Apple TV+ has several series running right now, includingSeveranceseason 2 andMythic Questseason 4. Though the platform seems to have focused most of its energy on the television sphere, the streamer has also produced a number of films. These have ranged from streaming-exclusive dramas likeGreyhoundto high-profile theatrical titles likeKillers of the Flower MoonandThe Tragedy of Macbeth. Now, one of their recent films is getting viewership numbers so strong, it just broke records.
The Gorge Breaks An Apple TV+ Record
It Was Released On Friday, February 14
The Gorgehas officially set a new streaming record for Apple TV+. The sci-fi horror thriller stars Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy as two operatives who bond after they are tasked to protect opposite sides of a gorge. They must ultimately work together to defeat an evil that is rising up, in a monstrous romance tale.The Gorgeis receiving mixed reviewsthus far, as the movie currently holds a64% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes.
Deadlinehas revealed thatThe Gorgehas set a new streaming record. The movie has become thebiggest premiere in the history of Apple TV+. Though they did not release specific numbers, Apple confirmed this record, and mentions that the movie aided in double-digit growth globally, boosting new viewership by +80% this past weekend.
This Is Great News For Apple TV’s Growth
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The news ofThe Gorge’s streaming record was coupled with the streamer’s revelation thatSeverancehad beaten outTed Lassoto become the streamer’s most-watched original series. This means that Apple TV+ has made it past not one, but two of its personal records this month. This trend is indicative of the positive health of the platform’s original programming, which will hopefully pave the way for them to makeSeveranceseason 3and more exciting sci-fi horror likeThe Gorge.
The Gorge
Cast
The Gorge follows two elite snipers assigned to guard opposite sides of a deep, impenetrable gorge. As they undertake their mysterious mission, they remain unaware of what lies beneath them, testing their skills and resolve in this suspense-filled narrative.
