The highest-rated Netflix movie depends on the rating source, but critically acclaimed hits often cited include Roma (Oscar-winner) and Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, while popular choices often feature big hits like KPop Demon Hunters, Red Notice, or recent releases like Wake Up Dead Man, all tracked by Netflix's own data. For audience scores, films like The Shawshank Redemption (often temporarily on Netflix) score high on IMDb, but for original productions, critically praised ones like Roma (7.7 IMDb) or The Irishman (7.8 IMDb) stand out.
As of late 2025, the number 1 most-watched Netflix movie of all time by views is KPop Demon Hunters, followed by Red Notice, then Carry-On, according to Netflix's official data, with these figures updated regularly on their Tudum site.
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Netflix's top 3 movies as of early January 2026 often include popular new releases like the animated adventure "K-Pop Demon Hunters," the true-crime story "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story," and recent hits such as "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," though rankings shift daily, with People We Meet on Vacation also trending.
As of January 10-11, 2026, the #1 show on Netflix globally is the new murder mystery series His & Hers, which quickly rose to the top, while in the US, the latest season of Stranger Things and the limited series Run Away are dominating the TV charts, and Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story is the top movie.
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The #1 most watched movie depends on the metric: by box office revenue, it's James Cameron's Avatar (2009); by user ratings/popularity on platforms like IMDb, titles like The Shawshank Redemption or Titanic often rank high; and for streaming, K-Pop Demon Hunters recently topped Netflix. Generally, Titanic and Avatar are cited as the biggest overall cinematic phenomena.
While no Netflix original series consistently holds a universal 9.5 IMDb rating (that score often belongs to shows like Breaking Bad or Game of Thrones on IMDb), highly acclaimed Netflix series often cited with near-perfect scores include Arcane, Mindhunter, Black Mirror, The Queen's Gambit, Stranger Things, and The Crown, with excellent user reviews and high rankings.
For movies worth watching on Netflix, consider popular hits like the animated musical KPop Demon Hunters or the satirical Don't Look Up, critically acclaimed films such as The Irishman or Godzilla Minus One, or thrilling options like Wake Up Dead Man and Leave the World Behind, keeping in mind Netflix's library changes, so checking current top 10 lists and personalized recommendations is always best.
'Squid Game' finished 2025 as the most-watched original series in streaming. Netflix's thriller pulled in an enormous U.S. audience and stood alone as the only non-English show to reach the very top tier of the rankings. 'Stranger Things' is expected to claim the year-end crown once full data is in.
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Trending on Netflix Australia right now features popular movies like Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story, Goodbye June, and the anticipated Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, alongside hit series such as the latest Stranger Things season, Emily in Paris, and Run Away, with titles like KPop Demon Hunters, Man Vs Baby, and family films like IF also seeing high viewership.
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Only three films in history have won 11 Oscars: Ben-Hur (1959), Titanic (1997), and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), with The Lord of the Rings sweeping all its nominations and Titanic receiving the most nominations (14) for a film that won 11. These epics share the record for the most Academy Awards won by a single movie.
As of late 2025, the number 1 most-watched Netflix movie of all time by views is KPop Demon Hunters, followed by Red Notice, then Carry-On, according to Netflix's official data, with these figures updated regularly on their Tudum site.
Only three films have ever won the Oscars "Big Five" (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Screenplay): It Happened One Night (1934), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), and The Silence of the Lambs (1991). These rare cinematic achievements represent major sweeps of the top Academy Awards, cementing their places in film history.
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