‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Is Still on Top of Netflix’s Most-Watched Movies of the Week List: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

From new originals to comfort-rewatch favorites, Netflix’s most-watched movies in the U.S. for the week of October 20–26 span documentaries, thrillers, animation, and a splash of ’90s horror. Here’s a quick, friendly rundown of what everyone pressed play on—counting down from 10 to 1.

10. ‘The A-Team’ (2010)

Joe Carnahan directs this action caper about an elite Special Forces unit framed for a crime and determined to clear their names. Liam Neeson leads as Col. John “Hannibal” Smith, with Bradley Cooper as Templeton “Face” Peck, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson as B.A. Baracus, and Sharlto Copley as H.M. “Howling Mad” Murdock. The screenplay is by Carnahan, Brian Bloom, and Skip Woods, adapting the 1980s TV series created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell. The film features set-piece heists and globe-trotting chases anchored by Mauro Fiore’s cinematography and Alan Silvestri’s score.

9. ‘Despicable Me 3’ (2017)

This Illumination sequel sees Gru confront former ’80s child star-turned-villain Balthazar Bratt while also meeting his long-lost twin, Dru. Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda direct, with a screenplay by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio; Steve Carell voices both Gru and Dru, joined by Kristen Wiig and Trey Parker. Heitor Pereira provides the score with songs by Pharrell Williams. The family comedy is currently streaming on Netflix in the U.S. with download support for offline viewing.

8. ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ (2025)

Based on Ruth Ware’s bestseller, this psychological thriller follows travel journalist Lo Blacklock as she reports from a luxury yacht and insists she witnessed a woman go overboard—despite every passenger being accounted for. Simon Stone directs and co-writes with Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse; the cast includes Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, and Hannah Waddingham. Filming included time aboard a real superyacht before additional stage work. Netflix released the film on October 10 with “watch offline” support and a full cast breakdown on Tudum.

7. ‘Don’t Say a Word’ (2001)

Gary Fleder’s thriller centers on psychiatrist Nathan Conrad, forced by a ruthless criminal to extract a code from a traumatized young woman to save his kidnapped daughter. Michael Douglas stars alongside Brittany Murphy as Elisabeth Burrows and Sean Bean as Patrick Koster. The screenplay is by Anthony Peckham and Patrick Smith Kelly, adapted from Andrew Klavan’s novel. The film earned over $100 million worldwide and is frequently cited for Murphy’s intense performance.

6. ‘The Twits’ (2025)

Netflix’s animated feature adapts Roald Dahl’s classic with Phil Johnston directing and co-writing (with Meg Favreau), alongside co-directors Katie Shanahan and Todd Demong. Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas voice the grotesquely mischievous Mr. and Mrs. Twit, with additional voice roles from performers like Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Emilia Clarke. Animated by Jellyfish Pictures, the story reframes Twitlandia as a hazardous park that two orphans and magical animals must outsmart. The film began streaming on Oct. 17, accompanied by cast spotlights and production details on Tudum.

5. ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (1997)

Jim Gillespie directs this slasher staple about four friends haunted by a deadly secret one year after a hit-and-run. The film stars Jennifer Love Hewitt as Julie James, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Helen Shivers, Ryan Phillippe as Barry Cox, and Freddie Prinze Jr. as Ray Bronson, from a screenplay by Kevin Williamson and based (loosely) on Lois Duncan’s 1973 novel. Its enduring popularity has fueled sequels and a 2025 revival, keeping the original in heavy rotation.

4. ‘Taken in Plain Sight’ (2024)

In this Canadian thriller, a mother reignites the search for her missing daughter six months after a rest-stop abduction, challenging official inaction. Cat Hostick directs from a screenplay by Ken Miyamoto; the cast includes Tennille Read, Allegra Fulton, and Steven Yaffee. Netflix lists the title under Thriller and Mystery, with details on its Canadian production and availability. Recent listings and databases also break down credits and festival-adjacent TV premiere information.

3. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

This animated musical fantasy follows Huntrix, a world-famous K-pop girl group that moonlights as demon slayers. Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans helm the film for Sony Pictures Animation, with a screenplay by Kang, Danya Jimenez, and Hannah McMechan; voice leads include Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo, with additional turns by Daniel Dae Kim and Lee Byung-hun. Netflix distributes the streaming release. The production blends concert-stage spectacle with supernatural action across Seoul.

2. ‘A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE’ (2025)

Kathryn Bigelow returns with a White House–level crisis thriller about an unattributed missile launched at the United States and the race to identify the culprit. The film stars Idris Elba as the President and Rebecca Ferguson as communications lead Captain Olivia Walker, with a screenplay by Noah Oppenheim. Netflix’s listing confirms availability, core cast, and genre; coverage details its Venice premiere and the creative team’s defense of the ambiguous ending. The movie combines Situation Room urgency with a broad ensemble of military and intel officials.

1. ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ (2025)

Geeta Gandbhir’s documentary reconstructs the 2023 shooting of Ajike “AJ” Owens in Ocala, Florida, using police body-camera video, 911 audio, and contemporaneous footage obtained via public records. Premiering at Sundance before a limited theatrical run and Netflix launch on Oct. 17, the film focuses on neighborhood tensions, Stand Your Ground debates, and the legal aftermath surrounding shooter Susan Lorincz. Netflix’s Tudum hub and recent features outline the film’s FOIA-driven approach and recognition at events highlighting documentary storytelling. Running 97 minutes, it’s produced by Message Pictures, Park Pictures, and SO’B Productions.

Tell us which of these you watched—and what you’re queuing up next—in the comments!