Netflix Global Top 10 Movies (May 9): Here are Biggest Hits Dominating the Charts

Netflix’s global movie rankings continue to shift as new releases climb the charts and older titles hold their ground. The Top 10 list gives a clear snapshot of what viewers around the world are watching at a given moment, reflecting both new premieres and steady long-term favorites.

The data for this ranking comes from FlixPatrol, which tracks daily streaming performance across Netflix worldwide charts. The list below shows the most-watched movies globally as of May 9, 2026.

10. Gladiator II

Gladiator II is a 2024 epic historical sequel directed by Ridley Scott, following the events of the 2000 film Gladiator. It stars Paul Mescal as Lucius, the exiled heir of Rome who becomes a gladiator after being captured and forced to fight under a powerful new master. The story centers on political chaos in Rome as he gets caught up in a larger plan to overthrow the ruling emperors.

The film went through a long development process before finally moving forward in the late 2010s, with filming taking place from 2023 to 2024. It premiered in late 2024 and earned over $460 million worldwide, receiving generally positive reviews and several major award nominations.

9. Migration

Migration is a 2023 animated adventure comedy from Illumination, directed by Benjamin Renner and written by Mike White. The story follows a family of mallards as they leave New England and travel on a risky journey toward Jamaica, encouraged to step out of their comfort zone.

The film features voice performances from Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina, and Danny DeVito. It was released in late 2023, received mostly positive reviews, and earned over $300 million worldwide.

8. Murder by Numbers

Murder by Numbers is a 2002 psychological thriller directed by Barbet Schroeder, starring Sandra Bullock, Ben Chaplin, Ryan Gosling, and Michael Pitt. The story follows two high school students who secretly plan and carry out what they believe is the “perfect crime,” leaving misleading evidence to frame another person for the murder.

As detectives Cassie Mayweather and Sam Kennedy investigate the case, they begin to uncover the disturbing truth behind the students’ actions and motives. The film is loosely based on the real-life Leopold and Loeb case.

7. Mechanic: Resurrection

Mechanic: Resurrection is a 2016 action thriller directed by Dennis Gansel and starring Jason Statham, Tommy Lee Jones, Jessica Alba, and Michelle Yeoh. It follows professional assassin Arthur Bishop as he is forced back into action for a series of high-risk missions that are staged to look like accidents.

The film is a sequel to 2011’s The Mechanic and was released in August 2016. While it received mostly negative reviews from critics, it still performed well at the box office, earning around $125 million worldwide on a $40 million budget.

6. Trap

Trap is a 2024 thriller written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, and Alison Pill. The story follows a serial killer who takes his daughter to a concert, only to realize the entire event is actually a police trap set to catch him.

The film was shot in Canada in 2023 and released in August 2024 by Warner Bros. Pictures. It received mixed reviews from critics and earned about $83 million worldwide on a $30 million budget.

5. Jennifer’s Body

Jennifer’s Body is a 2009 comedy horror film directed by Karyn Kusama and written by Diablo Cody, starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried. The story follows a high school girl who becomes possessed by a demon and begins killing her male classmates, while her best friend tries to stop her.

The film was released in September 2009 and had a weak box office performance, though it earned mixed critical reviews at the time. In later years, it was re-evaluated and gained recognition as a feminist cult classic due to its themes and dialogue.

4. Remarkably Bright Creatures

Remarkably Bright Creatures is a 2026 American mystery drama directed by Olivia Newman, based on the 2022 novel by Shelby Van Pelt. The film stars Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Joan Chen, and others, with Alfred Molina voicing Marcellus, an intelligent octopus who forms an unusual bond with a lonely aquarium worker.

The story follows Tova, an elderly woman working night shifts at an aquarium, and Cameron, a young drifter searching for his father. As their lives slowly connect, both characters are forced to confront their pasts and personal struggles.

3. My Dearest Assassin

My Dearest Assassin is a 2026 Thai action film directed by Taweewat Wantha. The story follows a woman with a rare blood type who is being hunted, forcing her to fight back alongside an assassin she loves when an old enemy returns.

The film stars Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul, Thanapob Leeratanakachorn, Sivakorn Adulsuttikul, and others. It centers on survival, loyalty, and love in the face of dangerous enemies.

2. Apex

Apex is a 2026 survival action thriller directed by Baltasar Kormákur, starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, and Eric Bana. The story follows a skilled climber and adventurer who becomes stranded and hunted in the wilds of Australia after a deadly climbing accident leaves her alone.

The film begins with a tragic incident during a climb in Norway that changes everything for the main character. Released on Netflix in April 2026, Apex received mixed reviews from critics.

1. Swapped

Swapped is a 2026 animated fantasy adventure comedy directed by Nathan Greno and produced by Skydance Animation. The story takes place on an island where animal-plant hybrid creatures live in isolation, centered on a curious young Pookoo named Ollie who learns about a lost time when all species lived together in harmony.

The past reveals a magical conflict involving the Dzo, tree-like beings who once helped maintain peace before a powerful Firewolf caused chaos and division. The film, featuring voices like Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple, was released on Netflix and in select theaters in May 2026 and received mixed reviews.