As soon as a movie or series is released, they enter into a new world. This is the world where the viewers will share their perspectives and opinions about the work they see. While there are many parameters that mark the success of the content on the big screen, streaming hours is also one of them. Netflix’s recently revealed film, The Monkey King, made it to the top of the list and gained a stunning number of viewers.

The American streaming giant has its own library that is extremely huge. It keeps on catering to the subscribers with interesting content. One of its recent releases is the animated movie, The Monkey King. How did the movie leave others behind and topped the Global Top 10 chart?

The Monkey King tops Netflix’s Top 10 chart

The OTT platform has vast content in different languages from various regions. It is one of the finest achievements of any filmmaker or showmaker to see their works at the top of the list. According to a recent report, The Monkey King topped the Global Top 10 chart with 14.4 million views in the week. Moreover, the movie became #1 in 93 countries.

Interestingly, Heart of Stone, released on the 4th of August, stood in the #2nd place with 13.6 million views on Netflix’s English Films list. Adam Sandler’s very recent film, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, got 12.3 million views. Additionally, the movie also made a new record on Rotten Tomatoes. This list shows the number of viewers who streamed the movies from the 21st of August to the 27th of August.

Amidst the race to gain more viewers, the computer-animated film won it. It is a fantasy action comedy film that took inspiration from the classic Ming dynasty novel Journey to the West. Jimmy O. Yang gave his voice to the main character. The film landed on the streaming giant on the 18th of August.

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Although it received the top position, the movie got mixed reviews. But what is the movie about? Why did it attract so many viewers’ attention?

What is Netflix’s top film about?

One night, a stone atop a tall mountain gives birth to a monkey, which disturbs the Jade Emperor. The Emperor orders the cub’s elimination, but Buddha shows up and convinces him to let the cub find his purpose. Monkey stumbles upon a clan of fellow primates, but his rowdy conduct hinders his ability to blend in seamlessly.

After going through a lot of hardships, does the monkey find his purpose? What hindrances does he face during his journey? These questions form the crux of the film.

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