“You guys did it” – Sofia Carson Pens Heartfelt Thanks for Fans as ‘My Oxford Year’ Hits Another Milestone

Published 08/03/2025, 10:30 AM EDT

Sofia Carson has carved a distinct space in entertainment through sheer talent, tireless dedication, and magnetic charm. From her breakthrough as Evie in Descendants to her emergence as a global force, Carson continues to shine with every project. Her latest, My Oxford Year, dropped on August 1, 2025, and the internet has not stopped talking. With tweed, tears, and tragic poetry, the film has set timelines ablaze. Just days after release, the buzz refuses to slow, reaching yet another milestone.

Sofia Carson celebrates soaring success with a touching thank-you as My Oxford Year continues to climb, proving heartbreak and Oxford charm are still a recipe for gold.

Sofia Carson reflects on the journey as My Oxford Year wins big with viewers

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Sofia Carson took to X to share her excitement, posting, “You guys did it. Again. My heart can’t thank you enough,” alongside a screenshot of My Oxford Year ranked Top 1 worldwide on Netflix. Surpassing titles like K-Pop Demon Hunters, Happy Gilmore 2, and Flightplan, the film has become a surprise streaming hit. Despite earning a modest 29 percent from 17 critics on Rotten Tomatoes, Carson reflected proudly on the film’s climb, proving that audience love often speaks louder than critic scores.

Bringing this bittersweet Oxford tale to life, Sofia Carson plays Anna De La Vega, a bright American student whose whirlwind romance with Corey Mylchreest’s Jamie Davenport unfolds against the dreamy, dusty backdrops of British academia. What begins with banter and pub nights soon spirals into emotional revelations, terminal illness, and hard choices. The story’s heart-wrenching final act has struck a global chord, making Carson’s performance one of her most talked-about to date. The film brings it to life but the novel laid the emotional blueprint. So, eventually fans debate which one leaves the deeper mark?

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Some say the film adds fire, others swear the novel holds the soul, when it comes to My Oxford Year.

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The novel delivered angst with raw emotion, while the film leans heavily into visual allure. That is where the overlap ends. My Oxford Year attempts to blend romance, loss, and literary charm, but feels more like an abridged version of something richer. The emotional depth is thinned out, and the chemistry between the leads never quite ignites. What remains is a beautifully filmed, surface-level journey, poetic in tone, yet lacking resonance. It looks like heartbreak, but it rarely feels like it.

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Julia Whelan’s 2018 novel brought emotional nuance, layered characters, and a slow-burning arc that rewarded patient readers. The 2025 film, now streaming on Netflix, condenses that journey into a glossy two-hour ride with notable changes, Anna trades politics for finance, and Jamie’s big reveal feels more scripted than shattering. Yet, with a striking cast and undeniable cinematic appeal, the film has sparked massive online buzz. Its climb to Netflix’s number one spot resonated deeply with Sofia Carson, who echoed the triumph in her heartfelt post.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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