The second quarter was extremely successful for the YouTube channels operated and managed by UCM.ONE. The Portuguese and Spanish CiNENET channels in particular saw strong growth. It is also striking that Chinese films are increasingly occupying the top ten spots in terms of reach. This makes it all the more exciting to look back and review the highlights. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of the top 10 films with the highest reach in the second quarter – here are the official top 10:

In the film originally titled ‘The Base’, Major John Murphy of the US Army is sent on a top-secret mission: he is to secretly infiltrate Mexico, track down the notorious drug lord Santos and arrest him. But the mission spirals out of control – Murphy’s team is wiped out and he is the only survivor. He quickly realises that this was no accident. He has been betrayed. On his own, Murphy begins to investigate the background of the failed mission – and uncovers a ruthless conspiracy that reaches deep into the ranks of the military. To uncover the truth, he must infiltrate a heavily guarded army base. But his enemies know he’s on their trail – and will stop at nothing to eliminate him once and for all. A merciless race against time begins…

An idyllic day at sea turns into a nightmarish struggle for survival: after a group of illegal hunters brutally provoke a huge great white shark and violate its habitat, nature strikes back with merciless force. The men are ruthlessly killed by the merciless beast. But that is only the beginning. Shortly afterwards, a group of young people board a luxury yacht to celebrate passing their university exams with a wild party. What begins as a carefree outing suddenly turns into a deadly trap when ‘Shark Evil’ (original title: ‘食人鲨’) strikes from the depths. The gigantic shark attacks the boat, tearing everything in its path apart and forcing the revellers into a gruesome race for survival. Between panicked escape, escalating conflicts on board and the unpredictable terror from the depths, a gripping animal horror film unfolds that leaves no room to breathe.

A group of strangers are stranded on a remote, mysterious island – the infamous Crocodile Island. What initially appears to be a mysterious coincidence soon turns out to be a deadly nightmare: huge, prehistoric crocodiles mercilessly hunt down the castaways. As the survivors desperately try to find a way out of this deadly paradise, it becomes clear that each of them harbours a dark secret – and not everyone is who they seem to be. The threat lurks not only in the swamps, but also among the survivors themselves. The Chinese survival monster film ‘Crocodile Island’ combines gripping suspense, exotic settings and brutal creature action into a nerve-racking adventure. Who will survive – and at what cost?

A group of strangers are stranded on a remote, mysterious island – the infamous Crocodile Island. What initially appears to be a mysterious coincidence soon turns out to be a deadly nightmare: huge, prehistoric crocodiles mercilessly hunt down the castaways. As the survivors desperately try to find a way out of this deadly paradise, it becomes clear that each of them harbours a dark secret – and not everyone is who they seem to be. The threat lurks not only in the swamps, but also among the survivors themselves. The Chinese survival monster film ‘Crocodile Island’ combines gripping suspense, exotic settings and brutal creature action into a nerve-racking adventure. Who will survive – and at what cost?

A cruise ship, a dangerous experiment – and a monstrous threat from the depths: what begins as a relaxing holiday turns into a merciless nightmare when a ruthless plan spirals out of control. In this explosive action horror film, idealistic zookeeper Lin Haodong and his friend Ma Teng sign a contract with mysterious businessman Mr Wu to save their financially stricken zoo. But in the film ‘Battle of the Beasts’ (original title: ‘蛇之战’), Wu turns out to be an environmental criminal: The illegal disposal of highly toxic waste into the sea creates a giant snake – mutated, aggressive and deadly. When a cruise ship enters the contaminated area, the horror begins. The beast attacks – and chaos breaks out on board. But the snake is only the tip of the iceberg…

An idyllic day at sea turns into a nightmarish struggle for survival: after a group of illegal hunters brutally provoke a huge great white shark and violate its habitat, nature strikes back with merciless force. The men are ruthlessly killed by the merciless beast. But that is only the beginning. Shortly afterwards, a group of young people board a luxury yacht to celebrate passing their university exams with a wild party. What begins as a carefree outing suddenly turns into a deadly trap when ‘Shark Evil’ (original title: ‘食人鲨’) strikes from the depths. The gigantic shark attacks the boat, tearing everything in its path apart and forcing the revellers into a gruesome race for survival. Between panicked escape, escalating conflicts on board and the unpredictable terror from the depths, a gripping animal horror film unfolds that leaves no room to breathe.

Clemens (Franz Rogowski), a quiet, sensitive masseur, starts his new job at a chic wellness hotel. There he meets Lara (Lana Cooper), a loud, impulsive chef with a wild streak. What initially looks like a clash between two completely different worlds quickly develops into an intense and unconventional love affair. Between massages and kitchen chaos, a story full of humour, friction and emotion unfolds – told with lots of improvisation, lively camera work and a large dose of authenticity. ‘Love Steaks’ is an idiosyncratic mix of drama and comedy that breaks with conventional romantic film clichés and instead focuses on raw emotions and honest characters. A film that hits hard – in the heart and on the screen.

In a remote village, several women suddenly disappear without a trace. While most of the residents in the film, originally titled ‘Hidden – Verità sepolte,’ turn a blind eye to the disturbing events, young Martin Berardi (played by Roberto D’Antona) begins to ask questions. With growing determination, he sets out to find the truth – and uncovers dark secrets lurking deep beneath the façade of this seemingly peaceful place. Everything points to the work of a serial killer – but the closer Martin gets to the gruesome truth, the greater the fear in the community becomes. A dark thriller about repression, paranoia and the courage to face evil – thrilling until the very last minute.

Three fearless nuns – once servants of the faith – become angels of vengeance on a bloody mission. When they are brutally betrayed and deeply wounded by a group of ruthless men, they vow to no longer remain silent. They lay down their habits, take up high-calibre weapons and transform themselves into merciless fighters for justice. With unwavering courage and deadly precision, they roam the streets plagued by corruption and violence. Every step brings them closer to their tormentors. Every mission is an act of revenge. They take no prisoners – because what was done to them cries out for radical retribution. An explosive mix of grindhouse aesthetics, black humour and hard-hitting action, this film celebrates strong female characters who won’t let anything or anyone get them down. Merciless, uncompromising and with plenty of firepower!

The sudden death of their parents brings siblings Emilie (Lucy Wirth) and Jakob (Ole Jacobs) back together after years of estrangement. Twenty-six-year-old Emilie wants to sell the remote family home in the Alps – and spends an unusual amount of time with her younger brother as a result. But there is more between them than just grief: Emilie is burdened by a long-suppressed secret that has kept her at a distance all these years. Over time, her emotional wall begins to crumble – and she has to face a truth that she can hardly admit to herself: her feelings for Jakob go beyond the bounds of sibling affection. In the secluded, almost surreal silence of the Alpine mountains, a forbidden closeness grows.

In addition to individual films, some of our YouTube channels also gained significant reach in the first quarter. Reason enough to take a closer look at the developments. Which channels were able to reach, inspire and retain the most viewers? Our ranking provides the answer: Below, we present the top 10 most successful channels in the first quarter:

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