In a rarity, 25 million viewers tuning in to something can be perceived as underwhelming, especially when considering the substantial $300 million price tag of the movie in question. This paradox applies to The Electric State, the latest sci-fi film by the renowned Russo Brothers, starring Chris Pratt and Milly Bobby Brown. Despite its exorbitant production cost, the movie managed to accumulate 25.2 million views during its inaugural week on Netflix.

This viewership figure is undoubtedly impressive, catapulting The Electric State to the top spot as Netflix’s most-watched movie globally for the week. However, when compared to other similar Netflix films, the numbers tell a different story. What’s On Netflix conducted an analysis, revealing that Red Notice, another high-profile and expensive film, garnered a staggering 75.6 million views in its first week, setting a record for the streaming platform. Similarly, Don’t Look Up, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, secured 46.6 million views, while the Russo Brothers’ previous Netflix film, The Gray Man, starring Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling, drew 41.2 million views during its initial week.

Given these comparisons, The Electric State‘s 25.2 million views place it 15th in terms of viewership during the first week, narrowly surpassing Rebel Moon: Part One and Rebel Moon: Part Two. While 15th all-time may seem like a commendable achievement, the expectations for a film helmed by the Russo Brothers, boasting an all-star cast, and featuring elaborate visual effects are understandably higher.

What’s On Netflix further examined the possibility of The Electric State breaking into the top 10 of all time. Currently, it trails by five spots, but the first week’s performance on Netflix is akin to an opening weekend in theaters, where a significant portion of the total viewership is typically concentrated. The movie’s poor reviews have likely hindered its prospects, making it unlikely to experience an upward trend. In most cases, viewership tends to decline after the initial week.

Ultimately, the underwhelming viewership of The Electric State may be attributed to the negative buzz surrounding the film. This is surprising, considering that Red Notice and The Gray Man did not receive overwhelmingly positive reviews either. Although The Electric State is not exceptional, it is a passable movie that can be enjoyed without requiring undivided attention. However, it appears that even this modest expectation may not be met.

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