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Andor Season 2 Finale Tops Nielsen Charts, Boosts Rogue One Viewership

Weekly three-episode drops fueled sustained engagement that drove Rogue One back into Disney+’s top 10.

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Diego Luna behind the scenes in Andor Season 2 

Overview

  • The May 12–18 week saw Andor Season 2 rack up 931 million minutes watched, making it the top streaming title on Nielsen’s chart.
  • A novel release strategy of debuting three episodes at once sustained audience interest and drove viewership growth throughout the season.
  • Andor earned widespread praise from critics and fans, cementing its status as Disney+’s most acclaimed live-action Star Wars series.
  • The finale’s direct narrative link to Rogue One prompted the 2016 film to reenter Disney+’s top 10 movies, with 179 million minutes streamed.
  • Andor’s performance marks a major win for Disney+ and Lucasfilm, reinforcing the franchise’s streaming momentum.