The A Quiet Place franchise continues to gain momentum, with its latest installment achieving notable success on streaming platforms a year after its theatrical release. Originally, the film proved to be a blockbuster, raking in an impressive $341 million against a modest $17 million budget.
The initial success of the first film paved the way for subsequent releases, including A Quiet Place Part II. Despite facing a pause due to worldwide theater closures during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the sequel, which debuted in 2021, also flourished. Directed once again by John Krasinski, it featured familiar faces along with new talent such as Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou, grossing approximately $297.4 million from a budget of around $60 million. This solid performance has set the stage for further expansions of the franchise.
A Quiet Place: Day One is a Streaming Sensation
A Surprising Hit Debuting in 2024
The latest entry, A Quiet Place: Day One, has made an impressive entry into Netflix’s viewing landscape. Released in 2024, this installment secured a Certified Fresh rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and earned $261.8 million globally against its $67 million budget. The film stars Lupita Nyong’o in the role of Sam, a woman battling terminal cancer, who finds herself amidst chaos in New York City when sound-sensitive creatures invade. Alongside Nyong’o, the cast includes Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and returning actor Djimon Hounsou.
Directed and penned by Michael Sarnoski, known for his work on the acclaimed film Pig, A Quiet Place: Day One swiftly climbed Netflix’s global charts. In the week spanning March 17 to 23, the film debuted at No. 5, attracting 5.7 million viewers and accruing a total of 9.5 million viewing hours. It faced strong competition from recent theatrical releases such as 2024’s Kraven the Hunter and 2025’s Den of Thieves: Pantera, as well as Netflix originals like The Twister: Caught in the Storm and The Electric State.
Interestingly, even though A Quiet Place: Day One isn’t available for streaming in the United States—it can be found on MGM+, Prime Video, and Paramount+—it has resonated deeply with audiences in South America, dominating the charts in countries like Nicaragua, Paraguay, and El Salvador.
Implications for the A Quiet Place Franchise
Revitalizing the Franchise’s Future
The success of A Quiet Place: Day One on streaming platforms, coupled with its prior box office performance, suggests a promising outlook for the franchise’s future. This is particularly encouraging as developments for A Quiet Place Part III, which was initially slated for a 2025 release, have faced delays. Currently, it appears that progress on this project has stalled. However, if the recent prequel continues to thrive in the streaming arena, it could motivate filmmakers to advance their efforts on the sequel.
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Source: Screen Rant