This week’s streaming charts were marked by an interesting combination of premieres, changes at the top, and established hits that seem to have lost none of their momentum. Carrie, Mike Flanagan’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, claimed the No. 1 spot among Prime Video series. On Paramount+, MobLand overtook Lioness, while War made a significant leap on HBO Max. Meanwhile, on Apple TV, Ted Lasso and Slow Horses continue to hold the top two positions, even as Dark Matter climbs the rankings.

There was also considerable movement among movies. Superbad overtook Supergirl on HBO Max, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender claimed the lead on Paramount+, and Matchbox reached No. 1 on Apple TV. Meanwhile, Toy Story 5 remains unbeatable on Disney+, and Netflix is witnessing a curious phenomenon: five films from the Ice Age franchise are simultaneously among its ten most popular movies.

The week’s overall picture, therefore, is not simply one of audiences chasing new releases. The rankings show that premieres remain essential for attracting viewers, but familiar franchises and catalog titles have a remarkable ability to compete for attention. And then there are the series that, even when they divide opinion, continue to mobilize their audiences.

Netflix: Five Ice Age Movies and Below Takes the Lead

Netflix began the week with a change among its most popular movies. Unabomber, which had topped the worldwide rankings at the beginning of October, dropped to third place, overtaken by Tyler Perry’s Doing Life and Ice Age. The fact that Unabomber remains among the top three suggests that the production continues to attract interest, even if it has lost the initial momentum that carried it to No. 1.

But it is the presence of Ice Age that truly stands out. No fewer than five films from the franchise appear simultaneously in the Top 10: the 2002 original is in second place, while Collision Course, Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Meltdown, and Continental Drift occupy fourth, fifth, sixth, and ninth places, respectively. It is an interesting demonstration of how a family franchise can span generations and once again mobilize audiences when its titles are available in a streaming catalog.

Among series, Below has taken first place, leaving East of Eden in second. The adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel therefore remains among the platform’s most popular productions, even with the arrival of a new competitor. It is an interesting result for a story that does not rely on easy solutions and demands attention to the psychological and family conflicts of its characters.

Percy Jackson occupies third place, followed by Not a Stranger and Unicorn Academy. The list combines drama, fantasy, family productions, and suspense, while Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, which previously held the lead, now appears in seventh place. Rather than suggesting a preference for one particular genre, the ranking demonstrates the variety of audiences Netflix manages to reach.

HBO Max: Superbad Surprises, but Lanterns Remains on Top

On HBO Max, the biggest surprise among movies was Superbad reaching first place, overtaking Supergirl, which dropped to third. The 2007 comedy starring Jonah Hill and Michael Cera continues to find viewers nearly two decades after its release. Second place went to Men in Black, another catalog favorite demonstrating how familiar productions can regain prominence without the benefit of a new premiere.

The presence of both films ahead of Supergirl is particularly curious because it shows that even a major superhero franchise cannot take its leadership for granted. The DC heroine remains among the most popular titles, but she is now sharing attention with comedies that established their place in popular culture many years ago. Never Let Go, In the Lost Lands, Dunkirk, and Paul Blart: Mall Cop also appear in the Top 10, reinforcing the diversity of genres in the ranking.

Among series, however, DC continues to dominate. Lanterns remains in first place, sustaining interest in Warner’s new superhero universe. The most significant change came immediately below it: War jumped from sixth to second place, overtaking Collision, now in third, and Youth, which dropped to fourth. It is an interesting development because War had already been attracting attention, even though it deals with conflicts and situations that are not exactly new to television drama.

Meanwhile, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, which had occupied third place, fell to tenth. This movement shows how dynamic the competition among series can be, even when the leader remains unchanged. Lanterns continues to dominate, but the real story of the week on HBO Max may be the rise of War.

Disney+: Toy Story 5 Holds the Lead as Coven Academy Overtakes Loki

On Disney+, Toy Story 5 remains in first place among movies, confirming the strength of a franchise that now spans three decades and manages to appeal both to those who grew up with Woody and Buzz Lightyear and to a new generation of viewers. The difference this week is that the rest of the ranking has become more diverse, with PAW Patrol taking second place and Family Guy Happy… appearing in third.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 occupies fourth place, while Avengers: Endgame comes in fifth, followed by Soulm8te and Avengers: Infinity War. It is a selection that brings together animation, comedy, superheroes, and productions aimed at very different audiences, reflecting the strategy of a service that no longer depends exclusively on Disney’s traditional brands.

Among series, Coven Academy maintains the lead it gained in early October, while Merry Berry Love appears in second place and Loki occupies third. The result is significant because the Marvel production, which previously led the rankings, remains among the most sought-after titles but no longer commands all the audience’s attention.

The performance of Coven Academy also shows that there is still room for new stories within a platform strongly associated with franchises. It does not mean that major fictional universes are losing importance, but rather that viewers are also willing to explore other offerings when they manage to spark curiosity.

Prime Video: Carrie Confirms the Appeal of Stephen King

The arrival of Carrie at No. 1 among series was one of the week’s most important developments. The new adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, directed by Mike Flanagan, overtook Neagley and Reacher, now in second and third places, respectively. It is a premiere that combines the popularity of a horror classic with the reputation of a director who has already demonstrated a deep understanding of the dramatic and psychological possibilities of King’s stories.

