The new animated film 'In Another's Skin' unexpectedly became the top hit on Netflix, surpassing the platform's previous leader, the animated film 'Demon Hunter K-Pop Girls'. In its first week, the Skydance Animation project garnered 38.7 million views, and during its debut weekend, it was watched by 15.5 million viewers. The film currently holds the top spot in both the American Netflix ranking and the global chart of English-language films on the service.
The plot follows a small forest creature named Ollie who unexpectedly swaps bodies with a predatory bird named Ivy. To return everything back to normal, the heroes must unite and embark on a dangerous journey during which they begin to see the long-standing conflict between their peoples in a new light. The main characters are voiced by Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple.
The animated film was released on May 1 and quickly became one of the platform's most popular releases. According to Netflix, this is the best start for an original animated project on the service since the animated film 'Leo', which was released in 2023. Later, 'In Another's Skin' set a new record for the number of views for an animated film in one week.
Audiences have warmly embraced the project. On Rotten Tomatoes, the user rating for the animated film reached 87%. Many praise the vibrant animation, emotional story, and the idea that understanding others helps overcome hostility and prejudice. Critics, however, rated the film noticeably more reservedly, with a professional review score of 67%.
Despite the success of the new leader, 'Demon Hunter K-Pop Girls' has not lost popularity and continues to hold its place in the global Netflix chart. According to media reports, a sequel to this project is already in development.
In the editorial's opinion, the success of 'In Another's Skin' shows that viewers are still willing to support original animated projects with strong visual components and clear emotional messages. For Netflix, this could signal a push for even more active development of its own animation direction.
