US Streaming Charts: Knives Out Takes #1 as IT: Welcome to Derry Climbs

As the holiday season winds down, the US streaming landscape delivered one last shake-up before the new year. This week marks the final weekly Top 10 Streaming Charts of the year, with regular updates set to return in the first week of January. And fittingly, the charts went out with a mix of mystery, horror, prestige TV, and holiday classics.

🔪 Knives Out Solves Its Way to the Top

Netflix scored a major win this week as Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery debuted straight into the #1 spot on the Movies chart. The latest entry in Rian Johnson’s whodunit franchise wasted no time captivating audiences, proving once again that smart mysteries remain appointment viewing—even in the crowded holiday window.

📉 Stranger Things Takes a Step Back

Things were a little less Strange this week. Stranger Things slipped to #4 on the JustWatch Streaming Charts after holding the #2 position last week, signaling a brief cooldown as viewers sample fresh releases.

👑 Pluribus Holds the Crown

On the TV side, Pluribus continues its dominant run, maintaining the #1 spot after yet another compelling episode. With just one episode left before the season finale on December 26, momentum remains high as fans brace for what’s shaping up to be a major conclusion.

🎈 IT: Welcome to Derry Rises

Horror fans showed up in force as IT: Welcome to Derry climbed to #3 following the close of its debut season. The series’ steady rise suggests strong word of mouth and sustained interest in Stephen King’s expanding universe.

🎄 Holiday Classics Make Their Move

As Christmas draws closer, familiar favorites are reclaiming their place on the charts. This week saw:

• Home Alone lands at #10

• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation climbed to #9

In the spirit of the season, JustWatch is also spotlighting a fun—and brutally honest—curation:
👉 The Best Christmas Movies With the Worst Characters, plus where to stream them in the US:
https://guides.justwatch.com/us/christmas-movies-horrible-characters

▶️ Watch the Weekly Rankings

For a quick breakdown of this week’s movers and shakers, check out the JustWatch Weekly Ranking Video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-9h6NpIfkR4

As streaming platforms close out the year strong, one thing is clear: mystery, horror, and holiday nostalgia remain undefeated. Stay tuned—the charts return in January, and 2026 is already lining up to be a big year for streaming.