Carry-On Set to Become One of Netflix’s Biggest Movies Ever

As a longtime movie buff with over three decades of cinematic escapades under my belt, I must say that the recent surge of action thrillers during the holiday season has truly caught my attention. And Netflix’s latest offering, “Carry-On,” is no exception to this trend. This cat-and-mouse tale of a young TSA agent (Taron Egerton) and a mysterious traveler (Jason Bateman) has already left quite an impression with its impressive viewership numbers.

Traditionally, Christmas movies have been lighter fare such as romantic comedies or family films. However, this trend seems to be shifting recently, with action thrillers becoming increasingly popular during the holiday season. Not only is Netflix heavily involved in this genre, but it’s also reaping significant rewards. The latest addition to their collection, “Carry-On,” debuted on December 13th and has been garnering more and more attention. In just four days, the movie amassed a staggering 42 million views, and according to recent data from the streaming service, it added another 55 million in its first full week. In total, “Carry-On” has been watched for a whopping 97 million hours in its first 10 days, suggesting that if this trend continues, it could soon become one of Netflix’s biggest hits.

To gain a broader understanding of the movie’s achievements, it appears that “Carry-On” is poised to surpass “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” which garnered 136.3 million views in its initial month and currently ranks at number ten on Netflix’s All-Time Top 10 list. At the moment, Rian Johnson’s film holds the tenth spot, closely following “The Mother” with 136.4 million views. Here’s a look at how the entire Netflix All-Time Top 10 stands currently:

10 – Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery – 136,300,000 views

Based on its ongoing trend, “Carry-On” has a strong potential to break into the Top 5 most popular Netflix films within a few weeks. Notably, the film’s release timing in mid-December could significantly boost its chances of success, as four out of the current top 10 were also debuted during this month, which hosts the highest number of films on the list.

Carry-On

It’s noteworthy that “Carry-On” has become Netflix’s most significant film release this year, despite its premiere timing. This success underscores the potential of Christmas movies. Despite a moderate audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes (55%), the critical review score was impressive, reaching 88%. Critics applauded the acting and ambiance of the film, labeling it as an engaging escape from reality.

Despite receiving a lower audience rating, enthusiasts of the movie “Carry-On” are already clamoring for a sequel. This isn’t surprising given that Netflix often invests in sequels to its original films, even before they’re premiered, if they prove successful. Granted, “Carry-On” doesn’t seem to offer many opportunities for a continuation, but it bears a strong resemblance to the action-thriller “Die Hard”. If the 1988 film spawned a franchise, then who knows what might be possible for “Carry-On”?

Carry-On is now streaming on Netflix.

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2024-12-25 21:39