The #1 movie on Netflix changes constantly and by region, but as of late 2025/early 2026, titles like Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story, KPop Demon Hunters, and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery** have hit the top spots in the US and Australia, with older hits like The Grinch also appearing, so checking your local Netflix Top 10 (tudum.netflix.com) is the best way to find the current #1.
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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As of early January 2026, the number one movie on Netflix is often shifting, but recent data shows films like "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story" and the upcoming mystery, "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," are trending high on Netflix's own Top 10 list, while "KPop Demon Hunters" was a massive hit. For the absolute latest, check Netflix's Tudum Top 10 page directly for your region.
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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.
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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.
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 hot shows right? It's all about the latest season of Stranger Things (Season 5), with the thrilling limited series Run Away (by Harlan Coben) also dominating, alongside popular hits like Emily in Paris (Season 5), and new contenders like His & Hers, while buzzy titles include Wednesday, Dahmer, and Bridgerton. For movies, romance and spicy themes are trending with 365 Days, Mea Culpa, and Bridgerton-adjacent romance.
The Top 10 TV Shows and Top 10 Movies are lists that appear on the Netflix home screen, and update every day with the most popular titles on Netflix. If available in your region, Top 10 lists will automatically appear on your device with the most watched shows in your country.
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The most trending movie right now depends on the platform, but recent data shows titles like Avatar: Fire and Ash, Wake Up Dead Man, and Zootopia 2 topping box office charts, while KPop Demon Hunters and films like The Great Flood are popular on streaming services like Netflix, indicating high audience interest across theatrical and home viewing.
As of early January 2026, Fallout is consistently the number one show on Amazon Prime Video globally and in the U.S., topping charts alongside its companion series Fallout: Beast Games and other popular titles like The Boys, The Night Manager, and new releases like House of David and Spring Fever.
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As of early 2026, Netflix's most-watched movies of all time (based on initial viewership within their first 28 days) are led by the recently released KPop Demon Hunters, followed by action-comedies like Red Notice, Carry-On, disaster film Don't Look Up, and sci-fi adventure The Adam Project, with the popular thriller Bird Box close behind. These rankings shift as new hits emerge, but these titles consistently appear at the top of Netflix's global lists, showcasing big-budget originals.
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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