Oppenheimer and The Holdovers experience a massive surge in viewership during Oscars week

‘Oppenheimer’s Top-Record Viewership Spikes by 61% Alongside &#8216;The Holdovers&#8217; Following Big Oscar Victory

It is common for movies to pique more interest after winning prestigious awards,
particularly from esteemed bodies like the Academy. Even films that do not fare
well commercially often end up becoming must-watch after such recognition. This
year’s Oscars were no exception, as Oppenheimer
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/oppenheimer/], the winner, experienced a
significant surge in viewership immediately following the Academy’s
announcement. In fact, the spike was evident even a day before the Academy’s
results.

Oppenheimer, however, is not alone in this regard. Despite its underwhelming
performance at the Oscars, The Holdovers managed to attract similar interest
from viewers after the 96th Academy Awards ceremony.


THE SUDDEN SURGE IN VIEWERSHIP FOR OPPENHEIMER AND THE HOLDOVERS

The Holdovers hit the NBCUniversal streaming service in December 2023, while
Oppenheimer landed on the platform in February of this year. According to a
report from Deadline
[https://deadline.com/2024/03/oppenheimer-the-holdovers-viewership-peacock-oscars-1235857859/],
from March 9 to 12, which was the Oscars week, Oppenheimer saw its viewership
surge by 61% on Peacock. Meanwhile, The Holdovers enjoyed a 132% surge in
viewership during the same period. Oppenheimer‘s arrival on the streaming
platform made history as the most-watched launch for a pay-one film in Peacock’s
books.

Christopher Nolan Cillian Murphy
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]Credits:
Imago

In the opening week, it received 821 million viewing minutes on the platform, as
reported by Nielsen. However, The Holdovers, a relatively lesser-known film, had
been quietly building its reputation as one of those underrated gems. With only
$41 million in global box office earnings, what could have triggered this sudden
surge in interest, causing its viewership spike to exceed even that of the
Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer?

ALSO READ: Jimmy Kimmel Ignores Ryan Gosling, Oppenheimer, and Messi to Pick His
“favorite” Oscar Moment
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/oscars-hollywood-news-jimmy-kimmel-ignores-ryan-gosling-oppenheimer-and-messi-to-pick-his-favorite-oscar-moment/]

Leading up to the big night, The Holdovers found itself in some sensational
controversies that cast a big spotlight on the movie despite its somewhat
under-the-radar reputation.


NEGATIVE MEDIA COVERAGE COULD HAVE WORKED IN FAVOR OF THE HOLDOVERS

The film industry was in shock when Simon Stephenson lodged a formal complaint
with the Writers Guild of America in January this year. Stephenson claimed that
the screenplay of the Oscar-nominated film was plagiarized “line-by-line” from
his own script, Frisco. The Scottish writer and former pediatrician alleged that
Alexander Payne had access to Frisco in 2013 and again in 2019 before
collaborating with screenwriter David Hemingson on The Holdovers. This
revelation split fans on social media ahead of the Oscars.



The online community split into two camps
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-oscars-the-holdovers-divides-internet-in-half-as-plagiarism-shouts-take-over-oscar-2024-hours-before-ceremony/]
for The Holdovers. One side supported the accusations and also pressured the
Academy to reconsider its nomination. Meanwhile, skeptics cast doubt on the
claims, pointing to the commonplace pre-Oscars drama that often amounts to
little. As for who is right and who is wrong, it is a matter of debate. However,
the heated discussions surrounding The Holdovers likely played a role in
reigniting interest among fans, despite its lackluster showing at the Oscars.

ALSO READ: When Christopher Nolan Revealed the Secret Behind Casting His
Daughter in the Creepiest Oppenheimer Scene
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-when-christopher-nolan-revealed-the-secret-behind-casting-his-daughter-in-the-creepiest-oppenheimer-scene/]

What do you think about the surge in viewership of the two movies? Let us know
your thoughts in the comments below!

