From festival buzz to franchise favorites, here’s what captivated streaming audiences across the country.
Check out our Streaming Charts for deeper insights into what people are watching in the United States and around the world.
JustWatch, the world’s largest streaming guide, has unveiled its ranking of the most streamed films and tv shows from the past six months, tracking trends from January through June 2025. The ranking is based on user engagement across all major streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, and Max.
As streaming continues to shape viewing habits, this list reveals the most watched titles that resonated with U.S. audiences — ranging from daring genre experiments to long-awaited originals and cinematic surprises. Each title reflects how recent cultural moments, industry shifts, and viral trends have shaped what and how America watched.
Top Movies on Streaming in 2025
| Rank | Title | Streaming Availability |
| 1 | Anora | Hulu |
| 2 | Conclave | Prime |
| 3 | The Substance | Mubi |
| 4 | A Minecraft Movie | Max |
| 5 | The Brutalist | Max |
| 6 | A Real Pain | Hulu |
| 7 | A Complete Unknown | Hulu |
| 8 | Companion | Max |
| 9 | Flow | Max |
| 10 | Heretic | Max |
More About Our Top Titles:
1. Anora (2024)
Interest in Anora surged following its dominant Oscar run, where it took home five major awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best
Actress (Mikey Madison),
Best Editing, and Best Original Screenplay. A gritty yet tender portrait of resilience, the film’s emotional depth and bold style have kept viewers glued to their screens.
2. Conclave (2024)
This taut Vatican thriller experienced a massive spike in viewership following the real-life passing of Pope Francis and the election of his successor. Timely, suspenseful, and eerily reflective of current events, Conclave blends political drama with theological intrigue.
3. The Substance (2024)
Equal parts body horror and psychological thriller, The Substance has sparked intense conversation for its visceral imagery and thematic ambition. Nominated for five Oscars, it’s a film that fascinates and unsettles in equal measure.
4. Minecraft: The Movie (2025)
After dominating the global box office, the Minecraft adaptation made its streaming debut on HBO Max to enormous viewership. It blends action, humor, and pixelated nostalgia into a crowd-pleasing family adventure.
5. The Brutalist (2024)
A richly textured historical drama, The Brutalist earned critical acclaim for its austere visual style and powerful performances. Its meditation on art, identity, and architecture has resonated deeply with streaming audiences.
Hottest TV Shows on Streaming in 2025
| Rank | Title | Streaming Availability |
| 1 | Squid Game | Netflix |
| 2 | Severance | Apple TV+ |
| 3 | The White Lotus | Max |
| 4 | Paradise | Hulu |
| 5 | The Pitt | Max |
| 6 | The Last of Us | Max |
| 7 | INVINCIBLE | Prime |
| 8 | Silo | Apple TV+ |
| 9 | Adolescence | Netflix |
| 10 | Reacher | Prime |
More About The Top Shows in 2025:
#1. Squid Game
The global phenomenon that redefined survival drama. With its brutal games, social critique, and unforgettable visual style, this Korean breakout remains a benchmark for international streaming success. Its second season is among the most anticipated returns in streaming history.
#2. Severance
Blurring the line between corporate satire and psychological thriller, Severance hooked viewers with its chilling premise: what if your work life and personal life were surgically divided? A dystopian slow-burn that rewards patience with profound tension and world-building.
#3. The White Lotus
Luxury, scandal, and existential dread wrapped in a tropical escape. Mike White’s anthology drama continues to captivate with each season, combining razor-sharp writing with Emmy-winning performances and a haunting score.
#4. Paradise
A rising sci-fi thriller that turns the idea of time into currency. Set in a near-future dystopia where people sell years of their life to pay off debt, Paradise is a high-concept cautionary tale with emotional stakes and sharp aesthetics.
#5. The Pitt
A genre-bending newcomer
gaining traction for its cryptic narrative, dreamlike visuals, and slow-release psychological tension. This one’s a conversation starter — both divisive and deeply compelling.
Methodology:
JustWatch is the world’s largest streaming guide, and our Streaming Charts are calculated by user activity, including: clicking on a streaming offer, adding a title to a watchlist, and marking a title as ‘seen’. This data is collected from >40 million movie & TV show fans per month. It is updated daily for 140 countries and 4,500 streaming services.
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