Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Loses! Top 10 Most Discussed Foreign Films in Taiwan Revealed, Champion 3 Hours with No Pee Points, Too Bad Not to Go to the Theater

Mythological epics, superheroes, sci-fi blockbusters, and horror films have been released one after another, making the 2026 summer movie market particularly competitive. According to the 'Foreign Films' buzz volume ranking by _Network Thermometer DailyView_ for the past month, from June 30 to July 29, 2026, 'Odyssey' topped the list with 72,945 online mentions, far surpassing other works in discussion heat. 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' ranked second with 21,225 mentions, while 'Ghosted' ranked third with 10,958 mentions. The list also includes long-running series such as 'Avatar' and 'Avengers,' as well as new 2026 releases like 'Supergirl' and the live-action version of 'Moana.' Which foreign films attracted the most attention from Taiwanese netizens? The complete ranking is revealed below. Taiwan's Most Discussed Foreign Film #1: 'Odyssey' Directed by Christopher Nolan, 'Odyssey' is adapted from Homer's epic, depicting the Greek hero Odysseus' journey home after the Trojan War, filled with monsters, gods, and fatal temptations. The film stars Matt Damon, with an ensemble cast including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Tilda Swinton, and Charlize Theron, presented in IMAX cinematography showcasing vast sea battles and mythical worlds. Despite its nearly 3-hour runtime, it overwhelmingly topped the list with 72,945 mentions. After its release, many viewers focused on the immersive experience of the big screen. One netizen exclaimed, 'I think Odyssey is the best movie of 2026 so far,' while others reminded, 'Please don't wait for streaming for this kind of movie,' believing that the vast scenes, sound effects, and war pressure can only be fully experienced in theaters. Taiwan's Most Discussed Foreign Film #2: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Directed by Dustin Daniel Cretton of 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,' Tom Holland reprises his role as Peter Parker. After losing memories of loved ones and his past life, Peter initially wanted to focus on college life but was forced to suit up again due to new criminal forces emerging in New York. The film brings the hero's story back to the streets, depicting his journey of taking responsibility alone, facing physical changes, and new threats. Many viewers praised the film's refocus on Peter Parker's choices and growth. One netizen said, 'This is my favorite Marvel movie since 'Avengers 4,' and immediately shouted after the first viewing, 'I definitely want to watch it again!' showing that Tom Holland's Spider-Man still has strong appeal. Taiwan's Most Discussed Foreign Film #3: 'Ghosted' 'Ghosted' is a 2026 Thai horror film centered around Mary, who has a dark past. After returning to a gloomy apartment, she gradually uncovers secrets of taboo relationships, bizarre deaths, and ghostly entanglements. The film combines psychological suspense, supernatural elements, black humor, and emotional issues, starring Thai actress Vachirachara Ha. With 10,958 mentions, it became the most discussed Asian horror film on the list. Audiences praised its genre blend and performances, with one netizen sharing, 'It was more exciting than I imagined, the acting was on point,' believing that the film, in addition to its horror atmosphere, also retained enough plot twists and character emotions, with no cold moments throughout the viewing experience. Taiwan's Most Discussed Foreign Film #4: 'Avatar' (1-3) James Cameron's 'Avatar' series centers on the Pandora planet, human colonial ambitions, and conflicts with the Na'vi culture. The first installment established a world filled with strange creatures, the second, 'The Way of Water,' pushed the story towards the oceanic tribes and the Sully family, and the third introduced the Wind Traders and the staunch Gray Ash tribe, creating more complex conflicts within Pandora. The series, with its groundbreaking visual technology and family themes, continues to accumulate 7,580 mentions. The discussion focus of 'Avatar' always revolves around theater standards, with one netizen saying, 'Highly recommend watching IMAX 3D ~ enjoy a visual feast,' and another sharing, 'Finished watching and didn't feel like sitting for 3 hours.' Even with runtimes repeatedly exceeding 3 hours, underwater photography, Pandora's ecology, and 3D effects still make movie fans willing to revisit. Taiwan's Most Discussed Foreign Film #5: 'Avengers' (1-5) The 'Avengers' series, with Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, and other heroes as the selling point, has developed from resisting Loki and the Zotar army to the cosmic war against Thanos. The first four installments have become important chapters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the fifth scheduled to appear in December 2026. New trailers and returning character news have driven the series to accumulate 6,495 mentions. Some fans, after seeing the fifth installment trailer, exclaimed, 