Overview

• Netflix says the film has reached 236 million views, overtaking Red Notice to rank as the platform’s most-watched movie to date.
• The soundtrack set a Billboard milestone with four songs in the Hot 100’s top 10, while lead single Golden hit No. 1.
• Industry estimates report the limited sing-along run on roughly 1,700–1,750 screens led the U.S./Canada weekend box office with about $16–$20 million.
• The event spanned theaters in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand and was supported by fan activations including Times Square gatherings and lighting the Empire State Building.
• Press reports, not confirmed by the studios, say Sony Pictures Animation produced the film for about $100 million and sold streaming rights to Netflix for roughly $20 million, fueling talk of franchise potential.