The animated series based on Innersloth's popular video game Among Us premiered on Paramount+ and has quickly climbed global streaming charts, according to the report. created by Owen Dennis, the show shot into the top 5 in several Latin American countries — including Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, and El Salvador — and cracked the top 10 in France. Paramount+ also released the first episode for free on YouTube, further amplifying its reach.

Top-5 Rankings in Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico — A Latin American Breakout

As the report states, the series has surged to the top 5 in at least five Latin American nations, with additional top-10 slots in other markets. This regional strength echoes patterns seen with other game-to-screen properties, where audiences in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries often drive early streaming numbers. The wide geographic spread suggests the show's core premise — a spaceship crew hunting an alien impostor — transcends language and cultural barriers.

A 97% Audience Score — With a <50-Rating Caveat

While the series has not yet received an official Rotten Tomatoes critics' score, its audience score currently sits at 97%. However, as the source notes, this rating is based on fewer than 50 user reviews, making it highly volatile. Early buzz could shift dramatically once more viewers weigh in. The report does not specify when the first critic score may appear, but industry watchers expect it within the next two weeks .

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Echo: Can Streaming Success Match Box Office?

The report places Among Us within a broader trend of video game adaptations gaining traction,following the box-office dominance of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Yet streaming success is measured differently: while Mario earned billions in ticket sales, Among Us must prove it can retain subscribers and generate repeat viewership. The free YouTube episode is a clever acquisition tool, but converting curiosity into sustained engagement remains the metric that matters.

Open Question: Who Is the Show's Core Audience — Kids, Nostalgic Gamers, or Both?

The voice cast — Yvette Nicole Brown , Elijah Wood, Dan Stevens, and others — suggests a broad demographic appeal. But the report does not break down viewership by age group or region.. A critical unknown is whether the show's humor and tension will resonate equally with younger viewers unfamiliar with the 2018 game and older fans who played it during its pandemic-era peak. Without demographic data, it is unclear whether this early global spike will translate into a long-term hit.