Benedict CumberbatchThe $540 million hit Dr. Seuss remake climbs the streaming charts about six years after its release. Cumberbatch rose to fame playing the titular role in the BBC show Sherlockan updated retelling of the Sherlock Holmes story, with Martin Freeman playing Dr. Following the success of the show, Cumberbatch became known to global audiences for his role as Dr. Stephen Strange in the MCU, landing a solo film and later playing a prominent role in Avengers: Infinity Warand Avengers: Endgamewhich became the highest-grossing film of all time upon its initial release.
Critical acclaim would soon follow with Oscar nominations for Best Actor, for The imitation gameand The power of the dog. He also played roles in period dramas such as Atonement, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spyand 12 years of slaveryas well as a range of stage work. No stranger to blockbuster films, Cumberbatch also played villainous roles in the Hobbit franchise, as well as Khan in Star Trek: Into Darkness. Another of Cumberbatch’s blockbuster roles, where he plays something of a villain, has been performing admirably on streaming recently.
The Grinch topped the Netflix charts
Viewers are responding well to the reboot of the festive classic
Cumberbatch’s remake of The Grinch was released in 2018 and became a box office success, grossing over $540 million against a production budget of $75 million. The film marked third screen adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book How the Grinch Stole Christmas!after the 1966 TV special and the 2000 Jim Carrey live-action film. The Grinch was directed by Scott Mosier and Yarrow Cheney and co-stars Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson and Angela Lansbury, and became the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time, and the film is experiencing a resurgence in popularity following its streaming debut.
The Grinch It has undoubtedly benefited from the fact that its streaming availability arrived at the end of November, with the festive season imminent, which should give it a boost in viewer numbers.
The Grinch Ranks #1 on Peacock Top Movies Today chartsurpassing the other successful films in the top five, Twisted at number 2, Despicable Me 4 in nº 3, The Super Mario Bros. movie in 4th place, and DreamWorks’ Home at number 5. How long the Cumberbatch-led reboot can remain at the top of the Peacock charts is unclear at this stage, but with the festive season fast approaching, the film could have an extended run on streaming.
What this means for the Grinch’s long-term success
An increase in festive attendance is almost certain
The Grinch It has undoubtedly benefited from the fact that its streaming release took place at the end of November, with the festive season imminent, and this should generate an increase in viewer numbers. The film’s success on Peacock could lead to renewed interest in the prequel and could even set the stage for Jim Carrey. The Grinch 2 finally happen after many years of development. I suspect The Grinch it will remain in Peacock’s top 10 through the Christmas period, and perhaps even beyond.
Source: Peacock