Topline
The first part of the fourth season of Netflix’s Stranger Things had the biggest opening weekend for an English-language show on the platform, the streaming service said Tuesday.
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Key Facts
Subscribers watched 286.7 million hours of Stranger Things 4, the company said—though Netflix’s data cannot be independently confirmed.
That topped the second season of Bridgerton, which aired in March; fans watched 193 million hours of the show during its premiere weekend.
What To Watch For
The second part of Stranger Things 4 will be released on July 1.
Key Background
Bridgerton Season 2 holds the title for the most-viewed English-language show on Netflix in its first 28 days with 656.2 million hours viewed. It’s followed by season 1 of Bridgerton, with 625.4 million hours viewed, and Stranger Things 3 with 582.1 hours viewed. Squid Game holds the record for the most- watched show in its first 28 days on the platform overall, with 1.6 billion hours viewed.
Further Reading
‘Bridgerton’ Breaks Another Netflix Viewing Record—But Doesn’t Come Close To Matching ‘Squid Game’ (Forbes)
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadellatto/2022/05/31/stranger-things-4-sets-netflix-viewership-record-in-opening-weekend/