The Top 10 Movies on Netflix That Are Most Popular Right Now

Netflix is home to an enviable library of movies. From horror, to comedy, to romance, and everything in between, the streamer has all that we could want and more. Each week, Netflix releases a roundup of the most popular 10 films on the streaming service that are getting the most love from subscribers.

Right now, the Netflix original movie The Life List is dominating the chart, alongside some older titles like American Sniper and Life or Something Like It.

Below, you’ll find the list of top movies on Netflix right now, which we’ll be updating weekly with information about each title and links to our reviews, letting you know which titles to stream and which ones you can probably skip.

While you’re here, why not check out our other Netflix lists? Check out the Top 10 Shows on Netflix, the Best Movies on Netflix and what’s New on Netflix this month. Happy streaming!

10: ‘The Secret Life of Pets’

Max, a spoiled terrier whose charmed life in New York City gets interrupted by the unruly Duke, finds himself mixed up with the wrong crowd when they come across a white rabbit named Snowball. Now on the run from a gang of abandoned animals that call themselves the Flushed Pets, Max and Duke’s only hope is Gidget, the neurotic Pomeranian who notices her unrequited crush is missing. The Secret Life of Pets is a fun and eclectic family comedy starring Louis C.K., Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Dana Carvey, and more. 9: ‘Life Or Something Like It’

Angelina Jolie stars in the 2002 romcom Life Or Something Like It, in which she plays star reporter Lanie Kerrigan who must find new meaning in life after she a psychic tells her she will die in seven days if she doesn’t begin making significant changes to her charmed, if superficial, life. The comedy hails from Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure director Stephen Herek, and stars Edward Burns, Tony Shalhoub, and Stockard Channing. 8: ‘My Hero Academia: You’re Next’

My Hero Academia: You’re Next hit it big in the Japanese box office when it premiered two months ago. But now, My Hero Academia fans can tune into the fun from home with Netflix. This installment marks the fourth My Hero Academia feature film to premiere, following a mafia boss obsessed with becoming Number One superhero.But when his obsession with power and All Might reaches a critical point, Deku must step in to save Japan. And now is the perfect time to tune in before Season 8 premieres in late 2025. 7: ‘Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey’

Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey is a nature documentary unlike any other. Kulu is a baby pangolin who gets rescued from poachers by a man during a sting operation. As the man prepares Kulu to return to the wild and rehabilitates him, he learns more about himself and leaves their connection a changed man. Directed by Academy Award–winning director Pippa Ehrlich (My Octopus Teacher), this is your chance to dive into the journey of one of the most trafficked animals in the world. 6: ‘The Croods’

What do Emma Stone, Nicolas Cage, and Ryan Reynolds all have in common? They all starred in the 2013 children’s movie The Croods. This hilarious feature follows the world’s first-ever prehistoric family as they venture into the strange world “full of amazing discoveries.” 5: ‘The Life List’

In The Life List, Alex (Sofia Carson) is sent on the journey of a lifetime after her late mother (Connie Britton) leaves behind a teenage bucket list for her to complete to shake up her otherwise comfortable, if boring, life. Alex is challenged to face every goal her mother set for herself when she was 13 years old – get a tattoo, perform stand-up, reconnect with family, – but she learns a lot more about herself along the way – and finds love, too. The new romcom is directed by Definitely, Maybe director Adam Brooks and adapted from Lori Nelson Spielman’s book. Read our full review of The Life List. 4: ‘Despicable Me 4’

After welcoming a new addition to the family, Gru Jr., Gru is forced to face one of his biggest foes after he manages to escape from prison: Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell). Gru, Lucy, Agnes, Miranda, and Edith must band together to stop Maxime from hurting Gru Jr. and return to prison once and for all. Read our full review of Despicable Me 4 here.3: ‘Oklahoma City Bombing American Terror’

Director Greg Tillman dives into the 1995 tragedy in Oklahoma City that resulted in the deaths of 168 victims. The chilling documentary recounts the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, told through firsthand accounts from survivors and first responders, as well as interviews with Timothy McVeigh, who was convicted in 1997 and executed by lethal injection in 2001. The new documentary offers a chance of reflection as the tragedy marks its 30th anniversary. Read our full review of Oklahoma City Bombing American Terror here. 2: ‘iHostage’

Who ever thought there would be a thriller set in an Apple store? The Dutch action film iHostage is partially inspired by the real-life hostagee situation that occurred in 2022 at an Apple Store in Amsterdam. In iHostage, an armed criminal takes a building hostage and threatens to bomb the place unless his demands are met. Told through the perspectives of the hostages, the assailant, and first responders, iHostage “is a rock-solid thriller made all the more stronger by its dramatic plausibility,” according to Decider’s John Serba. Read our full review of iHostage here. 1: ‘American Sniper’

Bradley Cooper stars in the haunting 2014 film American Sniper as real-life U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle who struggles to assimilate to life back home with his family after completing four tours of duty in Iraq. Kyle puts himself in danger by becoming one of the deadliest snipers in American history during his service. But the consequences of war can be felt even when he returns home to his family and kids. The film earned Cooper his second Oscar nomination for Best Actor, but it turned out to be just one of several nominations Cooper would miss out on during his career.