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‘People We Meet on Vacation’ Leads Netflix as Audiobook Interest Spikes on Spotify

Spotify reports a 515% surge in audiobook listens with saves up over 800% following the film's Jan. 9 debut.

Overview

  • Netflix says the Jan. 9 release drew 17.2 million launch‑weekend views and ranked No. 1 on the English‑language movie chart for Jan. 5–11.
  • In the UK it reached the top spot, while critics logged an 81% Rotten Tomatoes score and praised leads Tom Blyth and Emily Bader.
  • Spotify data shows a sharp rebound for the source material, with audiobook listens up 515% and saves up more than 800% globally.
  • The adaptation streamlines the novel with fewer trips and merged destinations, notably replacing a key Palm Springs sequence with Barcelona.
  • Netflix supported the rollout with a New York City activation and an in‑person live reading by Emily Henry, as additional Henry titles continue through development at Netflix and other studios.