CJ ENM's FIFTH SEASON Achieves Simultaneous No. 1 Rankings in Netflix Film and Drama Categories

Contents produced by CJ ENM's global studio FIFTH SEASON are sweeping the top of global OTT charts, simultaneously proving both commercial success and artistic quality. FIFTH SEASON announced on the 15th that it is demonstrating unrivaled content planning capabilities, with its recently released works achieving No. 1 in their respective genres on global platforms.

Consecutive No. 1 Records in Netflix Film and Drama Categories

The performance of recently released works is remarkable. The drama 'East of Eden', released on the 1st, rose to No. 1 globally in the Netflix TV series category. Following this, the film 'Animals', released on the 9th, also took the No. 1 spot globally in the Netflix film category, continuing the trend of success.

These achievements are not a temporary phenomenon. Previously, in the Netflix global series viewership report for the first half of 2026, 'His & Hers' recorded 104 million cumulative views, ranking No. 1 globally among all series. This is an indicator showing that FIFTH SEASON is drawing the choices of global viewers across various genres.

Evaluations from foreign media regarding the quality of the works are also high. For 'East of Eden', based on the novel by Nobel Prize in Literature winner John Steinbeck, the American publication Esquire described actress Florence Pugh's performance as "career-best work," and the British Radio Times gave it a full 5 stars. The Guardian also evaluated it as "brilliant, compelling entertainment" as a family narrative.

The political thriller 'Animals', directed by and starring Ben Affleck, is also receiving critical acclaim. The British Radio Times gave it 4 out of 5 stars, highly praising Ben Affleck's acting and directing as well as the tense development, and the American publication Variety also positively analyzed the work's pacing and immersion.

Proven Premium Production Capabilities Including Primetime Emmy Awards Wins

FIFTH SEASON's global competitiveness is also confirmed by past records. Following the second season of the drama 'Severance' breaking the all-time viewership record on Apple TV within one month of its release, it set a record for the most nominations for a single work by being nominated in 27 categories at the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards. It was ultimately recognized for its quality by winning in 8 categories.

CJ ENM plans to expand collaboration with global creators based on a multi-studio system including FIFTH SEASON and continuously present premium content of various genres. Through this, the company intends to strengthen its status as a creative studio leading the global content industry.

A CJ ENM official stated, "FIFTH SEASON is being chosen by global viewers based on its differentiated storytelling, production capabilities, and content planning power aimed at the global market. Moving forward, under the vision of being a 'Global IP Powerhouse,' we will continue to present premium content across borders and platforms, strengthening our status as a creative studio leading the global content industry."

Source: cjenm.com