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Chris Pine's 'The Contractor' Tops Czech Streaming Charts

9/17/2025

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Summary

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"The Contractor," featuring Chris Pine, led Czech streaming charts, followed by "Thinner" and "The Negotiator."
"Thunderbolts+" climbed to fourth place despite earlier box office struggles.
"Wednesday" remained Netflix's top show in Czechia for the second consecutive week.
In 2025, "Ne Zha 2" and Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" each surpassed the billion-dollar mark.
"Inspector Zende" and "Kingdom" ranked among Netflix's top non-English films.

History

Historical Context

Since 2007, the rise of streaming services like Netflix, which surpassed 200 million subscribers by 2025, has transformed global entertainment consumption. In the Czech Republic, this shift is evident as local films such as "Ne Zha 2" and "Lilo & Stitch" each grossed over $1 billion, highlighting the growing influence of streaming platforms on local film industries and viewer preferences.

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Story summary

"The Contractor," featuring Chris Pine, led Czech streaming charts, followed by "Thinner" and "The Negotiator."
"Thunderbolts+" climbed to fourth place despite earlier box office struggles.
"Wednesday" remained Netflix's top show in Czechia for the second consecutive week.
In 2025, "Ne Zha 2" and Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" each surpassed the billion-dollar mark.
"Inspector Zende" and "Kingdom" ranked among Netflix's top non-English films.

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