Per a reported audience survey from Screen Engine’s PostVOD (which includes streamers), “Tomorrow” was #1 worldwide by far for the weekend with 2.4 million U.S. households viewing at least part of the film, as well as the top live-action release since the start of May. (That phrasing suggests “Luca” on Disney+ may have been bigger, as well as possibly some Netflix animated titles.) The same information suggests initial interest in “No Sudden Move.” “Nobody” (Universal/$5.99) is tops at iTunes, “Godzilla vs. Kong” (Warner Bros./$5.99, recently reduced) leads Google Play, “Wrath of Man” (United Artists/$19.99) is best at FandangoNow, and “Cruella” ($29.99/Disney) is #1 at Vudu. The same four titles made all four top 10 charts, with all but “Cruella” evenly matched in placement. (The $29.99 Disney film thrives on charts that calculate by revenue.) Breaking into the mix are two low-budget releases with “Werewolves Within” #2 at iTunes and Megan Fox thriller “Till Death” earning three listings with the best at #4, also iTunes. Two elements seem to elevate “Werewolves” above the typical IFC VOD release. In addition to being a videogame adaptation, it also had a one-week theatrical release ahead of VOD after its Tribeca premiere. “Till Death” is an attention-grabber: A woman is shackled to her dead husband as she tries to avoid killers headed her way. Sort of “Weekend at Bernie’s” meets “The Defiant Ones” for a new generation, but in any event the high concept seems to click. (It had token theater dates, with about $9,000 for four days in nine). “Demon Slayer – Mugen Train” (Funimation/$14.99) was the only other film to reach three lists, though with a big drop from its initial placement last week. The only other new entry this week came with the transition of “Those Who Wish Me Dead” (Warner Bros./$19.99) to PVOD. It had middle-level positions at FandangoNow and Vudu (lower than usual for post-HBO Max releases).
Netflix Netflix is releasing Leigh Janiak’s three-part “Fear Street” teen horror films in succession, not at once (their normal procedure for series). That, along with their original intention as theatrical releases (through 20th Century-Fox pre-pandemic and the Disney sale), qualifies them for the streamer’s movie charts. It was an immediate #1, following an elevated string of hit originals that include “The Ice Road,” “Fatherhood,” “The Millers vs. the Machines,” and “Wish Dragon.” The rest of the Netflix list reverted to older, oddball titles. Do impulse viewers see films that don’t register and think they might be originals? “The Life of David Gale,” a modest 2003 death penalty drama with Kevin Spacey top billed over Kate Winslet, is #8. Even stranger: It’s a slot above “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” on its 30th anniversary. It marks the rare appearance of a pre-21st century title on the site, let alone their top 10. Apple TV/iTunes and Google Play rank films daily by number of transactions, irrespective of revenue accrued. These are the listings for Tuesday, July 6.
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Most viewed, current ranking as of Tuesday, July 6; originals include both Netflix-produced and Netflix-acquired titles.
