Netflix has announced that it achieved its highest Christmas Day viewership ever this year, with the second volume of the popular series “Stranger Things” leading the charge. Although the exact viewership numbers for December 25th were not provided, the release of three new episodes of “Stranger Things” helped the show become the most-watched title of the day worldwide.
During the week of December 22-28, “Stranger Things” Season 5 garnered a total of 34.5 million views, making it the second-best weekly total for the season after its debut in November with 59.6 million views. It’s worth noting that Netflix does not separate viewership of each volume when reporting the Top 10, so it’s unclear whether Volume 1 or Volume 2 had a bigger debut.
The excitement around “Stranger Things” Season 5 continues as Netflix has announced a surprising move – the series finale will debut in movie theaters on New Year’s Eve, along with a simultaneous release on the streaming platform. This bold move is sure to generate even more buzz and anticipation among fans.
With the strong performance of “Stranger Things” Season 5 so far, it’s expected to soon join Netflix’s list of its most popular English-language TV titles of all time. The upcoming finale will kick off a 91-day period during which the show can accrue viewership that counts towards the chart.
In addition to “Stranger Things,” other notable titles on Netflix during the week of December 22-28 included “The Great Flood,” a South Korean film that led the non-English-language movies chart, and “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch,” which topped the English-language movies chart with 16.5 million views.
On the English-language TV chart, “Emily in Paris” Season 5 took the second spot with 13.3 million views, followed by the Dave Chappelle special “The Unstoppable…” with 9.2 million views. The chart also featured previous seasons of “Stranger Things,” showcasing the enduring popularity of the series.
Overall, “Stranger Things” Season 5 continues to captivate audiences and dominate the charts on Netflix. With the upcoming finale and its strong performance so far, the show is poised to make a lasting impact on the streaming platform.
