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Against all odds, Zack Snyder’sRebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fireis making waves on Netflix. This space saga has already consumed a decade of Snyder’s life, and there are speculations that it will occupy the next decade as he meticulously builds the entire universe. While the first installment faced criticism from both audiences and critics, the movie is shattering streaming records on Netflix. With a staggering 966 million minutes viewed on its debut week, it surpasses the previous record held byArmy of the Deadwith 913 million minutes.
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Rebel Moon: Part 1SurpassesArmy of the DeadNumbers on Netflix
Netflix declaredRebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Firethe most-viewed title on the streaming service after its premiere on the night of December 21, amassing an impressive 23.9 million views in just over three days. Securing the top position among English-language films from December 18 to 24, the science fiction fantasy has now officially become one of the most popular films on Netflix.
Recent reports indicate, thatZack Snyderjust outdid himself in the streaming game, as it has surpassed one of his own movies in the streaming game by outperforming the numbers ofArmy of the Dead.Despite initial concerns about its potential future due to a slew of negative reviews, the film shows no signs of slowing down since its debut on Netflix.
According to Nielsen’s Top 10 streaming chart, as reported byThe Hollywood Reporter,the film has accumulated an impressive total of 966 million minutes viewed ranking in spot number 5 thus far. This not only cements its position as a strong player on the streaming platform but also highlights its ability to bounce back despite initial doubts.
More streaming ratings: Zack Snyder’s REBEL MOON: PART 1 debuted with 966 million minutes on Netflix — a little ahead of his 2021 film ARMY OF THE DEAD, which had 913M minutes for its first week. But it didn’t beat the 2nd week of Netflix’s LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND (983M minutes).
— Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit)August 11, 2025
Here’s the overall Top 10 Nielsen’s streaming chart,
1.Young Sheldon(Max/Netflix), 1.41 billion minutes viewed2.Reacher(Prime Video), 1.18 billion3.The Crown(Netflix), 1.14 billion4.Leave the World Behind(Netflix), 983 million5.Rebel Moon: Part 1(Netflix), 966 million6.Bluey(Disney+), 925 million7.Grey’s Anatomy(Netflix), 908 million8.Elf(Hulu/Max), 862 million9.Home Alone(Disney+), 836 million10.The Super Mario Bros. Movie(Netflix), 730 million
Contrary to concerns, Snyder’s version of theStar Warsis thriving, since it also dominated Netflix’s most-watched list for two consecutive weeks in December. The numbers are speculated to only go up from here, only time will tell more records will the first part of the saga is to break.
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Zack Snyder’s Reaction to the Records His Movie is Breaking on Streaming Platforms
Brimming with excitement, the director couldn’t contain his enthusiasm and took to X to share his thoughts and feelings. He posted,
Number 1 movie in the world period!!!! Thank you.pic.twitter.com/l5ow5t4Wc2
— Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder)June 10, 2025
The director also shared a statement as reported byThe Independent,
“It’s been a truly unparalleled experience introducing Rebel Moon to global audiences and I’m thrilled that the movie is [No 1] around the world,—We have the most dedicated and loyal fans across the world that any filmmaker could ask for, and seeing them consistently be supportive has been an enormously rewarding experience.”
He posted a video of clips from the movie, proudly declaring its status as the top movie globally on Netflix. Famous for superhero blockbusters like the Justice League franchise andMan of Steel,it is refreshing to see Zack Snyder, switching gears to bring us a sci-fi epic on Netflix. Part Two is on the horizon, slated to be released on July 01, 2025, promising more of Snyder’s cinematic magic!
Anticipation is building as people eagerly await its arrival. Now, it’s time to see just how many records the second part will shatter.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
