The Top 10 Movies on Netflix to Watch Right This Second (Including a Must-Watch Sequel at #2)

​​There are countless streaming options available at my fingertips, but not all Netflix movies live up to expectations. That’s why I often turn to the top 10 movies list on Netflix, which ranks titles based on who’s watching what. Not only does it include the most popular new releases (like What Jennifer Did), but it also features a few old favorites (like Knocked Up). The best part? The top 10 movies on Netflix are updated on a daily basis, so there’s never a shortage of new options.

From Anyone But You to Rebel Moon—Part Two: The Scargiver, keep scrolling for a list of the best movies on Netflix and my editor’s pick of the week.

• Cast: Aitana, Fernando Guallar, Miguel Ángel Muñoz
• Run Time: 98 minutes
• Genre: Romantic comedy

The Spanish film follows two strangers, who are separated by a paper-thin wall. First, there’s Valentina, a pianist who’s practicing for a life-changing audition. Then there’s David, an inventor who prefers to work in complete silence. Can they learn to co-exist?

The movie is a remake of the 2015 French rom-com Behind the Wall. It was originally released under the Spanish title Pared Con Pared.

• Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell 
• Run Time: 103 minutes
• Genre: Romantic comedy

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell star in this rom-com about two singles who have a one-night stand. Although they stop talking after their first date, they’re forced to reconnect months later when they attend a destination wedding in Australia. What could possibly go wrong? 

The story is loosely based on Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. It originally debuted in theaters back in December 2023 and just recently became available to stream on Netflix. 

• Cast: Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein, Charlie Hunnam
• Run Time: 123 minutes
• Genre: Sci-fi adventure

The follow-up film documents a group of warriors as they fight to protect their planet from the Motherworld. To do so, they must defeat an enemy that was assumed dead.

The sci-fi film is a sequel to Rebel Moon—Part One: A Child of Fire, which premiered back in December 2023. Cast members include Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein, Charlie Hunnam, Anthony Hopkins, Charlotte Maggi and Staz Nair.

• Cast: Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy
• Run Time: 119 minutes
• Genre: Action & adventure

The story follows a Russian woman who becomes one of the world’s most deadly assassins after escaping a life of abuse. During an undercover mission, the former model’s cover is blown, forcing her to fight off a herd of killers that want her dead. 

The action film was written, produced and directed by Luc Besson (Lucy). Cast members include Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren, Luke Evans and Cillian Murphy. 

• Cast: Hermione Corfield, Jay Paulson, Daniel R. Hill
• Run Time: 108 minutes
• Genre: Thriller

Meet Sawyer, an ambitious college student who gets lost on her way to a job interview. She suddenly finds herself stranded in the middle of the forest with no help—well, excluding a loner whose intentions are unclear. 

The film was directed by Jen McGowan (Confessions of a Late Bloomer). Cast members include Hermione Corfield, Jay Paulson, Daniel R. Hill, Jeremy Glazer, Micah Hauptman and Sean O'Bryan.

• Cast: Jennifer Pan
• Run Time: 87 minutes
• Genre: Investigative documentary

Through in-depth interviews and never-before-seen footage, What Jennifer Did examines how Jennifer Pan went from an award-winning pianist to facing charges of first-degree murder. It all starts with a 911 call, where Jennifer tells law enforcement that intruders had broken into their house and killed both of her parents.

It doesn’t take long for investigators to realize there’s more to the story, especially when Jennifer’s dad (who miraculously survives the attack) wakes up from a medically induced coma and identifies the culprit as his own daughter. 

• Cast: Chloe De Los Santos, Josh Lawson, Eric Bauza
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Genre: Family comedy

After getting kicked out of the forest, Woody is looking for a fresh start. When he’s introduced to Camp Woo Hoo, he finally feels at home. But everything changes when an inspector threatens to shut down the camp…for good. 

Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp just hit Netflix on April 12, and it’s already claimed the number six spot on the streaming service’s list of most-watched movies.

• Cast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Pratt, Charlie Day
• Run Time: 92 minutes
• Genre: Family comedy

Meet Mario and Luigi, plumber brothers who are working on a water main in Brooklyn. When the pipe leads to a mysterious new world, they embark on an epic adventure to find their way back. 

The comedy is a must-watch for anyone who played the namesake video game. Not only is the movie filled with familiar references, but it also features a stellar cast including Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Charles Martinet, Seth Rogen and Keegan-Michael Key.

• Cast: Demi Lovato, Joe Manganiello, Julia Roberts
• Run Time: 89 minutes
• Genre: Family comedy

Join the Smurfs as they use a map to explore the Forbidden Forest. The question is: Can they find a mysterious village before the evil wizard stops them?

The film features an all-star voiceover cast, including Demi Lovato, Joe Manganiello, Julia Roberts, Ariel Winter, Rainn Wilson and Kelly Asbury.

• Cast: Katherine Heigl, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann
• Run Time: 129 minutes
• Genre: Romantic comedy

Alison Scott is an up-and-coming journalist who has a one-night stand with a slacker named Ben. As the title suggests, the short-lived fling results in an unexpected pregnancy. The question is: Can Ben prove he’s father material?

The comedy film originally premiered in 2007, but it’s been gaining popularity ever since it was added to Netflix’s database.

• Cast: Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein, Charlie Hunnam
• Run Time: 136 minutes
• Genre: Sci-fi adventure

If you loved The Hunger Games, then you need to tune into the Rebel Moon franchise. The story takes place in a colony that’s located on the edge of the galaxy and is being threatened by Regent Balisarius. In an attempt to save their colony, they send a young woman to another planet to recruit warriors.  

Although the sci-flick premiered back in December 2023, it has been rising in popularity ever since Netflix debuted the sequel. 

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