Don’t want to miss out on the hottest movies on Netflix? Then you’ve come to the right place. Below are the top 10 most-watched English films on the streaming service for the week of April 15 – April 21.
Top 10 Movies on Netflix U.S. right now
#1 Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver
The 2024 sci-fi epic film Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver secured the first spot of the Netflix Top Ten Movies after it earned 21.4 million views for the week of April 15 – April 21.
The sequel to Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire, the new movie follows Kora (Sofia Boutella) and the surviving rebel warriors who find refuge on the moon Veldt. They unite with the colonists to defend their new home from the tyrannical forces of the Motherworld. As the inevitable battle approaches, the warriors confront their pasts, revealing their motivations for fighting.
Reviews for Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver were generally negative. Critics found it derivative and repetitive, despite the impressive visuals characteristic of Snyder’s style. However, some enjoyed the continuation of the space opera world and the action sequences.
#2 Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp
The 2024 live-action/animated slapstick comedy Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp earned 18.8 million views for the week of April 15 – April 21, securing the second spot in the Netflix Top Ten Movies ranking.
In the movie, Woody, as usual, gets evicted from his forest home and stumbles upon Camp Woo Hoo. He thinks it’s paradise until a pesky inspector threatens to shut the whole place down. Woody decides to use his wacky antics to save the camp
Directed by Jon Rosenbaum and written by Stephen Mazur and Cory Edwards, the movie received lukewarm reviews from critics, with some finding the humor outdated and the plot predictable. However, reviews suggest this sequel is better than the 2017 Woody Woodpecker movie. And if you’re a fan of the classic Woody Woodpecker cartoons, you might enjoy seeing the character brought to life in a new format.
#3 What Jennifer Did
The 2024 true-crime documentary film What Jennifer Did earned 16.3 million views for the week of April 15 – April 21, allowing it to secure the third spot in the latest Netflix Top Ten Movies ranking.
Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachael Lovell, What Jennifer Did explores the case of Jennifer Pan, a Canadian woman who was convicted of plotting the murders of her parents in 2010. The film uses archival footage, interviews with law enforcement officials, journalists, and mental health professionals, as well as dramatizations of the events leading up to the murders.
What Jennifer Did was a critical success, with critics praising its exploration of the complex motivations behind the crime. The film was also a commercial success, becoming the number-one movie on Netflix in the month of its release.
#4 Anna
The 2019 action thriller film Anna landed on the fourth spot of the Netflix Top Ten Movies after it earned 5.9 million views for the week of April 15 – April 21.
The movie centers on Anna Poliatova (Sasha Luss), who seems like a typical fashion model on the outside but beneath the beauty lies a deadly secret. Anna is a KGB assassin, recruited as a teenager to escape a brutal life. After a year of intense training, she’s sent on high-risk missions under the watchful eye of her handler Olga (Helen Mirren). Anna is promised freedom after five years, but things get messy when she’s caught in a web of deceit between the KGB and the CIA.
Anna received mixed reviews. While some praised the breathtaking action sequences and the string performances, particularly by Mirren, others found the plot predictable.
#5 Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire
The 2023 sci-fi epic Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire earned 5.5 million views for the week of April 15 – April 21, securing the fith spot in the Netflix Top Ten Movies ranking.
In the movie, we’re thrown into a gritty sci-fi universe ruled by the tyrannical Motherworld and its iron-fisted leader, Regent Balisarius. On the distant moon of Veldt, a peaceful farming colony lives a quiet life until their world is shattered by the impending arrival of the ruthless Imperium, Balisarius’ military arm.
Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire is a visually stunning and action-packed sci-fi saga with a diverse cast and intriguing world-building. While it received mixed reviews, it offers a thrilling and thought-provoking experience for fans of the genre and leaves you eager for the next chapter in the rebellion’s fight for freedom.
#6 Glass
The 2019 superhero film Glass secured the sixth spot of the Netflix Top Ten Movies after it earned 3.8 million views for the week of April 15 – April 21.
Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Glass is a sequel to Shyamalan’s previous films Unbreakable (2000) and Split (2016), serving as the final installment in the Unbreakable trilogy.
