The Quiet Place Franchise: A Streaming Success Story
While the prequel may not have achieved the box office success of its forerunners, the Quiet Place franchise is currently ruling the streaming charts following the debut of Day One on Paramount+. Initially conceptualized by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, and chiefly guided by John Krasinski as writer and director, this sci-fi horror series is predominantly set on the northeastern coast of the United States. Here, a world is overrun by aliens that hunt by sound, forcing the few survivors to maintain silence at all costs. With three films released to date, the Quiet Place series is hailed as one of the decade’s finest in the horror genre, with each installment receiving critical acclaim.
Even nearly a month after the prequel’s premiere on the streaming platform, the Quiet Place series continues to dominate Paramount+’s streaming charts. Currently, Day One has held the number one position for two consecutive days. Meanwhile, the original Krasinski-directed film has risen from sixth to third place, and Part II has climbed from eighth to sixth. These films are only outperformed by Krasinski’s other directorial work, IF, which holds the second spot, followed by PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie at fourth, and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts at fifth.
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The Influence of the Horror Season
Given that these films have been highly discussed within the horror community since the first installment in 2018, it is no surprise that the Quiet Place series tops Paramount+’s charts. Although Michael Sarnoski’s Day One may not have reached the critical and commercial peaks of its predecessors, it still proved successful for Paramount, nearly quadrupling its budget in theaters and coming close to Part II‘s Rotten Tomatoes score. Below, you can see a comparison of the Quiet Place movies on Rotten Tomatoes and at the box office:
The franchise’s popularity is undoubtedly a factor in its streaming success; however, the approach of Halloween likely plays a significant role as well. Known as the “spooky season,” the first two months of fall draw audiences seeking horror-themed content to celebrate October festivities. While Paramount+ offers a variety of horror content, including the Scream franchise and 2022’s viral hit, Smile, the recent release of Day One has likely spurred both revisits and first-time viewings of the first two Quiet Place films.
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A Promising Future for the Horror Series
Regardless of the reasons behind the series’ dominance in Paramount+’s Top 10, the high ranking of the Quiet Place franchise is an encouraging indicator for its future. Currently, the only confirmed project is A Quiet Place Part III, with Krasinski expected to return to direct. This film is reported to be the final mainline sequel in the series. Originally slated for a 2025 release, it was removed from Paramount’s schedule shortly before Day One‘s release.
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Beyond Part III, the future of the Quiet Place series remains uncertain, though numerous pathways are available. Director Sarnoski has expressed interest in a sequel, potentially exploring the island of survivors introduced in Part II after their escape in Day One. Additionally, with elements like the bandit group from the 2020 sequel, there is ample opportunity for the franchise to expand beyond the Abbott family after Part III.
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A Quiet Place
A Quiet Place is a film franchise that centers on a post-apocalyptic Earth following an alien invasion by ruthless creatures that are blind but have unparalleled hearing. Beginning with the first film in 2018, the core plot surrounds the Abbott family, who use sign language to communicate with each other in a world where an errant sound can mean death.
