The 10 Most Popular Movies on Netflix Right Now

Aftermath Ever since Netflix unveiled its “Top 10” feature, we have had a way to assess what people are watching on the streaming service. Each day, the “Top 10” feature shows the most popular films and TV shows as viewed by subscribers. But if you’re looking for a quick rundown of the Top 10 most popular movies on Netflix and a little more information on what they’re about and who’s in them, we’ve got you covered.

Netflix now shares what people watch worldwide and how many hours are spent each week on the streamer. Below, we’ve gathered the Top 10 most-watched films on Netflix this week and more information about each movie. Check out the current list below:

Read more about the best movies and shows on Netflix:

10

‘The Secret Life of Pets’

2016

Director: Chris Renaud | Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes | Genre: Action

Cast: Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart

Synopsis:

Max (Louis C.K.) is a spoiled terrier who enjoys a comfortable life in a New York building until his owner adopts Duke, a giant and unruly canine. During their walk outside, they encounter a group of ferocious alley cats and wind up in a truck that’s bound for the pound. Luckily, a rebellious bunny named Snowball swoops in to save the doggy duo from captivity. In exchange, Snowball demands that Max and Duke join his gang of abandoned pets on a mission against the humans who’ve done them wrong.

9

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

2022

Director: Jeff Fowler | Runtime: 2 hours 2 minutes | Genre: Family

Cast: Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey

Synopsis:

After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove that he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns with a new partner, Knuckles, in search of a mystical emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.

8

‘Everest’

2015

Director: Baltasar Kormákur | Runtime: 2 hours 2 minutes | Genre: Drama

Cast: Jason Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Josh Brolin

Synopsis:

On the morning of May 10, 1996, climbers (Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin) from two expeditions start their final ascent toward the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. With little warning, a violent storm strikes the mountain, engulfing the adventurers in one of the fiercest blizzards ever encountered by man. Challenged by the harshest conditions imaginable, the teams must endure blistering winds and freezing temperatures in an epic battle to survive against nearly impossible odds.

7

‘Plankton: The Movie’

2025

Director: Dave Needham | Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes | Genre: Animated

Cast: Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Tom Kenny

Synopsis:

Plankton’s tangled love story with his sentient computer wife goes sideways when she takes a stand and decides to destroy the world without him.

6

‘Trap’

2024

Director: M. Night Shyamalan | Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes | Genre: Thriller

Cast: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan

Synopsis:

A man and his teenage daughter realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event while watching a concert.

5

‘Despicable Me 4’

2024

Director: Chris Renaud | Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes | Genre: Animated

Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell

Synopsis:

Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who’s intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru.

4

‘The Electric State’

2025

Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo | Runtime: 1 hour 459 minutes | Genre: Sci-fi

Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan

Synopsis:

An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother, teaming up with a smuggler and his wisecracking sidekick.

3

‘Kraven the Hunter’

2024

Director: J. C. Chandor | Runtime: 2 hours 7 minutes | Genre: Action

Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger

Synopsis:

Kraven’s complex relationship with his ruthless father starts him down a path of vengeance, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

2

‘The Twister: Caught in the Storm’

2025

In May 2011, a massive tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri. With pulse-pounding firsthand footage, this documentary goes inside a deadly twister.

Watch on Netflix

1

‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’

2025

Director: Christian Gudegast | Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes | Genre: Action

Cast: Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Evin Ahmad

Synopsis:

Lawman “Big Nick” O’Brien gets embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves as he pursues career criminal Donnie Wilson to Europe.