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USA Today
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What are the Top 10 most streamed shows of 2025, so far? See list
The numbers for the most-streamed shows of the year, at least so far, are in. Nielsen, a global market research firm, has recently revealed which shows have captured the hearts, minds and attention of American audiences from January through June 2025, including where they rank. With over 25 billion minutes viewed so far this year, beloved Disney+ series "Bluey" takes the No. 1 slot. "Bluey" was also the most-streamed show of 2024. "Through the first half of 2025, streaming is being dominated by the animated import from Australia, Disney+'s 'Bluey,'" Nielsen said in a news release. "(Bluey's) 154 episodes continue to be a sensation for kids, parents and Disney alike." According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Australian children's show has appeared on Nielsen's streaming ratings, either on the overall list or on the Top 10 acquired series for 143 straight weeks, dating back to October 2022, about three years after its debut in the U.S. Children-focused programming like "Bluey" frequently tops rankings like this one because families, specifically children, watch episodes over and over again, according to the Hollywood Reporter. But the programming featured in Nielsen's newest report is not all children's shows, with medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," Netflix's "Squid Game," among others, cracking the Top 10. What other shows made the Top 10? See the list. 'Bluey' leads the pack, takes No. 1 slot "Bluey" leads the pack with 25.059 billion minutes viewed and is closely followed by medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" with 22.551 billion minutes viewed, then military police procedural show "NCIS," "Family Guy" and "Bob's Burgers" round out the Top 5. Four of the Top 10 most-streamed titles, including "Family Guy," "Bob's Burgers," "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Bluey" fell into the animation category. Another four fell into the procedural TV series category, which includes "Grey's Anatomy," "NCIS, "The Rookie" and "Law & Order: SVU". The sitcom "Big Bang Theory" and "Squid Game," a South Korean dystopian survival thriller, were the two standalones featured in the Top 10. According to Nielsen, "Squid Game," a series with a smaller library of episodes, punched above its weight, accruing over 15 billion viewing minutes across just 22 total episodes. The Netflix show managed to secure the No. 9 overall spot. When do new 'Bluey' episodes come out? Release date, time, where to watch Nielsen's Top 10 most-streamed shows include: All of the figures collected for Nielsen's snapshot were collected from Dec. 29, 2024, through June 28, 2025, and ranked on total viewing minutes by "persons 2+" Minutes are used as a comparative metric because "it's the great equalizer across dissimilar program categories and ultimately shows how consumers are spending their viewing time," according to Nielsen. The data used was sourced through Nielsen Streaming Content Ratings, which is Nielsen's streaming program measurement service that provides program and episode-level viewing metrics across non-linear TV viewing sources with audience breakouts. Contributing: Gary Levin, USA TODAY
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Broadcast TV Slips To All-Time Low Audience Share In Nielsen's Report On June Viewing
Broadcast TV slipped to a record-low 18.5% of overall viewing in June as streaming climbed to 46% of the total, Nielsen said in its latest Gauge report. The absence of meaningful sports, notably football, as well as prime time episodes after series wrapped their seasons in May, sent broadcast networks down 5% from May. It is the first time the category's share has fallen below 20%. Broadcast and cable combined declined from 44.2% in May to 41.9% in June. Cable viewing was fairly flat compared to May, but the category still lost 0.7 share points due to the larger increase in overall TV usage, Nielsen said. More from Deadline 'Bluey' Tops Streaming Rankings Dominated By Acquired Titles From 'Supernatural' To 'South Park' In First Half Of 2025, Nielsen Says Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano Rematch Nabs 6M Global Viewers On Netflix 'Harry Potter' TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2027: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who's Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More Streaming, paced by Netflix and Peacock, captured 46% of viewing. Time spent streaming rose 5.4% in June compared with May. Netflix, thanks to new originals like Ginny & Georgia, grew its viewing 13.5% in June compared with May and its 8.7 billion minutes of viewing represented 8.3% of total tune-in. Acquired titles Animal Kingdom and Blindspot, also contributed to the Netflix surge. The first three days of the third and final season of Squid Game also came during the month of June. Peacock viewing jumped 13.4% in June thanks to Love Island USA, but the NBCUniversal platform accounted for a modest 1.5% of overall viewing. In terms of demographics, kids and teens drove the surge in streaming. With school out for most young people, TV usage among kids 6 to 17 increased 27% compared with May, with streaming accounting for two-thirds of the group's TV time. The 'other' category, which includes video game console and set-top box usage on TVs, shot up 41% in June, Nielsen said. While the monthly snapshot presented a grim picture for linear TV, the NBA Finals on ABC accounted for the top seven telecasts of the month. Cable news also notched a 12% gain over May viewing, with special programming providing a boost along with breaking news. The Army 250 Parade on Fox News Channel ranked fifth among cable programs with 2.8 million viewers, and the live broadcast of Broadway play Goodnight and Good Luck on CNN came in seventh among cable programs in June with 2.4 million viewers. