The third season of HBO’s The White Lotus debuted with a strong 2.4 million viewers in the US across all platforms, marking a significant jump from previous seasons.
Here’s What Happened: The season 3 premiere on Sunday night saw a 57% increase in viewers compared to the season 2 premiere (1.5 million) and a massive 155% increase compared to the season 1 premiere (944,000).
What This Means Now: This strong start indicates high anticipation for the new season. After 36 hours, viewership in the US doubled that of season 2 in the same timeframe, reaching 4.6 million. The premiere also more than tripled its audience from season 2 in both Europe and Latin America.
The Bigger Picture: The previous seasons of The White Lotus saw significant audience growth after their premieres, increasing viewership by seven to eight times. If season 3 follows a similar pattern, it could become a major hit for HBO. The show was also the most-watched title on Max globally on Sunday night, highlighting its international appeal. The strong numbers suggest that The White Lotus is not just maintaining its audience but expanding it considerably.
