Wahlberg’s Forgotten Gem SHOCKS Netflix Charts!

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A film featuring Mark Wahlberg, boasting an 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes, soars up Netflix’s global top 10 list. Having first gained fame as a teen pop sensation in the ’90s, Wahlberg has since evolved into a respected action star. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Martin Scorsese’s The Departed, where he acted alongside Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Vera Farmiga, and Alec Baldwin. His performances in Boogie Nights and The Fighter were also highly praised by critics.

Netflix houses numerous films featuring the actor, some of which were specifically produced for the streaming service, such as “The Union” and “Spenser Confidential.” These productions have consistently ranked high on Netflix’s charts upon their premieres. In addition to acting in “The Union,” Wahlberg also contributed to its production. Remarkably, “The Union” became a major success, holding the top spot on Netflix’s viewership for two consecutive weeks following its release.

Mark Wahlberg’s Instant Family Lands On Netflix’s Global Chart

Instant Family Has Gained Traction Within Days

The 2018 comedy titled “Instant Family” features Mark Wahlberg portraying Pete Wagner and Rose Byrne as his on-screen spouse Ellie. In an unanticipated turn of events, they end up parenting a family of five after adopting three children, one of whom is a 15-year-old with a rebellious streak played by Isabela Merced, famously known for her role in “The Last of Us“. This heartwarming film about family earned more than double its production budget during its cinema release and has predominantly received favorable feedback.

After joining Netflix, the movie “Instant Family” swiftly moved up to the 6th position on their global weekly top 10 chart, accumulating around 3.3 million views within just a week. At the moment, Vince Vaughn’s “Nonnas” is leading the pack with over 20 million views since its earlier release this month.

Our Take On Instant Family’s Streaming Success

The Feel-Good Family Comedy Is The Latest To Be Rediscovered

Although it didn’t receive critical acclaim or break box office records, Wahlberg’s 2018 family comedy managed to perform well financially and was generally appreciated by both critics and viewers. Given his past successful collaborations with Netflix, it appears that these partnerships may have laid the groundwork for Instant Family‘s success, giving audiences a chance to re-explore some of the actor’s less popular films.

Recently, a number of films that were released over a decade ago have found streaming popularity. For instance, Angelina Jolie’s 2002 romantic comedy that initially flopped at the box office, titled Life or Something Like It, as well as Taylor Sheridan and Denis Villeneuve’s suspenseful 2015 thriller, Sicario, and Gene Hackman’s Runaway Jury. It appears that the strategy of these streaming platforms to offer more classic films is proving to be quite effective for their service.

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2025-05-22 06:14