Netflix Films Contributing Significantly to Achieving the Platform's Milestone of 2 Billion Views
Netflix smashed viewing records last December, with its top ten shows and movies racking up an astounding 1.2 billion views. This remarkable achievement surpassed the previous record of 979.7 million views set in December 2023, pushing the total to a staggering 2.2 billion views across just two months.
The streaming giant welcomed 19 million new subscribers during the fourth quarter of 2024, marking its biggest-ever quarterly increase and pushing its subscriber count past the 300 million mark for the first time. This impressive growth put Netflix in stark contrast to its main competitor, Disney+, which saw a decline of 700,000 subscribers during the same period.
One of the main reasons for Netflix's success was the highly anticipated second season of survival series "Squid Game," which debuted on December 26. Viewers were also drawn to the platform by the popular action thriller "Carry-On," starring Taron Egerton, which soared straight to number one with 97 million views in just its first ten days.
Although movies typically dominate Netflix's top 10, the platform saw a surprising surge in popularity for French-language horror flick "Under Paris" in June 2024. The implausible premise of a giant shark in a tsunami on the Seine may have sounded far-fetched, but the film went straight to number one in 61 countries and eventually amassed 84 million views, making it the fourth most-watched Netflix film in the first half of 2024.
Netflix's commitment to transparency in releasing detailed data about the popularity of its content has contributed to its success. The platform provides regular reports and results for both the fan community and the business community, with data such as the runtime of each entry in its top 10 and the number of hours and views it has garnered.
Shedding light on viewing trends, this data can be sorted and analyzed to reveal patterns and insights. For instance, the recent popularity of action comedies like "Back in Action" and black comedies like "The Menu" can help Netflix tailor its content to audience preferences.
The overall picture is that Netflix continues to dominate the streaming industry with its expansive library and commitment to delivering high-quality entertainment. As the chart above shows, Netflix's December 2024 record was not a one-off, and the platform remains the go-to choice for many subscribers.
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The most-watched English-language movies on Netflix in recent months have included "Back in Action," an action comedy starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, which has remained in the top spot for three consecutive weeks [4]. "The Menu," a black comedy starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, also entered the top five during this time period [4].
Two Sony films, "Here" and "Saturday Night," also made the top 10 list but without specific rankings provided [4]. These movies have been among the most popular on Netflix in the U.S. from January 27 to February 2, 2025 [4].
- The second season of "Squid Game" on Netflix attracted a massive audience, with views exceeding 97 million within its first ten days.
- Netflix's top 10 shows and movies racked up an astounding 1.2 billion views in December 2024, breaking the previous record of 979.7 million views set in December 2023.
- Taron Egerton's movie "Carry-On" soared to number one on Netflix, amassing 97 million views during its debut.
- Netflix released detailed data about the popularity of its content, revealing that French-language horror film "Under Paris" was the fourth most-watched Netflix film in the first half of 2024.
- The streaming giant welcomed 19 million new subscribers during the fourth quarter of 2024, pushing its subscriber count past the 300 million mark for the first time.
- In December, Netflix subscribers also enjoyed watching "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and "Bridgerton," both of which were among the platform's top 10 most-viewed shows and movies.
- As the popularity of shows like "Squid Game" and "Bridgerton" demonstrate, Netflix remains the go-to choice for subscribers looking for high-quality entertainment, surpassing viewership records and attracting a global audience.
