Nielsen weekly streaming report shows Netflix domination through Aug. 31, led by ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

arnered 1.03 billion minutes, appealing to an older crowd. As the film is set in a retirement community, 68% of its total watch time came from adults over 50+.

This past week, Netflix dominated the weekly streaming charts, led by Sony Pictures Animation’s KPop Demon Hunters. This animated movie has been a smashing success, hitting 1.12 billion minutes viewed, and has been at the top of the movie chart for six weeks straight. Since its release in June, the movie has accumulated a whopping 9.8 billion minutes, making it the top streaming movie among kids 2-11, teens 12-17, and adults 18-34 this summer.

Also making waves is Netflix’s original movie The Thursday Murder Club, which pulled in 1.03 billion minutes. This murder mystery appeals to an older audience, with 68% of its total watch time coming from adults over 50+.

In third place was the second season of Netflix’s “My Life With the Walter Boys,” generating 987 million minutes. This teen drama particularly drew teens aged 12-17, making up 15% of the viewership.

Some other notable entries on the charts included Prime Video’s “The Terminal List: Dark Wolf” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” Peacock’s reality hit “Love Island USA,” and Netflix’s sci-fi drama “Extant.” All of these titles saw impressive viewership, with different age groups and demographics contributing to their success.

Finally, Marvel’s Thunderbolts made its debut on Disney+ and notched 702 million minutes. With a core viewership of adults 18-49, the movie attracted a diverse audience, including Hispanic, Black, and Asian viewers.

It seems like viewers had a lot to watch and enjoy this past week with such a variety of titles hitting the streaming platforms. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest in streaming entertainment!