The 10 Most Popular Movies on Netflix Right Now

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March 22, 2025

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:

10

‘Venom: The Last Dance’

2024

Director: Kelly Marcel | Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes | Genre: Action

Cast: Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor

Synopsis:

Eddie Brock and Venom must make a devastating decision as they’re pursued by a mysterious military man and alien monsters from Venom’s home world.

9

‘Next Friday’

2000

Director: Steve Carr | Runtime: 1 hour 38 minutes | Genre: Comedy

Cast: Ice Cube, Mike Epps, Justin Pierce

Synopsis:

Craig (Ice Cube) bails his friend out of trouble, survives a climatic confrontation with Debo, the neighborhood bully, and ends up with the girl. In Next Friday the bully is back as Debo, who spent two years behind bars, is released from prison. Fearing for his sons safety, Craig’s father (John Witherspoon) sends his son to live with Uncle Elroy (Don “D.C.” Curry). However, Craig soon learns that trouble can find you no matter where you live.

Next Friday

Release Date: January 12, 2000
Runtime: 98 minutes
Director: Steve Carr
Producers: Claire Rudnick Polstein, Ice Cube, Matt Moore

John Witherspoon
Mr. Jones

8

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

2022

Colleen O'Shaughnessey in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' — Image via Paramount Pictures

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.

7

‘Friday’

1995

Craig and Smokey looking surprised in Friday — Image via New Line Cinema

Director: F. Gary Gray | Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes | Genre: Comedy, Drama

Cast: Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long

Synopsis:

It’s Friday and Craig Jones (Ice Cube) has just gotten fired for stealing cardboard boxes. To make matters worse, rent is due, he hates his overbearing girlfriend, Joi (Paula Jai Parker), and his best friend, Smokey (Chris Tucker), owes the local drug dealer money — and that’s all before lunch. As the hours drag on, Jones and Smokey experience the gamut of urban life, complete with crackheads, shoot-outs and overly sexual pastors, concentrated into one single, unbelievable Friday.

Friday

Release Date: April 26, 1995
Runtime: 91 Minutes

6

‘Midnight in the Switchgrass’

2021

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Director: Randall Emmett | Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes | Genre: Thriller

Cast: Emile Hirsch, Megan Fox, Bruce Willis

Synopsis:

Two FBI agents work with a state police officer to catch a serial killer who abducts and murders women in a small Florida town.

5

‘Plankton: The Movie’

2025

The cast of 'Plankton: The Movie' — Image via Netflix

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: March 7, 2025
Runtime: 83 minutes
Director: Dave Needham
Writers: Chris Viscardi
Producers: Vincent Waller

Jill Talley
Karen / All the Karens / Alarm Voice / Various (voice)
Mr. Lawrence
Plankton / Teen Plankton / Rube (voice)

4

‘Despicable Me 4’

2024

Gru (Steve Carell) showing off his Anti-Villain League badge in Despicable Me 4. — Image via Universal Pictures

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.

Despicable Me 4

Release Date: July 3, 2024
Runtime: 95 Minutes
Director: Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage

3

‘Trap’

2024

Cooper staring into the camera in 'Trap'. — Image via Warner Bros Pictures

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.

Trap

Release Date: August 2, 2024

2

‘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.