The newNetflixmystery thriller has debuted with strong viewership. The streaming service’s library is so robust that not everyNetflix original movie or TV showis automatically destined to become a hit. However, some perform at the level of major blockbusters.
In fact, all of theTop 5 most-watched Netflix moviesof all timehave been viewed more than 150 million times apiece. That roster includesBird Box,The Adam Project,Don’t Look Up, andCarry-On, with the star-studded action-comedyRed Noticetopping the chart with a whopping 230.9 million viewers.
Brick Is Already Performing Well On Streaming
The New German Mystery Thriller Stars A Netflix Regular
Brickhas quickly climbed a major streaming chart. The German thriller follows couple Tim (Matthias Schweighöfer, an alumnus of many Netflix movies, including 2021’sArmy of the DeadandArmy of Thieves, plus2023’sHeart of StoneandFamily Switch) and Olivia (Army of Thieves' Ruby O. Fee) waking up to find themselvestrapped in their apartment by a mysterious brick wall.
The movie has received mixed to negative reviews. At the time of writing,Rotten Tomatoeshas aggregated 16 different critics' reviews, which haveearned the movie a splat with a thoroughly Rotten score of 31%.
This has been the case in spite of the fact thatScreenRant’s own Ben Gibbons gave it a score of 7 out of 10. Read an excerpt from hisBrickreviewbelow:
Alongside a wonderful cast, the film delivers a compelling and dramatic narrative with a touch of sci-fi magic. More than the actual plot, the dynamics between the characters define Brick and give it weight and gravitas that make it stand out.
Just two days after it premiered on the platform on July 10,Brickdebuted at No. 3 on the daily Top 10 movies chart onNetflixin the United States. It has only fallen behind their new animated hitKPop Demon Hunters(at No. 1) and their documentaryTrainwreck: The Real Project X. Additionally, it’s the only non-English title on the chart.
Below, see the full Top 10 chart in the United States for June 30, 2025:
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What This Means For Brick
It Has An Uncertain Future
The fact thatBrickis competing well on the chart is remarkable, becausenon-English titles do not always hit big with U.S. audiences. However, it remains to be seen how long this particular title remains on the chart, or if it can climb any higher.
While the newNetflixmovie was lambasted by critics on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences have treated it even worse. At the time of writing, more than 50 user reviews (with an average score of 2.2 out of 5) have earnedBricka Popcornmeter score of 28%. This general dissatisfaction may prevent the movie from becoming a proper word-of-mouth hit.
