Although the franchise is surrounded by controversy thanks to ‘She Who Shall Not Be Named,’ it is impossible to deny the global reach of theHarry Potterfranchise. Despite the ongoing issues with its creator,Harry Potter’s journey from zero to herois still a beloved tale held close to millions of hearts, with the series' many fans rewatching each of the eight movies year-on-year. In fact, thanks to a report cited onDeadline, there’s data that now proves beyond doubt just how beloved the franchise remains to this day, with thefirst installment alone becoming one of the most-watched movies on streaming site Max in 2024.
British Netflix Projects Dominated the Top 10
Although Warner Bros. Discovery will be pleased with these findings, there is no hiding from the fact that Netflix comes out on top when reading the data. In 2024, episodes ofHarlan Coben’s hit seriesFool Me Oncewereviewed more than 650 million times outside the UK, which amassed a 42.4% share of Netflix’s audience. Otherbeloved British projectsfrom the last twelve months to also prove popular include breakout hitBaby Reindeer, the stylish thrillerBlack Doves, the heartbreaking romantic dramaOne Day, andGuy Ritchie’s action-packed seriesThe Gentlemen. With figures as strong as these, Netflix are likely to expect similar success this year, with the recent release of theStephen Graham-starringAdolescencecertainly seeing the streamer off to a flying start.
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Source:Deadline
