In a dramatic twist that's shaken up the festive music landscape, Netflix has unexpectedly entered the race for this year's Christmas number one with its newly released compilation album.
'The Netflix Christmas Soundtrack' has rocketed to number two on the Official Charts Company's midweek update, putting it in direct competition with perennial favourites and potentially rewriting Christmas chart history.
The streaming giant's collection features beloved holiday tracks from its most popular original films and series, including songs from Holidate, The Christmas Chronicles, The Princess Switch, and Dash & Lily. This surprise contender has already outperformed established Christmas classics in the midweek charts.
Chart Showdown: Streaming Giant vs Music Legends
Currently leading the pack is Sam Ryder's 'You're Christmas To Me', but Netflix's compilation is hot on its heels. The album's sudden success has created one of the most unpredictable chart battles in recent memory, potentially disrupting what many considered a foregone conclusion.
Music industry analysts are stunned by the compilation's immediate impact. This marks the first time a streaming service's original soundtrack has posed such a serious threat for the coveted Christmas number one spot, traditionally dominated by major record labels and established artists.
Shaking Up Festive Traditions
The album's strong performance has already pushed Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' down to third position, while Wham's 'Last Christmas' sits at fourth place. This represents a significant shift from the usual festive chart hierarchy that has remained largely unchanged for decades.
Chart compiler Official Charts Company confirmed the surprising development, noting that the Netflix collection has demonstrated 'unprecedented momentum' for a compilation album at this time of year. The final chart positions will be revealed on Friday, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion to this year's Christmas chart race.
With several days of streaming and sales still to count, the battle for Christmas number one remains wide open. Music fans and industry watchers alike are now watching closely to see if Netflix can pull off what would be one of the most surprising chart victories in UK music history.
