Netflix's Supernatural Hits Dominate Summer Streaming

As of August 21, 2025, Netflix is maintaining a firm grip on summer streaming, with its two biggest hits, "Wednesday" and "KPop Demon Hunters," continuing to dominate the charts. "Wednesday," a Gen-Z-inspired take on the Addams Family, has been the most-watched streaming program for the second consecutive week, ensuring Netflix's chart-topping streak extends to 11 weeks.

Meanwhile, the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has also remained a top performer on Netflix, rising to the fifth spot this week. The movie's months-long stay on the chart is aided by a song that recently hit number one on the Billboard chart, making it the second most popular Netflix film of all time.

However, Netflix's dominance is being challenged by a strong debut from Hulu's new series "Alien: Earth," which drew 1.8 million households to its premiere episode this past week. This battle between two well-established intellectual properties, the Addams Family and the Alien franchise, offers an intriguing window into the current state of the TV industry, as both programs rely on characters and concepts that are older than their target audiences.

As the summer streaming season continues, it remains to be seen whether Netflix can maintain its stronghold or if its rivals will be able to make further inroads in the coming weeks.