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Netflix's Great Flood Surpasses Critics to Top Viewership

12/21/2025

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The Great Flood, a Netflix sci-fi movie, surpassed Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery as the platform's most-watched film, despite poor reviews.
The Great Flood attracted more viewers than the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua boxing match.
Paul's 14th fight ranked second on the list.
The Great Flood's success highlights Netflix's ability to draw attention to films that may not perform well elsewhere.

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Story summary

The Great Flood, a Netflix sci-fi movie, surpassed Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery as the platform's most-watched film, despite poor reviews.
The Great Flood attracted more viewers than the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua boxing match.
Paul's 14th fight ranked second on the list.
The Great Flood's success highlights Netflix's ability to draw attention to films that may not perform well elsewhere.