Hriddhi Maitra

Comment

‘Oppenheimer’s Top-Record Viewership Spikes by 61% Alongside &#8216;The Holdovers&#8217; Following Big Oscar Victory - Netflix Junkie

Home

Hollywood News

Netflix Junkie

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/nj_bg_transparent-1.png

Hriddhi Maitra is a Hollywood News reporter at Netflix Junkie. An enthusiastic movie buff, Hriddhi found her true calling when she worked as a Cinema Content Writer at My Cinema Story while analyzing movies objectively, and offering constructive feedback. Coming from a background where she worked in different niches like finance, food, travel, medicines, automobile, and entertainment, we can safely say she is a jack of all trades. With experience writing over 500+ articles, she is willing to pick up entertainment trends, controversies, and their societal impact at Netflix Junkie. Speaking of her love for cinema, The Shawshank Redemption and Crazy Stupid Love is her favorite. Though 'not an avid reader', as in her own words, she likes Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. When she is not listening to music or working, you can find her binge-watching a new show or writing a review to be live on her social media.

https://netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-oscars-oppenheimer-top-record-viewership-spikes-by-sixty-one-percent-alongside-the-holdovers-following-big-oscar-victory

‘Oppenheimer’s Top-Record Viewership Spikes by 61% Alongside &#8216;The Holdovers&#8217; Following Big Oscar Victory - netflix-junkie

What’s Next for Amanda Seyfried? 7 Upcoming Projects Range From Horror Sequels
to Musicals

“Cher Adores Michael Douglas” - Cher Responds With Grace to Michael Douglas’
Diss on Her 1988 Oscar Win

“The Best Onscreen Dad” – Dafne Keen Recalls Hugh Jackman’s Fatherly Protection
on the Set of ‘Logan’

‘Jennifer’s Body 2’ Gets Major Update as Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried Set to
Return

“Nobody Calls ‘Cut’” – Eric Dane Recalls the Josh Duhamel Fight That Made Him
“The Hothead” in His Posthumous Memoir

“Hardest Thing” - Chris Rock on Why Fame Can Be a Double-Edged Sword

Chris Rock Gets Candid About Quitting P*** And Putting the Oscars Slap Behind
Him

‘Frozen 3’ Could Finally Give Fans the Anna and Kristoff Moment They’ve Been
Waiting For

Hans Zimmer Teases a Major Musical Surprise for ‘Dune: Part Three’, Promises an
Emotional Callback

