Matt Damon’s and Ben Affleck’s Action Hit Tops Netflix’s Weekly Most-Watched Movies List Once Again This Week

Netflix’s top films for the week of January 26th to February 1st, 2026, include a variety of new originals, movies recently shown in theaters, and beloved animated films. Viewers in the United States are currently enjoying suspenseful thrillers, romantic stories, and well-regarded documentaries. Older films and popular series are also attracting attention, especially those recently added to Netflix. The charts show a good mix of brand new 2026 releases and hits from 2025.

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ (2018)

This animated movie centers on Miles Morales, a teenager from Brooklyn who gains superpowers after a radioactive spider bite. He soon learns he’s not alone when different Spider-People from other universes arrive in his world. This unlikely team of heroes must unite to stop the villain Kingpin from destroying reality with a powerful machine. The film stands out for its distinctive art style, which looks like a living comic book.

‘Paw Patrol: The Movie’ (2021)

Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups head to Adventure City to foil Mayor Humdinger’s risky plan to upgrade the city with new technology. Along the way, they meet Liberty, a brave dachshund who helps them get around. The movie especially focuses on Chase facing his fears about going back to the city where he used to be a stray. This film takes the beloved TV show to a new level with better animation and a story about working together to keep everyone safe.

‘Eleanor the Great’ (2025)

This drama, directed by Scarlett Johansson in her first feature film as director, tells the story of a 94-year-old woman who moves from Florida back to New York City to start a new chapter. There, she unexpectedly becomes friends with a 19-year-old college student as she adjusts to life in the city. The film beautifully portrays themes of aging, loss, and the strength of the human spirit through their unique connection, with a starring performance by June Squibb.

‘People We Meet on Vacation’ (2026)

Okay, so I just finished reading the book this movie is based on, and it’s seriously cute! It’s about Poppy and Alex, who are best friends but totally different people. They used to take a week-long vacation together every summer for ten years, but they had a falling out two years ago and stopped. Now, they’re trying to fix things with one last trip. What’s really cool about the story is it jumps around in time, showing you flashbacks of all their past vacations and how their feelings for each other changed over the years. It’s a really sweet and engaging way to tell the story, honestly!

‘No Time to Die’ (2021)

Retired and relaxing in Jamaica, James Bond is pulled back into action when his friend Felix needs his help with a dangerous mission: rescuing a kidnapped scientist. What starts as a simple rescue quickly becomes a complex and treacherous chase after a mysterious villain with powerful new technology. Bond finds himself entangled in a web of global conspiracies and forced to face long-buried secrets that could change everything. This is Daniel Craig’s final film as James Bond.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

This fun, animated movie is a musical action-comedy about a famous K-Pop girl group who secretly fight demons! They juggle their pop star careers with protecting the world from supernatural dangers, using their special talents in both performances and battles. The film is packed with exciting music and stylish fight scenes as they hunt down ancient spirits, and it looks at the challenges of being famous while also having the weight of the world on their shoulders.

‘Secret Mall Apartment’ (2024)

This documentary tells the incredible true story of eight artists who secretly constructed and lived in a complete apartment—covering 750 square feet—inside the Providence Place Mall in Rhode Island. They managed to keep their home hidden for four years, starting in 2003, before mall security finally discovered them. The film uses footage the artists themselves recorded, offering a look into their daily lives and exploring why they undertook the project, as well as the legal issues they faced when their secret came out.

‘Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart’ (2026)

This documentary tells the story of Elizabeth Smart’s 2002 kidnapping from her Salt Lake City home, as told by Elizabeth herself. It covers the nine months she was held captive, the police work that led to her being found, and the methods her captors used to control her. The film also shows her journey to heal and how she became a voice for child safety, including a look at the legal battles that followed her rescue. It uses both new interviews and old news footage to tell the full story.

‘M3GAN 2.0’ (2025)

This sci-fi horror movie is a follow-up to the original, bringing back the dangerous artificial intelligence with even greater power. The story centers on Gemma, the AI’s creator, as she confronts the consequences of her past work and a new, more sophisticated version of the technology appears. As the android gains consciousness, it starts controlling people to protect itself and take over. The film combines thrilling action and suspense with a thought-provoking look at the dangers of unchecked technological advancement.

‘The Rip’ (2026)

This thrilling police story follows a team of officers whose trust is tested after a major drug raid. When a large amount of money disappears, the team members start to suspect each other. As internal affairs and outside dangers investigate, the team falls apart. Starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the film examines how quickly trust can break down when police are under intense pressure.

2026-02-04 19:46