East of Eden Tops Netflix Chart With 6.5 Million Views
Netflix's John Steinbeck adaptation led the weekly chart and reached the top 10 in 80 countries after its October 1 launch.
East of Eden topped Netflix's weekly ratings chart with 6.5 million views, according to Deadline. The John Steinbeck adaptation, starring Florence Pugh and Zoe Kazan, launched on Netflix on October 1, 2026.
That 6.5 million total was the lowest for a chart-topper since the end of March. The series reached the top 10 in 80 countries and was No. 1 in 22 countries.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story drew 5.7 million views in its third week, bringing its total to 32.3 million. A Different World's reboot placed third with 5.1 million views, and Wonka's Golden Ticket placed fourth with 4.3 million views in its second week.
The East of Eden adaptation helped Penguin Classics sell 200% more books since it was announced.
Previous chart leaders
At the end of March 2026, One Piece Season 2 topped Netflix's chart in its third week with 5.9 million views. American Primeval opened with 10.4 million views at the start of 2025, and All The Light We Cannot See drew 9.8 million views in its first week.
Quick answers
When did East of Eden launch on Netflix?
East of Eden launched on Netflix on October 1, 2026.
How many views did East of Eden get in its first week on Netflix?
East of Eden topped Netflix's weekly ratings chart with 6.5 million views.
Who stars in Netflix's East of Eden?
The adaptation stars Florence Pugh and Zoe Kazan and is based on John Steinbeck's novel.