‘The Two Popes’ Viewing Surged 30-Fold After Pope Francis’ Death, Netflix Says

"The Two Popes," a film about Pope Francis and his predecessor, saw its Netflix viewership surge after the pope's death, reaching 3.2 million views in one week. The movie also earned Academy Awards nominations and inspired a global audience with its multilingual dialogue. Meanwhile, the fictional "Conclave" spiked in popularity as news of Pope Francis' passing spread, with viewership jumping by 283%. Both films highlight the impact of Pope Francis, a trailblazing Latin American pope who died after suffering from a stroke and heart failure on April 21.