Vin Diesel's $146.9M Fantasy Epic Returns To Free Streaming While Waiting For Shocking New Sequel

Published Nov 12, 2026, 12:15 PM EST

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Vin Diesel's dramatic fantasy epic film is now available for free as the franchise waits for a somewhat shocking sequel, given the circumstances around the original, and the already 11-year-long wait for any prospective follow-up. As one of the most famous action actors of the modern day, Vin Diesel appearing in anything outside of the realm of the conventional high-octane films he's known best for is always an interesting matter.

That said, Vin Diesel is also no stranger to more unusual roles, famously appearing as the voice of Groot in the MCU in what has become one of the most prolific roles of his entire acting career outside of the Fast & Furious movies, and playing titular protagonist Richard B. Riddick in the Riddick movie series.

Much in the way the Riddick films blend Diesel's action experience with the world of sci-fi, one 2015 release brought a more fantasy spin to the kind of action stories Vin Diesel is best known for. While the film wasn't universally beloved, it is worth a watch, especially with its sequel seeming to be closer than ever to coming to our screens.

Vin Diesel Tried To Start A New Fantasy Franchise With The Last Witch Hunter

The Last Witch Hunter - which can now be watched on Tubi for free - is a fantasy film that focuses on the relatively intense story of Vin Diesel's immortal witch hunter Kaulder, loosely based off the actor's own Dungeons & Dragons game (as per Diesel's interview with Hitfix). Set in a modern-day world wherein the threat of malicious witches like the Witch Queen have been a historical danger, having led to the Black Plague, Kaulder is tasked with preventing the return of the Witch Queen and the deadly threat she could pose.

This core premise does give The Last Witch Hunter a fair appeal, as the modern take on the witch hunter concept - that's oftentimes solely set in the far-flung past in the world of movies and fiction more broadly - is a naturally engaging one. While this gives the movie plenty of watch value, it isn't a film that is likely to be the pinnacle of a viewers' fantasy roster, as is reflected by the 2015 fantasy action film garnering some less than stellar reviews after its initial debut.

Why The Last Witch Hunter's Reviews Were So Bad

The Last Witch Hunter's reviews are not glowing - a matter we can still see has held up to this day, via the film's 14% critic score and 44% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

This negative reception and the reviews that come with it most frequently cite the film's overreliance on CG and the way it features many overused tropes and clichés, resulting in a movie that disappoints many of those who were hoping for an immersive world or novel-feeling storyline to appear in the release.

Some of this reception can also be attributed to the wider scope of the fantasy film genre more broadly speaking. With releases like the Lord of the Rings movies setting a high bar for fantasy on the big screen in terms of its visual spectacle and its storytelling, it makes even more sense that audiences found themselves not clicking with The Last Witch Hunter, and stating as much in their reviews.

The Last Witch Hunter Is Still Entertaining, Even If It's Not Good

While The Last Witch Hunter undeniably has its flaws, it's a film that is entertaining to watch despite it- and, indeed, in some cases because of these flaws. There's room to watch The Last Witch Hunter as a fun romp you don't have to take too seriously or think about too deeply, or even as a "so bad it's good" movie watch for those who find themselves particularly rolling their eyes at the tropes the film leans into.

Vin Diesel's action-hero experience comes through still relatively often within the film, and getting to see the actor in a more fantastical narrative is also entertaining in its own right. This is especially true with the added context that we're seeing an adaptation of his own D&D campaign, which is itself a concept that enhances the film if you keep it in mind throughout The Last Witch Hunter's story - and may all go to explain why the film's box office was still much better than it could have been, sitting at around $146 million (via Box Office Mojo).

The Last Witch Hunter Is Getting A Surprise Sequel

It's even more worth watching The Last Witch Hunter today because the 2015 movie is reportedly set to get a sequel in the coming years. While the initial statements by Vin Diesel about a sequel seemed as though they could have been sabotaged by the reception to the film combined with its not ground-breaking box office results, this has been followed up with later news that suggests as though these films are very much still in the works.

In 2020, Vin Diesel confirmed plans for The Witch Hunter 2 were still in motion, and that Lionsgate were "actively creating the sequel to The Last Witch Hunter" (via Collider). Even more recently, 2025 saw reports emerge that Michael Caine would be coming out of retirement for The Last Witch Hunter 2 (as per Variety). This would see the actor reprise his role as the 36th Dolan who assists Kaulder in his quest - ironically mirroring said character forgoing his own plans of retirement in the story of The Last Witch Hunter itself.

Given this setup, it seems as though The Last Witch Hunter 2 is still on the horizon for us, and that the 2015 fantasy film is set to get itself a sequel that could appear on screens any year now. With this in mind, catching The Witch Hunter on Tubi or other streaming platforms is also a solid way to prime yourself for Vin Diesel's future, which appears to include more witch hunting quests.