Netflix’s Surprise 2025 Smash Hits 74 Million Views In Just Two Weeks

Netflix keeps rolling out hit after hit, with original movies and shows that get millions watching and everyone talking. But every so often, something extra special drops – a title that doesn’t just do well, it explodes.
Earlier this year, the dark drama Adolescence had people hooked all over the world. And now, Netflix has done it again with another smash hit that is breaking records and stealing the spotlight. In a week full of fresh comedies, thrillers, romances, and documentaries, one film has clearly taken the crown.
So what’s sitting at the very top of Netflix’s global charts right now? Let’s dive into the latest Top 10 and find out.
10. Cheers to Life – 4.1 million views
A mysterious pendant takes Jéssica from Brazil to Israel, where she uncovers family secrets and an unexpected romance. Thati Lopes shines in a light, easy-to-watch film that’s a little uneven but still fun.
9. Get Hard – 4.4 million views
James (Will Ferrell) is headed to prison for fraud and turns to Darnell (Kevin Hart), a car wash owner with no jail experience, to toughen him up. With fun cameos and a solid cast, this comedy was a box office hit, earning over $110 million.
8. A Widow’s Game – 4.8 million views:
This Spanish thriller tells the true story of a 2017 murder in Valencia. Nurse Maje (Ivana Baquero) appears to be a grieving widow, but secrets and lies soon surface as detective Eva (Carmen Machi) unravels the dark truth.
7. Bee Movie – 4.8 million views:
Barry the bee (voiced by Jerry Seinfeld) finishes school and is shocked to learn humans eat honey. He teams up with a florist, Vanessa (Renée Zellweger), and sues the human race, changing the world of bees and flowers. The fun cast includes Matthew Broderick, Chris Rock, John Goodman, Oprah, and Sting.
6. Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy – 6.2 million views:
A gripping look at the 2021 Astroworld disaster with real footage, survivor stories, and expert interviews. A tough but powerful watch.
5. Plane – 6.3 million views:
Gerard Butler plays a pilot who crash-lands on a dangerous island after a lightning strike. He teams up with a fugitive (Mike Colter) to save his passengers from armed fighters. A simple but fun action movie with a 79% Rotten Tomatoes score.
4. Our Times – 7.1 million views:
Two physicists from 1966 time-travel to 2025. Nora enjoys the modern world, but Héctor struggles with the changes. Their relationship is tested by time travel and shifting roles. Critics were mixed, but viewers liked it.
3. Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster – 17.4 million views
This documentary covers the 2023 Titan sub disaster that killed five people. It looks at risky choices by OceanGate’s CEO and safety warnings that were ignored. A serious but important watch.
2. K.O. – 19,400,000 views
Ex-MMA fighter Bastien teams up with a cop to find a missing boy, leading them into Marseille’s dangerous drug underworld.
1. STRAW – 48,900,000 views
Tyler Perry’s hit drama follows Janiyah (Taraji P. Henson), a struggling single mom whose day unravels as she fights to care for her sick daughter. Shocking twists and a gripping story have made this one of Perry’s biggest Netflix successes.
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