The passing of Pope Francis at age 88 has sparked increased interest in films about the Vatican, notably the Oscar-winning Conclave, which saw a 283% increase in streaming viewership. Similarly, Netflix's The Two Popes experienced a 417% rise in viewership. The heightened interest aligns with the upcoming real-life papal conclave, driving curiosity for viewers. Recent trends from Luminate suggest significant viewership spikes often follow impactful news events, indicating a correlation between current affairs and media consumption.
On April 20, streaming viewership for Conclave increased 283 percent, jumping from 1.8 million minutes to 6.9 million minutes watched after Pope Francis' death.
Netflix's The Two Popes also saw a 417 percent increase in viewership, increasing from 290,000 minutes to 1.5 million minutes after the passing of Pope Francis.
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