The latest streaming data for January 5-11, 2026, reveals a significant surge in viewership for several popular series. HBO Max's "The Pitt" commenced its second season with record-breaking numbers, while Netflix's new offering, "His & Hers," also made a strong impression. "Stranger Things," despite a slight decrease from its previous record-setting week, continued to hold the top position. This period also saw notable performances from "The Traitors" and "Beast Games," both of which achieved new series highs. Furthermore, the inclusion of older shows such as "11.22.63" and "Found" on Netflix led to a resurgence in their popularity, demonstrating the platform's power to revive interest in past productions.
"The Pitt" captured 939 million minutes of viewing time on HBO Max during the analyzed week, surpassing its previous peak by 10 percent. This indicates a growing audience for the series, especially with its second season premiering on January 8. Viewers seemed to engage in a comprehensive catch-up, with the show also appearing in the charts the week prior. Meanwhile, Netflix's "His & Hers" debuted as the top new entry, securing 1.39 billion minutes of viewership and claiming the third spot overall. This places it closely behind "Landman," which has consistently maintained high viewership for eight consecutive weeks on Paramount+.
Despite the strong performances of these shows, "Stranger Things" remained the undisputed leader, accumulating a massive 3.2 billion minutes of watch time. While this was a dip from its extraordinary performance the previous week following the series finale's debut, it still represents a viewership figure that would have been among the top ten for any series throughout 2025. This underscores the enduring appeal and substantial fan base of the science fiction drama.
Other noteworthy achievements include "The Traitors" on Peacock, which kicked off its fourth season with an impressive 790 million minutes of viewing, marking a series high and exceeding initial projections. Prime Video's "Beast Games" also saw an improved second-season premiere, garnering 417 million minutes and surpassing its debut figures from late 2024. The data also highlights the impact of platform changes, as the limited series "11.22.63," based on a Stephen King novel, accumulated 848 million minutes after its addition to Netflix, having previously streamed on Hulu. Similarly, the former NBC series "Found" also saw 848 million minutes of viewership following its arrival on Netflix, where it also continues to stream on Peacock.
In the realm of cinematic content, "People We Meet on Vacation," a Netflix romantic comedy adapted from Emily Henry's best-selling novel, led the film category with 549 million minutes of viewing. It's important to note that these streaming ratings, provided by Nielsen, specifically account for viewing on television sets within the U.S. and do not include data from computers or mobile devices, nor do they encompass international audiences.
The streaming landscape from January 5-11, 2026, showcased a dynamic period with both established and new series capturing significant audience attention. "The Pitt" and "His & Hers" demonstrated strong growth and successful debuts, respectively, while "Stranger Things" continued its reign atop the charts. The data also emphasized the ongoing popularity of reality competition shows and the renewed interest in older content when made available on major streaming platforms. This trend suggests that a diverse offering, encompassing new releases, returning favorites, and curated older titles, is key to engaging a broad spectrum of viewers in the competitive streaming market.