Netflix has revealed what subscribers watched the most between January and June 2026, with the streaming platform recording its biggest-ever first half of the year. According to the company's latest What We Watched report, viewers streamed more than 97 billion hours of content during the six-month period, highlighting strong demand for new originals, returning franchises, documentaries and international titles.‘War Machine’ tops movies, ‘His & Hers’ dominates TVOn the movie side, War Machine emerged as Netflix's biggest hit with 147 million views, followed by The Rip (136 million) and Swapped (131 million) taking the top spots.Among TV shows, His & Hers claimed the No. 1 spot with 104 million views, narrowly ahead of Bridgerton Season 4, which reached 100 million views. Top 10 most-watched Netflix movies (Jan-June 2026)War Machine – 147 million viewsThe Rip – 136 millionSwapped – 131 millionKPop Demon Hunters – 130 millionApex – 129 millionThrash – 100 millionPeople We Meet on Vacation – 78 millionThe Crash – 65 millionPeaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – 64 millionOffice Romance – 58 millionTop 10 most-watched Netflix shows (Jan-June 2026)His & Hers – 104 million viewsBridgerton Season 4 – 100 millionI Will Find You – 64 millionStranger Things 5 – 56 millionRun Away – 50 millionTeach You a Lesson – 48 millionONE PIECE Season 2 – 47 millionMan on Fire Season 1 – 40 millionMs. Rachel Season 1 – 37 millionThe Night Agent Season 3 – 36 millionInternational content keeps growingNetflix said more than one-third of all viewing came from non-English titles. South Korea continued to be one of the platform's strongest international markets with hits such as Teach You a Lesson and Can This Love Be Translated?.India recorded its highest-ever viewing for a six-month period, led by Dhurandhar, which became the most-watched non-English film in the report with 37 million views. Other Indian titles including Accused, Made in Korea, and Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web also featured prominently.Netflix added that beginning in 2027, it will replace its twice-yearly What We Watched reports with a single annual engagement report.
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Netflix reported over 97 billion hours streamed in early 2026. War Machine led movies with 147 million views, while His & Hers topped television. International content, especially from South Korea and India, saw significant growth. Dhurandhar became the most-watched non-English film with 37 million views. Netflix will shift to a single annual report starting in 2027.
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