Netflix: Top 10 Most Watched Movies
Netflix has become a powerhouse not just for series but for blockbuster movies that draw audiences by the hundreds of millions. The platform recently updated its “Most Popular” list, and the results show just how global and varied our tastes in streaming have become. From animated fantasy to heist thrillers, these ten films have captivated audiences everywhere:
- KPop Demon Hunters (2025) – 236M views
- Red Notice (2021) – 230.9M views
- Carry-On (2024) – 172.1M views
- Don’t Look Up (2021) – 171.4M views
- The Adam Project (2022) – 157.6M views
- Bird Box (2018) – 157.4M views
- Back in Action (2025) – 147.2M views
- Leave the World Behind (2023) – 143.4M views
- The Gray Man (2022) – 139.3M views
- Damsel (2024) – 138M views
At number one, KPop Demon Hunters surprised many industry watchers by topping the charts with its dazzling mix of anime-style visuals, music, and supernatural adventure. It dethroned Red Notice, the Dwayne Johnson-Gal Gadot-Ryan Reynolds heist spectacle that held the crown since 2021.
The mix of genres is telling: apocalyptic thrillers (Bird Box, Leave the World Behind), family sci-fi (The Adam Project), sharp satire (Don’t Look Up), and action-heavy hits (The Gray Man, Back in Action). Collectively, these films highlight how Netflix now competes directly with Hollywood’s biggest theatrical releases, delivering global blockbusters right into viewers’ living rooms.
Streaming’s message is clear: the whole world is watching.
Doug O’Brien
