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According to FlixPatrol, which measures the popularity of titles across various streaming services, Anaconda is currently the No. 1 movie on Netflix in the United States. It ranks ahead of notable titles such as The Bad Guys 2 and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. Anaconda was only added to Netflix on March 25th, so it quickly made a splash on the streamer.
Why Anaconda Is a Streaming Hit on Netflix (and Will There Be a Sequel?)
When Anaconda premiered last Christmas, it earned mostly mixed reviews (48% score on Rotten Tomatoes). This meant it got overshadowed by all of the other titles playing at that time. In its opening weekend, Anaconda came in fifth place at the box office, trailing notable holdovers like Avatar: Fire and Ash, Zootopia 2, and The Housemaid. It was also unable to beat the Oscar-nominated Marty Supreme in its nationwide expansion. For many, Anaconda flew under the radar, but now that it’s available on streaming, it’s clearly attracting more viewership. As always, it’s easier for people to take a chance on something like this when they can watch it at home.
Anaconda boasts a lot of ingredients that make it the perfect pick for streaming. For starters, the film isn’t trying to be much more than just a goofy, fun time, offering some amusing commentary on Hollywood’s penchant for reboots (a la 21 Jump Street) while serving up plenty of genre thrills. When people are looking for something entertaining to watch at the end of a long day, a big studio comedy is always an appealing option. Additionally, Anaconda features plenty of star power, with a cast headlined by comedy favorites Paul Rudd and Jack Black. That gives Anaconda two major names to have on the marquee, drawing people in when they’re scrolling through Netflix.
