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Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look (2026) poster
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Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look (2026)

August 27th English Video Game

See the next evolution in the groundbreaking Grand Theft Auto series. Coming November 19 to PlayStation 5 and…

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TV Series
The Airport Chaplain (Season 1) poster
Must watch

The Airport Chaplain (Season 1)

August 26th English Drama

An airport chaplain with a knack for fixing any problem inside the terminal faces a power struggle with…

IMDb 7
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M3GAN (2026) poster
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M3GAN (2026)

August 24th English Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

When a roboticist tests the lifelike companion doll she's invented on her orphaned niece, the android soon takes…

IMDb 6.3 Rotten Tomatoes 93 RT Audience 78 Metacritic 72 Letterboxd 2.6
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Movie
I Swear (2026) poster
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I Swear (2026)

August 22nd English Biography, Drama

Based on Scottish activist John Davidson's life, a man with Tourette syndrome finds resolve in his allies and…

IMDb 8.4 Rotten Tomatoes 97 RT Audience 98 Metacritic 70 Letterboxd 4.3
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TV Series
Monkey Wrench (Season 1) poster
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Monkey Wrench (Season 1)

August 19th English Animation, Short, Adventure

A ragtag crew of mercenaries for hire chases down criminals across the galaxy. They're not the heroes we…

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TV Series
The Audacity (Season 1) poster
Must watch

The Audacity (Season 1)

August 19th English Comedy, Drama, Thriller

A tech CEO's life unravels after he blackmails his therapist into helping him save his company. But can…

IMDb 6.2 Rotten Tomatoes 80 RT Audience 55 Metacritic 62
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TV Series
Seal Team (Seasons 1-7) poster
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Seal Team (Seasons 1-7)

August 18th English Action, Drama, War

This military drama follows a team of Navy SEALs as they embark on dangerous missions around the world…

IMDb 7.9 RT Audience 85 Metacritic 57
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Movie
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2026) poster
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2026)

August 15th English Crime, Drama, Mystery

A hacker with a grim past finds an unexpected companion in a disgraced reporter as the two of…

IMDb 7.8 Rotten Tomatoes 86 RT Audience 86 Metacritic 71 Letterboxd 3.9
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TV Series
My Brilliant Career (Limited Series) poster
Must watch

My Brilliant Career (Limited Series)

August 13th English Biography, Drama, Romance

In 1900 Australia, a headstrong farm girl dreams of writing while society and family expectations clash with her…

IMDb 6.7 Rotten Tomatoes 100 RT Audience 53 Metacritic 79
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Movie
Midwinter Break (2026) poster
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Midwinter Break (2026)

August 10th English Drama

A couple's trip to Amsterdam reveals the cracks in their marriage as they grapple with past traumas, unfulfilled…

IMDb 5.9 Rotten Tomatoes 65 RT Audience 42 Metacritic 60 Letterboxd 2.9
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Movie
Tortilla Soup (2026) poster
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Tortilla Soup (2026)

August 6th English Comedy, Romance, Drama

Widower Martin is a restaurateur with a booming business and three headstrong daughters who leave the house to…

IMDb 6.7 Rotten Tomatoes 76 RT Audience 71 Metacritic 58 Letterboxd 3.2
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Movie
Violet (2026) poster
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Violet (2026)

August 6th English Drama

Film executive Violet Calder has spent her entire life obeying the controlling voice in her head -- until…

IMDb 6 Rotten Tomatoes 83 RT Audience 68 Metacritic 61 Letterboxd 3.3
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Movie
Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames (2026) poster

Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames (2026)

August 27th Japanese Animation, Action, Comedy

In a hidden red-light district, Gintoki and his friends battle a powerful foe to help a young boy…

IMDb 8.7 Letterboxd 3.8
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TV Series
The Early Spring (Season 1 - New Episodes Regulary) poster

The Early Spring (Season 1 - New Episodes Regulary)

August 26th Chinese Romance, Drama

A warmhearted new employee and her gifted boss navigate a fast-paced workplace, all while harboring a secret relationship…

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TV Series
Revival (Season 1) poster

Revival (Season 1)

August 24th English Crime, Drama, Thriller

When the dead come back to life in a small town, a deputy sheriff must investigate the mystery…

IMDb 6.5 Rotten Tomatoes 90 RT Audience 85 Metacritic 71
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TV Series
The Rest is Football (Season 2 - New Episodes Regularly) poster

The Rest is Football (Season 2 - New Episodes Regularly)

August 24th English Sport

Legendary trio Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards dissect all things football with killer analysis, big laughs…

IMDb 6.4
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Movie
Facing El Chapo (2026) poster
Netflix Original

Facing El Chapo (2026)

