Suspense, mystery, and high-stakes drama ruled streaming charts last week as audiences around the world gravitated toward edge-of-the-seat storytelling. From a gripping Korean disaster film to a star-studded murder mystery, viewers clearly showed a preference for tension-filled narratives across both films and television.
Leading the charge was The Great Flood, which claimed the top position on the non-English film list, while Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery continued its reign on the English film list for a second consecutive week. Meanwhile, popular series, holiday favorites, true crime documentaries, and global hits rounded out a diverse and highly competitive Top 10.
The Great Flood Captivates Global Audiences
The Korean disaster thriller The Great Flood surged to No. 1 on the non-English film list with an impressive 27.9 million views, cementing its place as one of the most talked-about releases of the week.
The film follows Koo An-na, portrayed by Kim Da-mi, a mother and artificial intelligence researcher who finds herself trapped in a high-rise apartment building with her young son. As floodwaters rise rapidly, turning their building into a vertical death trap, An-na must rely on her intelligence, instincts, and emotional strength to survive.
What elevates The Great Flood beyond a standard survival film is its layered mystery. As An-na races against time, she begins to uncover clues that suggest the disaster may not be entirely natural. This combination of personal stakes and a larger conspiracy has resonated strongly with audiences, making the film a standout success.
Wake Up Dead Man Holds Strong at the Top
While The Great Flood surged ahead globally, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery maintained its dominance on the English film list for a second straight week, pulling in 20.9 million views.
The latest installment in the beloved mystery franchise once again places detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, at the center of a seemingly impossible crime. This time, the investigation unfolds in a small-town setting where secrets run deep and no one is quite who they seem.
The story revolves around the murder of Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, portrayed by Josh Brolin. Suspicion quickly falls on Jud Duplenticy, a local priest played by Josh O’Connor, whose calm exterior hides unsettling contradictions. With sharp dialogue, intricate plotting, and an ensemble cast firing on all cylinders, the film has proven its staying power with audiences hungry for clever mysteries.
KPop Demon Hunters Crosses a Major Milestone
Another film continuing its strong performance is KPop Demon Hunters, which secured the No. 3 spot on the English film list with 7.9 million views last week. Beyond its chart position, the film reached a major milestone by surpassing 500 million total views globally since its debut.
Blending music, fantasy, and action, the film’s unique concept has helped it build long-term momentum, proving that genre-blending storytelling can have remarkable staying power.
Comedy and Glamour Lead the English TV Chart
On the English television side, holiday humor took center stage as Man vs. Baby landed at No. 1 with 14.6 million views. Starring Rowan Atkinson, the series serves as a follow-up to Man vs. Bee and once again sees Atkinson reprise his role as the perpetually unlucky Trevor Bingley.
This time, Trevor is drawn back into house-sitting under the promise of an easy payday, only to have his peaceful holiday disrupted when he becomes responsible for a lost baby. The series blends physical comedy with festive chaos, making it a popular seasonal choice.
Close behind was Emily in Paris Season 5, which debuted at No. 2 with 13.5 million views. The new season follows Emily Cooper, played by Lily Collins, as she relocates to Rome to open a new office for Agence Grateau. Alongside professional challenges, Emily navigates a fresh romance with Marcello, portrayed by Eugenio Franceschini. The season proved to be a global hit, reaching the Top 10 in 91 countries and hitting No. 1 in 24 of them.
Sports, Sci-Fi, and Stand-Up Add Variety
Rounding out the English TV list, Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua landed at No. 3 with 10.9 million views, drawing massive attention when the former heavyweight champion stepped into the ring with the controversial influencer-turned-boxer.
Meanwhile, excitement continued to build for Stranger Things 5, Volume 2. Viewers revisited Volume 1, placing it at No. 4 with 8.2 million views, pushing its global total past 102 million views. All four previous seasons also re-entered the Top 10, reflecting sustained anticipation ahead of the final episodes.
Comedy fans also tuned in to Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable…, which debuted at No. 9 with 3.3 million views, delivering the comedian’s signature no-holds-barred commentary on current events and culture.
True Crime, Global Series, and Holiday Favorites Shine
On the English film list, the true crime documentary Murder in Monaco debuted at No. 6 with 6.3 million views, revisiting the mysterious 1999 death of banker Edmond Safra in his Monaco penthouse.
International television also made its mark, with Culinary Class Wars Season 2 debuting at No. 1 on the non-English TV list with 5.5 million views, and the Spanish crime thriller City of Shadows following closely at No. 2.
Seasonal cheer remained strong as Christmas titles populated the English film list, including My Secret Santa, A Cowboy Christmas Romance, and The Christmas Chronicles, starring Kurt Russell as Santa Claus.
Other notable non-English film performers included Troll 2, which took No. 2 with 3.1 million views, and A Time for Bravery, a Mexican action-comedy debuting at No. 3.