"TULSA KING" PACKS A PUNCH WITH SEASON TWO PREMIERE STREAMED BY 5.4M GLOBAL HOUSEHOLDS
Breaks Global Viewership Record on Paramount+ for Premiere Day and Up Triple Digits with Social Engagements
Starring Sylvester Stallone and Executive Produced by Taylor Sheridan, Terence Winter, and Craig Zisk; Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios
September 26, 2024 - Paramount+ today announced that TULSA KING's season two premiere was streamed by 5.4M global active sub households in its first seven days on the service. Starring Oscar(R) nominee Sylvester Stallone, Tulsa King broke a new all-time viewership record with two million global viewers on premiere day for the service. On social, the season two premiere engagements grew 934% vs. season one in the first seven days according to Sprinklr.
"Tulsa King's return shattered records with 2M active sub households on premiere day and over 5M globally for the week, fueling Paramount+'s continued momentum as the fastest growing SVOD four years in a row," said Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global Co-CEO and President/CEO, Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios. "The show's success is a testament to the combination of Sly's star power and swagger coupled with Terry Winter's gifted writing and the unique world building that only Taylor Sheridan can do."
"It's tremendous to see the premiere resonate with a record number of viewers," said Jeff Grossman. Executive Vice President, Programming, Paramount+. "Stallone makes the role of Dwight Manfredi irresistibly compelling, and he is complemented by a phenomenal ensemble cast. We can't wait to share what his unlikely crew and their formidable adversaries are up to this season."
"Watching the rise of Tulsa King has been incredible," said David C. Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios. "This is one of those projects where you watch the idea become a reality and along the way you know that if all the pieces come together it's going to be a big success. Tulsa King is one of those projects and partnering with Sylvester Stallone, Taylor Sheridan, Terence Winter and all the cast and crew behind it has been a true blessing."
The new season premiered Sunday, September 15, in the U.S. and internationally. New episodes will continue to roll out weekly on Sundays. In addition to the second season's premiere episode, the first season of TULSA KING is available to stream exclusively on Paramount+.
TULSA KING is executive produced by Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan, Oscar nominee and writer Terence Winter, and multi-award-nominated director Craig Zisk, and produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios exclusively for Paramount+.
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About SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks
SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks is a global network of media assets that reaches over one billion people in more than 180 countries featuring some of the most iconic brands in entertainment including SHOWTIME, MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Network among others - and, its Studios arm which produces 120+ series annually, including some of today's biggest hits such as Yellowstone, Yellowjackets, Emily in Paris, 1883, 1923, George & Tammy, South Park, Tulsa King, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Challenge and Jersey Shore, to name a few.
About 101 Studios
101 Studios is a global entertainment company dedicated to the acquisition, financing, development, production and distribution of high-caliber, creator-driven content. With an unmatched television slate partnered with outstanding filmmakers and talent, 101 Studios productions include the award-winning series "Yellowstone," "George & Tammy," 1883 and 1923. We also produce some of the most critically acclaimed shows, such as LAWMEN: BASS REEVES, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, TULSA KING and SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS. Upcoming projects include LANDMAN, starring Billy Bob Thornton.
Building upon this success, 101 Studios' Unscripted Division works with talented storytellers in bringing their vision to life. Some of these projects include Amazon Prime documentary "Kickback" which is an expose on the corruption inside the largest sport's organization in the world: FIFA; "The Last Cowboy" a documentary on the high stakes world of professional horse reining and the upcoming HBO docuseries about the sexual abuse and cover-up at Ohio State University, co-produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures. On the scripted film side, past releases include the Sundance Audience award winner "Burden," as well as the family comedy "The War With Grandpa,", the historical drama "The Current War: Director's Cut," and FINESTKIND. 101 Studios advocates for first-class collaboration and innovation. As an example, we are partnered with iHeartRadio and Sports Illustrated Studios on the Ambie nominated podcast "Choosing Sides: F1.". 101 Studios also produces high-profile sports content under its own label, 101 Sports. Additionally, 101 Studios' Brand Division increases the exposure for the properties of our partners to millions across the world.
Source: Paramount+ Internal Metrics, Viewers based on Active Sub HHs for Tulsa King S2 prem (9/15/24), Global Viewership of 7-Days thru 9/21; Social- Sprinklr.
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