Number two film of the summer “Deadpool & Wolverine” (Disney), held back from any home viewing until after its tenth weekend in theaters, took the #1 spot on both iTunes (ranking by transactions) and Fandango (by revenue). But perhaps only for a brief stay.
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (Warner Bros.), a major hit though not quite in the same league as the Marvel sequel ($235 million U.S./Canada gross so far versus $634 million; both films still in the top 10) will likely replace it when released Tuesday on PVOD after its fifth weekend. That feels a little early (32 days), more so since Tim Burton’s sequel is still #3, with over $10 million.
But if anything, it appears PVOD release boosts theatrical play as of late, at least in the short term. In any event, with the opening weekend debacle of “Joker: Folie à Deux” (revised downward to $37.8 million), it will provide some immediate cash to the Burbank studio (80 percent of the sales and rentals, after a small platform fee, goes to them).
“Speak No Evil” (Universal), the latest low-budget ($15 million) horror release from Blumhouse Productions debuted after its third weekend of what has been a decent run (#5 this weekend after this release, $32.6 million so far). It placed second on both charts. The film only dropped 34 percent this weekend in theaters.
The VOD charts remained fairly consistent with last week’s, with other top films mostly staying in the same order while falling a couple places. The same can’t be said for Netflix, which saw a nearly complete turnover on its top 10 movie list.
The only holdover title is “The Garfield Movie,” #2 last Monday. Everything else, including (unusually) then #1 “Jailbreak: Love on the Run,” has dropped off. Also missing after a brief run is “Will & Harper,” another Netflix original documentary, this one with Will Ferrell.
Three new Netflix originals, none a documentary, place this week. Two of them are of foreign origin. #1 is “The Platform 2,” a prequel to the 2019 Spanish Netflix original horror/sci-fi thriller. “Trouble,” an action comedy from Sweden is fifth. “It’s What’s Inside,” which the streamer bought for $17 million at Sundance this year, is initially #7.
“Sing” from Universal is #2, but only one of two animated features at the moment (four to five is normal). After 10 months, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” has returned to exclusive Peacock streaming.
Two other new titles debuted on VOD. “The Killer’s Game” (Lionsgate) with Dave Bautista, which grossed barely $5 million in theaters, is #4 at Fandango. The thriller “Amber Alert” with Hayden Panettiere, a straight-to-home viewing Lionsgate release is #9 at iTunes.
Top 10s
iTunes ranks films daily by number of transactions, while Fandango at Home lists by revenue. The listings below are for Monday, October 7 (iTunes) and the week of September 30-October 6 (Fandango).
The distributors listed are current rights owners. Prices for all titles are for lowest for either rental or download.
iTunes
1. Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney) – $24.99
2. Speak No Evil (Universal) – $19.99
3. It Ends with Us (Sony) – $19.99
4. Blink Twice (Amazon MGM) – $19.99
5. Twisters (Universal) – $19.99
6. Despicable Me 4 (Universal) – $19.99
7. Bad Boys: Ride or Die (Sony) – $5.99
8. Trap (WB) – $9.99
9. Amber Alert (Lionsgate) – $6.99
10. Longlegs (Neon) – $19.99
Fandango at Home
1. Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney) – $24.99
2. Speak No Evil (Universal) – $19.99
3. It Ends with Us (Sony) – $19.99
4. The Killer’s Game (Lionsgate) – $19.99
5. Blink Twice (MGM Amazon) – $19.99
6. Twisters (Universal) – $19.99
7. Strange Darling (Magenta Light) – $19.99
8. Despicable Me 4 (Universal) – $19.99
9. The Crow (Lionsgate) – $19.99
10. Bad Boys: Ride or Die (Sony) – $5.99
Netflix Movies
These are the most-viewed, current rankings on Netflix’s domestic daily chart on Monday, October 7. Originals include both Netflix-produced and acquired titles it initially presents in the U.S. Netflix publishes its own worldwide weekly top 10 on Tuesdays based on time viewed, and usually includes films for which it doesn’t have domestic rights.
1.The Platform 2 (Netflix Spanish original)
2.Sing (2016 theatrical release)
3. 2 Guns (2013 theatrical release)
4. The Mechanic (2011 theatrical release)
5. Trouble (Netflix Swedish original)
6.The Garfield Movie (2024 theatrical release)
7. It’s What’s Inside (Netflix original)
8. Robin Hood (2018 theatrical release)
9. The Escape Plan (2013 theatrical release)
10. It Chapter 2 (2019 theatrical release)
