Men in Black: International, despite being met with widespread negativity as a reboot of the franchise upon its initial release, has started to find a second life on streaming platforms. Earlier this year, the film garnered renewed interest on the Starz platform in the U.S., and has also been climbing the charts on international streaming lists, such as in France. While this does not indicate a major global success for the film, it shows that it is being discovered by a much broader audience compared to its original fame.

In the film, Chris Hemsworth plays Agent H, Tessa Thompson is Agent M, Liam Neeson portrays High T, Emma Thompson is Agent O, Rebecca Ferguson plays Riza Stavros, Kumail Nanjiani is Pawny, and Rafe Spall takes on the role of Agent C. On paper, this is an extremely appealing sci-fi comedy ensemble, especially with Hemsworth and Thompson reuniting after the Thor films.

According to Collider's review, Men in Black: International fundamentally relies on the charm of its two stars. The dynamism between the duo keeps the audience engaged amidst action scenes and story elements that could otherwise feel quite ordinary. The review also notes that while elements like the expansive world-building, Pawny's entertaining support, and the natural charisma of the central duo give the film a sense of a "missed opportunity," they still make it a worthwhile entertainment to watch.

Hemsworth, in the role of Agent H, essentially exaggerates the most "masculine" personality traits of Thor Odinson, wielding well-timed smirks, winks, and unbuttoned shirt collars, while still forcing us to like him. Thompson's role is more challenging; Agent M is both extremely competent and a bit of a fan of Men in Black. Thompson transforms these two qualities into pure, infectious energy, which is the film's comedic aspect.

Thanks to the combination of Hemsworth + Thompson + world-building, even if the overall feeling about the film is lukewarm, the Collider writer expressed a strong desire for a sequel to be made. This indicates that the film, despite its initial box office failure, showcases its potential and capacity to attract audiences.