Carry-On: Netflix’s New Thriller Soars to #2 All-Time Movie Status!

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The action-packed Netflix original movie “Carry-On” has reached unprecedented popularity, ranking as the second most-watched film in Netflix’s history. Debuting on the platform in December 2024, this gripping production has attracted a vast audience, amassing an impressive total of 172,100,000 views according to the latest data provided by Netflix. This phenomenal success places it second only to “Red Notice,” which continues to hold the top position with its star-studded cast featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. The swift climb of “Carry-On” up the all-time rankings represents a significant achievement for Netflix, underscoring its broad appeal and longevity among viewers worldwide.

As of Netflix’s latest report, “Red Notice” remains the streaming giant’s top-viewed movie with an astounding 230.9 million views and 454.2 million hours watched. It seems highly improbable that “Carry-On” will outshine “Red Notice,” but the former has been steadily gaining ground, amassing over 10,000 new views since January 2025. This growth allowed “Carry-On” to dethrone the satirical disaster film “Don’t Look Up,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, which attracted 171.4 million views. However, “Don’t Look Up” has a higher hours viewed count of 408.6 million due to its longer runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes.

In a current ranking on Netflix, Ryan Reynolds’ sci-fi movie “The Adam Project” has earned 157,600,000 views, placing it in fourth position. Unless a fresh hit arrives, “Carry-On”, currently occupying the top spot, will not be unseated due to the typical decrease in viewership for older releases. The Sandra Bullock starrer “Bird Box”, an earlier Netflix sensation with 157,400,000 views, completes the top five. Despite being overshadowed by numerous hits that boasted significant marketing budgets and ensemble casts of A-list stars, the captivating storyline of “Carry-On” has managed to hold its ground.

Why Carry-On Gripped Global Audiences

The impressive viewership of the movie “Carry-On” can be traced back to a blend of an intriguing plotline with high tension and skilled delivery within a favored genre. In this film, Taron Egerton portrays Ethan Kopek, a young Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent who finds himself in a perilous predicament on Christmas Eve. He is coerced by a shady and relentless traveler, played by Jason Bateman, to allow a hazardous item onto an airplane. This primary conflict swiftly sets up a race-against-time scenario, a common element in successful thrillers. The setting on Christmas Eve provides a witty and intensified emotional context for the unfolding storyline, frequently earning it comparisons to action masterpieces like “Die Hard“.

Under the guidance of director Jaume Collet-Serra, renowned for movies like “Black Adam” and “Jungle Cruise”, the film “Carry-On” delivers on its suspenseful and exciting premise. With his background in action-thrillers from films such as “The Commuter” and “Run All Night”, Collet-Serra skillfully constructs a plot that keeps viewers engaged through strategically placed action scenes and a central focus on the intriguing cat-and-mouse game between Egerton’s and Bateman’s characters. Moreover, “Carry-On” capitalizes on the enduring popularity of the action-thriller genre, a category known for its consistent success on streaming platforms due to its broadly appealing entertainment value.

Carry-On is currently available on Netflix. 

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2025-05-22 11:09