Want to stay updated on what everyone’s watching on Netflix? This comprehensive guide tracks the top 10 TV series and movies worldwide, including region-specific rankings for the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries.
Netflix introduced its top 10 feature in early 2020, giving viewers insight into trending content on the platform. This article shows what’s currently popular on Netflix and allows you to see what’s been trending globally and in specific regions.
Global Netflix Rankings: Most Popular Content Right Now
Global Top 10 TV Shows (April 2025)
Netflix’s official global TV show rankings reveal what viewers worldwide are watching right now:
| Rank | TV Show | Weeks in Top 10 | Views | Hours Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Mirror: Season 7 | 2 | 10,600,000 | 65,700,000 |
| 2 | Ransom Canyon: Season 1 | 1 | 7,200,000 | 56,600,000 |
| 3 | Adolescence: Limited Series | 6 | 6,000,000 | 22,900,000 |
| 4 | Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing | 2 | 4,200,000 | 10,600,000 |
| 5 | A Discovery of Witches: Season 1 | 1 | 3,400,000 | 19,700,000 |
| 6 | Special Ops: Lioness: Season 1 | 1 | 3,400,000 | 20,000,000 |
| 7 | PULSE: Season 1 | 3 | 3,200,000 | 25,800,000 |
| 8 | The Diamond Heist: Limited Series | 1 | 3,100,000 | 7,000,000 |
| 9 | Raw: 2025 - April 14, 2025 | 1 | 2,900,000 | 5,600,000 |
| 10 | North of North: Season 1 | 2 | 2,700,000 | 9,100,000 |
The seventh season of the dystopian anthology series “Black Mirror” continues to captivate global audiences, while new release “Ransom Canyon” has quickly risen to second place. “Adolescence” shows impressive staying power, remaining in the top 3 for six consecutive weeks.
Global Top 10 Movies (April 2025)
Here are the films currently dominating Netflix worldwide:
| Rank | Movie | Weeks in Top 10 | Views | Hours Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Life List | 4 | 7,500,000 | 15,600,000 |
| 2 | Meet the Khumalos | 2 | 5,700,000 | 8,800,000 |
| 3 | Life or Something Like It | 1 | 5,500,000 | 9,600,000 |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror | 1 | 4,400,000 | 6,300,000 |
| 5 | Rise of the Guardians | 2 | 3,100,000 | 5,100,000 |
| 6 | The Croods | 11 | 3,000,000 | 4,900,000 |
| 7 | Despicable Me 4 | 7 | 2,900,000 | 4,500,000 |
| 8 | Minions | 14 | 2,600,000 | 4,000,000 |
| 9 | Havoc | 19 | 2,600,000 | 4,300,000 |
| 10 | iHostage | 9 | 2,500,000 | 3,800,000 |
“The Life List” maintains its dominance for a fourth week, while documentary “Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror” has made a strong debut in the top 5. Family-friendly animated films continue to perform well with multiple entries in the top 10.
United States: What Americans Are Watching
US Top 10 TV Shows (April 2025)
The American viewing preferences show some differences from the global rankings:
| Rank | TV Show | Weeks in Top 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ransom Canyon: Season 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Black Mirror: Season 7 | 2 |
| 3 | Raw: 2025 - April 14, 2025 | 1 |
| 4 | Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing | 2 |
| 5 | The Glass Dome: Limited Series | 1 |
| 6 | The Gardener: Limited Series | 1 |
| 7 | Young Sheldon: Season 7 | 1 |
| 8 | Ms. Rachel: Season 1 | 12 |
| 9 | Love on the Spectrum: Season 3 | 3 |
| 10 | North of North: Season 1 | 1 |
In the US, “Ransom Canyon” has overtaken “Black Mirror” for the top spot, while WWE’s “Raw” wrestling program has secured a strong position at #3. The fan-favorite “Young Sheldon” continues to perform well in its final season, and children’s content creator “Ms. Rachel” shows remarkable longevity with 12 weeks in the top 10.
US Top 10 Movies (April 2025)
| Rank | Movie | Weeks in Top 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | iHostage | 1 |
| 2 | The Life List | 1 |
| 3 | Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror | 1 |
| 4 | Life or Something Like It | 8 |
| 5 | Despicable Me 4 | 7 |
| 6 | Rise of the Guardians | 4 |
| 7 | The Croods | 4 |
| 8 | Minions | 3 |
| 9 | Havoc | 1 |
| 10 | American Sniper | 12 |
The thriller “iHostage” has captured American viewers’ attention to claim the #1 spot, while the documentary “Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror” resonates strongly with US audiences at #3. The enduring popularity of “American Sniper” is notable, remaining in the top 10 for 12 consecutive weeks.
