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‘Arrival 2 America’ Emerges as Most-Watched Movie of the Previous Year
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Coming to America was undeniably a must-see movie. Upon its initial release, the reception from critics was average, but Eddie Murphy’s captivating portrayal of Prince Akeem Joffer made it a beloved film among cinema enthusiasts, eventually achieving cult status. With the premiere of Arrival 2 America on Amazon Prime, history seems to repeat itself: critics have criticized the film for recycling old jokes, yet it managed to attract a substantial audience nonetheless.
As reported by research company Screen Engine, since its first weekend screening on March 5, Arrival 2 America has rapidly become the most viewed movie on streaming platforms not just since the start of this year, but also compared to the same period a year ago. While exact viewership figures were not disclosed by Screen Engine, it was confirmed that Arrival 2 America outperformed Wonder Woman 1984 and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm in terms of views. Additionally, it surpassed the recent high-profile releases on Paramount+ and Disney+, such as The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run and Raya and the Last Dragon respectively. Notably, the need for Disney+ subscribers to pay an extra $30 for Raya and the Last Dragon likely contributed to its lower viewership figures.
This is why I ignore reviews. I found #Coming2America enjoyable pic.com/mfnDg9g34D
— Nikki J (@ReinaDeBaila) March 8, 2021
“The Zamunda Royal family has made an entrance, and audiences worldwide have warmly embraced them!” expressed Jennifer Salke, the head of Amazon Studios. “The debut of Arrival 2 America has surpassed all our expectations. It’s evident that a whole new generation of fans has joined the vast loyal fan base who already cherished the enchanting world crafted by the global phenomenon Eddie Murphy, the immensely talented film crew, and the hilarious, star-studded cast of both established and emerging legends. Arrival 2 America is the ideal fun, festive, escapist, feel-good comedy film that audiences around the globe craved.”
