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I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (2025) Breaks Into Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 Ahead of Halloween

The streaming surge gives the poorly reviewed, underperforming legacy sequel a second life as viewers seek seasonal scares.

Overview

  • Netflix added the 2025 slasher to its U.S. library on October 16, confirming the release with a post on X that featured a brief clip.
  • Within days, the film entered Netflix’s U.S. most‑popular movies list and was reported as reaching No. 4 on October 21, according to FlixPatrol data.
  • Critical response remains largely negative, with a 36% Rotten Tomatoes score, while audience reaction trends more positive than reviews suggest.
  • Social media chatter has focused on a nostalgic cameo and a post‑credits nod to earlier entries, fueling renewed interest in the franchise without changing the mixed reception.
  • The movie earned just under $65 million worldwide in theaters, and industry commentary notes its Netflix performance could influence whether another sequel is pursued.