The film sees David Dunn (Bruce Willis) as a security guard who discovers he has superhuman strength and resilience after surviving a train crash. He becomes a vigilante, calling himself “The Overseer”. Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) suffers from dissociative identity disorder (DID), having 24 different personalities. One of these personalities is “The Beast”, a savage, superhuman creature. Anya Taylor-Joy reprises her role from Split as Casey Cooke, a young woman who was one of Crumb’s captives but managed to escape.
The film follows Dunn as he tries to stop Crumb’s killing spree. Their paths eventually cross with Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson), a comic book store owner who is obsessed with superheroes. Price, who suffers from osteogenesis imperfecta, a disease that makes his bones extremely brittle, believes that he is a supervillain and that Dunn is his arch-nemesis.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $247 million at the box office. It was praised for its performances, Shyamalan’s direction, and its twist ending.
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#7 The Bricklayer
The 2024 action thriller film The Bricklayer earned 3.2 million views for the week of April 15 – April 21, securing the seventh spot in the Netflix Top Ten Movies ranking.
Directed by Renny Harlin and written by Hanna Weg and Matt Johnson, The Bricklayer is based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Paul Lindsay under his pen name Noah Boyd. Starring Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrev, Tim Blake Nelson, Ilfenesh Hadera, and Clifton Collins Jr., the movie follows Steve Vail, a disillusioned and hardened CIA field agent, who has moved on in life to become a bricklayer with a penchant for classical jazz.
But when three international journalists have been murdered within a month, the CIA needs him again. The victims included an outspoken critic of U.S. intelligence activities across the world, and the CIA is being framed as being responsible for the killings.
Kate, a highly trained expert agent at CIA headquarters, scours surveillance footage and discovers former asset Victor Radek is alive and likely responsible for the murders. Vail had been his handler and friend.
The Bricklayer received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the action sequences and Eckhart’s performance, while others criticized the plot and the film’s pacing.
#8 Hotel Transylvania 2
The 2021 CGI animated comedy film Peter Rabbit 2 earned 2.9 million views for the week of April 15 – April 21, securing the eighth spot in the Netflix Top Ten Movies ranking.
The film serves as a sequel to the 2018 film Peter Rabbit and is based on the characters created by Beatrix Potter. The movie follows the mischievous Peter Rabbit as he ventures out of the garden and into the big city, where he gets into various antics. However, Peter’s family must come together to rescue him when he runs into trouble.
The film features the voices of James Corden as Peter Rabbit, alongside live-action performances by Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, and David Oyelowo. Peter Rabbit 2 received mixed reviews from critics but generally entertained audiences, particularly families and fans of the beloved children’s book series.
#9 Damsel
The 2024 dark fantasy film Damsel earned 2.5 million views for the week of April 15 – April 21, allowing it to secure the ninth spot in the latest Netflix Top Ten Movies ranking.
Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and written by Dan Mazeau, Damsel story follows Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown), a young woman who gets tricked into marrying a prince, only to discover it’s a setup for a sacrifice to appease a dragon and settle an ancient debt. Now trapped, she must use her wit and fight for survival.
Reviews for the movie have been mixed, but some critics described it as interesting take on the classic damsel in distress trope.
#10 The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The 2023 computer animated movie The Super Mario Bros. Movie landed on the seventh spot of the Netflix Top Ten Movies after it earned 2.5 million views for the week of April 15 – April 21.
In the movie, Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi find themselves transported to the vibrant Mushroom Kingdom through a mysterious pipe. There, they encounter the brave Princess Peach, who seeks their help to stop the villainous Bowser from stealing her power and plunging the kingdom into chaos.
Joined by the enthusiastic Toad, Mario and Luigi embark on a wild adventure, learning to navigate the fantastical world, confront iconic enemies like Goombas and Piranha Plants, and discover hidden abilities within themselves. As Bowser unleashes his Koopa army, the unlikely heroes must leverage their wits, teamwork, and newfound powers to thwart his plans and restore peace to the Mushroom Kingdom.
The movie celebrates the themes of friendship, courage, and embracing one’s inner hero, offering a fun and nostalgic experience for fans of all ages.
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