Netflix has racked up 10 No. 1 movies in 2026 (so far) — but only these 3 are worth watching
Netflix has had 10 movies reach the No. 1 spot on its top 10 list in the first few months of 2026, but not all were critically acclaimed. Despite their popularity, only a few of these films stand out as truly worthwhile. The article highlights three films that earned their top position through quality storytelling and strong performances.
- ▪'The Rip' is a crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck that follows Miami cops who discover a large stash of cash.
- ▪'Anaconda' is a meta reboot of the 1997 cult classic, offering a fresh and humorous take on the adventure-horror genre.
- ▪Not every movie that reached No. 1 on Netflix in 2026 was considered high quality, with several being labeled as underwhelming or forgettable.
- ▪The author argues that viewers should be selective, as popularity on Netflix does not always reflect a film's merit.
- ▪Three movies are recommended as the only ones truly worth watching from Netflix’s 2026 No. 1 list.
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Entertainment Streaming Netflix Netflix has racked up 10 No. 1 movies in 2026 (so far) — but only these 3 are worth watching Opinion By Rory Mellon published 2 May 2026 Only these Netflix movies deserved the No. 1 crown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Jump to: Best Netflix No.1 movies Every Netflix No. 1 movie Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter With the first third of 2026 behind us (yes, it's gone fast), now is a good time to take stock of all the Netflix’s No.
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