Nia DaCosta’s update of the 1993 horror classic displaced the studio’s own “F9” ($19.99), after an expanded edition returned the widely seen sequel to #1 across all charts last week. The worldwide top grossing film of 2021 ($716 million, with less than 25 percent domestic) is now #2 at both Vudu and Google Play, and #3 at iTunes. The strength of “Candyman” took #1 on Vudu’s full week chart, even though its release covered only three days of Vudu’s listing period. Of the 17 different films on the three VOD charts, 10 are PVOD titles ($19.99 or higher) and fill 23 of the 30 total slots.
Four PVOD films made all three charts: “Candyman,” “F9,” “Black Widow” (now reduced to $19.99), and “The Suicide Squad,” which is new this week after theatrical and HBO Max play. For the first time, all films on the revenue-ranked Vudu chart are PVOD. Related ‘Glass Onion’ and Christmas-Themed Titles Dominate VOD and Netflix Charts Four Originals Debut in Netflix Top Ten – but Not ‘Bardo’ Related 17 HBO and HBO Max Original Series to Get Excited About in 2023 Oscars 2023: Best Original Score Predictions“The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” (Lionsgate/$5.99) is the leading non-PVOD title, ranking in the top five for iTunes and Google Play. There is a dearth of VOD originals, with fewer same-day action-related genre releases sparking home interest. It’s unclear whether this is a short-term blip or a sign of the strength in theatrical films. Nicolas Cage, of course, is the exception to the rule. Veteran cult director Sion Sono’s “Prisoners of the Ghostland” (RLJE/$6.99) fell just short of Google Play’s top 10 with a day-and-date opening. It grossed about $70,000 in 134 theaters. Unknown are at-home results for another day-and-date title, “Cry Macho,” which debuted in theaters and on HBO Max. The Warner Bros. box office report, which mentioned HBO Max response for some previous releases, was silent. Clint Eastwood’s latest film was a disappointing #3 this weekend in theaters with under $4.5 million. Netflix leads with “Safe House,” Universal’s 2012 CIA thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds, and three new original entries continue to reflect the platform’s eclectic offerings. Best at #3 is “The Father Who Moves Mountains,” a Romanian variation of the Liam Neeson genre. At #4 is “Nightbooks,” a Sam Raimi production about a boy who’s obsessed with horror stories and is held captive by a young witch. Cédric Jimenez’s “The Stronghold” is #6, a French crime story that premiered out of competition at Cannes 2021. A theatrical release in France, it grossed about $12 million in its first month. iTunes and Google Play rank films daily by number of transactions, irrespective of revenue accrued. These are the listings for September 20. Distributors listed are current rights owners.
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Vudu
Vudu ranks by revenue earned, not transactions, which elevates Premium VOD titles. This list covers September 13-19
Netflix Movies
Most viewed, current ranking as of Monday, September 20; originals include both Netflix-produced and Netflix-acquired titles they initially presented in the U.S.
