Netflix thriller 'Animals' debuts at No. 1 on global chart
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What happened
The Netflix thriller 'Animals,' starring Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington, has achieved significant viewership. The film, which follows a mayoral candidate and his wife after their son is kidnapped, debuted at No. 1 on Netflix's global English-language movie chart. The movie garnered 23.8 million views for the week of October 5.
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Why it matters
The success of 'Animals' is noted as a major streaming success for Netflix. The film's high viewership and chart performance could directly boost the platform's revenue and market standing.
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Who's involved
- Ben AffleckStars and directs the film 'Animals'.
- Kerry WashingtonStars as Abigail Kimball in 'Animals'.
- NetflixProduced and distributed the film 'Animals'.
- Abigail KimballCharacter portrayed by Kerry Washington in 'Animals'.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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High viewership and chart success could directly boost Netflix's revenue and market standing.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Netflix's success may increase competitive pressure on HollywoodNetflix's high-viewership thriller may increase competitive pressure on Hollywood.Likely
- Artists Equity may benefit from 'Animals' streaming successArtists Equity may see increased profile and operational volume from 'Animals' successLikely
- New Netflix thriller and political race may boost Los Angeles industryHigh-profile projects may boost Los Angeles's demand for production services and talentPossible
- Netflix's 'Animals' success may increase pressure on ParamountNetflix's high-viewership thriller could intensify competition for Paramount.Possible
- How could the success of the Netflix thriller Animals affect Bela Bajaria?Netflix's successful thriller Animals may boost executive opportunities at the streaming service.Possible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Kerry Washington is cast as Abigail Kimball in Affleck's Netflix thriller, which is seeing high viewership.1 source
Actors are involved in new projects, a mayoral race, and Netflix production in Los Angeles.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ben Affleck
American film actor, director and screenwriter (born 1972)
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Kerry Washington
American actress
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Netflix
American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service