Streaming Ratings: ‘One Piece’ Returns Higher, ‘Scarpetta’ Has Solid Opening

The animated sequel 'Zootopia 2' dominated streaming viewership in the United States during the week of March 9-15, 2025, following its highly anticipated premiere on Disney+, while the live-action series 'One Piece' returned with strong numbers and the new drama 'Scarpetta' opened solidly. The data, released by Nielsen, measures minutes viewed across major streaming platforms, highlighting the continued power of established franchises and the competitive landscape for new releases. The premiere of 'Zootopia 2' generated over 1.2 billion minutes of viewing, easily securing the top spot for the week. This performance underscores the enduring popularity of the 2016 original film and the significant audience draw for major family-friendly franchise releases on streaming services. The film's success also demonstrates Disney+'s strategy of leveraging its deep catalog of animated intellectual property to drive subscriber engagement and viewership spikes. In other notable performances, Netflix's adaptation of 'One Piece' returned for its second season, capturing the number two spot with approximately 850 million minutes viewed. This represents a significant increase from its debut week last year, indicating strong audience retention and growth for the series. Meanwhile, the new Paramount+ crime drama 'Scarpetta', based on Patricia Cornwell's novels, debuted in the top five with a respectable 450 million minutes, suggesting a promising start for the franchise. The limited series 'Melania', also new for the week, had a more modest opening outside the top ten, reflecting the challenges new, non-franchise content faces in a crowded market.