In a whirlwind of viral sensation, one title has emerged victorious, captivating audiences worldwide with an unprecedented allure. ‘Hit Man’ has smashed through barriers, propelling itself to the forefront of entertainment with a staggering 1.5 billion minutes watched. Join us as we unravel the mystery behind this record-breaking phenomenon that has taken the world by storm!
Taking the Lead: ‘Hit Man’ Dominates Streaming
Richard Linklater’s film “Hit Man” has made an impressive mark on the streaming scene. According to Luminate’s weekly viewership rankings for June 7-13, this Netflix original amassed a staggering 1.5 billion minutes watched in its first seven days on the platform. This translates to approximately 12.6 million estimated views when considering the film’s runtime. Such figures are not just impressive—they’re record-breaking!
A Massive Gap: The Competition Falls Behind
In terms of viewing minutes and views, “Hit Man” outperformed its rivals by a large margin. The French Netflix film “Under Paris” came in second place with 594.8 million minutes watched, equating to 5.7 million views. Meanwhile, “How to Rob a Bank” landed in third place with 216.2 million minutes watched and 2.5 million views. Clearly, “Hit Man” set a high bar for the competition.
Previous Chart-Toppers
The rest of Luminate’s rankings featured titles that have already gained attention in previous weeks. “Atlas” took the fourth spot with 113.7 million minutes watched, followed closely by “Colors of Evil: Red” with 106 million minutes.
TV Show Rankings: ‘Bridgerton’ Bounces Back
On the TV side, “Bridgerton” reclaimed its position at the top. Season 3 of Shonda Rhimes’ hit Netflix drama surged back to the number one spot with 589 million minutes watched during the release of its final four episodes. The show’s earlier seasons also performed well, with Season 2 ranking ninth (198.9 million minutes) and Season 1 in tenth place (177 million minutes).
Strong Performances Across the Board
Other titles made notable entries and performances. “Eric” grabbed the second spot with 581.2 million minutes watched, while the third season of “Sweet Tooth” appeared on the chart for the first time with 566.4 million minutes. “Perfect Match” Season 2 followed closely with 513.1 million minutes watched.
- “Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial” ascended to fifth place with 435.2 million minutes watched.
- New Star Wars series “The Acolyte” made its debut at number six with 380.5 million minutes watched.
- “Geek Girl” came in seventh with 314.3 million minutes.
- “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M Tiktok Cult” stood at eighth place with 299.8 million minutes.
In conclusion, the numbers don’t lie: “Hit Man” has indeed broken records to become the most-watched streaming title of the week. With its compelling story and strong performance, it will be exciting to see if this success can be sustained in the coming weeks.