The 10 Netflix films everyone is watching right now as new thriller tops chart

David BenjaminOctober 15, 2025

Netflix lovers, it’s time to start planning your weekend movie list. Whether you fancy a thriller, some sci-fi, or something to watch with the kids, the global top 10 titles this week offer plenty of variety. While you’ll likely recognise a couple from the last few months — including a movie that’s currently in its 17th week in the rankings — there are also some new offerings to choose from. Behold, the 10 most-watched films on the streaming platform right now (Picture: Emmanuel Guimier/Netflix)

10. The Maze Runner – 3,800,000 views

Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Rothstein/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock (5884929y) Will Poulter The Maze Runner - 2014 Director: Wes Ball 20th Century Fox USA Scene Still — This 2014 sci-fi action movie follows Thomas, a teenage boy who wakes up in an underground elevator without memory of his identity. He soon realises he’s trapped in a huge maze called the Glade, which he and his friends have to find a way to escape from. Oh, and to make matters worse, they’re all subjects of an experiment (Picture: Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock)

9. Ruth & Boaz – 4,100,000 views

Ruth & Boaz. Serayah McNeill as Ruth in Ruth & Boaz. Cr. Daniel McFadden/ Perry Well Films 2/Courtesy of Netflix — Ruth & Boaz was released at the end of last month and this week is its third entry in the charts. While actually a modern-day retelling of one of the most famous love stories in the Bible, this version sees a young woman leave the Atlanta music scene to care for an elderly widowed woman in a small Tennessee town. Of course, she ends up finding love, too… (Picture: Daniel McFadden)

8. The Mask – 4,300,000 views

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Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Snap/Shutterstock (390913mg) VARIOUS — Jim Carrey stars in this iconic 1994 movie as Stanley Ipkiss, an under-the-radar bank employee who can turn into an eccentric green-skinned hero capable of bending reality. Intent on humiliating all those who have wronged him with his newfound powers, Ipkiss goes on a hilarious rampage through the city (Picture: Snap/Shutterstock)

7. Despicable Me 3 – 4,400,000 views

Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Illumination/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock (8881068u) Dru and Gru (Steve Carell) "Despicable Me 3" Film - 2017 — In the third instalment of the Despicable Me franchise, Gru reunites with his long-lost brother, Dru, after being fired from the Anti-Villain League. However, when a child actor-turned villain threatens Gru’s newfound peace, the brothers must band together to confront the drama (Picture: Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock)

6. French Lover – 4,000,000 views

The New York Times described French Lover as a ‘Netflix Notting Hill knockoff,’ and a meet-cute between a movie star and a waitress. While nothing can ever beat the Julia Roberts x Hugh Grant classic, we do hope this version can evoke some sort of nostalgia. In a nutshell, Netflix’s synopsis reads: ‘A jaded actor meets a down-on-her-luck waitress in Paris, and their unexpected love story begins — but will it survive the glare of the spotlight?’ (Picture: Christine Tamalet/Netflix)

5. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – 5,300,000 views

Undated film still from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Pictured: Godzilla and Kong. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ Download Reviews. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Download Reviews. PA Photo. Picture credit should read: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. NOTE TO EDITORS: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Download Reviews. — This movie is the sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong. In this instalment, Godzilla and Kong discover a threat towards the planet, which challenges both their existence and the survival of the human race (Picture: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved)

4. My Father, the BTK Killer – 5,700,000 views

We were wondering when a true crime documentary might pop up. This time, it focuses on one of America’s most notorious serial killers, but from the perspective of his daughter. In My Father, the BTK Killer, Kerri Rawson opens up about her father, Dennis Rader, who led a violent double life for 30 years. Between 1974 and 1991, Rader murdered at least ten people in Wichita and Park City, Kansas (Picture: Netflix)

3. Caramelo – 17,300,000 views

Netflix’s new heartwarming Brazilian film Caramelo centres around a chef and a caramel-coloured dog, who become best friends after a life-changing encounter. For some extra context, Pedro the chef is diagnosed with a terminal illness, while Caramelo started life in a cardboard box on the roadside. The pair find each other at a time when they need a friend the most

2. KPop Demon Hunters – 17,800,000 views

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS - When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet ??? an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise. ??2025 Netflix — Were you wondering which film is enjoying its 17th week in the charts? Whether you already figured due to the movie being Netflix’s most-watched film of all time, or you still need to watch it, here’s a little bit about KPop Demon Hunters. By day, K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey belong to a successful band called Huntr/x. But by night, they’re demon hunters who save the world from supernatural danger (Picture: Netflix)

1. The Woman in Cabin 10 – 21,200,000 views

The Woman in Cabin 10. (L-R) Keira Knightley as Lo and Guy Pearce as Bullmer in The Woman in Cabin 10. Cr. Parisa Taghizadeh/Netflix ?? 2025 — Keira Knightley stars in this new psychological thriller as Laura “Lo” Blacklock, an investigative journalist who sees a passenger go overboard on a lavish yacht during an assignment. However, when no one believes her, she is forced to risk her life to prove herself and discover the truth (Picture: Parisa Taghizadeh/Netflix)

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