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Top Movies & Series of the Summer: Sinners dominates on HBO Max, Netflix has hits with Squid Game and KPop Demon Hunters

JustWatch, the world’s leading streaming guide, has released its Summer Wrapped report, capturing the hottest streaming trends in the US from June 1 to August 31, 2025. The data reveals Sinners as the standout streaming film of the season, with a slate of franchises dominating the movie charts, and the return of Squid Game as the most popular series.

Top Movies: Franchise Fever and Fresh Breakouts

  • Sinners topped the charts, ranking higher than tried and true franchises like Jurassic World and 28 Years Later

 

  • Netflix’s late summer smash KPop Demon Hunters saw an even greater rise in streaming interest after its August 23-24 theatrical release in the United States.

JustWatch’s Most Popular Movies:

Rank Title 
1 Sinners
2 Jurassic World: Rebirth
3 KPop Demon Hunters
4 Weapons
5 Final Destination Bloodlines
6 28 Years Later
7 The Amateur
8 The Accountant 2
9 28 Days Later
10 Thunderbolts*

 

 

Top Series: Originals on the Rise

From June 1– August 31, 2025, the top 10 TV shows in the US on JustWatch were:

Rank Title 
1 Squid Game
2 Dept. Q
3 Alien: Earth
4 UNTAMED
5 Murderbot
6 The Summer I Turned Pretty
7 Wednesday
8 MobLand
9 Andor
10 Stick

 

The top 10 TV shows in the U.S. from June to August 2025 feature a mix of global hits and fresh releases. Squid Game and Dept. Q led the pack, alongside sci-fi standouts Alien: Earth and Murderbot, teen favorites The Summer I Turned Pretty and Wednesday, crime dramas MobLand and Stick, the returning Andor, and adventure series UNTAMED.

Key Takeaways

Summer 2025 in the US was defined by:

  • KPop Demon Hunters breaks through – Netflix’s hit gained significant traction in late August following its theatrical release, cementing its place in the US top three.
  • Original horror thrillers like Sinners and Weapons broke through, topping bigger brands like Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning.
  • The theatrical debut of Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later and its subsequent digital release helped propel his original 2002 title 28 Days Later to the top 10 titles this summer.
  • Sinners was the summer’s viral conversation driver on streaming.

Methodology

This analysis covers the period from June 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025, and is based on user engagement in the United States. The results are derived from a normalized, weighted score across three key metrics: Watchlist Adds (30%), Likes vs. Dislikes (20%), and Clickouts (50%). These weights ensure a balanced representation of user intent, interest, and viewing behavior.

About JustWatch

JustWatch is the world’s leading streaming guide, making it easy for users to legally find movies, series, and sports content across hundreds of global streaming platforms. The company serves over 60 million users per month in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Berlin, JustWatch also has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, and London. In addition, JustWatch provides advertising and audience insights solutions for the entertainment industry.

 

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