We're into a new year, and while the holidays are officially in the rearview, Netflix had one last gift for us in the form of a bunch of new movies.
Naturally, that means the Netflix Top 10 has changed quite drastically. While Netflix Original "Carry-On" is still clinging to that No. 1 spot, Christmas movies have otherwise been replaced by a high-octane action flick and some seriously good science fiction, including one of 2024's very best watches.
Below you can find the three movies we think most deserving of your time in the Netflix top 10 you should add to your watch list. If none sound right for you, check out our round-up of the best movies on Netflix right now for tons more streaming recommendations.
This article is based on what was in the Netflix Top 10 movies chart as of 8 a.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
Best movies in the Netflix Top 10
'Dune: Part Two'
One of the best movies of 2024 has arrived on Netflix and has subsequently become one of the most popular movies on the platform; what a surprise! If you're yet to experience Denis Villeneuve's stellar sci-fi epic, you can now stream both chapters on Netflix, as "Dune: Part Two" has finally landed. Pencil in a trip to Arrakis and revel in the sheer scope and spectacle of this second, audacious part of Paul Atreides' journey, one with even more thrills, more big-name stars, more mysticism, and even more action.
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'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'
Despite delivering more of the thrills that made "Mad Max: Fury Road" quite so entertaining a decade ago, George Miller's 2024 prequel, "Furiosa", didn't have as much impact as the box office as it could — or should, frankly — have had. However, it looks like "Furiosa" might have found plenty of fans on Netflix, judging by how it's gone right into the Netflix chart mere days after landing on the platform. It's worth seeking out, too, as this Anya Taylor-Joy-led post-apocalyptic action movie is another high-octane adventure worth taking.
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'Interstellar'
Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" probably needs no introduction to many film fans. This dystopian, Oscar-winning sci-fi effort has remained a firm favorite since it arrived a decade ago for good reason: it's an impressive, epic sci-fi movie, delivering spectacle and emotion across its nearly three-hour runtime. Thanks to stunning visual work, that Hans Zimmer score, and that deeply personal story at its core, "Interstellar" remains an engaging watch, and it's not at all surprising to see it rocketing into the Netflix Top 10 right after "Interstellar" arrived on the streamer.
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Netflix Top 10 movies right now
- "Carry-On" (2024)
- "In the Heart of the Sea" (2015)
- "Interstellar" (2014)
- "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1" (2024)
- "The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water" (2015)
- "The Six Triple Eight" (2024)
- "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" (2024)
- "The Watchers" (2024)
- "Dune: Part Two" (2024)
- "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" (2024)
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