[Edaily Starin Reporter Choi Hee-jae ] CJ ENM CO., Ltd.(035760)’s global studio, Fifth Season, is expanding its presence in the global content market.

CJ ENM CO., Ltd. announced on the 15th, “The works recently released by Fifth Season have topped the charts in their respective genres on global OTT platforms and received consistent critical acclaim, proving both their commercial success and artistic merit.”

Content planned and produced by Fifth Season is garnering global attention. The company explains that this is the result of its ability to discover stories and creative teams that captivate global audiences—combined with distinctive storytelling and high-quality production capabilities—and to maximize the potential of each project.

Following the drama *East of Eden*, which premiered on the 1st and topped Netflix’s TV series chart, the film *Beasts*, released on the 9th, also reached No. 1 on Netflix’s movie chart, continuing the global success.

“East of Eden” is a seven-episode drama based on the classic novel of the same name by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. Starring Hollywood actress Florence Pugh and with Joy Kazan serving as screenwriter and producer, the series offers a modern reinterpretation of the original’s profound family narrative.

U.S. *Esquire* hailed the series as a “life-changing drama” and praised Florence Pugh’s performance as “one of the finest of her career.” The U.K.’s *Radio Times* awarded it a perfect score of 5 out of 5, praising the actors’ performances as well as the cinematography, music, and the quality of the adaptation. *The Guardian* described it as an outstanding and compelling family saga.

The film *Beasts* is a political thriller directed, written, and starring Ben Affleck, with Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson in supporting roles. It tells the story of a couple facing immense turmoil and difficult choices after their son is kidnapped, and is an original project from Fifth Season featuring a team of leading Hollywood creators and actors.

The UK’s Radio Times awarded it 4 out of 5 stars, praising Ben Affleck’s acting and direction, as well as the suspenseful plot. Variety in the U.S. also gave positive reviews for the film’s pace, immersion, and Affleck’s performance.

According to Netflix’s first-half 2026 viewership report, “His Story & Her Story,” released by Fifth Season in the first half of this year, recorded a cumulative total of 104 million views, ranking first globally among all series. This achievement, secured amid competition with other globally popular titles, demonstrates the competitive edge that content featuring a suspenseful narrative and high levels of immersion can bring to the global market.

Fifth Season has consistently demonstrated its ability to produce global content that balances commercial success with artistic merit across various global platforms. Season 2 of the drama “Severance” broke Apple TV’s all-time viewership record just one month after its release last year. It also won eight awards at the Primetime Emmy Awards, the most prestigious awards in the U.S. television industry. The series set a record for the most nominations by a single show, receiving 27 nominations.

CJ ENM CO., Ltd. plans to strengthen its global content competitiveness by expanding collaborations with global creative teams based on its multi-studio system, which includes Fifth Season, and by continuously introducing premium content across various genres.

A spokesperson for CJ ENM CO., Ltd. stated, “*Fifth Season* is winning over audiences worldwide thanks to its distinctive storytelling, production capabilities, and content planning tailored for the global market.”

The spokesperson added, “Moving forward, under our vision of becoming a ‘Global IP Powerhouse,’ we will continue to present premium content that resonates across borders and platforms, thereby strengthening our position as a creative studio leading the global content industry.”