If you’ve been anywhere near a screen recently, you already know that Netflix’s Top 10 is where world entertainment trends are made. It’s not just a list — it’s a scoreboard of culture. From dystopian dramas and immortal fighters to viral docs and K-pop-infused anime, Netflix’s current slate is a dizzying list of everything fans are currently obsessed with. Here’s a closer peek into the 10 most trending shows and movies splashing on Netflix—and why viewers around the globe just can’t get enough of them.
1. Squid Game Season 3
The trend continues unabated. In its second week, Squid Game Season 3 was at the top of Netflix’s non-English television list around the world with an astonishing 46.3 million viewers, putting its two-week figure at 106.3 million. The new season sets Seong Gi-hun against the mysterious Front Man in an epic battle of morals that’s heart-wrenching as it is thrilling. Even more remarkable? Each of the three Squid Game seasons is currently in the Top 3 non-English TV positions—a first that only Stranger Things and Money Heist have done before.
2. Squid Game Seasons 2 and 1
The buzz is real—and infectious. Season 2 stays firm at No. 2 with 4.9 million views, and Season 1 settles in at No. 3 with 3.8 million. This triple threat solidifies Squid Game as a full-fledged pop culture behemoth, matching its 2021 premiere’s dominance and showing the public enjoys revisiting the anarchy.
3. The Old Guard 2
Charlize Theron returns, along with the hype. The Old Guard 2 burst onto the English Films chart at No. 1 with 37.5 million views. The new installment brings Uma Thurman on board as mysterious villain Discord, ratcheting up the already explosive franchise. The original continues to catch fire once more (see No. 10), offering fresh and return viewers an opportunity to revisit the first chapter of the immortal warriors’ tale.
4. KPop Demon Hunters
This animated K-pop fantasy is shattering more than hearts—it’s shattering records. At No. 2 on the English Films list with 22.7 million views in its third week, KPop Demon Hunters stars fictional idol groups HUNTR/X and Saja Boys, who’ve had real-world chart history made.
- HUNTR/X’s “Golden” charted at No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200.
- Saja Boys’ “Your Idol” peaked at No. 10.
While that’s happening, the movie’s soundtrack is the largest streaming album of a film since Barbie (2023), reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
5. K.O.
European action film is breaking through with K.O., a French revenge thriller that’s rising the charts around the globe. With 1.9 million views and Top 10 rankings in every nation tracked, it’s an adrenaline-fueled choice for viewers who want high-roller drama and stylish, sophisticated storytelling with a French flair.
6. Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel
The Trainwreck docuseries doesn’t disappoint, and this episode goes deep into the ascension and downfall of the legendary fashion company. With 7.8 million views, it’s a raw glimpse into fast fashion, corporate greed, and the aftermath of a highly publicized collapse.
7. Trainwreck: Poop Cruise
Yes, it’s real—and yes, it’s still popular. The legendary cruise ship plumbing debacle is trending again, commanding 7.1 million views. This surreal vacation history twist is proof that sometimes audiences just can’t help themselves around a true-life disaster tale that’s both absurd and terrifying.
8. Shark Whisperer
Ocean conservationist Ocean Ramsey is the star of Shark Whisperer, a documentary as thrilling as it is informative. Seen 6.1 million times, it presents a moving repositioning of sharks—from feared monsters to innocent animals in need of protection. Ramsey’s bold advocacy provides a much-needed voice on marine conservation.
9. Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers
This gripping true-crime series explores the London terror attacks of 2005 and the diligent investigation that ensued. With 4.7 million views, Attack on London launched at No. 3 on the English TV chart, providing a solemn yet engrossing examination of justice, trauma, and strength in the aftermath of tragedy.
10. The Old Guard (Original)
Due to the buzz surrounding the sequel, the original The Old Guard is getting a well-earned resurgence. With 9.5 million views, audiences are visiting (or discovering) the origin story of Theron’s immortal mercenaries. It’s evidence that an amazing action franchise doesn’t die—it simply regenerates.
Netflix’s Top 10 Is a Genre-Bending Free-For-All
From K-pop stars killing demons to sharks gaining redemption arcs, Netflix’s Top 10 today is a testament to just how vast—and volatile—our streaming appetites have become. Here’s something for everyone: dystopian drama, heart-stopping action, history books made into TV books, and documentaries that leave you going, “Wait, that occurred?”
So, whether you’re diving into Squid Game for the first time or jamming to HUNTR/X on Spotify, one thing’s for sure—Netflix’s Top 10 is where entertainment trends are born, reshaped, and launched into the global conversation.