Netflix top 10 movies — these are the 3 actually worth your time right now. December is officially in full swing, and with it comes an overwhelming wave of new content across the major streaming platforms. Netflix alone rolled out an impressive 43 new movies and TV shows this month, making the simple question of “What should I watch tonight?” feel more complicated than ever.
One reliable shortcut through the clutter? Checking Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched movies. Of course, popularity doesn’t always equal quality. Just because a film is trending doesn’t mean it deserves your limited free time. That’s why, every weekend, we sift through the list to separate the genuinely good picks from the ones riding hype alone.
This week’s standouts include one of the strongest action films released this year, a playful yet reflective comedy drama led by George Clooney and Adam Sandler, and a colorful animated hit packed with catchy songs from the creators behind the acclaimed “Spider-Verse” movies.
If none of these quite hit the mark for you, there’s always more to explore. Be sure to check out our full roundup of everything new on Netflix this month for additional recommendations. But for now, let’s get into the three movies you shouldn’t miss from Netflix’s current Top 10.
Best movies in Netflix’s Top 10
‘Caught Stealing’ (2025)
“Caught Stealing” stands out as one of the most entertaining action thrillers in recent memory. Imagine the chaotic energy of “The Hangover” filtered through a gritty crime story, centered on an unlucky everyman who keeps making the wrong choices at the worst possible times.
The movie fully commits to its absurd edge. Bad Bunny appears as a mobster who’d rather avoid actual violence, a brutal scene unfolds to the sound of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” and Matt Smith delivers peak unhinged energy, leaning hard into his strange, memorable character work.
The story follows Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a former small-town baseball player whose career fizzled out long ago. Now living in New York City, Hank works at a rundown bar, checks in with his mom religiously, and begins a new relationship with his girlfriend (Zoë Kravitz). Trouble finds him when his British punk neighbor, Russ (Smith), asks him to watch his cat. A simple favor spirals into a disastrous misunderstanding, placing Hank directly in the path of dangerous criminals who believe he has something they want.
‘Jay Kelly’ (2025)
Netflix’s newest comedy drama, “Jay Kelly,” could mark a major awards-season moment for Adam Sandler. His performance as a longtime Hollywood manager may very well earn him his first-ever Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Acting alongside George Clooney, Sandler consistently steals scenes in this knowingly indulgent and reflective film directed by Noah Baumbach.
Clooney stars as Jay Kelly, a legendary movie star past his prime, facing a career-defining project that could either resurrect his reputation or confirm his decline. Rather than following his manager’s advice, Jay impulsively travels across Europe to reconnect with his estranged daughter. What follows is a meandering, self-aware exploration of fame, regret, and the cost of choosing work over relationships, all delivered with Baumbach’s signature wit.
‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ (2025)
Although it’s no longer sitting at the very top of Netflix’s charts, “K-Pop Demon Hunters” remains a consistent presence in the Top 10 months after its debut—no small feat. Even viewers who aren’t deeply immersed in K-pop culture will find a lot to enjoy in this vibrant animated adventure from Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind the visually stunning “Spider-Verse” franchise.
The film centers on Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), members of a superstar K-pop group with a secret mission: defending the world against supernatural threats using the power of music. Their toughest challenge arises when a rival boy band reveals itself to be a group of demons aiming to steal their spotlight—and the fate of the world. To succeed, the trio must confront not only their enemies but their own personal struggles.
Netflix Top 10 movies right now
“In Your Dreams” (2025)
“My Secret Santa” (2025)
“Troll 2” (2025)
“Jay Kelly” (2025)
“Rio” (2011)
“Rio 2” (2014)
“K-Pop Demon Hunters” (2025)
“Caught Stealing” (2025)
“Jingle Bell Heist” (2025)
“Cheaper by the Dozen” (2025)
