Streaming Ratings May 11-17, 2026
Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart led Nielsen’s streaming rankings for the week of May 11-17, 2026, with 1.35 billion minutes of watch time. The period featured strong debuts for new series and films, though The Boys remained the only series to surpass the one billion minute mark.
How did the top streaming titles perform?
The Roast of Kevin Hart took the top spot after streaming live on May 10. According to Nielsen, the special’s 1.35 billion minutes didn’t reach the 1.67 billion minutes recorded by the 2024 roast of Tom Brady during its first full week in May 2024.
The Boys followed with 1.01 billion viewing minutes. Meanwhile, the former NBC series La Brea dropped to fourth place overall, recording 997 million minutes.
Did You Know? Nielsen’s streaming ratings measure U.S. audiences exclusively and only track viewing on TV sets, excluding minutes watched on mobile devices or computers.
Which new series and movies entered the rankings?
Several premieres saw significant early traction. Netflix’s Nemesis led the new series group with 832 million viewing minutes, while Paramount+’s Yellowstone spinoff, Dutton Ranch, drew 725 million minutes for its first two episodes.
Prime Video’s hockey romance, Off Campus, also entered the top 10 original series chart with 516 million minutes of viewing.
In the film category, Sony’s animated movie GOAT recorded 1.07 billion minutes after premiering on Netflix on May 14. Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures also saw a 25 percent week-to-week increase, reaching 871 million minutes.
Expert Insight: Samantha Carter suggests that the dominance of a one-off special over established series highlights a shift in viewer appetite toward event-based programming. The ability of a single special to outpace billion-minute series indicates a high immediate draw for celebrity-driven content.
What happens next for these titles?
The growth of Remarkably Bright Creatures suggests it could climb higher in the rankings if its upward trend continues. New premieres like Dutton Ranch and Nemesis may see fluctuations in viewing minutes as more of their episodes become available.
La Brea’s slide to fourth place may indicate a stabilizing audience, though it remains a top-five contender. The Boys could potentially maintain its position as the primary series driver if it sustains its current viewership levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which title had the most watch time for the week of May 11-17?
The Roast of Kevin Hart led the week with 1.35 billion minutes of watch time.
Which series was the only one to exceed one billion minutes?
The Boys was the only series to cross the billion-minute mark, totaling 1.01 billion minutes.
How did the film GOAT perform on Netflix?
GOAT hit 1.07 billion minutes in its first few days after premiering on May 14.
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