Anne Hathaway’s $216 Million Hit Is Crushing the Competition on Streaming
More than a decade after its big‑screen bow, ensemble rom‑com Valentine’s Day is surging to No. 2 on HBO Max’s charts, steamrolling splashier newcomers—and reminding viewers how a star-packed cast including Anne Hathaway once hauled in $216 million worldwide.
Every February, certain movies wake up like groundhogs, blink at the winter sun, and start climbing the charts. This time, it is 'Valentine's Day' — the 2010 all-star rom-com — suddenly muscling past newer, shinier titles on streaming.
So, how hot is it right now?
- As of February 18, 2026, 'Valentine's Day' sits at #2 on HBO Max's overall chart, per FlixPatrol's rankings.
- In the United States, it has been #1 on HBO Max since February 16.
- In Australia and the Netherlands, it is holding at #2 on HBO Max's Top 10 this week.
- It is also popping on Netflix: #10 on the platform's Top Movies chart on February 18.
The movie (you probably remember it as: everyone is in this)
Set over one very busy February 14 in Los Angeles, the film ricochets between intertwined stories: longtime partners trying to repair cracks, teens plotting first big romantic moments, a kid hunting for the perfect way to say what he feels, a sports reporter reassigned to chase love stories around the city, and a handful of strangers who collide into something like connection. It runs from morning to midnight, all nerves and expectations and heart-shaped chaos.
The roster is loaded. Jessica Alba plays Morley Clarkson; Kathy Bates is Susan Moralez; Anne Hathaway is Liz Curran; Carter Jenkins is Alex Franklin; Ashton Kutcher is Reed Bennett; Queen Latifah is Paula Thomas. And that is just a slice of the ensemble.
Critics rolled their eyes, audiences showed up
The reviews were rough: an 18% Tomatometer from 187 critics and a 47% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The box office did not care. The movie pulled in over $216 million worldwide — roughly $110.5 million domestic and about $106 million from international markets.
Now, more than a decade later, the seasonal gravity is doing its thing again. Not subtle. Very effective.