In a striking display of audience power over critical opinion, Priyanka Chopra’s The Bluff has emerged as the top streaming original film globally. The Prime Video title racked up 300.3 million minutes of viewership during the week of February 27 to March 5. Critics may have been divided, but the global audience delivered a resounding thumbs up to Chopra’s pirate adventure.
The film features Chopra as Ercell Borden, a former pirate known as the fearsome Bloody Mary who now lives quietly in the Cayman Islands. Her peaceful life is shattered when Karl Urban’s character Connor takes her husband hostage, forcing her back into the dangerous world she left behind. Director Frank E. Flowers delivers a visually striking and action-packed experience that kept audiences glued to their screens.
The global OTT chart for the specified period lists The Bluff at the top with a significant lead over Accused on Netflix at 213.1 million minutes. Firebreak took third place, followed by the Paul McCartney documentary at 156.2 million minutes. The Wrecking Crew completed the list of five most-watched streaming original films for the week.
Industry observers have noted that The Bluff’s performance is a textbook example of how star power can override critical consensus in the streaming era. Priyanka Chopra’s name clearly drove massive traffic to Prime Video, proving that global audiences trust certain stars to deliver entertaining experiences. The film’s R-rating and mature themes did little to limit its appeal to a broad international viewership.
Online fan communities buzzed with celebration following the chart announcement, with many supporters expressing pride in Chopra’s determination to take on challenging and physically demanding roles. Several viewers described being pleasantly surprised by the film’s quality. The Bluff is now Priyanka Chopra’s most-watched streaming release to date.