The movie Knives Out: Glass Onion has managed to reach number 1 in 63 countries, accumulating 20.2 million views and 49.2 million hours played in its first three days on Netflix. This remarkable performance positions the new installment starring detective Benoit Blanc as one of the platform’s most important bets for this year. Netflix shelled out 469 million dollars to obtain the exclusive rights to both films in the saga, including The Mystery of Glass Onion.
A successful movie, but not that much
However, the data reveals that De entre los muertos has seen a decline compared to its predecessor, which debuted with 82.14 million hours viewed. This decrease in viewership could suggest a possible waning of public interest in the franchise. Despite this drop, De entre los muertos has a 93% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing Glass Onion by two percentage points, although still below Knives Out, which boasts an impressive 97%.
The relative success of this new installment, along with Netflix’s substantial investment, could influence the company’s decision on a possible fourth installment of the saga. Rian Johnson, the creator of the series, has already begun discussing the idea, although Netflix is expected to think carefully before spending such a large amount to bring back the charismatic Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig.
Despite being considered by some critics as the least brilliant film of the trilogy, From the Dead has proven to be an entertaining and quality option, standing out as one of the best titles on Netflix so far this year.