(Credits: Netflix)

Many trends occur in the streaming landscape that defy ordinary explanations. Some call it a fluke, others call it magic. But the streaming destiny of KPop Demon Hunters is neither a stroke of luck nor a sleight of hand; it’s a feat of skill. So, on this week’s screening of the ten most popular movies on Netflix, Maggie Kang’s directorial is again responsible for boosting the popcorn industry sales.

While the K-pop group of demon slayers are busy casting their symphonic spell on cinephiles as the number one movie in 32 countries, the slow-burning thriller starring Vanessa Kirby, Night Always Comes, comes out in second. The crime drama is a top ten movie in 92 countries at this point.

Succeeding the chart-topping Netflix original production is Michael Jay White’s page-turner sports action thriller, Welcome to Sudden Death. The 2020 film brings a change of scenery to the weekly top ten most popular movies chart as the number one title in three countries this week.

But just when you think Netflix is making way for newbies on the chart, My Oxford Year takes the cake on the third. Ranked fourth on the weekly chart dated between August 18th and 24th, Netflix’s beloved rom-com is now on its fourth week of trailblazing on the streamer. Meanwhile, closing the top five is yet another animated blast from the past, Home.

From hard-hitting thrillers to light-hearted adventure flicks, Netflix’s this week’s most popular movies chart screams blockbuster in capital letters. But if you assume the rest of the flicks are any less, think again.

Adam Sandler’s comedy sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, still maintains its momentum of popularity as the sixth most-watched film of the week. However, another comedy gem is giving it a run for its money, the 2004 laughter punch-fest starring Jimmy Fallon, Taxi.

Although there’s a clear dip in the animation frenzy, Paw Patrol: The Movie keeps hoisting the flag for the genre at number eight. While mystery and action thrillers come and go on Netflix, subscribers have found another pedigree of thriller with a legal spin, The Client. Lastly, rounding out the ten most popular movies is another Sandler starrer, the rom-com with a reputation, Blended.

The most popular movies on Netflix this week:

• KPop Demon Hunters
• Night Always Comes
• Welcome to Sudden Death
• My Oxford Year
• Home
• Happy Gilmore 2
• Taxi
• Paw Patrol: The Movie
• The Client
• Blended