’90s action movies.
The movie is now streaming on Netflix and has quickly become a hit among fans of high-stakes holiday thrillers, earning a spot as one of the platform’s standout releases this season.
