The Many Saints of Newark Returns to Streaming Top 10 After Jon Bernthal’s 2026 Hits

The Sopranos prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark, has reclaimed a spot on the streaming charts five years after its theatrical debut. As of October 2026, the 2021 release has entered the Top 10 rankings on major video-on-demand platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV.

This late-stage success marks a significant turnaround for a project that struggled during its original release. In 2021, the film grossed just $13.1 million against a $50 million production budget, a performance that saw it labeled a commercial failure during its initial theatrical run.

has climbed into the Top 10 on multiple VOD services including Prime Video and Apple TV.

The Bernthal Effect

The film’s newfound popularity appears to be driven by the current momentum of its lead actor. Jon Bernthal, who plays Johnny Boy Soprano in the prequel, has spent 2026 dominating the global box office in two of the year’s largest blockbusters. He appeared as Frank Castle in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which grossed over $2.52 billion, and portrayed Menelaus in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which surpassed $1.5 billion at the box office.

In addition to his theatrical wins, Bernthal’s presence on streaming services has remained a draw for audiences throughout the year. His Disney+ special, The Punisher: One Last Kill, recorded an estimated 12.2 million views in the first half of 2026, making it the most-watched original on the platform for that period according to industry data from Luminate and Nielsen.

Bernthal’s high-profile 2026 schedule also included a starring role in the Netflix series His & Hers and an appearance in The Bear. This consistent visibility across franchises and prestige television has seemingly encouraged viewers to revisit his earlier work, specifically his contribution to the Sopranos mythos.

While interest in the franchise remains high, the current “hit” status on digital platforms refers specifically to the resurgence of the 2021 film. The “Bernthal Effect” has effectively converted a past box-office disappointment into a recurring fixture on the 2026 VOD charts.

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