United Kingdom: Top Netflix Content
UK Top 10 TV Shows (April 2025)
British viewers have their own distinct preferences:
| Rank | TV Show |
|---|---|
| 1 | Black Mirror: Season 7 |
| 2 | Black Work |
| 3 | Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing |
| 4 | WWE SmackDown |
| 5 | Ransom Canyon: Season 1 |
| 6 | The Diamond Heist: Limited Series |
| 7 | Adolescence: Limited Series |
| 8 | A Tragedy Foretold: Flight 3054 |
| 9 | Weak Hero |
| 10 | The Glass Dome: Limited Series |
British-produced anthology “Black Mirror” maintains its homeland advantage at #1, while UK crime drama “Black Work” is performing exceptionally well in second place. WWE programming also shows strong appeal in the British market.
UK Top 10 Movies (April 2025)
| Rank | Movie |
|---|---|
| 1 | Havoc |
| 2 | Life of the Party |
| 3 | iHostage |
| 4 | Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins |
| 5 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie |
| 6 | Paddington in Peru |
| 7 | Knowing |
| 8 | Bullet Train Explosion |
| 9 | Minions |
| 10 | The Life List |
Tom Hardy’s action thriller “Havoc” claims the top spot in the UK, while the British-beloved “Paddington in Peru” makes a strong showing at #6. The comedy “Life of the Party” performs otably better in the UK than in other regions.
Australia: What's Hot Down Under
Australia Top 10 TV Shows (April 2025)
Australian viewing habits reflect both global trends and regional preferences:
| Rank | TV Show |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ransom Canyon: Season 1 |
| 2 | Special Ops: Lioness: Season 1 |
| 3 | Adolescence: Limited Series |
| 4 | Black Mirror: Season 7 |
| 5 | Weak Hero |
| 6 | Secrets & Lies |
| 7 | WWE SmackDown |
| 8 | Love on the Spectrum |
| 9 | A Discovery of Witches: Season 1 |
| 10 | The Diamond Heist: Limited Series |
“Ransom Canyon” leads in Australia, with spy thriller “Lioness” performing exceptionally well at #2. The locally produced “Secrets & Lies” and “Love on the Spectrum” both feature prominently in the Australian top 10.
Australia Top 10 Movies (April 2025)
| Rank | Movie |
|---|---|
| 1 | Havoc |
| 2 | The Last Voyage of the Demeter |
| 3 | The Wild Robot |
| 4 | Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins |
| 5 | iHostage |
| 6 | Life or Something Like It |
| 7 | Missing |
| 8 | Bullet Train Explosion |
| 9 | The Life List |
| 10 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem |
Horror film “The Last Voyage of the Demeter” is particularly popular with Australian audiences at #2, while animated features “The Wild Robot” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” both perform well in this market.
Canada: Top Netflix Picks
Canada Top 10 TV Shows (April 2025)
Canadian viewers show interesting differences in their viewing habits:
| Rank | TV Show |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ransom Canyon: Season 1 |
| 2 | Sullivan's Crossing |
| 3 | Black Mirror: Season 7 |
| 4 | Special Ops: Lioness: Season 1 |
| 5 | Weak Hero |
| 6 | A Tragedy Foretold: Flight 3054 |
| 7 | Adolescence: Limited Series |
| 8 | WWE SmackDown |
| 9 | The Glass Dome: Limited Series |
| 10 | The Diamond Heist: Limited Series |
The Canadian drama “Sullivan’s Crossing” performs exceptionally well in its home country, taking the #2 spot. “Ransom Canyon” continues its strong global performance by leading in Canada as well.
Canada Top 10 Movies (April 2025)
| Rank | Movie |
|---|---|
| 1 | Havoc |
| 2 | Den of Thieves 2: Pantera |
| 3 | Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins |
| 4 | Life of the Party |
| 5 | Bullet Train Explosion |
| 6 | iHostage |
| 7 | Deep Impact |
| 8 | The Lego Batman Movie |
| 9 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie |
| 10 | Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror |
The action sequel “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” shows particular strength in the Canadian market at #2, while family-friendly titles like “The Lego Batman Movie” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” remain popular choices.
