The streaming wars heat up as HBO Max reclaims the top spot on the Samba TV Wrap Report streaming chart, with ‘Euphoria’ ascending to No. 1 after three consecutive weeks in second place.
This week’s victory marks a shift from Netflix’s recent dominance, which saw the platform’s action film ‘Apex’ hold the top position for two weeks before dropping off the chart entirely. Prior to ‘Apex,’ HBO Max’s medical drama ‘The Pitt’ closed its second season with a five-week run at No. 1.
What’s Next in the Streaming Battle?
Netflix fights back with ‘Man on Fire’, which jumps three spots to claim the No. 2 position this week. Meanwhile, HBO Max prepares to unleash another blockbuster: ‘House of the Dragon’ returns for its second season on June 21, setting the stage for another extended reign at the top.
Top 10 Streaming Chart Breakdown (Week of [Date])
- ‘Euphoria’ (HBO Max) – First No. 1 finish after three weeks at No. 2
- ‘Man on Fire’ (Netflix) – Climbs three spots to No. 2
- ‘The Boys’ (Prime Video) – Season 5 nears its finale with two episodes remaining
- ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ (Netflix) – Debuts at No. 4; Sally Field stars as a cleaning lady befriending an octopus
- ‘Swapped’ (Netflix) – Animated film featuring Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple; voices swapped bodies
- ‘Worst Ex Ever’ (Netflix) – True-crime docuseries returns for Season 2 with four new episodes
- ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ (Apple TV+) – Jon Hamm-led comedy-drama maintains steady viewership
- ‘Should I Marry a Murderer?’ (Netflix) – True-crime special debuts at No. 8
- ‘Rooster’ (HBO Max) – Final episode of the series rounds out the top 10
How the Samba TV Wrap Report Works
The Samba TV Wrap Report provides an exclusive, real-time snapshot of the most-watched movies and TV shows across streaming and linear television. Rankings are derived from viewership data collected from Samba TV’s panel of over 3 million U.S. households, weighted to reflect national demographics.
This week’s chart highlights the fierce competition between HBO Max and Netflix, with Prime Video and Apple TV+ securing minor but notable entries. As ‘House of the Dragon’ prepares to debut its second season, the battle for streaming supremacy shows no signs of slowing down.