Observed Signal · Jul 13, 2026 · Measurement Report · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Video Streaming Platform Market: Netflix Dominates U.S. Streaming Viewership
Cord Cutters News reports that Hollywood Reporter charts show Netflix leading U.S. streaming viewership during the tracked period: seven of the ten most-watched movies and four of the ten most-streamed original series were Netflix titles. The Hollywood Reporter data measures minutes viewed on television sets across major streaming services and highlights Netflix outperforming competitors including Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and Paramount+. The article frames this performance as the result of Netflix's heavy investment in originals, broad accessibility, and marketing that drives repeat viewing and retention.
Weekly viewership rankings showing Netflix taking a majority share of top movies and originals affects audience concentration, content strategy, and advertising reach decisions across streaming platforms.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Seven of the ten most-watched movies in the tracked period were Netflix titles, per Hollywood Reporter charts.
- Four of the ten most-streamed original series nationwide were Netflix originals, and no other service matched that count.
- Hollywood Reporter data cited measures minutes viewed on television sets across major U.S. streaming services.
- Competitors mentioned include Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and Paramount+.
Connected Companies & Entities
8 Entities mappedNetflix
Streaming platform with subscription and advertising revenue.
“According to the latest Hollywood Reporter charts tracking streaming viewership across major platforms in the United States, Netflix has sec...”
Disney+
Global streaming platform for Disney-owned film and TV content.
“No other streaming service matched this count, positioning Netflix ahead of competitors such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and ...”
Amazon
Global commerce, cloud, advertising and subscription platform company.
“No other streaming service matched this count, positioning Netflix ahead of competitors such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and ...”
Hulu
Streaming platform combining subscriptions, live TV and premium advertising.
“No other streaming service matched this count, positioning Netflix ahead of competitors such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and ...”
The Hollywood Reporter
Entertainment publisher monetising audiences through ads and subscriptions.
“The Hollywood Reporter data from last week, which measures minutes viewed on television sets through services including those mentioned abov...”
Paramount+
Hybrid streaming platform with subscription and advertising revenue.
“No other streaming service matched this count, positioning Netflix ahead of competitors such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and ...”
Cord Cutters News
Streaming news publisher monetised through affiliate commerce and advertising.
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Max
Premium subscription and ad-supported streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery.
“No other streaming service matched this count, positioning Netflix ahead of competitors such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and ...”
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