Netflix’s latest horror release, Fear Street: Part One – 1994, has quickly climbed to the top of the global streaming charts within its first week. Released on May 23, the film serves as the first standalone installment following the 2021 Fear Street trilogy, which covered events in 1994, 1978, and 1666. The movie stars Kiana Madeira as the protagonist Deena Johnson, with other key roles played by Olivia Welch and Benjamin Flores Jr., and centers on a masked killer returning to the town of Shadyside.
According to Netflix, the film attracted 10.7 million views within just three days, accumulating a total watch time of 16 million hours. This surge propelled it to the number one spot on the streaming platform’s weekly chart, surpassing Nona’s, which held the top position for two consecutive weeks. Following closely in second place is Puss in Boots: The Last Wish with 8.7 million views, while a Vince Vaughn-directed movie ranks third, recording 8.4 million views and also 16 million total watch hours.
Despite its strong debut numbers, Fear Street: Part One – 1994 has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. It holds the lowest ratings among the series, with a 31% critic score and 28% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes. Although it does not match the acclaim of the original trilogy, the film’s robust premiere suggests a solid fan base and potential for growth.
The film’s storyline, while inspired by R.L. Stine’s original Fear Street novels, includes significant changes to appeal to a broader audience. In comparison, the 2021 trilogy’s first film had an initial watch time of 16.6 million hours, the sequel closely followed with 16 million hours, and the third installment set a series record with 20.8 million hours watched in its premiere week. Given that Part One – 1994 has been available for only a few days, its viewership is expected to rise, possibly rivaling the highest debut figures in the series.
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