LGBTQIA+ RomCom Red, White & Royal Blue Becomes The Number One Film Worldwide!

Alex Claremont Diaz (right) sitting at a table across Prince Henry (left) at a diner in Paris in a screenshot for Red, White & Royal Blue

Credit: Amazon/ Prime Video

Queer Content

It’s official, ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ is the number one movie on Prime Video worldwide! It has also topped the collective chart which combines and television shows in its rankings.

The film has had a large following since its production was announced in 2019 which is the same year the book it’s based off of was published.

Written by Casey McQuiston, ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ follows Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the President of United States, and Prince Henry, of the United Kingdom, as they go from enemies to forbidden lovers.

One of the things that’s drawn so many people to this film is that it is truly the first of its kind. Before this, there really hasn’t been a classic adult rom-com centered around the queer community. The only popular content that is remotely similar is Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper‘, which is more reserved, in terms of maturity, than ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’.

The first official poster for Red, White & Royal Blue showcasing two ankles (from two people) crossed over each other showcasing their socks. The ankle on top, coming from the left, has a sock with the American flag and the one underneath, coming from the right has the Union Jack flag

Credit: Amazon/ Prime Video

Number One Movie

The film’s early reviews set it up for success. It’s certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 94% audience score. This is rare for a film focused on queer characters as anyone can submit reviews and similar movies have been ‘bombed’ with homophobic reviews, regardless of whether or not they’ve watched it.

But, ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ went viral instantly. The official poster release got millions of likes across social media platforms, along with sneak peak clips and cast interviews.

The attention only increased upon the film’s release. The praise from those following the film drew in those who were not familiar with the story; making it number one world wide and not just on Prime Video. ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ has surpassed ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ on Letterboxd, which is a popular film social media website (this is a big deal)!

A screenshot of the popular movie rankings on 'Letterboxed' showing Red White & Royal Blue as the number one film.

Credit: Letterboxd

In addition to boosting the film’s official content, many people have taken to their own social media pages to post their personal reactions. Take a look!

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