News culture It is the 3rd most lucrative superhero film in the history of cinema with nearly 2 billion: it is free on this competitor to Netflix and Amazon
Published on 10/31/2024 at 5:40 p.m.
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Competition between Netflix and Amazon Prime Video is strengthening, as this platform aims to capture the attention of subscribers by expanding its catalog and offering attractive content.
Netflix VS Amazon
The competition between Netflix et Amazon Prime Video is intensifying, with each platform seeking to attract an ever-larger audience. In 2023, Netflix had approximately 232 million subscribers worldwide, while Amazon Prime Video, although not having such precise subscriber figures, is estimated at more than 200 million Prime membersa large majority of which use the streaming service.
Financially, Netflix generated revenue of nearly $31.6 billion in 2022, while Amazon Prime Video contributed to Amazon’s overall revenue estimated at $514 billion, although its specific revenues are less transparent. In terms of content, Netflix is banking on its original productions, having spent around 17 billion dollars in 2022 for films and series, while Amazon has invested nearly $8.5 billion in its video catalog. However, streaming giants aren’t the only ones with interesting exclusives, and this French competitor proves it.
Spider-man arrives in France
Right now, but for a limited time, movie fans can enjoy Spider-Man: No Way Home without spending a cent, as this masterpiece is available for free on My TF1a platform that positions itself as a direct competitor to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. This accessibility allows a wider audience to discover or rediscover the adventures of the iconic superhero.
As a reminder, Spider-Man: No Way Home is a superhero film released in December 2021, directed by Jon Watts and part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story follows Peter Parker, played by Tom Hollandwho, after his secret identity is revealed, seeks help from Doctor Strange to cast a spell to make people forget that he is Spider-Man.
However, the spell fails and opens portals to other dimensions, leading to the arrival of iconic villains from previous Spider-Man adaptations, such as Doctor Octopus and the Green Goblin. Acclaimed by critics and audiences, the film enjoyed immense commercial success, becoming the third highest-grossing superhero film in cinema history, with nearly $2 billion in worldwide revenue. Fans are obviously extremely excited to see the first iconic Spider-Man actors who have joined the cast: Tobey Maguire et Andrew Garfield. This shock trio quickly became as cult as its film.
