# Matt Smith reacts to Keanu Reeves being spotted watching 'Morbius' on a flight

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-02 11:58 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 9.92

## Executive Summary
Matt Smith reacts with disbelief after Keanu Reeves was spotted watching the panned Marvel film 'Morbius' during a flight.

## Intelligence Brief
Actor Matt Smith has responded to reports that Keanu Reeves watched 'Morbius' while traveling. Smith criticized his own film, questioning why anyone would choose to watch it and suggesting Reeves might have been on Valium.


Coverage from Entertainment Weekly, IGN, and The Independent emphasizes Smith's humorous and harsh condemnation of the box office flop. Digital Spy and TheGamer highlight his lack of understanding regarding the appeal of the movie.


Fans on IMDb have reacted positively to Smith's comments, with some suggesting Sony tricked the actor into participating in the project.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What was Matt Smith's reaction to Keanu Reeves watching 'Morbius'?
Smith roasted the movie and expressed disbelief that Reeves would watch it, suggesting he may have been under the influence of Valium.

### How has the public responded to Matt Smith's comments?
According to IMDb, fans have expressed appreciation that Smith dislikes the film as much as they do.

### Which outlets are reporting on this trend?
Reports come from Entertainment Weekly, IGN, The Independent, AOL.com, Digital Spy, TheGamer, and IMDb.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Marvel, Matt Smith, Keanu Reeves, Morbius, Morbius Matt Smith Has No Idea Why Anyone Would Watch His Worst Film, Matt Smith Fans Love That He Hated, They Did, Def Tricked Him Into Doing

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| TheGamer | "Not F**king Morbius": Matt Smith Has No Idea Why Anyone Would Watch His Worst Film | 2026-07-02 11:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTFBZMDFQMzFvdGhYYmpGMmlCOUxzSjY4eHlBWmRCMTJEZm05TU5mZ2djUUNJc3lzWXROVzV6ZjN2azY2YXZ4UU9QdnhfWXdqWVpLWnZRaDdpX0w4cncwNEJFSFloOVdTNXBkRjZjQzE4Q0w4Z2xC?oc=5) |
| Digital Spy | Matt Smith hilariously slams his own infamous Marvel flop Morbius | 2026-07-02 11:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPZGtYMVpxc25aRVJnMGw5a0wtNHI2bXh3cEFvckZjZjcwdUFPZFJ5eWZEYW1FUUZSNmRrWE5NbXFVMWowSFZWaGpwcVN5RWhZOGQwYUczcG0yLVRHZUtMUEctbkVMZzNwczQ4N1JaV2ZIRlduTlFsTmFmVFM2cTJJdnlsQVlXTFNf?oc=5) |
| IMDb | Matt Smith Fans Love That He Hated ‘Morbius’ as Much as They Did: ’Sony Def Tricked Him Into Doing That’ | 2026-07-01 20:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTE9CRmNXQ2U5YTJvLVpld19DbWFQUTA3eGJkdDRUMHNwWlp5MGw0UGRnTndMbG9uS0lxRnZlcHBSV2lnNDA5WV9IblhpaVJ0OWdKc2FZTURmR0JOZ3ZwVHBwSkRiX2hDQQ?oc=5) |
| The Independent | Matt Smith dumps on Keanu Reeves watching panned box office flop on flight | 2026-07-01 20:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxNdDgxY2FYdDdnTjhMUHRvUDZpdFhNTHRub1lqNC02WTFjSmtXM1hfQ1dvMmZuN1o2SzZhSXhURFI0SEdQWUxYM3hQMXZMaWo5UUhLSDVNRkQ2Q2VpQUl3X3VFNGkyQl9TaFNnLWc2MG5adktabnRfUVBFeHJ6OGlsLUN6dzRMcURpTlMxd2dmUDZEbTY3UkZyYUk5aHVQN0VTQlBVYkRtS1g2R29PMzQ0RnN3?oc=5) |
| AOL.com | ‘F— Off’: Matt Smith Roasts His Marvel Movie After Keanu Reeves Watches It | 2026-07-01 20:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE5WTFg1VnNkUFlPRDRONk9wOXdKWHJpLVdvUnQtWGxPYy1kenFaLTFjTVBOb2lhelBrS0N3RnFNSVRuekVodGFuMGpQdnBNRGxCek1xTHc0RDRRTXRVcHpldGVSM0J2emlWMU5QbXpXdk5tcmlQMnc?oc=5) |
| IGN | 'He Was on the Valium or Something': Matt Smith Can't Believe Keanu Reeves Was Spotted Watching the Infamously Terrible Movie Morbius on a Flight | 2026-07-01 20:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_wFBVV95cUxQOTBNWEJybTFhRUs3TkdHSjZMSEdubUhiZGFpaVN4RmxHNTNNcVh3RFhjZmh3a3dOckNaNllVQnNYS01teHh5Tlh3ZWxrWTZBWFNDSjMxTTVOeHAwTVdSdXZGbjRldUtyRlJ4NzAxNU1ELTZFUGQ5cU5LV20tS1ZlTTZGanFOZHhOblFVZGhmRTlRb1d2VktsZlFmeV9ETnZla2VfZFJvYU5BX0twRGtrSmhySkFaUkQzbjVhZlFvRUtFMXhwdHBfRkZOZ2trNEhmdmw5clVwbnVkd1g5bEpCalh1U1Q1MTF1VDJpcVlwNjMtWTE5NVlrLVZ4ZGNyZXc?oc=5) |
| Entertainment Weekly | Matt Smith reacts to Keanu Reeves being spotted watching 'Morbius' on a flight | 2026-07-01 20:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxPN1FPM1cxakJEVkp4UHBtQVJZR2V0SEtBZF9tQmFqZFdIZ1Z0V1YyWDkwYkdKX2kweFROWjBKS3BTY2lTbEtNUThQV0k2S2VPV2d3dGpQWVo1bzc3d1p1WjBsT1FtNm9GMVlmdV9KbHFLUVNJenRySHZLRkVWcEJxZHlVdzNjMDI2RkoxTkU1SEhQTXhaZFRfT1E5RXZydw?oc=5) |

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