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:
Top 10 Movies on Netflix Worldwide
|
Number |
Title |
Hours Watched |
|---|---|---|
|
10 |
Upgrade |
4,900,000 |
|
9 |
Laapataa Ladies |
5,300,000 |
|
8 |
Partiu América |
5,800,000 |
|
7 |
Shaitaan |
6,800,000 |
|
6 |
Shrek |
7,700,000 |
|
5 |
Thelma the Unicorn |
12,000,000 |
|
4 |
Disturbia |
13,500,000 |
|
3 |
The Courier |
19,100,000 |
|
2 |
Madame Web |
20,800,000 |
|
1 |
Mother of the Bride |
38,100,000 |
We've broken down the Top 10 films on Netflix in the United States in the list below.
Read more about the best movies and shows on Netflix:
- The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now
- The Best Shows on Netflix
- The Best Feel-Good Movies on Netflix Right Now
Editor's note: Last updated May 25 to reflect the Top 10 movies on Netflix in the U.S. as of that date.
The Top 10 Most Popular TV Shows on Netflix Right Now
Here is what everyone is binge-watching this weekend.10 'The Courier' (2024)
Director: Dominic Cooke | Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes | Genre: Thriller
Cast: Arón Piper, María Pedraza, Luis Tosar
Synopsis:
After shrewdly seizing his chance to join a money-laundering scheme, a modest valet dives into a world of fast cash, fast cars — and an inevitable crash.
9 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' (2008)
Directors: Tom McGrath, Eric Darnell | Runtime: 1 hour 31 minutes | Genre: Animated
Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer
Synopsis:
A botched rescue strands Alex the lion and his companions in Africa. Sadly, Alex discovers he has little in common with the locals.
8 'Shrek Forever After' (2010)
Director: Mike Mitchell | Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes | Genre: Comedy, Animated
Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz
Synopsis:
Shrek's world gets turned upside down after he makes a deal with Rumpelstiltskin. Can Donkey, Fiona and Puss in Boots help him make things right?
7 'Dumb and Dumber To' (2014)
Director: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly | Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes | Genre: Comedy
Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Rob Riggle
Synopsis:
Bone-headed buddies Harry and Lloyd reunite after 20 years and embark on a crazy road trip to find Harry both a kidney donor and his long-lost child.
6 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' (2024)
Directors: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic | Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes | Genre: Animated
Cast: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black
Synopsis:
Magically teleported from Brooklyn to the Mushroom Kingdom, two plucky plumbers team up with a princess to battle a tyrannical fire-breathing turtle.
5 'Thelma the Unicorn' (2024)
Director: John Powell | Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes | Genre: Animation
Cast: Brittany Howard, Will Forte, Jemaine Clement
Synopsis:
A singing pony who dreams of stardom finds instant fame when she transforms into a sparkly unicorn — but becoming a celebrity is one wild ride.
4 'Upgrade' (2018)
Director: Zhang Yimou | Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes | Genre: Action
Cast: Logan Marshall-Green, Betty Gabriel, Simon Maiden
Synopsis:
After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.
3 'Shrek' (2001)
Director: Sim Evan-Jones | Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes | Genre: Comedy, Animated
Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz
Synopsis:
On a mission to retrieve a princess from a fire-breathing dragon, gruff ogre Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot — a wisecracking donkey.
2 'Mother of the Bride' (2024)
Director: Mark Waters | Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes | Genre: Romance
Cast: Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove, Benjamin Bratt
Synopsis:
A doting mom jets off to a tropical island resort for her daughter's wedding — only to discover the groom's father is the ex she hasn't seen in decades.
1 'Madame Web' (2023)
Director: S.J. Clarkson | Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes | Genre: Action, Comedy
Cast: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced
Synopsis:
Discovering that she can see into the future, a paramedic must use her new powers to save a trio of young women from a mysterious, spidery villain.