Streaming TV services have taken over. Where once Netflix stood alone, countless more have joined. Apple TV+, Disney+, Neon, Prime Video, and even TVNZ+ have all become strong competitors, fighting for a share of our streaming revenue. And while more competition has secured higher budget shows and better quality viewing, the choice can, at times, be overwhelming. Sometimes it can feel like your most-watched show is, well, your streaming provider’s home screen!
So to help make your viewing life easier, Canstar has joined up with JustWatch, to bring you a regular round-up of the top streaming TV shows and films currently playing in lounge rooms across the country.
Read on to see which movies and shows Kiwis have been watching recently:
NZ’s Top-Ranked Streaming Movies*
Anatomy of a Fall won the the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival last year. The taut French drama asks the big question: did he jump or was he pushed? You can make up your own mind by streaming the movie on TVNZ+.
1 Anatomy of a Fall (TVNZ+)
2 Poor Things (Disney+)
3 Argylle (Apple TV+)
4 All of Us Strangers (Disney+)
5 Road House (Prime Video)
6 Miss Sloane (Apple TV+)
7 Animal Kingdom (Apple TV+)
8 No Hard Feelings (Apple TV+)
9 Rebel Moon – Part 2: The Scargiver (Netflix)
10 Oppenheimer (Netflix/Neon)
NZ’s Top-Ranked Streaming Shows*
Dead Boy Detectives is a spooky crime show based on characters that originally featured in the acclaimed The Sandman comic book series. About two deceased boy(ish) crimefighters, the show blends the supernatural with typical teenage hang-ups of the heart.
1 Shōgun (Disney+)
2 Fallout (Prime Video)
3 Baby Reindeer (TVNZ)
4 Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix)
5 The Gentlemen (Netflix)
6 The Sympathizer (Neon)
5 3 Body Problem (Netflix)
8 9-1-1 (Disney+)
9 War of the Worlds (TVNZ)
10 Ripley (Netflix)
*Based on JustWatch popularity scores from April 22 – 28.
The most popular streaming sites in New Zealand
Market share remained pretty steady over last year, with both Prime and Disney+ securing their positions in the market to rival Netflix’s dominance. Certainly, viewers are quite happy to quit their subscriptions and to wait to join up again once the new season of their favourite show returns to stream.
As suggested by the peaks and troughs in the market shares of the paid streaming platforms over last year, it appears Kiwi viewers are happy to cancel their subscriptions if their viewing habits change, only to resubscribe later.
What’s JustWatch?
If you’re into streaming and have never heard of JustWatch, here’s a quick heads-up. JustWatch is a streaming guide that collates what’s on offer from all the big players, meaning you don’t have to individually access each streaming service to find what you’re after.
For instance, type in the name of a show or movie, and JustWatch will list and provide links to all the platforms on which you can stream, rent or buy the show/movie. You can even filter by best price (including whether it’s available for free), and availability in SD, HD or 4K resolution. For more info on JustWatch, click the link below.
→ Related article: What is JustWatch – the Free Streaming Guide?
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This report was written by Canstar Content Producer, Caitlin Bingham. Caitlin is an experienced writer whose passion for creativity led her to study communication and journalism. She began her career freelancing as a content writer, before joining the Canstar team.
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