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:
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‘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.
The Secret Life of Pets
- Release Date
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July 8, 2016
- Runtime
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90minutes
- Director
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Chris Renaud, Yarrow Cheney
- Writers
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Cinco Paul, Brian Lynch, Ken Daurio
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.
Everest
- Release Date
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September 18, 2015
- Runtime
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121minutes
- Writers
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William Nicholson, Justin Isbell
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.
Plankton: The Movie
- Release Date
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March 7, 2025
- Runtime
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83 minutes
- Director
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Dave Needham
- Writers
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Chris Viscardi
- Producers
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Vincent Waller
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Jill Talley
Karen / All the Karens / Alarm Voice / Various (voice)
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Mr. Lawrence
Plankton / Teen Plankton / Rube (voice)
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.
The Electric State
- Release Date
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March 14, 2025
- Runtime
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128 Minutes
- Writers
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Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
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.
Kraven the Hunter
- Release Date
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December 13, 2024
- Runtime
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127 Minutes
- Director
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J.C. Chandor
- Writers
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Art Marcum, Richard Wenk, Matt Holloway
- Franchise(s)
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Marvel Comics, Marvel Cinematic Universe
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.
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‘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.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
- Release Date
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January 10, 2025
- Runtime
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144 minutes
- Director
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Christian Gudegast
- Writers
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Christian Gudegast
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