‘Candy Cane Lane’ Becomes Prime Video’s Most-Watched Debut Ever

“Candy Cane Lane” premiered Friday December 1st on Prime Video and is the Most-Watched Amazon MGM Studios-Produced Movie Debut Ever in the U.S.

In its first three days of release, “Candy Cane Lane” is the #1 movie worldwide on Prime Video, also becoming the most-watched Amazon MGM Studios-produced movie debut ever in the U.S. The holiday comedy is also among the top 10 worldwide film debuts ever on the service.

Additionally, according to titles tracked by Screen Engine/ASI, Candy Cane Lane debuted with the highest reported viewership among streaming (PVOD & SVOD) movie releases for the weekend ending December 3rd.

“The sensational debut of Eddie Murphy’s first-ever Christmas movie, Candy Cane Lane, is a true demonstration of how joyful, family-oriented stories can touch the hearts of viewers around the world,” said Courtenay Valenti, head of film, streaming, and theatrical at Amazon MGM Studios. “We are so proud of our wonderful director Reginald Hudlin, along with the dynamic Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, our partners at Imagine Entertainment, and the rest of the all-star cast and team of creatives that brought this original and festive IP to life.”

The all-star ensemble cast also includes Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, D.C. Young Fly, and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes.