Apple TV+ experiences absolute most life like viewership weekend ever due to the fresh film Palmer

Apple TV+ has scored vast with its fresh Justin Timberlake film Palmer.

Firm insiders who spoke to Selection impart that Apple TV+ had its most-watched weekend since the streaming video carrier launched relief in November 2019.

The streaming platform skilled a 33 p.c enlarge over its moderate viewers due to the the premiere of a considerable drama film, Palmer, from director Fisher Stevens and starring inclined NSYNC front-man Timberlake. Extra, Selection’s sources impart that the carrier’s increased viewership has additionally been helped by M. Night time Shyamalan’s Servant, Dickinson and Shedding Alice.

Palmer is ready an ex-con who ends up being the caretaker of a gender-nonconforming child.

Apple TV+ additionally has plenty of upcoming movies on its manner, including Coda, which Apple won in a bidding battle at the Sundance Film Festival this previous weekend. The film reportedly broke film records with a fee of $25 million (USD) (roughly $32 million CAD).

Other upcoming movies include Emancipation, produced and starring Will Smith, and plenty more.

In accordance to Selection, other upcoming Apple TV award contenders for this yr consist of Wolfwalkers, On The Rocks, Greyhound, and acclaimed documentary Boys Slate and more.

Whereas Apple TV+ bills $5.99 monthly in Canada, the tech vast no longer too long within the past extended the carrier’s free trial to July 2021 for anyone who accessed it when it first launched last yr.

Source: Selection