Netflix viewers around the world are flocking to watch the critically-acclaimed crime comedy Hit Man, starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona. The film tells the mostly true story of Gary Johnson, a college instructor who moonlights as a fake hit man for the New Orleans Police Department. Thanks to his clever disguises and engaging personality, Gary is able to successfully convince criminals to hand over envelopes full of cash, which helps the NOPD in busting the perpetrators.
In a surprising turn of events, Gary decides to abandon a sting operation involving Maddy Masters, a housewife looking to hire a hit man to take out her controlling husband. Instead, he persuades Maddy to use the money to divorce her husband and start anew. However, their interactions lead to a romance, complicating matters as Gary is unable to reveal his true identity to Maddy. This secrecy puts them both in danger as their relationship deepens.
Released on June 7, Hit Man quickly gained popularity, attracting 10.8 million views and topping the Netflix Top 10 Movies chart during the week of June 3-9. The film’s success continued as it became the most-viewed movie in the U.S. and in 14 other countries around the globe. The film’s unique storyline and the chemistry between Powell and Arjona have resonated with audiences, propelling Hit Man to the top spot on Netflix.
Jennifer Lopez’s AI thriller Atlas, which had held the No. 1 position on the Netflix Global Top 10 Movies chart for two consecutive weeks, dropped to second place. In its third week on the streaming service, Atlas garnered 8.9 million views, indicating strong viewership. The animated adventures Ice Age: Collision Course and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs followed behind, with Home rounding out the top five on the global movies chart.
Hit Man’s success adds to the string of high-profile original releases from Netflix. The streaming service has more original content lined up for the month of June, including the Jessica Alba crime thriller Trigger Warning on June 21 and the Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron romantic comedy A Family Affair on June 28. With a diverse range of genres and star-studded casts, Netflix is continuously attracting audiences worldwide with its original programming, further solidifying its position as a top streaming platform.
