Richard Linklater’s film “Hit Man” surged to the top of Luminate’s weekly viewership rankings for June 7-13, becoming the most-watched streaming original of the week by a significant margin. The Netflix original, which had a brief theatrical release, amassed an impressive 1.5 billion minutes watched in its first seven days on the platform. This viewership translates to approximately 12.6 million estimated views, based on the film’s runtime.
Hit Man: Record-Breaking Viewership
“Hit Man” outperformed the competition by a substantial margin. The second most-watched movie, the French Netflix film “Under Paris,” garnered 594.8 million minutes watched, equating to 5.7 million views. The third spot was occupied by Netflix’s “How to Rob a Bank,” which recorded 216.2 million minutes watched and 2.5 million views.
Other films that made it to the top of Luminate’s rankings include “Atlas” at No. 4 with 113.7 million minutes watched and “Colors of Evil: Red” at No. 5 with 106 million minutes watched.
TV Shows on Top
On the television front, “Bridgerton” reclaimed its position at the top. Season 3 of the popular Shonda Rhimes drama returned to the No. 1 spot after the release of its final four episodes, accumulating 589 million minutes watched in a single day. This figure combines the viewership of the newly released episodes with the viewership of the previously available episodes.
Continued Success for “Bridgerton”
“Bridgerton” also made a notable impact with its previous seasons, with Season 2 ranking at No. 9 with 198.9 million minutes watched and Season 1 at No. 10 with 177 million minutes watched. The series’ return to the top spot underscores its enduring popularity among Netflix viewers.
Other Top Performers
“Eric” held strong in the No. 2 spot, registering 581.2 million minutes watched. Season 3 of “Sweet Tooth” debuted on the chart at No. 3 with 566.4 million minutes watched. The debut of “Perfect Match” Season 2 followed closely at No. 4 with 513.1 million minutes watched.
“Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial” experienced a significant rise, moving up to fifth place with 435.2 million minutes watched after being ranked No. 21 the previous week. The new Star Wars series “The Acolyte” debuted at No. 6 with 380.5 million minutes watched.
Other notable entries included “Geek Girl” at No. 7 with 314.3 million minutes watched and “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M Tiktok Cult” at No. 8 with 299.8 million minutes watched.
Conclusion
“Hit Man” has set a new benchmark for viewership on Netflix, with its record-breaking 1.5 billion minutes watched in its debut week. This achievement not only highlights the film’s widespread appeal but also underscores the power of Netflix’s global streaming platform. Meanwhile, “Bridgerton” continues to captivate audiences, reclaiming the top spot in TV rankings, and other new series and films are making their mark on the streaming landscape. Watch Hit Man Now!