It is common for movies to pique more interest after winning prestigious awards, particularly from esteemed bodies like the Academy. Even films that do not fare well commercially often end up becoming must-watch after such recognition. This year&#8217;s Oscars were no exception, as<a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/oppenheimer/"> Oppenheimer</a>, the winner, experienced a significant surge in viewership immediately following the Academy&#8217;s announcement. In fact, the spike was evident even a day before the Academy&#8217;s results.
Oppenheimer, however, is not alone in this regard. Despite its underwhelming performance at the Oscars, The Holdovers managed to attract similar interest from viewers after the 96th Academy Awards ceremony.
<h2>The sudden surge in viewership for Oppenheimer and The Holdovers</h2>
The Holdovers hit the NBCUniversal streaming service in December 2023, while Oppenheimer landed on the platform in February of this year. <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/03/oppenheimer-the-holdovers-viewership-peacock-oscars-1235857859/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">According to a report from Deadline</a>, from March 9 to 12, which was the Oscars week, Oppenheimer saw its viewership surge by 61% on Peacock. Meanwhile, The Holdovers enjoyed a 132% surge in viewership during the same period. Oppenheimer&#8216;s arrival on the streaming platform made history as the most-watched launch for a pay-one film in Peacock&#8217;s books.
<figure id="attachment_123421" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-123421" style="width: 3074px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-123421 size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h.jpg" alt="Christopher Nolan Cillian Murphy" width="3074" height="2049" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h.jpg 3074w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-300x200.jpg 300w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-768x512.jpg 768w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-370x247.jpg 370w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-800x533.jpg 800w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-20x13.jpg 20w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-185x123.jpg 185w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-740x493.jpg 740w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-400x267.jpg 400w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757879h-72x48.jpg 72w" sizes="(max-width: 3074px) 100vw, 3074px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-123421" class="wp-caption-text">Credits: Imago</figcaption></figure>
In the opening week, it received 821 million viewing minutes on the platform, as reported by Nielsen. However, The Holdovers, a relatively lesser-known film, had been quietly building its reputation as one of those underrated gems. With only $41 million in global box office earnings, what could have triggered this sudden surge in interest, causing its viewership spike to exceed even that of the Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer?
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/oscars-hollywood-news-jimmy-kimmel-ignores-ryan-gosling-oppenheimer-and-messi-to-pick-his-favorite-oscar-moment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmy Kimmel Ignores Ryan Gosling, Oppenheimer, and Messi to Pick His “favorite” Oscar Moment</a>
Leading up to the big night, The Holdovers found itself in some sensational controversies that cast a big spotlight on the movie despite its somewhat under-the-radar reputation.
<h2>Negative media coverage could have worked in favor of The Holdovers</h2>
The film industry was in shock when Simon Stephenson lodged a formal complaint with the Writers Guild of America in January this year. Stephenson claimed that the screenplay of the Oscar-nominated film was plagiarized &#8220;line-by-line&#8221; from his own script, Frisco. The Scottish writer and former pediatrician alleged that Alexander Payne had access to Frisco in 2013 and again in 2019 before collaborating with screenwriter David Hemingson on The Holdovers. This revelation split fans on social media ahead of the Oscars.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="THE HOLDOVERS - Official Trailer [HD] - In Select Theaters October 27, Everywhere November 10" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AhKLpJmHhIg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-oscars-the-holdovers-divides-internet-in-half-as-plagiarism-shouts-take-over-oscar-2024-hours-before-ceremony/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The online community split into two camps</a> for The Holdovers. One side supported the accusations and also pressured the Academy to reconsider its nomination. Meanwhile, skeptics cast doubt on the claims, pointing to the commonplace pre-Oscars drama that often amounts to little. As for who is right and who is wrong, it is a matter of debate. However, the heated discussions surrounding The Holdovers likely played a role in reigniting interest among fans, despite its lackluster showing at the Oscars.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-when-christopher-nolan-revealed-the-secret-behind-casting-his-daughter-in-the-creepiest-oppenheimer-scene/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">When Christopher Nolan Revealed the Secret Behind Casting His Daughter in the Creepiest Oppenheimer Scene</a>
What do you think about the surge in viewership of the two movies? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

When Christopher Nolan Revealed the Secret Behind Casting His Daughter in the
Creepiest ‘Oppenheimer’ Scene

Jimmy Kimmel Ignores Ryan Gosling, ‘Oppenheimer’, and Messi to Pick His
“favorite” Oscar Moment

CILLIAN MURPHY in OPPENHEIMER, 2023, directed by CHRISTOPHER NOLAN. Copyright UNIVERSAL PICTURES.

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflixjunkie-logo-2.jpg

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0243757882h.jpg

Oppenheimer and The Holdovers experience a massive surge in viewership during Oscars week, with numbers continuing to climb!

‘Oppenheimer’s Top-Record Viewership Spikes by 61% Alongside 'The Holdovers' Following Big Oscar Victory - Netflix Junkie

Hriddhi Maitra is a Hollywood News writer at Netflix Junkie. She skillfully breaks down nuances in stories on polarizing figures Kanye West and Meghan Markle. A Markle moment she covered was when the Duchess faced backlash for wearing Princess Diana’s Cartier watch. Hriddhi connected it to the missing ring controversy with her research skills. When not analyzing news, you will find her lost in the musical world or reviewing the latest movie and series releases on her social media.

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/Hriddhi-Maitra-1.png

description

‘Oppenheimer’s Top-Record Viewership Spikes by 61% Alongside &#039;The Holdovers&#039; Following Big Oscar Victory

https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-oscars-oppenheimer-top-record-viewership-spikes-by-sixty-one-percent-alongside-the-holdovers-following-big-oscar-victory/

‘Oppenheimer’s Top-Record Viewership Spikes by 61% Alongside ‘The Holdovers’ Following Big Oscar Victory

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

EDITORS' PICK

The World of NJ

Connect With Us

General

Legal