Flanagan has updated Carrie White’s journey for the world of contemporary teenagers, incorporating new forms of violence, isolation, and bullying. The approach goes beyond reproducing Brian De Palma’s film or simply adapting the novel for a new generation. The series seeks to explore the protagonist’s vulnerability and the environment that contributes to her transformation, although some narrative choices may divide viewers, particularly admirers of the novel and the original film.

Its immediate leadership demonstrates curiosity, but it remains to be seen whether the production can maintain its position in the coming weeks. After all, debuting at No. 1 and staying there are two different things, especially when competing with established titles such as Neagley and Reacher. For now, Carrie has achieved exactly what was expected of a production of this scale: attracting attention and turning its arrival into an event on the platform.

Among movies, The Love Hypothesis continues to lead, followed by Drawn Together and You+Me – Against the World. The Last Sunrise and Stolen Girl complete the top five. The prominence of romances and sentimental dramas offers an interesting contrast to the success of horror among series, showing how subscribers’ choices can vary considerably depending on the format.

Paramount+: MobLand Overtakes Lioness as Avatar Aang Reaches No. 1

Paramount+ recorded two important changes at the top. Among movies, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender claimed first place, leaving Diablo in second and Passenger in third. Top Gun: Maverick, which had led at the beginning of the month, now appears in fourth place but remains among the platform’s most popular movies.

The continued popularity of Top Gun: Maverick deserves attention. Released in 2022, Tom Cruise’s blockbuster remains one of the catalog’s strongest attractions, confirming that certain hits can sustain their popularity long after their theatrical release. Scream 7, World War Z, and Primate also appear in the Top 10, offering a combination of action, suspense, and horror.

Among series, the change was even more interesting. MobLand overtook Lioness and claimed first place as its second season continues to unfold. The production keeps exploring the power struggles, betrayals, and violence surrounding its characters, with a narrative that transforms family conflicts into full-scale wars over the control of businesses and territories.

Lioness dropped to second place, while South Park remains third. The newcomer is Avatar: Seven Havens, entering the chart in fourth place, followed by Marshals, Tulsa King, and Yellowstone. The presence of these titles demonstrates the importance of franchises and shared universes to Paramount+, which manages to keep several productions among its most popular offerings simultaneously.

The rise of MobLand, however, is the platform’s most important development of the week. This is not simply a premiere that has sparked curiosity, but an ongoing series that has managed to overtake an established competitor. It is a movement worth following, especially because the struggles among its characters promise further twists and turns.

Apple TV: Ted Lasso and Slow Horses Hold Their Ground as Dark Matter Rises

Apple TV continues to offer one of the most stable series rankings, although that does not mean there has been no movement. Ted Lasso remains in first place, followed by Slow Horses, while Dark Matter has climbed from fifth to third, overtaking Silo, now fourth, and Last Seen, in fifth place.

The leadership of Ted Lasso is especially curious because its fourth season ended to divided reactions. Although it brought back familiar characters and offered some important resolutions, the series presented a sadder, more distant protagonist, very different from the man whose contagious positivity helped win over audiences during the early seasons. Even so, interest remains strong, showing that viewers’ relationships with a production do not necessarily depend on unanimous critical approval.

Slow Horses, meanwhile, continues to hold second place with its sixth season, which has been delving deeper into the conflicts of Jackson Lamb’s past and placing his agents in the path of increasingly personal threats. The series preserves what has always been its defining strength: seemingly incompetent or disposable characters who, under Lamb’s leadership, ultimately demonstrate an extraordinary ability to survive the power games of British intelligence.

The rise of Dark Matter also deserves attention. Its second season continues exploring the consequences of alternate realities, and the climb to third place suggests growing interest within the ranking. With Silo still among the leaders, the platform maintains a strong presence for science fiction and espionage alongside a comedy-drama at the top.

Among movies, the main change was Matchbox reaching first place, overtaking Mayday, now second. The Last First: Winter K2 occupies third place, while F1 has dropped to fourth. Spider-Man: Far from Home, Ready Player One, and The Proposal follow, making up a list that combines major productions, adventure, and catalog titles.

What Really Changed This Week

The arrival of Carrie at No. 1 on Prime Video was one of the most important developments, but hardly the only one. MobLand managed to overtake Lioness on Paramount+, War made a significant leap on HBO Max, and Dark Matter gained ground among Apple TV’s most popular productions. At the same time, Below and Coven Academy consolidated their leads on Netflix and Disney+.

Among movies, the changes were equally interesting. Superbad, Avatar Aang, and Matchbox claimed the top spots on their respective platforms, while Toy Story 5 and The Love Hypothesis maintained their leadership. The presence of five Ice Age movies among Netflix’s ten most popular films also deserves attention, particularly because it demonstrates how essential catalog content remains to streaming consumption.

What these results show is that audiences do not behave uniformly. Some seek out new releases, others religiously follow their favorite series, and still others take advantage of familiar movies being available to revisit them or introduce them to a new generation. For streaming platforms, the challenge is precisely to satisfy all these interests without depending exclusively on one major release every week.

It is important to remember that FlixPatrol’s rankings track popularity positions and do not necessarily correspond to the absolute audience figures released by streaming services. Even so, weekly comparisons help identify relevant developments, especially when a production climbs several positions or remains among the leaders for an extended period.