Streaming Ratings: 'Frankenstein' Unleashed with Impressive Debut on Netflix

Guillermo del Toros adaptation of Frankenstein made an impressive debut on Netflix over the weekend. Featuring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, the film led Nielsens streaming rankings for the week of November 3-9, accumulating 1.26 billion minutes of viewing in the United States.

After a brief theatrical release, Frankenstein launched on Netflix on November 7, marking the highest weekly streaming total for a film on the Nielsen charts since Happy Gilmore 2 in early August.

Other notable streaming performances included The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which premiered on Disney+ on November 5 and gathered 556 million minutes of watch time. The Witcher retained the second spot for a second week, increasing its viewing by about 13 percent to 945 million minutes. Meanwhile, Stranger Things surged nearly 84 percent week-to-week, reaching 921 million minutes as anticipation for its final season grew.

On Peacock, All Her Fault, starring Sarah Snook, recorded the weeks strongest series debut with 452 million minutes, placing seventh among original shows. Squid Game: The Challenge returned to the originals chart at ninth with 396 million minutes after its second season premiered on November 4, slightly ahead of Netflixs miniseries Death by Lightning at 392 million minutes. HBOs IT: Welcome to Derry dropped off the rankings a week after a strong premiere.

Its important to note that Nielsens streaming measurements only account for viewing on TV screens in the U.S. and do not include computer or mobile device consumption.

Analysis of Recent Streaming Successes: Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and More

Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein made a remarkable debut on Netflix, securing the top position in Nielsen's streaming rankings for the week of November 3-9. The film, featuring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, racked up 1.26 billion minutes of viewing in the United States, a significant milestone for the streaming platform. After its brief theatrical release, the film launched on Netflix on November 7, marking the highest weekly streaming total since Happy Gilmore 2 back in early August.

Notably, other films and series have also performed strongly during this period. Disney+ saw the premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which achieved 556 million minutes of watch time, while Netflix’s The Witcher increased its viewership by 13% to 945 million minutes, securing the second spot. Stranger Things surged by 84%, reaching 921 million minutes, fueled by growing anticipation for its final season.

On Peacock, the debut of All Her Fault, starring Sarah Snook, was also notable, amassing 452 million minutes, placing it seventh on the original series chart. Meanwhile, Squid Game: The Challenge returned to the rankings with 396 million minutes after the release of its second season. However, HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry failed to maintain its momentum, dropping off the rankings after a strong initial showing.

It is worth noting that Nielsen’s streaming data focuses exclusively on U.S. television screen viewership, excluding computer or mobile device usage. This limitation is important for understanding the broader landscape of streaming success and the shifting dynamics of viewer engagement across platforms.

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• Streaming Ratings: ‘Frankenstein’ Unbound With Big Opening on Netflix

Author: Ava Mitchell
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