AceShowbiz - Swapped marks another success for Michael B. Jordan, whose latest Netflix fantasy film has sustained his remarkable five-year streak of high audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. Starting his career as a child actor, Jordan has evolved into one of Hollywood’s most prominent stars. Earlier in 2026, he reached a career pinnacle by winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his dual role in Sinners. Since that Oscar triumph, Jordan has remained active in the industry, with multiple projects either in development or nearing release.

The actor’s first release following Sinners is the animated Netflix film Swapped, where he voices Ollie, a brown sea otter who magically transforms into a green-feathered bird. Unlike the usually intense and mature roles he chooses, Swapped targets a broader audience, including families and younger viewers, thanks to its PG rating. This approach appears successful, as the movie currently holds an 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, notably higher than its 68% critics’ score.

Extending Jordan’s Rotten Tomatoes audience acclaim, Swapped continues a streak where his last four films have all scored above 85% with viewers. This impressive run began five years ago with A Journal for Jordan (95%), followed by Creed III (95%) and Sinners (96%). Reviews for Swapped praise its vibrant animation, heartfelt themes of empathy and communication, and the engaging chemistry between Jordan and his co-stars. However, critics have noted that the storyline is somewhat formulaic, relying on familiar tropes and a conventional adventure narrative.

Comparisons were drawn between Swapped and Pixar’s recently released animal body-switching film, Hoppers. Released just two months prior, Hoppers outperformed Swapped on Rotten Tomatoes with a 94% critics’ score and a 93% audience score. Despite this, the consensus remains that Swapped offers an enjoyable family-friendly adventure suitable for those seeking new animated stories.

Swapped is Michael B. Jordan’s first animated film role since 2013, when he voiced Cyborg in Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. His voice acting credits also include appearances in TV series such as The Boondocks and Marvel Studios’ What If?, where he reprised his role as villain Erik Killmonger. While Swapped is Jordan’s sole film release in 2026, he is gearing up for a busy slate ahead.

His next project is a remake of The Thomas Crown Affair, where he will both direct and star. That crime thriller is scheduled for release on March 5, 2027. Additionally, Jordan has several films in development, including a vampire-themed movie titled Blood Brothers and the sequel I Am Legend 2, co-starring Will Smith. Furthermore, he is set to portray Ricardo Tubbs in a new Miami Vice remake, with Austin Butler cast as Sonny Crockett.

The cast of Swapped features Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer, and Justina Machado. The film is directed by Nathan Greno, with a screenplay written by John Whittington, Christian Magalhaes, and Robert Snow. Greno and Adam Karp also contributed to the script. Swapped is currently streaming on Netflix.

Below is a summary of Michael B. Jordan’s last four movies and their Rotten Tomatoes scores:

In summary, Swapped extends Michael B. Jordan’s consistent popularity with audiences, particularly among family viewers, despite mixed critical reception. His ongoing projects suggest that he will remain a key figure in Hollywood for years to come, both in front of and behind the camera.