Netflix’s newest animated feature, Goat, amassed over 1 billion viewing minutes within its first week after debuting on the platform on May 14. The film, which follows a young goat chasing a career in the fictional sport of roarball, quickly became the service’s top‑ranked movie, outpacing other recent titles.

Netflix's 'Goat' hits 1.073 billion minutes in first week

According to Nielsen’s Top 10 Streaming data cited by Puck News’ Matthew Belloni, ‘Goat’ recorded approximately 1.073 billion minutes of watch time in its opening week. That figure dwarfs the typical trajectory of Netflix originals, which often take several weeks to reach the billion‑minute mark.

How 'Goat' outpaced May releases 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' and 'Swapped'

The same Nielsen report shows that May’s other Netflix movies, Remarkably Bright Creatures and Swapped, managed 871 million and 514 million minutes respectively,placing them second and third behind Goat. Even the highest‑performing non‑Netflix title, Hulu’s Send Help, lagged far behind with 261 million minutes.

Star power and production pedigree behind the animated hit

Produced by Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Unanimous Media and Modern Magic, the film features a voice cast that includes Caleb McLaughlin , Gabrielle Union, David Harbour and NBA star Steph Curry, who also serves as a producer. directed by Tyree Dillihay and written by Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley, the movie holds an 84% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 92% audience rating, underscoring its broad appeal.

What the billion‑minute milestone means for Sony Pictures Animation

As the Nielsen data highlights, the streaming success adds a new revenue stream to the film’s $195 million worldwide box‑office haul against an $80‑$90 million budget. Sony Pictures Animation’s upcoming slate—including Spider‑Man: Beyond the Spider‑Verse (June 2027) and Wish Dragon 2 (summer 2027)—now carries higher expectations for cross‑platform performance.

Will viewership sustain beyond the first month?

The report notes that nearly a month has passed since the Netflix debut, but it does not provide updated minutes , leaving analysts to wonder whether the momentum will hold or taper as new titles arrive.