Bright is a 2017 American urban fantasy action film directed by David Ayer and starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton. Set in an alternate present where humans coexist with mythical creatures, the story follows an LAPD police officer and his orc partner as they confront racism, police corruption, and protect a magic wand and its wielder, an elf girl. Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, the film gained immense popularity among viewers, making it one of Netflix's most successful original programs.