Prime Video’s comedy movie with a 47% Rotten Tomatoes score has soared into the all-time top three streaming charts. Amazon’s streaming service offers a large selection of licensed movies and TV shows and titles from the Amazon MGM Studios library. The streamer hasalso gained a strong reputation for its original content, including popularPrime Video showssuch asReacher,The Boys, andRings of Power.
The platform is also home to several popularPrime Video movies. In addition to those that had theatrical releases before arriving on the streaming service, such as Ben Affleck’s biographical dramaAirand Emerald Fennell’s psychological thrillerSaltburn,Prime Video has also found success with several direct-to-streaming releases.
These titles include theRoad Houseremake starring Jake Gyllenhaal,Another Simple Favorstarring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, and the Nicholas Galitzine romantic dramasRed, White & Royal BlueandThe Idea of You.
You’re Cordially Invited Enters Prime Video’s All-Time Top 3 Streaming Charts
It’s Pulled In Over 50 Million Viewers
You’re Cordially Invitedhas entered Prime Video’s all-time top three streaming charts. Written and directed by Nicholas Stoller,the romantic comedy centers on two weddings that are mistakenly scheduled at the same venueon a small island, and one bride’s widowed father (Will Ferrell) and another bride’s sister (Reese Witherspoon) desperately try to salvage the weekend.
You’re Cordially Invited’s castalso includes Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, Jack McBrayer, Celia Weston, and several celebrity cameos, such as Peyton Manning and Nick Jonas.
According toDeadline,You’re Cordially Invitedhas drawn over 50 million global viewers on Prime Videosince its release, making it one of Amazon MGM Studios' top three most-watched comedies ever. This viewership was recorded over a span of 145 days.
The movie debuted on Prime Video on January 30 and quickly claimed the No. 1 spot on Nielsen’s movie chart in its first week, with 827 million minutes streamed. It remained in the top 10 for three consecutive weeks. According to Nielsen,the other two most-watched comedies on the platform areComing 2 AmericaandThe Idea of You.
What You’re Cordially Invited’s Streaming Success Means For The Movie
Will Ferrell & Reese Witherspoon Are The Draw
DespiteYou’re Cordially Invited’s mixed reviews, which criticize its tired set pieces and a misjudged romantic subplot, audiences have been drawn to the rom-com because of Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon. Their sharp comedic chemistry as catty combatants is the movie’s undeniable highlight, proving that even when the material falters, two seasoned stars can still carry a comedy to the top.
