Animals is the most-watched movie on Netflix in the US this week, ahead of Tyler Perry’s Doing Life, and Below tops the series chart. Below is the full Netflix top 10 for movies and shows, with links to our guides for the biggest titles.
The rankings follow the What’s on Netflix chart for the week ending October 17, 2026, which scores titles by points. We update this page each week. Last updated on October 20, 2026.
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Netflix Top 10 Movies This Week (US)
| Rank | Movie | Points |
| 1 | Animals | 80 |
| 2 | Doing Life | 68 |
| 3 | Ice Age | 45 |
| 4 | Ice Age: Collision Course | 43 |
| 5 | The Widower: ‘Til Death Do Us Part | 40 |
| 6 | The Breadwinner | 38 |
| 7 | Twilight | 28 |
| 8 | Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love | 18 |
| 9 | Unabomber | 17 |
| 10 | Cocaine Bear | 16 |
Netflix Top 10 Shows This Week (US)
| Rank | Show | Points |
| 1 | Below | 80 |
| 2 | East of Eden | 55 |
| 3 | Is It Cake? Halloween | 38 |
| 4 | Instadocs: AI Gone Wild | 34 |
| 5 | Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying | 31 |
| 6 | Tyson | 29 |
| 7 | The Great British Baking Show | 28 |
| 8 | Love Is Blind | 26 |
| 9 | Haunted Hotel | 26 |
| 10 | Michael Che: Shot in Minnesota | 19 |
What to Watch First on Netflix This Week
Animals is a Ben Affleck crime thriller about a mayoral candidate and a kidnapping. Reviews are mostly negative, but it is the movie everyone is watching, so read the Animals ending explained first if you want to know what happens.
Doing Life is a Tyler Perry drama about a single mother and a reformed ex-convict. See the Doing Life cast and plot guide.
Love Is Blind: Boston keeps releasing episodes in weekly batches. Meet everyone in our Love Is Blind: Boston cast guide.
Coming Soon to Netflix
| Date | Title |
| November 19, 2026 | The Altruists, an eight-episode limited series about the FTX collapse |
| November 26, 2026 | The Hunting Wives season 2, eight episodes on Thanksgiving Day |
Netflix Top 10 FAQ
What is the most-watched movie on Netflix this week?
Animals, with Doing Life in second place, on the What’s on Netflix US chart for the week ending October 17, 2026.
What is the most-watched show on Netflix this week?
Below is No. 1 on the series chart, ahead of East of Eden.
Where can I read about Animals?
See our Animals guide for the cast, ending explained and whether it is a true story.
Is Love Is Blind: Boston in the Netflix top 10?
Yes. Love Is Blind is No. 8 on the series chart this week.
How often does this page update?
We update it every week with the latest chart and the biggest new releases.
This page is based on the What’s on Netflix weekly chart and our own title guides, and is updated every week.
