The Netflix top 10 lists are always shifting, and as of this week, 23 movies have claimed the No. 1 spot (per Netflix's tracking data). For those out of the loop, the rotating list gives subscribers a snapshot look at what’s trending on the world’s biggest streaming service. Being crowned Netflix No. 1 is an honor that only a few dozen movies achieve each year. That achievement means that millions of people are watching that movie at once.
So, you might think a No. 1 rank equals a quality watch. Sadly, that’s not always the case. I’ve seen plenty of subpar films claim the Netflix No. 1 spot in the past eight months, including “The Electric State,” “iHostage” and “The Old Guard 2.” Frankly, so far in 2025, I'd argue that more should-skip movies have ranked No. 1 than must-watch ones.
