Most Viewed Netflix Series and Films So Far in 2026 Revealed

Netflix has unveiled its lineup of the most-watched content for the first half of 2026, offering a glimpse into audience preferences on the streaming platform.

In the film category, the action-packed 'War Machine,' featuring Alan Ritchson, secured the top spot, accumulating an impressive 147 million hours of playback. Close behind were 'The Rip' with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (136 million hours), the animated film 'Swapped' (131 million hours), the 2025 Oscar winner 'KKPop Demon Hunters' (130 million hours), and Charlize Theron's 'Apex' (129 million hours).

The series chart was dominated by the thriller 'His and Hers,' which garnered 104 million hours viewed. This was followed by the highly anticipated fourth season of 'Bridgerton' with 100 million hours. Harlan Coben adaptations 'I Will Find You' and 'Run Away' secured third and fifth place, respectively. The final season of 'Stranger Things' claimed the fourth position with 56 million hours viewed. Other notable titles on the series list include 'One Piece S2' and 'Ms. Rachel S1'.