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Netflix’s 27-minute Grand Theft Auto VI extended look drew 31.1 million views in four days, ranking as Netflix’s top English-language title in 87 of 93 countries; it premiered with a six-hour exclusive before hitting YouTube, using in-game PS5 footage of Vice City and previewing GTA VI’s forthcoming release on November 19.
YouTube will start counting a view as soon as playback begins, aligning its metric with Instagram and TikTok (and applying a similar method to Shorts). The change, effective August 24, is expected to raise total view counts but won’t affect creator earnings or eligibility for the YouTube Partner Program, which will continue to rely on engaged Short views and engaged watch hours; YouTube also notes ongoing creator updates like higher YPP requirements.
Rooftop bars lure crowds with skyline views and photo-friendly vibes, but many deliver mediocre drinks, long lines, and steep prices; weather, staffing, and logistical challenges further complicate operations. While some venues lean into the gimmick, a few—like Dear Irving and Overstory—prove rooftops can be excellent when treated like serious bars with thoughtful cocktails and attentive service. The bottom line: don’t dismiss rooftop spots, but choose those that prioritize drink quality and solid guest experience over spectacle.
Apocalyptic thriller "Leave the World Behind" dominated Netflix with 41.7 million views in its streaming debut, becoming the most-watched title of the week. The film surpassed other English-language films by a wide margin, including "Family Switch" and Adam Sandler's animated film "Leo." On the TV side, comedy series "Obliterated" took the top spot, followed by "Squid Game: The Challenge" and Netflix's YA drama "My Life with the Walter Boys." Netflix also released a bi-annual report revealing viewership data for 18,000 titles, marking the first time a streamer has provided such insight into platform performance.
Netflix is changing its weekly top 10 rankings to sort titles by "views" rather than total viewing time, which is calculated by dividing the total time spent watching a series or movie by the running time. The change helps level the playing field for shows and films with shorter running times. The all-time top 10 lists are also being extended from 28 to 91 days and ordered by accounts viewed. Squid Game remains the all-time leader, but Wednesday moves ahead of Stranger Things season four atop the English-language series list based on the longer window and the views metric.
An unauthorized Twitter upload of the Super Mario Bros. movie camrip has garnered over 9 million views, sparking concerns over piracy and copyright infringement. The movie, which was released in theaters on December 21, 2021, has yet to be officially released on streaming platforms.