Beyonce's Homecoming Netflix documentary drew 1.1 million viewers in its first day

Netflix/Parkwood EntertainmentBeyonce‘s introspective Homecoming Netflix special has proved to be a fan favorite.

The documentary, which highlights the singer’s landmark performance at Coachella in 2018, drew 1.1 million U.S. viewers on its first day alone, according to Nielsen, Billboard reports.

Released on April 17, numbers compiled by Nielsen revealed the audience for Homecoming was 63% African-American.  Over its first week, it was 55%, more than any other Netflix original film or series analyzed to date.

In addition, women comprised 70% of Homecoming‘s audience in its first week, surpassing any other recently-released Netflix original series, including the female-led show Orange is the New Black. 

The documentary was also a huge social media hit.