Prime Video’s Lupin Replacement Officially Hits Streaming Charts Ahead of Season Four
A rival arrives before Lupin
Prime Video released a France-set heist comedy shortly before Netflix’s Lupin returns with its fourth season. The timing places the movie alongside renewed attention for one of Netflix’s most popular international series.
The film was directed by Thomas Vincent, whose earlier Prime Video work includes Reacher and Role Play. Vincent has also directed episodes of Netflix’s Bodyguard.
Lupin’s established reach
Lupin debuted on Netflix in 2021 and stars Omar Sy. The series is based on Arsène Lupin, a character created more than 100 years ago and adapted in formats including comic books and anime.
The first season has 99 million views and the second 68 million, according to the article. Both seasons feature on Netflix’s all-time top-10 list for the platform.
Season four returns October 23
The critically acclaimed series is set to return October 23, following a three-year break. George Kay co-created the show; his other work includes Killing Eve, Hijack, Criminal and War.
Episodes have been directed by Louis Leterrier and Xavier Gens. Leterrier’s film credits include The Incredible Hulk, The Transporter, Clash of the Titans and Fast X; Gens also directed Under Paris.
Key points
- Prime Video’s France-set heist comedy arrived days before Lupin’s fourth season.
- Lupin returns October 23 after a three-year gap.
- The first two Lupin seasons recorded 99 million and 68 million views.
- The article does not identify the Prime Video film or its chart ranking.