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Netflix’s ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ tops Nielsen streaming chart for week ending Oct. 4
The AI‑hosted reality series claimed the top spot in Nielsen’s U.S. streaming ratings for the week of Sept. 28‑Oct. 4, 2026.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Netflix’s reality competition Wonka’s The Golden Ticket claimed the overall number‑one position in Nielsen’s U.S. streaming ratings for the week of Sept. 28‑Oct. 4, 2026, drawing 1.08 billion minutes of viewership, the outlet reported.
The show, which features an AI‑generated voice modeled on Gene Wilder, improved its weekly minutes by 26 percent from its debut week, when it ranked fifth overall. Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso fell to 750 million minutes, an 11 percent drop from the previous week, while the limited series East of Eden logged 782 million minutes, placing second among original titles. The Great British Baking Show returned to the top‑10 originals with 486 million minutes. Nielsen’s data cover TV‑set viewing only and exclude computer or mobile device usage.
Key facts
- ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ logged 1.08 billion minutes for the week of Sept. 28‑Oct. 4, 2026. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- The show’s minutes rose 26 percent from its opening week. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- ‘East of Eden’ recorded 782 million minutes, ranking second among original shows. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- Nielsen’s streaming ratings measure only U.S. TV‑set viewing, not computers or mobiles. (hollywoodreporter.com)
Sources
- [1] hollywoodreporter.com — originally reported as “Streaming Ratings: ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ Claims Top Spot”
