Netflix has been one of the most popular entertainment sources for people over the last decade. It has some of the most engaging series and movies that have helped its worldwide subscriber base reach over 165 million. Today, a lot of content, be it shows or movies, is being consumed on Netflix. Let us have a look at the top watched movies on Netflix.
Extraction
With over 90 million views, Extraction went on to become the biggest premiere on the platform ever. The Chris Hemsworth movie was highly anticipated across the world and was also supported by the fact that most of the world was under lockdown due to Coronavirus, and thus OTT platforms became one of the biggest sources of entertainment. Extraction is an entertaining action-packed movie that matches up to the quality of action we’ve seen in the John Wick movies.
Murder Mystery
The Adam Sandler–Jennifer Aniston movie is said to have garnered about 73 million views across the world within the first month. Though it received mixed reactions from critics, it is one of the top watched movies on Netflix. Netflix had stated that the movie was the most successful venture with Adam Sandler, who had signed a four-film deal with the platform in 2017. This deal came after a four-movie deal signed between the two in the year 2014.
Bird Box
With high repeat viewing, Bird Box became one of the most-watched Netflix movies of all time. As per the company’s estimation, more than 80 million households were expected to watch the movie within the first four weeks of its release. Starring Sandra Bullock, the movie is a horror-thriller flick with an interesting plot.
The Irishman
With a running time of three and a half hours, The Irishman is one of the longest movies on Netflix to have been very popular among the masses. Martin Scorsese’s collaboration with Robert De Niro and Al Pacino could have expected nothing less. The gangster biopic revolves around De Niro, as he recalls his role in the disappearance of his old friend played by Pacino. Within the first seven days of the premiere, The Irishman was watched by more than 26 million households as per a tweet by Netflix.
6 Underground
Within the first four weeks of its premiere on the streaming platform, 6 Underground was watched by as many as 83 million households. The film is a big-budget entertainer directed by Michael Bay and stars Ryan Reynolds in the lead role. The budget of the film is said to be USD 150 million, which is high for movies released on OTT platforms. It is one of the top watched movies on Netflix.
