Netflix’s New No.1 Leads a Festive Top 10 Fans Can’t Stop Watching
Right now, Netflix executives are probably breathing a huge sigh of relief, because their biggest original movie of December has landed exactly where they needed it to. Straight at number one worldwide. With a reported budget north of 150 million dollars, expectations were sky-high, and the pressure was real. But judging by the numbers, that gamble has paid off in a big way, with over 20.2 million views pushing the film to the top of the global charts.
That movie is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery , the third outing for Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc. This time, the tone has been described as darker and more reflective, while still delivering the clever twists, red herrings, and social commentary fans expect. Craig is joined by a stacked ensemble cast, including Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Andrew Scott, and Josh Brolin, and it’s clearly proving irresistible to viewers looking for a smart, glossy whodunit during the holiday season.
Just behind it sits My Secret Santa , a cosy Christmas rom-com that has racked up more than 16 million views. It follows a single mum who disguises herself as an elderly Santa to land a seasonal job at a luxury ski resort, only to clash with, and then fall for, the resort manager. Critics may be divided, but that hardly matters. This kind of film thrives on festive vibes, comfort viewing, and easy charm, and audiences are clearly embracing it.
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The rest of Netflix’s top 10 reads like a perfectly mixed holiday watchlist. Family-friendly animation is well represented, with Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and The Croods: A New Age both finding fresh life on the platform. There’s glossy, silly fun too, with The Super Mario Bros. Movie continuing its reign as a streaming favourite, packed with colour, nostalgia, and Jack Black’s scene-stealing Bowser.
Action and spectacle haven’t been left out either. Death Wish has climbed the charts as a blunt, old-school revenge fantasy, while Troll 2 proves that Netflix’s Norwegian monster universe still has plenty of pulling power, blending folklore, vast landscapes, and chaotic creature action.
Elsewhere, The Hustle has enjoyed a second wind despite lukewarm reviews, and Jay Kelly , starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler, has drawn millions with its reflective look at fame, ageing, and Hollywood itself. Add in the ongoing chart dominance of KPop Demon Hunters , and it’s clear this list covers just about every mood imaginable.
Taken together, Netflix’s current top 10 shows exactly why the platform thrives at this time of year. Big-budget originals, festive comfort movies, family animation, and global hits are all being watched in huge numbers. And for viewers, it means there’s never been a better excuse to stay in and press play.
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