We like to keep you informed every day about all the new films and series on Netflix, but in this overview you can also immediately see which titles are the most popular. Which films and series are currently scoring high viewing figures on the streaming service?
Below are the most popular films and series of today. In the list of the ten most viewed films Maternal Instinct (2026) at top. It is currently in second place Colors of evil: Black (2026), after which we also Office Romance (2026) in Street Kings (2008).
At the top of the list of the most popular series we see The Witness (2026). In second place Sweet Magnolias (2020– ) and the Top 3 is completed by America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (2024– ).
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The 10 most watched movies on Netflix
The ranking of a film in this list is based on the number of accounts in the Netherlands that watched a certain title for at least 2 minutes in the past 24 hours. These are the most watched movies on Netflix right now:
7.3 Watch on Netflix • When a Texas state police trooper stopped a woman driving erratically on the highway in 2020, she claimed to have just given birth — but her story didn’t add up.- 5.9 Watch on Netflix • Recently demoted prosecutor Leopold Bilski is transferred from Sopot to the quiet town of Kartuzas.
- 5.9 Watch on Netflix • Jackie Cruz, an ambitious CEO of the airline Air Cruz, has strict policies in her company.
- 6.8 Watch on Netflix • Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) is the top detective of the Ad Vice, a specialized unit of the Los Angeles Police Department.
- 6.9 Watch on Netflix • Emma is sure she is happy. She has a successful career, a sweet boyfriend, wonderful parents and is talented, funny and smart.
- 6.3 Watch on Netflix • Deputy Joe Deacon (Denzel Washington) has to go on a routine job to Los Angeles to gather evidence for a case.
- 5.7 Watch on Netflix • When Jacco and Sylvie decide to go on holiday at an All Inclusive resort with their daughter Loïs and son Bink, their already shaky marriage is severely tested.
- 5.5 Watch on Netflix • ‘La desconocida’ tells the story of a woman (Ana Rujas) who is found gagged by the police in a container in the port of Barcelona.
- 6.0 Watch on Netflix • Veronica is a rebellious girl. She spends the summer with her father Steve, in a small southern town on the beach.
- 6.8
The Murder of Rachel Nickell (2026)
Watch on Netflix • In the summer of 1992, 23-year-old Rachel Nickell was murdered while walking in nature with her two-year-old son Alex.
The 10 most watched series on Netflix
Here too, the ranking of a series is based on the number of accounts in the Netherlands that viewed a certain title for at least 2 minutes in the past 24 hours. These are the most watched series and specials on Netflix:
- 6.5 Watch on Netflix • Alex and André Hanscombe face the devastating consequences of a brutal act. In 1992, Rachel Nickell was murdered on Wimbledon Common, after which André suddenly became a single parent.
- 7.3
Sweet Magnolias (2020‑ )
Watch on Netflix • Maddie lives in Serenity with her best friends Dana and Helen. Their friendship goes back to their school days, so they have experienced a lot together.
- 7.1
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (2024‑ )
Watch on Netflix • Follow the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders from auditions through training camp and through the 2023-2024 NFL season as they chase their dreams and a coveted spot on the team.
- 4.7
Michael Jackson: The Verdict (2026)
Watch on Netflix • In 2003, Michael Jackson – one of the most famous and beloved figures in pop culture – stood trial for multiple counts of child abuse.
- 5.5
The Polygamist (2026‑ )
Watch on Netflix • Based on the novel by Sue Nyathi, this South African super novella tells the story of self-made bank CEO Jonasi Gomora.
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Outlast: The Jungle (2026‑ )
Watch on Netflix • Sixteen survivalists are dropped into the unforgiving wilderness of Panama to compete for a $1 million prize.
- 6.9 Watch on Netflix • Mike, Daan, Ivo and Greg are in their forties and form a close group of friends who have difficulty with modern times.
- 8.3
The Handmaid’s Tale (2017‑2025)
Watch on Netflix • In the former United States, the Republic of Gilead, there is a theocratic reign of terror in the near future based on a fundamentalist interpretation of the Old Testament where all rights of women have been abolished.
- 7.9 Watch on Netflix • As the British government threatens to lose the battle against drug smuggling at its borders, a top-secret operation is set up.
- 8.5 Watch on Netflix • ‘Southland’ paints a picture of the work of the LAPD in Los Angeles. The series shows the tough and often frustrating tasks and private lives of various officers and detectives.
Every week we release a new list with the latest top 10 most-watched films and most-watched series on Netflix. Regular top lists of films and series on Netflix can be found via Best Films on Netflix and Best Series on Netflix. You can also consult all the new offers via New on Netflix.
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