‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Opens Strongly on HBO Max Streaming Ratings
HBO Max’s latest addition, “IT: Welcome to Derry,” has made significant strides in its streaming performance during its first full week. From October 27 to November 2, the show amassed an impressive 620 million viewing minutes, marking the highest single-week result for an HBO or HBO Max original series in five months.
Streaming Success of “IT: Welcome to Derry”
The series premiered on October 26. The tallied viewing time includes a complete week for its debut episode and several hours of the second episode, which was released on November 2. Such a strong launch positions “Welcome to Derry” at seventh among acquired series and just outside the overall top ten, landing in 12th place.
Comparative Performance
This viewing figure is noteworthy for being the best weekly total since “The Last of Us” recorded 691 million minutes during its final week of May. Here’s a breakdown of the recent streaming statistics:
- Most Watched Series:
- Nobody Wants This: 919 million minutes
- The Witcher: 837 million minutes
- The Diplomat: 742 million minutes
- Top Movie:
- A House of Dynamite: 825 million minutes
- The Perfect Neighbor: 236 million minutes
Viewing Metrics and Limitations
Nielsen’s streaming ratings, which cover viewing on TV sets only, exclude minutes from computers or mobile platforms. Additionally, these ratings only measure U.S. audiences, disregarding international viewership.
“IT: Welcome to Derry” has not only captivated audiences but also set a notable standard for future HBO Max original series.
