In 2014, Tom Hardy withdrew from Suicide Squad due to scheduling conflicts, a decision that led him to star in the survival epicThe Revenant.

Released in 2015 and directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, the film became a defining moment in Hardy’s career and earned widespread critical acclaim.

Hardy starred opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in the brutal frontier drama, portraying the ruthless trapper John Fitzgerald in a story of betrayal and revenge.

Adapted from Michael Punke’s novel The Revenant, the film chronicles frontiersman Hugh Glass’s harrowing fight for survival in 1823 America.

The movie won three Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Actor for DiCaprio, while Hardy received his first Oscar nomination — cementing the film’s legacy.

Now, more than a decade later, The Revenant has surged back into popularity after being added to Peacock, where it has quickly become one of the platform’s most-watched titles.

The film’s renewed streaming success underscores its lasting impact, proving that Hardy’s gritty performance continues to captivate audiences worldwide.