Backrooms and Obsession Lead JustWatch Streaming Charts as East of Eden Tops TV

The latest U.S. streaming rankings from JustWatch are in, with horror and thriller titles commanding the movie chart while East of Eden takes the top spot among television series.

For the week of September 28 through October 4, 2026, Backrooms and Obsession claimed the No. 1 and No. 2 positions on the JustWatch U.S. movie Streaming Chart. Meanwhile, Promising Young Woman returned to the Top 10, and Practical Magic also reappeared as its sequel arrives in theaters.

On the television side, East of Eden leads the country, followed by Lanterns, Ted Lasso and Slow Horses.

Backrooms and Obsession Take the Top Two Movie Spots

Horror-leaning titles are leading this week’s movie rankings, with Backrooms at No. 1 and Obsession at No. 2.

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma follows at No. 3, while Tuner lands at No. 4. The horror trend continues with Evil Dead Burn occupying the fifth position.

One of the week’s notable returns is Promising Young Woman, which climbs back into focus at No. 6. According to the chart highlights provided to Habari, renewed attention surrounding the Cornell case has helped put the film back into the streaming conversation.

Project Hail Mary ranks seventh, followed by Golden Arm at No. 8 and The Love Hypothesis at No. 9.

Rounding out the movie chart is Practical Magic at No. 10. The 1998 film starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman has returned to the rankings as Practical Magic 2 arrives in theaters, bringing renewed attention to the original.

JustWatch Top 10 Movies in the U.S. — Sept. 28–Oct. 4

1. Backrooms
2. Obsession
3. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
4. Tuner
5. Evil Dead Burn
6. Promising Young Woman
7. Project Hail Mary
8. Golden Arm
9. The Love Hypothesis
10. Practical Magic

East of Eden Takes No. 1 on the TV Chart

On television, East of Eden sits at the top of the JustWatch U.S. Streaming Chart.

The series is followed by Lanterns at No. 2, while Apple TV has a strong presence near the top of the rankings with Ted Lasso at No. 3 and Slow Horses at No. 4.

American Horror Story lands at No. 5, followed by War at No. 6.

MobLand remains in the Top 10 at No. 7, with Lioness following at No. 8. Best Medicine takes ninth place, and Reacher rounds out the television rankings at No. 10.

JustWatch Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S. — Sept. 28–Oct. 4

1. East of Eden
2. Lanterns
3. Ted Lasso
4. Slow Horses
5. American Horror Story
6. War
7. MobLand
8. Lioness
9. Best Medicine
10. Reacher

Golden Arm Leads Free Streaming

The week’s viewing trends extend beyond subscription services. According to JustWatch’s free, ad-supported streaming (AVOD) chart, Golden Arm is the most popular title available through free streaming services.

It is followed by John Wick at No. 2, Oldboy at No. 3 and Halloween at No. 4.

The placement of Golden Arm is particularly notable because the movie also ranks No. 8 on the overall U.S. movie Streaming Chart, giving it visibility across both the broader streaming market and free ad-supported services.

Horror, Returning Favorites Drive This Week’s Streaming Rankings

This week’s rankings show how quickly streaming demand can shift based on new releases, theatrical activity and renewed public attention around older films.

Horror and darker thrillers dominate much of the movie Top 10, led by Backrooms and Obsession. At the same time, films such as Promising Young Woman and Practical Magic demonstrate how outside events and franchise activity can bring established titles back into the streaming conversation.

Television viewing is more evenly distributed, with prestige dramas, comedies, thrillers and action series represented throughout the Top 10. Apple TV’s Ted Lasso and Slow Horses both landing in the top four also gives the service two of the week’s highest-ranked shows.

JustWatch’s Streaming Charts track viewing interest across streaming services and provide a snapshot of what U.S. audiences are searching for and watching across major platforms.