The Must-Watch Films Dominating Global Charts

Netflix’s weekly Top 10 movie rankings continue to be the most reliable pulse of what the world is actually watching in 2026. With more than 300 million paid subscribers worldwide and an ever-expanding library of originals, licensed blockbusters and international hits, the streaming giant’s charts reflect real viewership data—not hype, not critics’ picks, not awards buzz.

As of the latest rankings released February 5, 2026 (covering January 27–February 2 viewing), here are the current Top 10 most-watched movies on Netflix globally, complete with viewership hours, key plot points (spoiler-light), critical reception, why they’re exploding right now, and what they tell us about viewer tastes in early 2026.

1. Back in Action (2025) – 68.4 million hours viewed

Genre: Action-Comedy Stars: Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Glenn Close, Andrew Scott Runtime: 114 min Status: Week 3 on the chart (previously #1 for two weeks)

Cameron Diaz’s long-awaited return to acting opposite Jamie Foxx has turned into Netflix’s biggest original movie launch of 2026 so far. The high-octane spy comedy follows two retired CIA operatives (Diaz and Foxx) who are forced back into the field when their teenage daughter accidentally leaks classified information online. The film blends 2000s-style buddy-action nostalgia with modern social-media commentary and has earned surprisingly strong reviews (72% on Rotten Tomatoes) for its chemistry and laugh-out-loud set pieces.

Why it’s #1: Diaz mania + Foxx’s reliable star power + family-friendly action = perfect weekend binge. It’s already cracked Netflix’s all-time Top 10 English-language films list.

2. The Electric State (2025) – 49.2 million hours

Genre: Sci-Fi Adventure Stars: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci Runtime: 128 min Status: Week 2 (#2 last week)

The Russo brothers’ long-in-development adaptation of Simon Stålenhag’s illustrated novel finally arrived in late January and immediately seized the #1 spot before slipping to second. The dystopian road-trip story follows a teenage girl (Brown) and her mysterious robot companion crossing a robot-ravaged America to find her missing brother, joined by a scruffy drifter (Pratt).

Why it’s huge: Stunning visual world-building, strong young-adult appeal, and the post-apocalyptic genre’s endless popularity. Critics are split (58% RT) but audiences love the heart and spectacle (4.1/5 on Netflix).

3. Carry-On (2025) – 38.7 million hours

Genre: Thriller Stars: Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, Sofia Carson Runtime: 119 min Status: Week 4

Jaume Collet-Serra’s Christmas-weekend release has remarkable legs. The contained thriller follows a TSA agent (Egerton) blackmailed by a mysterious traveler (Bateman) into letting a dangerous package onto a flight on Christmas Eve. The single-location tension and Bateman’s chilling performance have made it a sleeper hit.

Why it endures: Perfect “turn-your-brain-off” suspense + strong holiday re-watchability.

4. The Six Triple Eight (2025) – 31.2 million hours

Genre: Historical Drama Stars: Kerry Washington, Susan Sarandon, Sam Waterston Runtime: 127 min Status: Week 5

Tyler Perry’s World War II drama about the first all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas in Europe has become a word-of-mouth phenomenon. Washington plays Major Charity Adams, who leads the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion through racism, bureaucracy and wartime chaos to deliver millions of pieces of backlogged mail to U.S. troops.

Why it’s resonating: Powerful true story + awards-season buzz + Kerry Washington’s star power.

5. Our Times (2025) – 27.9 million hours

Genre: Coming-of-Age Drama / Romance Stars: Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Ayo Edebiri Runtime: 132 min Status: Week 6

The Greta Gerwig-produced, Chinese-American director Lulu Wang-helmed romance-drama has quietly become one of Netflix’s longest-charting titles of the year. Set in 1990s New York, it follows a Chinese-American teenager navigating first love, family expectations and identity.

Why it lasts: Zendaya-Chalamet chemistry + 90s nostalgia + strong Gen Z resonance.

6. The Electric State (Spanish dub version) – 24.1 million hours

Note: Netflix counts dubbed/subtitled versions separately when viewership is significant. The Spanish-language dub of The Electric State has charted independently for three weeks, showing massive uptake in Latin America and Spain.

7. In the Grey (2025) – 19.8 million hours

Genre: Action Thriller Stars: Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González Runtime: 115 min Status: Week 2

Guy Ritchie’s latest sees Cavill and Gyllenhaal as extraction specialists who must retrieve a high-value target. Fast-paced, violent, and packed with Ritchie’s signature style.

Why it’s here: Cavill’s fanbase + Ritchie’s brand + January action void.

8. The Piano Lesson (2025) – 16.3 million hours

Genre: Drama Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler Runtime: 130 min Status: Week 4

Malcolm Washington’s directorial debut (son of Denzel) adapts August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play. Jackson and Washington play brothers fighting over a family heirloom piano with deep historical significance.

Why it’s trending: Awards buzz + powerhouse cast + Black History Month timing.

9. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2025) – 14.7 million hours

Genre: Animated Family Comedy Status: Week 3

Aardman’s first Wallace & Gromit feature in 19 years pits the duo against the villainous penguin Feathers McGraw once more. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes; families are devouring it.

Why it’s huge: Nostalgia + perfect family viewing.

10. Heart Eyes (2025) – 12.9 million hours

Genre: Horror-Romance Stars: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding Runtime: 93 min Status: Week 2

A Valentine’s Day slasher-rom-com hybrid that has become a surprise hit in the lead-up to February 14. Think “Scream” meets “When Harry Met Sally.”

Why it’s trending: Valentine’s Day buzz + clever genre mash-up.

What the Charts Tell Us About 2026 Viewer Habits

• Action-comedy and star-driven originals still dominate (Back in Action, Carry-On, In the Grey).
• Prestige dramas with awards pedigree are getting long-tail viewership (The Six Triple Eight, The Piano Lesson).
• Nostalgia + family content is evergreen (Wallace & Gromit).
• Non-English originals are charting higher than ever (Our Times, dubbed Electric State).
• Holiday-timed releases have remarkable staying power (Carry-On).