The Fallout TV series premiere was quite impressive, don’t you think? While it earned numerous Emmy nominations before securing a few wins, Prime Video and Kilter Movies are marking a milestone, having surpassed the 100-million-viewer mark globally just six months after its launch on Amazon’s platform, celebrating this significant achievement.
The announcement’s swift dissemination via social media channels undoubtedly boosts Prime Video, Kilter Movies, and Bethesda’s morale ahead of season two, potentially packed with New Vegas content following the season one finale’s tantalizing hints.
With over 100 million views, Fallout solidly ranks second behind The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power among Prime Video’s exclusive content, standing out as a notable achievement for the streaming giant. In stark contrast to the naysayers’ predictions, the Middle-earth-set series has defied expectations by being an unexpected success, with Season 2’s ratings gradually building momentum despite initial doubts.
As of this writing, the inaugural season of Amazon Prime’s The Rings of Power has garnered an impressive 150 million global viewers since its release in late 2022. That feat of Fallout surpassing the 100-million viewer mark within just six months is nothing short of spectacular, cementing its status as Prime Video’s second-largest hit, and setting it up for long-term success even if ratings don’t plummet in season two?
Despite initial reservations, the series’ widespread acclaim has led to a substantial surge in Fallout game sales and investment in Fallout 76’s live service, delivering exactly the outcome that large corporations crave from high-profile adaptations of beloved franchises.
Will Bethesda potentially license the Fallout IP for third-party developers to create spin-offs while they focus on completing The Elder Scrolls 6 and preparing for Fallout 5, possibly resulting in earlier releases than expected? While it’s tempting to speculate about future releases, the sheer scope of Xbox’s integration with Bethesda may mean we’ll be playing new Fallout 76 content well into the next decade, potentially until the early 2030s.
