In Just 1 Day, Zac Efron’s 89% RT Wrestling Drama The Iron Claw Hits No. 7 on Netflix in the U.S.

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The popular sports movie, The Iron Claw, is gaining traction on streaming platforms more than two years after it first came out. You can now watch it on Netflix.

According to FlixPatrol, the movie The Iron Claw started at number 7 on Netflix’s Top 10 Movies list in the U.S. on February 20, 2026. It stayed at that position the next day, showing strong interest from viewers. The Iron Claw is the story of the Von Erich family, a family of professional wrestlers who faced significant hardship as they pursued their careers in the early 1980s.

Zac Efron’s Performance in The Iron Claw Earned Massive Critical Acclaim

In The Iron Claw, Zac Efron played Kevin Von Erich, and he was joined by a talented cast portraying his family: Harris Dickinson as David, Maura Tierney as Doris, Stanley Simons as Mike, and Holt McCallany as the father, Jack ‘Fritz’ Von Erich.

Critics consistently highlighted the film’s casting as a major positive, especially praising Zac Efron’s performance. The film has been well-received by both critics and audiences, earning a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating of 89% from critics and a ‘Verified Hot’ score of 94% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

Critics agree that The Iron Claw respectfully tells its true story, with a moving portrayal of family relationships that is as powerful as the wrestling scenes. Many specifically praised Zac Efron’s performance as exceptional.

Despite a modest start at the box office, A24’s The Iron Claw proved to be a hit, earning $45.2 million globally on a $15.9 million budget. While it only reached sixth place in its opening weekend, the film is now expected to gain even more popularity and acclaim as it becomes available on Netflix, reaching a wider audience.

The Professional Wrestling Community Praised The Iron Claw

Hollywood has made many movies based on real stories, but they don’t always get positive feedback from the people and communities they portray. Fortunately, the recent film The Iron Claw was an exception. Two of the Von Erich brothers, whose story the film tells, have publicly praised it for being accurate and well-made. Marshall Von Erich, Kevin’s son, specifically complimented the wrestling scenes and Zac Efron’s acting before the movie came out.

Kevin Von Erich specifically commended Chavo Guerrero Jr.’s work as stunt coordinator, noting how realistic the film looked thanks to his efforts. He praised Guerrero for effectively preparing the actors, emphasizing the difficulty of stunt work and their successful performance. Additionally, the National Board of Review recognized the film as one of the year’s top ten.

The Iron Claw is now streaming on Netflix.

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2026-02-21 17:06