Netflix has revealed its biggest movie hits from the first half of 2026. The newly released viewing data reveals which titles captured the most attention globally, and the rankings include a few surprises.
Netflix’s most-watched movies of 2026 bring a few unexpected results
Netflix has shared its What We Watched report for the first half of 2026. Across movies and TV shows, Netflix recorded more than 97 billion hours watched during the first six months of 2026.
The data shows that War Machine was the platform’s biggest movie hit. The Alan Ritchson-starrer accumulated an impressive 146.9 million views, topping the global movie chart. The Rip and Swapped ranked second and third on the movies chart, respectively.
War Machine is a sci-fi action film directed by Patrick Hughes that follows a group of military recruits as they take part in an elite training exercise. Their mission takes a dangerous turn when they encounter an unexpected threat, forcing them to survive against an unknown enemy. The film blends intense action, military combat, and science fiction. It became Netflix’s most-watched movie of the first half of 2026. Netflix has already confirmed that a sequel is in development.
Meanwhile, among TV series, His & Hers became the most-watched series with 104 million views. Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson-led starrer outperformed Bridgerton Season 4, which ended up with 100.2 million views.
His & Hers is a William Oldroyd mystery thriller, adapted from Alice Feeney’s novel, that follows estranged spouses Anna, a journalist, and Jack, a detective, as they investigate the same small-town murder from opposite sides. As the investigation unfolds, their personal histories and conflicting perspectives complicate the search for the truth. Its blend of psychological suspense, dual viewpoints, and character-driven storytelling likely helped it resonate with viewers around the world.
Elsewhere on the TV chart, I Will Find You, Stranger Things 5, and Run Away claimed the third, fourth, and fifth spots, respectively. Overall, this new data highlighted Netflix’s strong mix of action, thrillers, animation, and comedy during the first half of 2026.