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far 'Street Fighter' Cast: Who's Who In The Live-Action Arcade Film Adaption 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Broadcast TV Slips To All-Time Low Audience Share In Nielsen's Report On June Viewing
Broadcast TV slipped to a record-low 18.5% of overall viewing in June as streaming climbed to 46% of the total, Nielsen said in its latest Gauge report. The absence of meaningful sports, notably football, as well as prime time episodes after series wrapped their seasons in May, sent broadcast networks down 5% from May. It is the first time the category's share has fallen below 20%. Broadcast and cable combined declined from 44.2% in May to 41.9% in June. Cable viewing was fairly flat compared to May, but the category still lost 0.7 share points due to the larger increase in overall TV usage, Nielsen said. More from Deadline 'Bluey' Tops Streaming Rankings Dominated By Acquired Titles From 'Supernatural' To 'South Park' In First Half Of 2025, Nielsen Says Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano Rematch Nabs 6M Global Viewers On Netflix 'Harry Potter' TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2027: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who's Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More Streaming, paced by Netflix and Peacock, captured 46% of viewing. Time spent streaming rose 5.4% in June compared with May. Netflix, thanks to new originals like Ginny & Georgia, grew its viewing 13.5% in June compared with May and its 8.7 billion minutes of viewing represented 8.3% of total tune-in. Acquired titles Animal Kingdom and Blindspot, also contributed to the Netflix surge. The first three days of the third and final season of Squid Game also came during the month of June. Peacock viewing jumped 13.4% in June thanks to Love Island USA, but the NBCUniversal platform accounted for a modest 1.5% of overall viewing. In terms of demographics, kids and teens drove the surge in streaming. With school out for most young people, TV usage among kids 6 to 17 increased 27% compared with May, with streaming accounting for two-thirds of the group's TV time. The 'other' category, which includes video game console and set-top box usage on TVs, shot up 41% in June, Nielsen said. While the monthly snapshot presented a grim picture for linear TV, the NBC Finals on ABC accounted for the top seven telecasts of the month. Cable news also notched a 12% gain over May viewing, with special programming providing a boost along with breaking news. The Army 250 Parade on Fox News Channel ranked fifth among cable programs with 2.8 million viewers, and the live broadcast of Broadway play Goodnight and Good Luck on CNN came in seventh among cable programs in June with 2.4 million viewers. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far 'Street Fighter' Cast: Who's Who In The Live-Action Arcade Film Adaption 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BBC Studios Posts Record $2.9 Billion Revenue, Driven by ‘Bluey' and BritBox Growth
BBC Studios marked a banner year with record revenues of £2.2 billion ($2.96 billion) in 2024/25, up from $2.56 billion the previous year, as the U.K. broadcaster's commercial arm capitalized on strategic investments and a diversified content portfolio. The company, which serves as the main commercial division of BBC Commercial, posted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) of $303 million (compared to $272 million in 2023/24), marking its fourth consecutive year of profits exceeding $269 million. The strong performance comes despite what CEO Tom Fussell described as 'ongoing global macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.' More from Variety 'Wendy & Peter Pan' Headlines Royal Shakespeare Company's Barbican Return - Global Bulletin BBC Throws Up Website Paywall for U.S. Users BBC Studios Asia, Studio JanChi Team for '12 Seas' Korean Food Series The standout performer was global phenomenon 'Bluey,' which was named the most-streamed program in the U.S. in 2024. The Australian children's series drove significant growth in BBC Studios' consumer products division, with the company also opening the 'Bluey's World' immersive experience in Brisbane and announcing a feature film partnership with Disney+ set for 2027. BritBox International, which BBC Studios took full ownership of as part of its strategic investments, saw revenues jump 20% year-over-year in its first full year under complete BBC control. Popular U.K. titles including 'Ludwig' and 'Blue Lights' proved particularly successful with North American audiences. Investment in digital platforms was key in delivering 43% growth in revenues for the media and streaming division. BBC Studios' multi-channel network UKTV also delivered strong numbers, with its direct-to-consumer service U growing views by a third in 2024. Total viewer hours across UKTV's VOD platforms increased by 56 million hours year-over-year, with 'The Marlow Murder Club' becoming the network's highest-rated show of 2024, watched by 2.6 million viewers. BBC Studios maintained its position as the U.K.'s most awarded studio, collecting over 150 honors including seven Emmy awards and an Oscar for 'Conclave.' The company's wholly-owned House Productions created 'Conclave,' which won four BAFTAs and an Academy Award, while wholly-owned Clerkenwell Films' 'Baby Reindeer' took home six Emmys. 