The passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88 has led to a significant increase in viewership for films about the Vatican and its leaders. Netflix’s “Conclave” and “The Two Popes” saw a surge in streaming, with Conclave’s viewership jumping 283% and The Two Popes’ by 417%. The numbers are reminiscent of previous spikes in viewership after major news events, such as Donald Trump’s running mate announcement and the selection of Kamala Harris as the Democrats’ presidential candidate. However, experts note that these boosts can be expected due to the film’s popularity and release timing. With Pope Francis’ funeral and conclave scheduled for later this week, it remains to be seen if viewership will continue to climb.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/conclave-viewership-shot-up-283-percent-following-pope-francis-death