Key Takeaways:
– Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F starring Eddie Murphy tops Netflix's English Films list for the second week in a row, logging 22.2M views.
– Family-oriented movie, A Family Affair and Netflix Original Supacell also raked impressive views.
– Nostalgia-infused films seem to be trumping in Netflix's viewers' preference.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Conquers Netflix Charts
Hey there, movie buffs! Ain't it nostalgic when a film from the glory days crawls back into our lives, and that too, in a big way? Using nostalgia as its trump card, the sequel, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, fared marvelously on Netflix for the second week running. You remember Eddie Murphy, right? Just can't forget his amazing comedic-timing. Well, in this flick, he once again takes on his iconic role of Axel.
With a whopping 22.2M views, this movie snagged the top slot on Netflix's English Films List. Just goes to show how nostalgia gets us all, doesn't it? Plus, the fact that the movie is fun, has some legendary actors, and brings back the good ol' days, explains its runaway success on the platform. Let's be honest; Murphy made Axel's return super exciting for us. Kudos, Eddie!
“A Family Affair” Grabs Second Spot
Talking about movies that resonated with viewers, A Family Affair, starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, and Joey King, wasn't left behind either. The romantic comedy on love, sex, and identity clocked in 11.6M views and was runner-up on the chart. We guess at this point, it's sort of a summer favorite for movie lovers keen on relaxing with a good film.
Other Notable Movies on the Chart
Among other popular hits on Netflix's top 10 English Films, we have a handful of titles making waves. Ensuring that animation enthusiasts weren't ignored, PAW Patrol: The Movie marched to the #3 spot, totaling an impressive 4.7M views.
Apparently, everyone's favorite video game franchise, Super Mario, didn't limit its charm to just gaming consoles. The Super Mario Bros. Movie cut into the list at #5 with about 4.1M views. Minions, Jessica Alba's Trigger Warning, The Boss Baby, and Matilda too rounded up the chart with fantastic viewer numbers!
“Supacell” Tops English TV List
Switching gears to TV shows – surprise! – here's a Netflix original that kept screens lit. With 7.1M views, Rapman's Supacell made it to the top of Netflix's English TV shows' list.
Without giving away too many spoilers, Supacell is about ordinary Black people from South London. All of them share a history of the genetic disorder, sickle cell disease, and end up with superpowers. Add some time travel, a dash of danger, and a sprinkle of drama, and you've got a hit show!
So, there you have it! If you haven't checked these out yet, might be a good time to add to your watch-list. Have you seen Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F yet? Or Supacell, perhaps? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. Happy streaming!
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