'Strictly Come Dancing' celebrated its 20th anniversary as the international 'Dancing with the Stars' brand continues its global popularity. On the factual side, 'The Americas,' narrated by Tom Hanks for NBC, became the most-watched nature documentary on U.S. linear television in more than 15 years. The strong financial performance keeps BBC Commercial on track to meet its five-year returns commitment of $2.02 billion by 2026/27 — a 30% increase over the previous five-year period. The company has already delivered $1.38 billion during the first three years of that timeline. BBC Studios also released its Pay Gap Report, showing improvements in eight of 10 pay gaps. The median gender pay gap decreased to 10.7% from 11.5% the previous year, while the mean gender pay gap dropped to 11.3% from 13.4%. 'BBC Commercial has delivered a strong set of results, which show that our strategy is working and the investments made in previous years, together with a diversified portfolio, are delivering a trajectory of sustainable growth,' Fussell said. All profits generated by BBC Studios flow back to the BBC to support its public service mission in the of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch


Daily Record
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Vet shares 'five healthiest dog breeds with the lowest bills'
The vet has shared which dogs may save you more on vet bills - and number 3 on the list is shocking to a lot of people, he admits. A veterinarian has revealed the five healthiest dog breeds that could help you save on bills. Describing them as the breeds with the "lowest" health-related costs, prospective pet owners should carefully consider their choice and make sure the dog suits their lifestyle before adopting or purchasing. While it's exciting to welcome a dog into your life, preparation and thoughtful decisions are key to a happy, healthy pet - and fewer unexpected expenses. When it comes to taking the right dog home, whether it's just you, your partner, or your children, experts at the RSPCA stress: "You might choose a particular breed of dog because of the size, looks, or behaviour associated with that breed. "Remember, while different breeds may be more likely to show certain types of behaviour, their attitude will greatly depend on how they're raised and trained." Healthiest dog breeds with the lowest vet bills Beagle According to the expert, Amir Anwary aka @amirthevet on TikTok, the veterinarian revealed a bit of history to explain why they're so healthy. He noted that "this breed was originally bred as hunting dogs. "They have an extremely strong and robust immune system and very few genetic issues." Talking about the "main problem you're going to have to deal with", he said that it is all down to "obesity because they love eating everything. And a few ear infections. Otherwise they're really healthy." Australian Shepard The Australian Shepard dog is 'very high energy and very beautiful', he noted, adding that thankfully, they have 'very few genetic abnormalities." He added: "If your dog does happen to have certain abnormalities, they will usually not allow them to breed meaning they won't propagate those diseases which is why this breed is actually so healthy.' Chihuahua You may be surprised to see this on the list, but it's true. Calling it "shocking" to some, admitting people may not expect them to be classed as one of the healthiest, and cheapest, he notes that this breed can live up to 20 years. 'They are very healthy and because they are so small, this often puts so little pressure on their joints that their joints survive for very, very long", he said. Now, they can suffer from dental disease and luxating patella but compared to your other toy breeds, this is definitely one of the healthiest.' Australian Cattle Dog In at number two is the Australian Cattle Dog which he called a 'very active and very intelligent breed.' They also have a 'very strong and robust immune system.' The dog can 'suffer from certain genetic conditions but this is minimised though really good breeding and the oldest dog to have ever lived is actually a 29-year-old Australian Cattle Dog. According to Vet Explains Pets, his name was Bluey and he lived exactly 29 years and 5 months. Basenji This may be a dog you've never heard of, but it is taking the crown in today's list. Called a Basenji, pronounced bass-en-j, Amir said that this is an "ancient African hunting dog and it doesn't actually bark, it yodels. 'The reason it's so healthy is because it's an ancient pure-bred dog that has been minimally inbred. So if you're looking for a dog that doesn't bark and that's pretty healthy' this dog is ideal for you, he concluded.