Violent Night
‘Violent Night’ Again Tops Weekly Vudu Chart
January 3, 2023
Universal’s Violent Night again led the chart of the 10 most-popular films on Fandango’s transactional digital service Vudu the week ended Jan. 1.
Available for premium digital rental and purchase, Violent Night follows mercenaries who attack the estate of a wealthy family, but who run up against Santa Claus. It stars David Harbour and John Leguizamo.
Rising to four spots to No. 2 was Top Gun: Maverick, available for digital rental and on sale for digital purchase. The sequel features Tom Cruise reprising his role as daring pilot Maverick, who is assigned to train a new generation of pilots how to complete a difficult mission.
Falling a spot to No. 3 on the chart was Warner Bros.’ superhero film Black Adam, based on the DC Comics. In the actioner, available for digital purchase, nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods — and imprisoned just as quickly — Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
Reappearing at No. 4 on the chart was Lyle, Lyle Crocodile, available for digital rental and on sale for digital purchase. In the film, when the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. That changes when he discovers Lyle — a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music — living in the attic of his new home.
Remaining at No. 5 on the chart was Lionsgate’s Prey for the Devil, available for digital purchase and newly available for digital rental. The horror film follows a nun who believes she is answering a calling to be the first female exorcist.
New to the chart at No. 6 was Disney’s Strange World, which became available for digital purchase Dec. 23. It’s also streaming on Disney+. The animated adventure follows three generations of the legendary Clade family as they attempt to band together and navigate an uncharted, treacherous land beneath their world. It features the voices of Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union and Lucy Liu.
As Glass Onion started streaming on Netflix Dec. 23, its predecessor Knives Out (unavailable on any streaming service) entered the chart at No. 7. The title is on sale for digital rental and purchase.
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Vudu’s top 10 titles for the week ended Jan. 1, in terms of revenue, were: