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Olympics Lead Entertainment Buzz, Stranger Things Still Strong
18 Feb
Summary
- XXV Olympic Winter Games in Italy lead mentions, gaining momentum.
- Stranger Things and Bridgerton remain popular despite recent finales.
- Wicked: For Good is the top film, with Avatar and Scream 7 rising.
As of February 18, 2026, the XXV Olympic Winter Games held in Italy are dominating entertainment conversations, capturing 5.44% of all mentions in the week of February 7-13, 2026. This event clearly anchors current public attention as it heads into its closing ceremonies.
In television series, Netflix's Stranger Things, over a month past its finale, still commands significant interest, ranking second with 3.90% of mentions. Bridgerton follows closely, showing some normalization after recent premiere spikes, with its second half of the season set to launch on February 26, 2026. HBO Max's The Pitt has re-entered the top 10 as its second season progresses.
Film titles are experiencing a surge in interest. Wicked: For Good leads this category, with 3.59% of mentions, available to watch at home and soon on Peacock. Avatar: Fire and Ash and Scream 7 are also gaining traction week-over-week, with Scream 7 building anticipation for its late February release. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is also generating excitement, entering the top 10 ahead of its April 2026 release.
The NFL and Super Bowl, which peaked the previous week, have seen a natural cooling of mentions to 3.41%, a typical post-event trend. However, discussions surrounding the game and its halftime show continue.
