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10 most-watched films on Netflix right now as chart-topper racks up 33,100,000 views

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‘Betwixmas’ has arrived, which means most of us are spending the days curled up on the sofa, eating leftover Christmas chocolate and cheese. It’s the time of year when you can watch hours of TV and films without feeling even a tiny bit guilty about it – but by now you might have started to run out of things to watch. Fortunately, Netflix has just released its list of the global top 10 most-watched movies of the past week so if you’re on the hunt for a new film to sink your teeth into, look no further. There are several Christmas classics to choose from, along with an action-thrillers, sci-fi disaster movie and a murder mystery with an all-star cast. (Picture: Jeong Kyung-hwa/ Netflix)

10. Wrath of Man – 4,700,000 views

Directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jason Statham, it’s no surprise that this huge 2021 action thriller has made it onto the Netflix chart just a few days after landing on the streaming service. It sees a mysterious armoured truck guard save a coworker’s life during an armed robbery, leaving his team wondering what else he’s hiding. It’s Statham and Ritchie’s fourth collaboration (the most famous of which is Snatch), and viewers are clearly fans of the duo, having awarded the film an impressive 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Picture: AP)

9. The Christmas Chronicles – 5,800,000 views

A festive pick, The Christmas Chronicles comes in at number nine this week. The 2018 festive comedy stars real-life power couple Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn as Mr and Mrs Claus, and are hunted by siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce, who hope to capture the real Santa on Christmas Eve. But their plan doesn’t quite go as they’d hoped, and they end up accidentally crashing Santa’s sleigh. So, Kate and Teddy join forces with Saint Nick and pull an all-nighter to save the holiday. (Picture: Michael Gibson/Netflix)

8. My Secret Santa – 6,700,000 views

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One of Netflix’s newer Christmas films, My Secret Santa follows Taylor, a single mum in desperate need of a job. The storyline is ripped lovingly from Mrs Doubtfire and has an echo of White Christmas in its ski resort setting, and sees Taylor lose her job just ahead of the holidays – and just as her 15-year-old daughter lands a spot in the ski resort’s pricey snowboard classes. When a vacancy as the resort’s Santa pops up, she disguises herself as an elderly man to convince the hotel to hire her. Of course, the son of the resort owner is devastatingly handsome and, well, you can guess where it’s going… (Picture: Netflix)

7. Goodbye June – 7,000,000 views

Kate Winslet’s directorial debut landed on Netflix on December 24, and having racked up 7 million views in just a few days, it appears to be a success. Written by Winslet’s 21-year-old son Joe Anders, it follows four siblings who gather around their dying mother (Helen Mirren) at Christmas. It’s certainly not your usual festive fluff, but if you’re sick of the twinkly fairy lights, fake snow and cheesy romcoms, it’s worth a go. Metro’s very own film critic Larushka Ivan-Zadeh gave it three stars in her review, writing: ‘Heartfelt rather than visionary, this Crimbo drama is unlikely to get the Mare of Easttown actress quitting her day job. Tonally, it could’ve done with a bit more darkness. But, honestly, do we really want that at this time of year? Just about bittersweet enough, it’s still one to warm your chestnuts.’ (Picture: AP)

6. How the Grinch Stole Christmas – 7,700,000 views

A classic for a reason, it’s no surprise that this Dr Seuss adaptation has made it onto Netflix’s top 10 during the week of Christmas. Starring Jim Carrey as the revenge-seeking Grinch, it follows his plot to ruin Christmas for his happy neighbours in Whoville. What he doesn’t expect is to make friends with Cindy Lou-Who, a local girl who’s determined to help him love Christmas. A quarter of a century after its release, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is still considered one of the best Christmas movies of all time. (Picture: Imagine Ent/Kobal/Shutterstock)

5. A Time for Bravery – 8,200,000 views

This Spanish-language comedy comes in at number five, with over eight million views. It follows a psychoanalyst on community service who aids an agent shattered by infidelity. Together, they will confront danger and discover second chances. It’s another top choice for anyone who’s starting to get tired of all the Christmas movies but still looking for a nice, easy watch. (Picture: Netflix)

4. KPop Demon Hunters – 9,100,000 views

Yep, KPop Demon Hunters is still in the Netflix top 10, enjoying its 28th week in the chart. It’s the most-watched film on Netflix of all time, totalling an enormous 325,100,000 views (and still counting). If, for some reason, you’ve been living under a pop culture rock, it stars K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey, who, by day, pack out stadiums performing as HUNTR/X. By night, they transform into demon hunters to protect their fans from supernatural danger. If you don’t recognise the film, you’ll surely recognise a few of the songs, which made their way onto the official charts for several months earlier in the year. (Picture: Netflix)

3. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – 11,800,000

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is the highly anticipated third film in the Knives Out series – and it’s lived up to its expectations. The plot sees Benoit Blanc (played by Daniel Craig) attempt to solve yet another complicated murder, this time a baffling death inside a quiet church. Suspect number one is Father Jud (played by Josh O’Connor), a priest who is tormented by a violent past. However, after launching an investigation, secrets spill and suspicion spreads, revealing that everything is not as it seems in this quiet community. The film boasts an all-star cast too, as Craig and O’Connor are joined by Mila Kunis, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner and Andrew Scott in this murder mystery. (Picture: John Wilson/Netflix)

2. Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch – 16,500,000 views

Leapfrogging over the new Knives Out film to take second place this week is another adaptation of a Christmas classic. This animated Christmas comedy is also based on Dr. Seuss’ 1957 book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular character. The Grinch continues to be annoyed by the Christmas cheer in Whoville and decides to put a stop to it once and for all with the help of his dog, Max. But, as well all know by now, his quest to ruin the festive spirit doesn’t exactly go to plan. (Picture: THA/REX/Shutterstock)

1. The Great Flood – 33,100,000 views

Enjoying its second week in the chart and first in the top spot, The Great Flood is a 2025 South Korean sci-fi disaster film. When a raging flood traps a researcher and her young son in an apartment building, the future of humanity is compromised. Will they escape and save the world, or do they resign themselves to a bleak fate? Despite some unflattering reviews, Netflix viewers continue to rush to watch this film. (Picture: Jeong Kyung-hwa/ Netflix)
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