French Lover Captures Top Spot While Monster: The Ed Gein Story Thrills Audience with Top 10 Debut
Top Streaming Hits: French Romance, Thrilling Anthologies, and Global TV Dramas Captivate Audiences
Finding true love can often seem elusive, as depicted in the cinematic world of “French Lover.” This film has captured hearts and taken the number one spot on the non-English film list, amassing 12.3 million views. It stars French movie actor Omar Sy, known for “Lupin,” as he enters an unexpected romance with a waitress, played by Sara Giraudeau, who remains unfazed by his fame.
Thrilling New Addition to Horror Anthologies
For viewers in search of spine-tingling narratives, the latest installment from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan—“Monster: The Ed Gein Story”—debuted at number two on the English TV list, pulling in 12.2 million views over its premiere weekend. Starring Charlie Hunnam, the series delves into the chilling story of the “Butcher of Plainfield,” whose gruesome actions have inspired numerous horror classics like “Psycho” and “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.”
Canadian Series “Wayward” Dominates TV Screens
The Canadian TV series “Wayward” continues its dominance, ranking first on the English TV list for the second week with 14.1 million views. Featuring Toni Collette as an enigmatic youth counselor at Tall Pines Academy, this show intrigues with its mysterious plot centered around troubled teens.
K-Pop Influence and Unexpected Cameos
This week’s entertainment highlight includes the surprising cameo of K-Pop stars EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, and REI AMI on an “SNL” sketch, which maintains the spotlight on the film “KPop Demon Hunters.” This unexpected moment helped the film reclaim the number one position on the English film list, with 18.1 million views.
Romantic Films Gain Popularity
- “Ruth & Boaz” claimed the number two spot on the English film list, with its biblical romance resonating with 14.1 million viewers.
- Meanwhile, “The Wrong Paris,” starring Miranda Cosgrove in a dating show setting, entertained audiences, landing fifth with 3.6 million views.
- Love Is Blind Season 9 captivated fans with new episodes, reaching number four on the English TV list (3.7 million views).
- The German rom-com film “She Said Maybe,” about a couple facing life-changing news on vacation, secured the fifth position on the non-English film list with 2.3 million views.
International Hits: Korean Action and More
The Korean action film “Mantis” takes viewers into the thrilling world of hired assassins, positioned second on the non-English film list with 6.8 million views. The universe, first introduced in 2023’s “Kill Boksoon,” continues to capture imaginations. Meanwhile, “Alice in Borderland” Season 3 leads the non-English TV list with 7 million views, as fans eagerly revisit the previous seasons.
New Drama Series “House of Guinness” and Spanish Thriller “Ángela”
Steven Knight’s new offering, “House of Guinness,” captivates audiences with its family drama, placing third on the English TV list with 6.4 million views. In the non-English TV category, the Spanish thriller “Ángela” ranks second with 5.6 million views, exploring themes of trust and betrayal as an abused housewife receives unexpected news.
The conclusion of the time-travel series “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” ranks third among non-English TV favorites with 4.9 million views, while “Karate Kid: Legends” invigorates the English film list in third place with 3.9 million views, revisiting beloved characters in a new cinematic chapter.
