Box Office & Streaming Charts — November 9, 2026
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"Godzilla Minus Zero" has taken the global box office by storm, securing the #1 spot with a record-breaking $31.6 million domestic opening. This Japanese-language blockbuster propelled the total North American weekend gross to $121.6 million, a significant 74.4% increase from the previous week. Meanwhile, streaming charts remain dominated by established hits, with "The Night Agent" and "KPop Demon Hunters" leading across platforms.
Box Office & Streaming Charts — November 9, 2026
🎬 Box Office Top 5
| Rank | Title | Weekend Gross | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Godzilla Minus Zero | $31,600,000 | $31,600,000 | 1 |
| 2 | The Cat in the Hat | $15,200,000 | $15,200,000 | 1 |
| 3 | Drummer Boy | $12,800,000 | $12,800,000 | 1 |
| 4 | You Can See Everything | $8,500,000 | $31,000,000 | 2 |
| 5 | Clayface | $7,900,000 | $29,500,000 | 2 |
Box Office Highlights
- #1 Film: "Godzilla Minus Zero" achieved a historic debut, topping the charts with $31.6 million. The film’s opening-day takings marked the highest single-day box office revenue for a live-action film in Japanese history. Its success was driven by both critical acclaim and a strong international rollout, generating $63 million worldwide.
- Surprise Performer: Warner Bros.' animated "The Cat in the Hat" underperformed expectations, debuting at #2 with $15.2 million and contributing to what analysts describe as a "box office cold streak" for the studio. Conversely, A24's documentary "You Can See Everything" continued its strong second week, having become the first documentary to lead the box office since 2004 in its debut.
- Market Overview: The total 3-day weekend gross reached $121,665,014, marking a substantial +74.4% increase from last week and a +39.6% increase compared to the same weekend in 2025.
📺 Streaming: Netflix Global Top 10
Movies
| Rank | Title | Hours Viewed | Weeks in Top 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KPop Demon Hunters | 23,800,000 | 12 |
| 2 | The Electric State | 18,500,000 | 8 |
| 3 | Red Notice | 12,100,000 | 15 |
| 4 | The Adam Project | 9,800,000 | 10 |
| 5 | Leave the World Behind | 8,900,000 | 9 |
TV Shows
| Rank | Title | Hours Viewed | Weeks in Top 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Night Agent (S2) | 45,200,000 | 4 |
| 2 | Stranger Things (S5) | 38,900,000 | 3 |
| 3 | Wednesday (S2) | 32,100,000 | 6 |
| 4 | Bridgerton (S4) | 28,400,000 | 5 |
| 5 | Squid Game (S3) | 25,600,000 | 2 |
📊 Streaming Across Platforms
- The Night Agent (Netflix) — Remains the #1 most-watched TV show globally, dominating streaming charts for its fourth consecutive week since the Season 2 premiere.
- KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix) — Continues its historic run as the most-watched movie on the platform, maintaining its position in the global top 5 movies for over a year.
- You Can See Everything (Theatrical/Streaming) — While currently a box office success, this documentary is trending heavily on aggregator sites like FlixPatrol due to its viral social media moments and critical buzz, signaling a potential future streaming surge.
🔍 Analysis & What to Watch
- Theatrical vs Streaming: This week highlights a clear bifurcation. While theatrical releases are seeing a massive boost from a single franchise entry ("Godzilla Minus Zero"), streaming platforms are dominated by long-tail hits and established IP ("The Night Agent," "KPop Demon Hunters"). The theatrical market is outperforming expectations, driven by high-profile new releases, whereas streaming remains stable with consistent viewership for existing franchises.
- Coming Next Week: Attention will shift to how "Godzilla Minus Zero" holds in its second week, given its record-breaking opening. Additionally, the holiday season approaches with several major studio tentpoles slated for late November.
- Verdict: It is an exceptional week for moviegoers, with "Godzilla Minus Zero" delivering a blockbuster experience that justifies the return to theaters, while streamers offer reliable comfort viewing.
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