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New Netflix smash hit closes in on 100 million views to dominate global chart
Steve Charnock Published June 26, 2025 2:28pm Updated June 27, 2025 1:55pm Link is copied Comments There aren't many movies that very nearly clock up a sensational 100 million views on the streaming platform Netflix. There are even fewer than achieve that impressive feat in just three weeks. This week's global top 10 is dominated by such a film. Also making the list are a trio of fascinating Netflix Original documentaries, two about tragedies and one on a somewhat tragic figure. Plus there are the usual suspects of action movies and horrors. Here's the top 10 countdown... (Picture: Getty) Liam Hemsworth and Russell Crowe headline this gritty but fun military thriller that's set in the Philippines. Hemsworth plays a rookie armed forces type who's stranded behind enemy lines, while Crowe's character remotely guides him out via drone support. It's tense, loud and leans heavily on the classic lone soldier formula. Reviews have been pretty mixed, but the star power and steady action have clearly struck a chord with plenty of Netflix viewers (Picture: Netflix) This 2007 sequel to 28 Days Later wasn't directed by the original's Danny Boyle. It's darker, bloodier and arguably more brutal than the original, although not quite as good. With Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne and Jeremy Renner caught in a government-led containment nightmare, it's a decent follow-up and one well worth watching if you've designs on catching the third film, 28 Years Later, in theaters soon. The opening sequence of this remains one of the most talked-about in modern horror (Picture: DNA Films/20th Century Fox) Sigourney Weaver and Holly Hunter star in this '90s psychological thriller that's aged surprisingly well. Alien star Weaver plays an agoraphobic serial killer expert helping police track down a copycat murderer. There's plenty of procedural business here, so it's no envelope pusher. But the performances and eerie mood hold up well. It's been a quiet Netflix hit that might owe its spike to the true crime crowd. Its highlight? A surprisingly deranged performance by crooner Harry Connick Jr. (Picture: Warner Br/Everett/REX/Shutterstock) This documentary takes on the late Rob Ford, the scandal-prone former mayor of Toronto, whose chaotic term included drug allegations, viral gaffes and a death-defying approval rating. Interviews and archival footage piece together a rise and fall that's both jaw-dropping and, at times, weirdly sympathetic. This isn't your typical political documentary. But then Rob Ford wasn't your typical politician (Picture: Toronto Star via Getty Images) Gerard Butler does what Gerard Butler does best here: survive in harsh circumstances and generally run about being an everyman hero. Here he's a commercial pilot who crash-lands in hostile territory and teams up with a fugitive (Mike Colter) to save passengers from a group of rather unpleasant insurgents. The title is wonderfully blunt, but the movie is tightly paced and exactly the kind of throwback action ride Netflix users seem to crave (Picture: Netflix) Covering the immediately-infamous 2023 Titan submersible implosion, this documentary film blends timeline reconstructions with expert interviews and just enough context to explore the hype, the tech and - ultimately - the tragedy. It's not overly sensationalized, but it doesn't pull its punches either. In fact, it makes for quite chilling watch, especially for those who followed the news in real time and remember the shocking story unfolding (Picture: Netflix) Bastien is an ex-MMA fighter who's haunted by having killed an opponent in the ring. Wracked with guilt and seeking a large serving of redemption, he agrees to assist the victim's grieving widow to locate her missing son. In doing so, Bastien has to go on a dicey journey that takes him into a murderous criminal underworld. Luckily for him - and us viewers - he's very, very good at beating people up. This fun French actioner's been doing very well for itself since release and was the third most-watch movie on Netflix last week (Picture: Laurent le Crabe/Netflix) This is the second Trainwreck documentary in the top 10, with the format clearly proving popular with Netflix subscribers. This one examines the fatal 2021 Travis Scott concert disaster in Houston. It looks at crowd dynamics, corporate accountability and fan testimonies, piecing together a disturbing picture of how things spiralled out of control, ending in death. It's, obviously, not a fun watch. But it is a vital one (Picture: Netflix) Animated chaos meets pop culture and fantasy in this stylish action in which a K-pop girl group moonlights as a gang of roving demon slayers. It's bold, neon-colored and fast-paced, perfect for fans of both anime and South Korean pop idols. The voice cast features a whole host of Korean and American talent. While it might perplex more casual viewers not interested in K-pop, Asian culture or fantasy - if you're into it? It's a riot (Picture: Netflix) With nearly double the views of its runner-up, STRAW is the breakout hit of 2025 that no one saw coming. Tyler Perry's latest psychological crime drama follows single mother Janiyah (Taraji P. Henson) whose life unravels in a single harrowing day. Pushed to extremes, she's driven by grief and sheer survival. A shocking twist really bolsters the film and provides a real emotional spine. Critics praise Henson's gut‑wrenching performance and emotional depth. It's a tense, emotional watch that sparked widespread acclaim and discussion. And now almost 100 million people have seen it overall (Picture: Netflix)
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23-05-2025
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Elden Ring live-action movie officially announced and it sounds promising
A film adaptation of FromSoftware's Elden Ring is in the works, with George R.R. Martin on board as a producer. After rumours emerged earlier this month, FromSoftware has officially announced it is partnering with A24 to make a live-action film adaptation of Elden Ring. As announced in a press release, Alex Garland will write and direct the project. He's best known for directing films like Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Civil War, but he's also served as writer on several Danny Boyle films, specifically Sunshine, 28 Days Later, and its upcoming sequel 28 Years Later. Garland has worked on video games too, serving as a co-writer on 2010's Enslaved: Odyssey To The West and a story supervisor on 2013's DmC: Devil May Cry. George R.R. Martin, who contributed to the story of Elden Ring alongside the game's director Hidetaka Miyazaki, is a producer on the film. He's joined by Game Of Thrones producer Vince Gerardis, Peter Rice, and Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich from DNA Films. Interestingly, Miyazaki's name isn't mentioned, which suggests he's not involved. Speaking to The Guardian last year, he expressed his interest in making a film adaptation of Elden Ring but said he doesn't think he has the 'knowledge or ability to produce something in a different medium'. Adapting Elden Ring's dark fantasy world to live-action will certainly be a challenge, but the biggest task might be translating the game's lore into a tight narrative, unless it opts to tell its own story within the same universe. More Trending Between Garland and Martin though, this is probably the most promising film based on a video game currently in development. Others in the works include a BioShock movie at Netflix, a new Street Fighter movie, a Death Stranding film, OutRun with Sydney Sweeney, along with countless more. There is no indication of when the Elden Ring film will be released, or when it will start shooting, so it will likely be a few years away yet. This announcement comes a week ahead of Elden Ring: Nightreign, a roguelike multiplayer spin-off which is set to launch on May 30 across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Monster Train 2 review – off the rails Slay The Spire MORE: Assassin's Creed Shadows co-op mode coming in 2026 after DLC claims report MORE: Nintendo Switch 2 UK pre-orders are back in stock – here's where to buy it
