Netflix\u2019s latest sci-fi film, \u201cRebel Moon \u2013 Part One: A Child of Fire,\u201d directed by Zack Snyder, encountered a significant divide between critics and audiences. Despite a low 24% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences embraced the movie, making it the most-watched English-language film on Netflix during the week preceding Christmas, with 23.9 million views.<\/p>\n
The star-studded epic, featuring Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein, Charlie Hunnam, and Djimon Hounsou, draws inspiration from the \u201cStar Wars\u201d franchise. The film\u2019s success may have been bolstered by Netflix-organized fan screenings, takeovers at various events, and promotions at fan conventions leading up to its release.<\/p>\n
Following \u201cRebel Moon,\u201d other notable English-language films on Netflix included \u201cLeave the World Behind,\u201d an apocalyptic thriller starring Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali, securing second place with 19.7 million views. The much-awaited family film \u201cChicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget\u201d came in third with 14.9 million views, followed by Universal and Illumination\u2019s successful \u201cSuper Mario Bros. Movie\u201d at 7.9 million views. The animated film \u201cLeo,\u201d led by Adam Sandler, rounded out the top five with 7.2 million views.<\/p>\n
In the realm of non-English language films on Netflix, \u201cBlood Vessel,\u201d a Nigerian thriller, claimed the top spot with 2.4 million views, followed by Mexico\u2019s \u201cFamilia\u201d with the same view count. Hong Kong\u2019s \u201cShaolin Soccer\u201d secured 1.9 million views, while India\u2019s \u201cCurry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case\u201d and Poland\u2019s \u201cThe Taming of the Shrewd 2\u201d garnered 1.7 million and 1.6 million views, respectively.<\/p>\n
On the television front, the teenage coming-of-age drama \u201cMy Life with the Walter Boys\u201d continued its dominance, leading the English-language charts with 7.6 million views for the second consecutive week. The adaptation of Ali Novak\u2019s book secured a second season renewal from Netflix. \u201cThe Crown,\u201d portraying the life of Queen Elizabeth II, followed in second place with 5.7 million views, while Trevor Noah\u2019s stand-up special \u201cWhere Was I\u201d debuted with 3.8 million views. \u201cObliterated,\u201d an action parody, gained 3.2 million views, and \u201cCar Masters: Rust to Riches\u201d rounded out the top five with 2.6 million views.<\/p>\n
In the non-English language television category, Japan\u2019s \u201cYu Yu Hakusho\u201d maintained its lead for the second week with 6.2 million views. South Korea\u2019s \u201cMy Demon\u201d secured second place with 3.6 million views, followed by \u201cGyeongseong Creature\u201d with 3 million views, \u201cSingles Inferno\u201d with 2.9 million views, and Belgium\u2019s \u201cHigh Tides\u201d with 2.5 million views.<\/p>\n
Both \u201cRebel Moon\u201d and \u201cMy Life with the Walter Boys\u201d are currently available for streaming on Netflix.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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