Netflix Reveals Its Most-Watched Films of 2025

Netflix announces its most-watched films of the first half of 2025, showcasing significant viewership highlights.

Key Points

  • • 'Back in Action' is the most-watched film with 165 million views.
  • • 'Ad Vitam' is a notable French film with 70 million views.
  • • 'Straw' and 'The Life List' garnered over 100 million views each.
  • • The report reflects Netflix's embrace of international film successes.

Netflix has unveiled its audience statistics for the first half of 2025, showcasing the most-watched films among its users. Leading the pack is the action-packed film 'Back in Action,' starring Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx, which amassed an impressive 165 million views. Following it closely are 'Straw,' which garnered 103 million views, and 'The Life List' with 96 million views.

The report also highlighted the growing international focus of Netflix's audience, with the German thriller 'Exterritorial' attracting 88 million views. Additionally, French cinema has made notable strides this year, with two French films achieving significant viewership. 'Ad Vitam,' released in January 2025, reached 70 million views, illustrating the increasing popularity of French productions on Netflix.

Overall, while 'Adolescence' was identified as the most-watched series on the platform, the film statistics emphasize the diverse content appealing to Netflix subscribers worldwide, particularly underlining the success of both international and French films in the streaming landscape.