Decider iconDeciderSep 29, 2026 ~5 min source read

What’s on Netflix Right Now: The Top 10 Most Popular Movies (Sept. 29, 2026)

Decider’s weekly Netflix ranking lists the movies viewers are watching now. Jacob Tremblay’s UNABOMBER leads a mix of new releases, studio favorites, family animation, and thrillers.

The Top 10 Movies On Netflix That Are Most Popular Right Now

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UNABOMBER, starring Jacob Tremblay, is the No. 1 movie on Netflix for this week.

The Top 10 combines recent Netflix originals and theatrical titles that are newly streaming, including action, comedy, animation, and thrillers.

Decider pairs the ranking with short reviews and direct links to stream each title.

Decider publishes a weekly Top 10 movies list showing which films are getting the most views on Netflix. The Sept. 29, 2026 snapshot is led by UNABOMBER, a Jacob Tremblay–led film, and includes a mix of Netflix originals, recent theatrical releases now streaming, family animation, and a Lifetime thriller. Each entry includes a brief review and a link to stream.

UNABOMBER — A Jacob Tremblay performance anchors this film about the young prodigy who became the Unabomber. Decider ran a full review and lists the film as this week's most-watched Netflix movie.

Other notable entries (what to expect)

  • Warfare — Guy Ritchie's 2024 World War I action film, starring Alan Ritchson, Henry Cavill, Eiza González, and Hero Fiennes Tiffin. Decider links to its review and the Netflix stream.
  • Top Gun: Maverick — The high-profile sequel that returned Tom Cruise as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell appears in the Top 3, reflecting continued viewer interest as it streams on Netflix.
  • Best of the Best — A coming-of-age dance film starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia about two childhood friends who join UCLA's Bollywood-fusion team. Decider's review calls it a joyous portrayal of sisterhood and the Indian-American college experience.
  • The Breadwinner (2026) — A family comedy led by Nate Bargatze, where a father must care for three daughters while his wife is abroad. Decider ran a review and points readers to the Netflix stream.
  • Family — A 2026 Lifetime thriller, presented on Netflix, described as based on a true story and featuring a cast that includes Sarah Nicklin and Bourke Floyd.
  • The Matchmake... — The Decider list includes a final title whose headline in the source cuts off. Decider provides the full Top 10 list and short reviews on the page.
  • If you want a quick pick: start with UNABOMBER for current viewer interest or Puss in Boots: The Last Wish for family viewing.
  • Gun: Maverick are the theatrical options now streaming.
  • For lighter, character-driven fare: Best of the Best and the Nate Bargatze comedy The Breadwinner offer comedic and coming-of-age tones.

Decider's Top 10 piece links each title to a short review and the Netflix stream. The site updates this page weekly to reflect shifts in viewer behavior.

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