Unwrap the Holiday Magic: The Ultimate Christmas Crowned as a Global Blockbuster on Netflix

Summary

The 2018 animated film The Grinch unexpectedly topped the worldwide Netflix charts, showcasing the resurgence of films on streaming platforms.

The success of The Grinch could be attributed to the recent media buzz surrounding its previous live-action adaptation and the former child star associated with it.

Netflix has also seen success with other titles like The Pope's Exorcist and the TV series Suits, which demonstrates the streaming service's knack for boosting content even after its initial release.

The Netflix charts have been unexpectedly dominated by a modern Christmas film. While movies typically find success in theaters, there are instances where they experience a newfound populaity once they are available on Netflix. Films that initially had a slow start in theaters can suddenly become popular as viewers have the convenience of streaming at their fingertips.

In a surprising turn of events, the 2018 animated film The Grinch has claimed the top spot on the worldwide Netflix charts on September 11, 2023. As reported by FlixPatrol, The Grinch surpasses the 2023 Adam Sandler release, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, to secure the number one position. Other notable films in the top 10 for this week include Jack Reacher, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Scream, and The Croods.

2023 Has Been a Year of Netflix Renaissance

The Grinch's surprising popularity in September may not be a coincidence. Recently, the Jim Carrey live-action adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas received attention for the bullying faced by its former child star, Taylor Momsen. While The Grinch and How the Grinch Stole Christmas offer different interpretations of the classic Dr. Seuss story, only The Grinch, which is currently available on Netflix, has become a chart-topping success. This may have influenced a group of viewers to revisit the 2018 Christmas film.

The Grinch is not the only title experiencing a resurgence on Netflix this year. Films like The Pope's Exorcist, which had a moderate theatrical release, found immense success on the streaming platform. Similarly, the TV series Suits has achieved remarkable popularity on Netflix after being off the air for years. Recently, the series set a record with seven consecutive weeks of streaming over 3 billion hours per week.

Streaming services have proven to have a remarkable influence on the success of films and TV shows, long after their initial release. The Grinch, The Pope's Exorcist, and Suits serve as prime examples of this phenomenon. However, in light of the ongoing strikes by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, it is disconcerting to realize that actors and writers are not receiving adequate residual payment compensation for these popular streaming hits. Despite this, the strike battles will persist, and films such as The Grinch will likely continue to defy expectations by topping the charts on platforms like Netflix.