Brazil: South American Favorites
Brazil Top 10 TV Shows (April 2025)
| Rank | TV Show |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Tragedy Foretold: Flight 3054 |
| 2 | Weak Hero |
| 3 | Ransom Canyon: Season 1 |
| 4 | Special Ops: Lioness: Season 1 |
| 5 | A Discovery of Witches: Season 1 |
| 6 | The Gardener: Limited Series |
| 7 | The Glass Dome: Limited Series |
| 8 | Adolescence: Limited Series |
| 9 | Heavenly Ever After |
| 10 | Black Mirror: Season 7 |
The locally relevant documentary “A Tragedy Foretold: Flight 3054” tops the Brazilian charts, while Korean drama “Weak Hero” shows exceptional popularity in the region at #2. Notably, global leader “Black Mirror” ranks lower in Brazil than in other markets.
Brazil Top 10 Movies (April 2025)
| Rank | Movie |
|---|---|
| 1 | Havoc |
| 2 | Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins |
| 3 | Bullet Train Explosion |
| 4 | iHostage |
| 5 | Inexplicvel |
| 6 | Life or Something Like It |
| 7 | Cast Away |
| 8 | Um Tio Quase Perfeito |
| 9 | Woody Woodpecker |
| 10 | Tain: An Amazon Adventure |
Brazilian-produced films “Inexplicvel,” “Um Tio Quase Perfeito,” and “Tain: An Amazon Adventure” all perform strongly in their home market. Tom Hanks’ “Cast Away” shows surprising staying power with Brazilian audiences.
India: Bollywood and Beyond
India Top 10 TV Shows (April 2025)
The Indian market shows strong preferences for both local and international content:
| Rank | TV Show |
|---|---|
| 1 | Weak Hero |
| 2 | When Life Gives You Tangerines |
| 3 | Khakee: The Bengal Chapter |
| 4 | Adolescence: Limited Series |
| 5 | Dabba Cartel |
| 6 | WWE SmackDown |
| 7 | Resident Playbook |
| 8 | C.I.D. |
| 9 | Khakee: The Bihar Chapter |
| 10 | You |
Korean drama “Weak Hero” claims the top spot in India, while local productions “Khakee: The Bengal Chapter,” “Dabba Cartel,” and “C.I.D.” show strong performance. The long-running series “You” maintains popularity, appearing in the Indian top 10.
India Top 10 Movies (April 2025)
| Rank | Movie |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins |
| 2 | Mad Square |
| 3 | Havoc |
| 4 | Bullet Train Explosion |
| 5 | Court - State vs. A Nobody |
| 6 | Chhaava |
| 7 | iHostage |
| 8 | Deva |
| 9 | Dragon |
| 10 | Test |
Indian productions dominate the movie rankings with “Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins” in first place, followed by “Mad Square.” Local films “Court – State Vs. A Nobody,” “Chhaava,” “Deva,” “Dragon,” and “Test” make up a significant portion of the top 10.
How Netflix Measures Popularity
Netflix’s top 10 rankings are based on a combination of metrics:
- Views: The number of accounts that watched at least 2 minutes of a title
- Hours Viewed: The total time spent watching a title across all accounts
- Completion Rate: How many viewers watched a title from start to finish
The platform updates these rankings daily, allowing for real-time tracking of popularity trends. Netflix introduced these measurements to provide transparency about what’s trending on the service and to help viewers discover popular content they might enjoy.
Historical Tracking and Data Analysis
For those interested in historical data, Netflix now allows users to look back at what was trending on specific dates in the past. This feature provides fascinating insights into viewing patterns and the longevity of certain titles.
Some of the most successful Netflix titles of all time include:
- Squid Game: 1,650 million hours viewed
- Stranger Things: 1,352 million hours viewed
- Wednesday: 1,237 million hours viewed
This historical data reveals not only what’s popular at a given moment but also which titles have achieved genuine cultural impact over time.
Understanding Regional Differences
The regional differences in Netflix’s top 10 lists highlight how viewing preferences vary worldwide. Some observations:
- Local Content Performance: Shows and movies often perform best in their countries of origin
- Global Phenomena: Certain titles like “Black Mirror” and “Havoc” transcend regional preferences
- Genre Preferences: Horror films perform better in some regions, while comedies dominate others
- Language Factors: English-language content dominates globally, but local-language productions are increasingly breaking through
These regional variations demonstrate the importance of Netflix’s investment in local content production around the world.
