‘Bluey’ and ‘Stranger Things’ Dominate 2025 Streaming Charts
In 2025, the streaming landscape saw a mix of nostalgic favorites and new hits, with “Bluey” and “Stranger Things” taking center stage. While “Stranger Things” captured significant attention with its final season, “Bluey” maintained its supremacy in overall viewership.
“Bluey” Leads Streaming Charts
“Bluey,” the animated children’s series, dominated the streaming charts in 2025. It amassed an impressive 45.2 billion minutes of viewing time on Disney+, securing its position as the most-watched series for the second consecutive year. This tally surpassed all other shows, including its runner-up.
- Viewing Time: 45.2 billion minutes on Disney+
- Previous Year: Finished second to “Suits” in 2023
“Stranger Things” Makes an Impact
“Stranger Things” emerged as the most-watched original series on any streaming platform in 2025. The show’s final season debuted on November 26 and recorded 25.1 billion viewing minutes in just five weeks. However, it ranked third overall for the year with a total of 39.95 billion minutes.
- Final Season Viewing Minutes: 25.1 billion
- Overall Rank: 3rd with 39.95 billion minutes
Key Competitors
The competition for the most-watched content was fierce. “Grey’s Anatomy” with over 450 episodes was a close second, tallying 40.92 billion minutes across Netflix and Hulu. “Squid Game” followed “Stranger Things,” with 22.41 billion minutes of viewing time.
Streaming Activity Summary
In total, U.S. viewers spent a staggering 16.7 trillion minutes on streaming platforms in 2025, reflecting a 19 percent increase from 2024. This extraordinary amount translates to around 31.7 million years of viewing time.
Most Watched Films and New Releases
The most streamed movie was “KPop Demon Hunters,” which secured 20.55 billion minutes. It greatly surpassed the next film, “Moana 2,” at 9.43 billion minutes.
Top New Series
- Biggest New Series: “The Pitt” with 11.4 billion minutes on HBO Max
- Second New Series: “The Residence” at 9.5 billion minutes on Netflix
- Top Comedy: “Running Point” with 5.1 billion minutes
Acknowledgments and Awards
Nielsen, which compiles these rankings, honored Seth MacFarlane as a “Streaming Icon” for his shows that collectively reached over 60 billion minutes of viewing time. “Family Guy” alone contributed 33.37 billion minutes to this total.
Conclusion
The year 2025 showcased a rich variety of content in the streaming arena. “Bluey” and “Stranger Things” not only captivated audiences but also underscored the ever-evolving viewing habits of consumers. As streaming platforms continue to evolve, these trends will likely shape future programming decisions.
