Netflix reveals 2026 top‑watched films and announces new releases

Netflix published a ranking of the ten most‑watched original films in its catalogue, measured by global viewership in the first 91 days of release. The list is led by the 2025 animation "K‑Pop Demon Hunters" with 325.1 million views, followed by "Red Notice" (230.9 million) and "Carry‑On" (172.1 million). In a separate first‑half‑2026 report, the platform disclosed that its ten most‑watched films amassed more than one billion total views, with titles such as "Machine de Guerre" (146.9 million) and "Dinheiro Suspeito" (136.1 million) topping the chart.

Netflix also detailed its August 2026 content slate, highlighting the fifth season of "Outer Banks", the concluding part of the adaptation of "Cem Anos de Solidão", and the Brazilian film "Nando Entre Dois Mundos – Um Filme Sintonia". Additional releases include the thriller "O Homem que Sussurra" and several new episodes of established series.

Separately, the French‑produced action series "GIGN: Elite Force" entered Netflix’s global top‑watched rankings, reaching the number‑one spot worldwide shortly after its debut in Portugal, underscoring the platform’s growing inventory of international original content.