'The 'Avengers 5' trailer is heart-pounding,' and while reviewing 'Endgame,' some still described themselves as 'laughing and crying through the second half.' From the heroes' first gathering to the farewell of veteran characters, the emotional memories established by the series remain the strongest topic foundation for new works. Taiwan's Most Discussed Foreign Film #6: 'Supergirl' Directed by Craig Gillespie of 'Miss & Mrs.,' 'Supergirl' stars Millie Bobby Brown as Kara Zor-El from Krypton. After a sudden attack, she embarks on an interstellar revenge journey with accidentally met companions, and in the process of tracking down the enemy, she must also re-examine justice, trauma, and her own power. The film unfolds at a road adventure-like pace, accumulating 6,001 mentions. Online reviews show a clear gap. Supporters believe 'The best parts aren't in the trailer,' 'The fight scenes are super exciting,' and some viewers who initially had doubts said, after actually watching, 'It's not as bad as people say online.' Millie Bobby Brown's rebellious performance and large-scale space action scenes have become the focus of discussion. Taiwan's Most Discussed Foreign Film #7: 'Moana' Live-Action Version Directed by Thomas Kail, the live-action version of 'Moana' stars Catherine Laga'aia as the brave seafaring girl Moana, with Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the demigod Maui. The story continues the animated version's setting, with Moana sailing towards unknown seas beyond the reef to save her gradually lifeless homeland and rediscover her people's seafaring traditions during the journey. Familiar songs, island culture, and ocean scenes have brought the film 4,858 mentions. The music and emotional performance after the live-action version received many positive reviews, with one netizen saying, 'The live-action version of Moana is really great,' the viewing process 'like listening to a musical feast'; someone else said, 'After watching, it's really more touching than the animated version.' The youthful breath of the new actors and Dwayne Johnson's familiar Maui image let the audience find new highlights in addition to nostalgia. Taiwan's Most Discussed Foreign Film #8: 'Love You to Death' The horror romance film 'Love You to Death' depicts a record store clerk, Bell, who has been secretly in love with his childhood sweetheart Nikki for years. After accidentally obtaining a mysterious item that can grant wishes, he wishes for her to fall in love with him, but discovers that the controlled feelings gradually spiral out of control. The film packages supernatural horror with romantic relationships, scheduled to be officially released in Taiwan on August 7, 2026, and has already accumulated 2,553 discussion mentions through the Golden Horse Fantasy Film Festival and trailers. Festival audiences were deeply impressed by the film's horror level, with someone directly exclaiming, 'Damn, it's so scary!' and someone else believing that the film 'is a big surprise.' The originally seemingly naive love story gradually turns into a nightmare filled with control, obsession, and violence as the wish comes true, with the contrast becoming the most striking memory point of the work. Taiwan's Most Discussed Foreign Film #9: 'Crematorium of the Dead' 'Crematorium of the Dead' is a new independent chapter in the 'Ghost Play' series, directed by Sebastian Vanicsek of 'Spider Kill.' The story depicts a widowed woman bringing her family to a remote estate to visit her estranged in-laws, only to find that family members are successively possessed by evil spirits, turning the originally repressed gathering into a bloody survival battle. The film, with its large amount of gore and brutal scenes, has accumulated 2,384 mentions. Blood concentration has become the most frequently discussed element by audiences, with one netizen describing, 'After watching, I can only say: very satisfying!!', and someone else saying, 'I hugged my head the whole time, I really wanted to scream, it's so gory.' For audiences who love heavy horror films, the dense attacks, confined spaces, and merciless death scenes are precisely the biggest attraction of this film. Taiwan's Most Discussed Foreign Film #10: 'Disclosure Day' Directed by Steven Spielberg, 'Disclosure Day' stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, and Carmen Ejogo. The story revolves around a meteorologist and a computer expert who accidentally discover that evidence of alien contact with Earth has been hidden for years, thus getting involved in the pursuit between government, corporate forces, and unknown beings. The film combines alien contact, political conspiracy, and human emotions, entering the list with 1,807 mentions. Audiences have mixed opinions about Spielberg's new work, with some praising 'The cinematography is really good,' while others bluntly stated, 'It's really bad + disappointing.' Some movie fans expected to see exciting alien wars, but the film focused on conspiracy investigations, character dialogues, and how humans understand unknown life, causing viewing experiences to differ due to expectations.