In a surprising turn of events, Fear Street: Prom Queen—the fourth installment in Netflix’s Fear Street series—has stormed the global charts within just three days of its release on May 23, 2025. Despite facing a wave of negative reviews, the slasher teen horror flick has proven its appeal with audiences who are clearly eager for more tales from Shadyside.
🔥 Explosive Start: 10.7 Million Views in Just 3 Days
In less than 72 hours, Prom Queen racked up:
- 10.7 million views
- 16 million hours watched
That’s enough to overtake long-standing chart-topper Nonnas, pushing Puss in Boots: The Last Wish to second and a Vince Vaughn-led film to third. For reference:
- Fear Street Part 1: 1994 had 16.6 million hours in its debut week.
- Part 3: 1666 remains the top performer, with 20.8 million hours in week one.
Prom Queen may still reach those numbers as it gains more traction over its first week.
👑 What Is Prom Queen About?
Set in the eerie town of Shadyside, Prom Queen centers on a series of gruesome killings leading up to the high school prom night. As expected in true Fear Street fashion, secrets unravel and blood flows freely.
Directed by Matt Palmer (Calibre), with writing credits shared with Donald McLeary, the film attempts to mix high school drama with vintage slasher horror—but critics are not convinced.
🎭 Critical Backlash: Lowest Rated Fear Street Yet
Despite fan loyalty, critics have delivered a harsh verdict:
- 31% on Rotten Tomatoes (critics)
- 27% audience score
📈 Why Is It Still Winning?
- Built-in fanbase: The 2021 trilogy left viewers emotionally invested in Shadyside.
- Smart timing: Released during a content lull, drawing horror-hungry viewers.
- Nostalgia + curiosity: Even if quality dipped, audiences are tuning in to revisit a beloved universe.
🧠 Final Thoughts
Fear Street: Prom Queen may be the weakest entry in terms of storytelling, but its early streaming success proves that the franchise still has commercial clout. Whether this momentum leads to a fifth installment remains to be seen—but clearly, horror fans are still dancing with Shadyside’s shadows.
