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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Takes No. 1 on Netflix in the U.S., Unseating KPop Demon Hunters

A surprise Netflix debut gave the 2023 installment a streaming surge after a muted box office run.

Image via Paramount Pictures

Overview

  • Netflix added the film to its U.S. lineup at the start of the week, and it reached the top of the daily movie chart within one day.
  • The title displaced KPop Demon Hunters from the No. 1 spot and has held the lead as the week progressed, according to trade reports.
  • The movie earned about $439 million worldwide in theaters, the lowest total for a live-action Transformers entry.
  • Audience response has been notably positive, including a reported 91% Rotten Tomatoes audience score.
  • The film introduces new characters and elements from Beast Wars, and coverage notes broader franchise plans are uncertain as the Paramount–Skydance merger plays out.