Don't Look Up has broken a big record for Netflix, with the new movie bringing in the most viewing hours in a single week for a movie title.
The disaster satire, which counts Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence among its star-studded cast, was released on the platform on Christmas Eve (December 24) last year.
However, Netflix has now confirmed that over the festive break – namely December 27 to January 2 – the film was watched for 152.29 million hours across the world, smashing the most views in one week (via Deadline).
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On top of that, Don't Look Up is the third most-watched Netflix title ever in its first 28 days after release, behind Red Notice and Bird Box, and has the potential to pip those to the post and become the most-viewed – so watch this space.
Reacting to the news, director Adam McKay tweeted: "I'm straight up flabbergasted by this."
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Since the movie's release, some of the movie's key talent have reflected on the project, with DiCaprio and Lawrence opening up about the film's ending.
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McKay has also revealed that the movie originally lined up an alternative credits scene to the one used, and also clarified an apparent error in the film.
In Digital Spy's three-star review, we wrote: "Don't Look Up might not all work as well as its final act, but it still makes an impact and maybe it'll even change some minds of those who watch it.
"Even if it doesn't, you'll still have a fun time hanging out with this cast at the end of the world."
Don't Look Up is available to watch on Netflix.
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