Breaking News: Streaming’s Hottest Hits in May 2025 Unveiled
‘A Working Man’ Tops the Charts at Prime Video, Surpassing Netflix’s ‘Carry-on’
In a groundbreaking announcement, Mindline Media and Digital I’s latest data reveal record-breaking numbers for streaming platforms in May 2025. “A Working Man,” an action thriller exclusive to Prime Video, emerged as the top film, watched in its entirety by 2.375 million households. This achievement places it just shy of the all-time high set by Netflix’s “Carry-on” back in December 2024, which garnered a staggering 3.577 million views.
Success of Cross-Promotion
The success of “A Working Man” can be attributed to its simultaneous run in over 110 German cinemas and end-of-March Prime Video release. Effective advertising campaigns likely played a significant role, fostering anticipation and drawing more eyes to the film.
Top Films Beyond ‘A Working Man’
Other films that captured substantial audiences include:
- Netflix’s “Exterritorial” chalked up 1.703 million views.
- Amazon’s “Just a little one left” was watched by 1.536 million households.
- Netflix’s of international hits—“Venom: The Last Dance,” “Havoc,” “Mala Influencia – Forbidden Love,” and “Nonnas”—also managed viewership in the millions.
Top 15 Films of May 2025 Based on Average Audience
- A Working Man – Amazon, 2.375 million
- Exterritorial – Netflix, 1.703 million
- Just a little one left – Amazon, 1.536 million
- Venom: The Last Dance – Netflix, 1.179 million
- Havoc – Netflix, 1.154 million
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Seasonal series like Netflix’s “The Reservoir” (1.355 million) and “Eternauta” (1.022 million) showed strong audience engagement, highlighting the appeal of international non-blockbuster productions.
Star Wars and Amazon’s Domination
Prime Video’s pod ENDOR: & PrimeVideo’s sixth installment of “LOL – Last One Laughing” garnered 558,000 additional views in May. Notably, “Star Wars: Andor” took the crown for the strongest non-Netflix series with 664,000 households tuning in.
Top 15 Series Seasons of May 2025 Based on Average Audience
- The Reservoir – Netflix, 1.355 million
- Eternauta – Netflix, 1.022 million
- Sirens – Netflix, 0.925 million
- The Four Seasons – Netflix, 0.826 million
- Star Wars: Andor – Disney+, 0.664 million
Evergreen Classics: Value Beyond Trends
Looking beyond new releases, the value of established titles is undeniable. Classics like “Dr. House” on Netflix, which recorded 953.5 million view minutes in May, and “The Big Bang Theory,” which collected 713.7 million view minutes, continue to dominate.
Top 15 Series Based on Viewer Minutes of May 2025
- Dr. House – Netflix, 953.534 million minutes
- The Big Bang Theory – Netflix, 713.737 million minutes
- The Rookie – Netflix, 701.014 million minutes
- You – you will love me – Netflix, 680.081 million minutes
- Star Wars: Andor – Disney+, 554.794 million minutes
Methodology Matters
The displayed figures, analyzed by Meedia in Germany, are robust due to methodologies similar to TV quotas. Digital I’s platform “Soda,” in collaboration with Mindline Media, measures actual streaming data from a 3,000-user panel, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of these insights.
Final Thoughts
Streaming trends continue to evolve, but the timeless appeal of quality content remains constant. As we navigate through new releases and revisit old favorites, streaming platforms keep us hooked with deploying insightful data and enriched user experiences.
Stay tuned for more updates on the ever-changing landscape of streaming entertainment, and visit archyde.com for the latest scoop on what’s trending and what’s here to stay.
