Sofia Carson’s latest romantic comedy-drama has enjoyed a strong debut on the Netflix global charts. Carson first rose to prominence playing the role of Evie in Disney’s hit musicalfantasy filmDescendantsand reprised her role in further installments of the series. She has also starred in other Disney projects, includingAdventures in Babysitting, and the showAustin & Ally, as well as appearing in the Netflix romantic dramaPurple Heartsand 2024’s hit festive action thrillerCarry-On, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.
Carson has also enjoyed a successful music career, making her debut in 2015 as part of theDescendantssoundtrack album, namely with the song “Rotten to the Core,” which she released as a single. She signed a record deal in 2016, releasing the songLove Is the Name, and following up with her eponymous debut album. In addition,Carson appeared onAmerican Idolin 2021. She has enjoyed successful stints in projects, includingFaking It,Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, andMy Little Pony: A New Generation, butit’s her most recent movie that is enjoying prominence on Netflix.
The Life List Is Enjoying Unexpected Netflix Success
The Movie Is Striking A Chord With Audiences
The Life List,written and directed by Adam Brooks and based on the novel by Lori Nelson Spielman,follows Carson’s Alex who, after her mother’s death, revisits her childhood aspirations and sets out on a mission to achieve all her old goals.The Life Listcastalso includes Kyle Allen, Connie Britton, Sebastian de Souza, Chelsea Frei, and José Zúñiga. It is Brooks' first directorial effort since the 2008 Ryan Reynolds romantic comedyDefinitely, Maybe.
Romantic comedies often tend to do well on streaming sites, as people see them as a comfortable and safe option, butThe Life Listis also functioning as a touching ode to life that seems to be having a profound impact on audiences.
PerNetflix Tudum,The Life Listhas enjoyed a staggeringly successful debut week on Netflix, reaching #1 on the Netflix Global Top 10 Movies chart with 24.4 million viewsand 50.8 million hours viewed. The movie ranks above Netflix’s most expensive-ever movie,The Electric State, at no. 2, as well asCon Momat no. 3,Den of Thieves 2: Panteraat no. 4, andThe Twister: Caught in the Stormat no. 5. In addition, the movie is in the top 10 charts in 88 countries and the no. 1 film in 63 regions, including the United States, Argentina, and Mexico.
Our Verdict On The Life List’s Netflix Chart Future
The Movie Could Enjoy A Long Stretch On The Charts
This is a very strong debut forThe Life List, and there is a good chance that the movie will enjoy a strong run on the Netflix Global Movies chart. Romantic comedies often tend to do well on streaming sites, as people see them as a comfortable and safe option. However,The Life Listalso functions as a touching ode to life that seems to have a profound impact on audiences. If this momentum can continue, there is a good chance the film will continue to perform well and should remain in the top 10 for a while longer.
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The Life List follows a young woman on a journey to complete a childhood bucket list, uncovering family secrets and rekindling self-discovery and romance. Released in 2025, the film chronicles her transformative quest initiated by her mother’s request.