August 21st Spanish Action, Crime

Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss in…

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Movie
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam (2026) poster
Netflix Original

Pyaar Prema Kalyanam (2026)

August 21st Tamil Comedy

When a bride refuses to leave her family home after marriage, her husband must find out if he…

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TV Series
Blood Sacrifice (Season 1) poster
Netflix Original

Blood Sacrifice (Season 1)

August 20th Swedish Crime, Drama, Thriller

Following the brutal murder of two police officers, a tenacious detective reluctantly joins forces with his estranged ex-cop…

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TV Series
Outer Banks: The Official Podcast (Season 1) poster
Netflix Original

Outer Banks: The Official Podcast (Season 1)

August 20th English Podcast

The stars of "Outer Banks" reflect on five seasons of mischief, mayhem and friendship in this official companion…

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Movie
Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing (2026) poster
Netflix Original

Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing (2026)

August 19th English Documentary

Alarming whistleblower testimony alleges that Boeing's culture of cost-cutting and coverups led to fatal aviation safety failures in…

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Movie
Don\'t Say Good Luck (2026) poster
Netflix Original

Don\'t Say Good Luck (2026)

August 14th English Comedy

Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical, until she's suddenly…

IMDb 6.7 Rotten Tomatoes 96 RT Audience 90 Metacritic 73 Letterboxd 3.5
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Worldwide Netflix daily ranks by global points: top 50 movies and 50 TV series below (#1 highlighted; scroll each list — lower ranks load as you go). Arrows compare vs the prior day.

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#1 movie
Facing El Chapo
1. Facing El Chapo

Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss in this crime drama based on true events.

755 pts Flat
  1. 2. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look 720 pts New
  2. 3. The Heat 367 pts ↓ 1
  3. 4. Shrek 330 pts New
  4. 5. The Last House 285 pts ↓ 2
  5. 6. Don't Say Good Luck 208 pts ↓ 2
  6. 7. 72 HOURS 180 pts ↓ 2
  7. 8. 13 Minutes 164 pts New
  8. 9. Mickey 17 117 pts ↓ 2
  9. 10. Cradle 2 the Grave 98 pts ↓ 1
  10. 11. 2012 90 pts ↑ 2
  11. 12. Shrek 2 78 pts New
  12. 13. Pyaar Prema Kalyanam 69 pts ↓ 1
  13. 14. Cocktail 2 68 pts Flat
  14. 15. Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing 61 pts ↓ 9

TV series

#1 series
Death of the Pastor's Wife
1. Death of the Pastor's Wife

What happened to Mica Miller? This documentary series retraces her promising life, toxic marriage and the mysterious circumstances of her death.

697 pts ↑ 1
  1. 2. Blood Sacrifice 643 pts ↓ 1
  2. 3. Beauty in Black 599 pts New
  3. 4. Outer Banks 444 pts ↓ 1
  4. 5. Let's Marry Harry: The Reunion 437 pts ↑ 17
  5. 6. The Early Spring 305 pts ↑ 1
  6. 7. Salish & Jordan Matter 264 pts ↓ 3
  7. 8. Our Sticky Love 205 pts ↓ 3
  8. 9. Spooky in Love 148 pts ↓ 1
  9. 10. Love Is Blind: UK 126 pts ↓ 4
  10. 11. My Life With the Walter Boys 105 pts ↓ 2
  11. 12. My Brilliant Career 88 pts ↓ 2
  12. 13. I Will Find You 78 pts ↓ 2
  13. 14. Rhythm + Flow France 62 pts ↑ 3
  14. 15. The Mentalist 52 pts ↓ 1

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On This Day in Netflix History

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2025
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The Thursday Murder Club

2025

Millionaire poster

Millionaire

2025

Barbie Mysteries poster

Barbie Mysteries

Season 2

My Life With the Walter Boys poster

My Life With the Walter Boys

Season 2

Released

2 years ago

2024
Untamed Royals poster

Untamed Royals

2024

Worst Ex Ever poster

Worst Ex Ever

Season 1

Released

5 years ago

2021
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha poster

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Season 1 - New Episodes Weekly

Released

6 years ago

2020
All Together Now poster

All Together Now

2020

Cobra Kai poster

Cobra Kai

Seasons 1-2

I AM A KILLER: RELEASED poster

I AM A KILLER: RELEASED

Season 1

Masaba Masaba poster

Masaba Masaba

Season 1

Unknown Origins (Orígenes secretos) poster

Unknown Origins (Orígenes secretos)

2020

Released

7 years ago

2019
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly poster

Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly

2019

Droppin\' Cash: Los Angeles poster

Droppin' Cash: Los Angeles

Season 2

Released

11 years ago

2015
Narcos poster

Narcos

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