And the dual release of “Avatar: The Way of Water” makes it the first two-way tie for No. 1.
One man, two streaming successes. Netflix has bet big on Arnold Schwarzenegger and has come out victorious. The actor single-handedly comprised 20% of the streaming chart for the week of June 7-13, according to the latest Wrap report, which provides an exclusive first look at the most-watched movies and TV series from the previous week, both on streaming and Is. linear television.
Not only is the “Terminator” star behind the streamer’s hit series “Fuber,” which took the No. 2 spot this week, but Arnold is also the subject of a new revealing three-part documentary on the streaming platform that came out last week. at No. 4 after debuting on Netflix June 7.
After a recent opening week that catapulted Netflix and Schwarzenegger to the top of streaming, “Fuber” continues to find new viewers despite its two weeks earlier premiere date. Perhaps this is an early indicator that the series appears set to buck the trend on streaming platforms, where nearly 80% of viewership is within the first 15 days of the series’ release.
Top 10 Streaming Programs, US, June 7-13, 2023 (Samba TV)
At the top of the chart this week is “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which leads streamers Disney+ and Max in a two-way tie for the No. 1 spot at the top of the chart. More than a dozen years after the debut of the original “Avatar” movie, viewers can explore the realms of Pandora — this time through the biggest screen in the house.
The James Cameron sequel to the 2009 original caught 2.6 million US households streaming simultaneously on platforms Disney+ and Max within its first five days available after hitting theaters last year. The film’s unique dual release on two major streaming platforms helped generate an initial jump in viewership. The film also attracted a diverse audience, including black and Hispanic families. These audiences indexed higher than the national average of 10% and 9%, respectively.
At No. 3, the coming-of-age series “Never Have I Ever” returned to Netflix for its fourth and final run. Co-created by Mindy Kaling, the latest season follows an Indian-American high school student played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. Netflix continues to spotlight diverse actors, and this programming decision continues to pay off for streamers, as on-screen representation drives increased viewership both overall and among diverse populations.
“Avatar: The Way to Water” Demographics (Samba TV)
Amazon’s Prime Video had an extraordinary week, with its latest film “Creed III” and the documentary “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” both making it to the leaderboard. After setting box office records, “Creed III” finally made its way to streaming and viewers were eager to watch the latest installment of the “Rocky”-universe film, even without Sylvester Stallone.
Hulu grabbed two spots on the leaderboard this week, with season three of “The Kardashians” and the original movie “Flamin’ Hot.” The Eva Longoria directorial follow-up follows the life of Mexican-American Richard Montañez and the origin story of Cheetos, one of the most recognizable snacks around the world. The film is a universal rags-to-riches tale that transcends cultural lines, resonating with audiences across the board.
On linear TV, NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” took the No. 1 spot for the second week in a row, while the network’s “American Ninja Warrior” also took second place.
Top 10 Linear Programs, US, June 7-13, 2023 (Samba TV)
New to the broadcast TV chart this week is “Criminal Minds” airing on ION Television.
Meanwhile, ABC’s “Wheel of Fortune” comprised 40% of the leaderboard with four episodes in the top 10. That comes shortly after host Pat Sajak announced he was leaving the long-running game show for its next stint next year. Education World, the network’s flagship gameshow, received a significant boost from TV viewers.
Meredith Brace is Chief Marketing Officer at SambaTV, a RapPro partner. Click here For more data and analysis from Samba TV.
