Henry Cavill’s latest action film has garnered a Rotten Tomatoes score that could bolster his chances of becoming the next James Bond, despite the movie’s box office performance indicating potential concerns. Following Daniel Craig’s departure from the role, speculation has been rife about his successor, with Cavill emerging as a favorite amidst a sea of rumored talent. Cavill himself has not shied away from expressing interest in the iconic character, further fueling his popularity as a candidate. While it remains to be seen if he will secure the role, the favorable Rotten Tomatoes ratings of his recent film seem promising for his Bond candidacy, although the film’s lackluster box office earnings may highlight reservations about his suitability.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Is Henry Cavill’s Best Non-DC Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score

Zack Snyder’s Justice League & The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Have The Same Audience Score On Rotten Tomatoes

 

When it comes to critics’ scores on Rotten Tomatoes, many Henry Cavill movies and shows have performed better than Zack Snyder’s Justice League. For instance, while the Justice League extended cut has a critics’ score of 71%, Mission: Impossible – Fallout boasts a rating of 97%. The Witcher‘s season 2 also has an almost perfect 95% score, and Enola Holmes is no less impressive with its 91% rating. However, the audience’s Rotten Tomatoes scores for Henry Cavill’s movies tell a completely different story. Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Enola Holmes still have above-average scores of 88% and 71%, respectively.

Henry Cavill Movie
Rotten Tomatoes Critics’ Score
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score

Mission: Impossible – Fallout
97%
88%

Enola Holmes
91%
71%

I Capture The Castle
78%
76%

Stardust
77%
86%

The Count of Monte Cristo
73%
88%

Zack Snyder’s Justice League
71%
93%

However, Zack Snyder’s Justice League ranks far above them with its Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 93%. Similar to the Zack Snyder film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare does not beat highly acclaimed Henry Cavill films like Mission-Impossible – Fallout and Enola Holmes with its critics’ score. However, just like 2021’s Justice League, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare also has an audience score of 93%, making it Cavill’s most popular non-DC project among viewers. This discrepancy between critics’ and audience scores

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’s RT Audience Score Beats Every James Bond Movie

Only Casino Royale Comes Close

The James Bond series has experienced both triumphs and setbacks, with certain films failing to win over audiences and critics. Yet, some entries, such as “007: Goldfinger,” “From Russia With Love,” and “Dr. No,” have garnered near-perfect scores from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, along with high audience ratings. Interestingly, none of the Bond films have surpassed the audience score of “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.” Within the 27-film saga, only “Casino Royale” nearly matches the Henry Cavill-led movie with a 90% rating. Despite long-standing discussions about Henry Cavill potentially playing James Bond, it appears that viewers have shown greater appreciation for his performance in this new role than for any of the 007 movies. While Rotten Tomatoes audience scores are not the definitive measure for comparing different film franchises, given their basis on subjective opinions and a relatively small sample size, the preference for Cavill in his latest role suggests that, even if he’s slipping in the James Bond candidacy, fans would likely embrace him as the iconic spy.

Henry Cavill’s Box Office Isn’t So Good For His James Bond Chances

A Henry Cavill Box Office Trend Chips Away Some Of His Credibility

 

Despite high audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes, Henry Cavill’s films have not fared well at the box office. For example, Argylle received an audience score of 72%, significantly higher than its critic score of 33%, yet it grossed just over $96 million worldwide on a $200 million budget. It’s premature to make firm conclusions about The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’s box office performance since it has only opened in the United States, but so far, it hasn’t achieved notable success.

Similarly, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., another Cavill-led spy action film akin to James Bond and Argylle, did not perform well financially. It grossed approximately $107 million globally against a budget of $75–84 million, resulting in losses despite positive reviews from critics and audiences. While Henry Cavill excels in action roles, this trend of underwhelming box office returns may impact his chances of being cast as the next James Bond.

Henry Cavill Probably Won’t Be The Next James Bond

The Role Will Likely Go To Someone Younger

Before Daniel Craig became James Bond, Henry Cavill was reportedly among the top actors considered for the iconic role. He only lost the part because he was a little too young at the time to match Barbara Broccoli and Mike G. Wilson’s vision for the character’s future. Unfortunately, even though it seems it is the perfect time for Henry Cavill to finally reclaim the missed opportunity, he still is a step too far from acquiring it.

The fact that relatively obscure actors are usually cast as James Bond suggests Henry Cavill is better off focusing on his other exciting future projects.

The 007 ship may have already sailed for Henry Cavill because, as good of a choice as he may seem, he has other movie projects to look forward to, and the James Bond franchise’s creators are now likely looking for someone much younger. His casting as the next Bond is still within the realm of possibility. However, the fact that relatively obscure actors are usually cast as James Bond suggests Henry Cavill is better off focusing on his other exciting future projects.