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Animated Hit Swapped Shatters Netflix Viewing Records
12 May
Summary
- Swapped achieved 38.7 million views, a new record for Netflix animation.
- The animated film surpassed previous record-holder The Sea Beast.
- Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple star in the animated hit.
Netflix's latest animated feature, Swapped, has achieved an unprecedented viewership milestone. During the week of May 4-10, the film garnered 38.7 million views, setting a new single-week record for any animated original on the platform. This achievement marks a significant leap from its premiere week, where it garnered 15.5 million views.
The previous record for an animated original was held by The Sea Beast, which recorded 34.9 million views in its second week. Other successful animated films on the platform include Leo with 34.6 million views and Kpop: Demon Hunters, which achieved 30.1 million views in its 11th week.
Swapped features a notable cast including Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, and Tracy Morgan. It is directed by Nathan Greno. This surge in viewership for Swapped follows a pattern observed with other Netflix releases, such as the survival thriller Apex, which also saw an increase in views during its second window.
