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This week’s Netflix Top 10 feels like a fever dream, and somehow, it works. Where else would you find an animated bee, a killer doll, ancient Greek gods, and Jason Momoa all sitting next to a film about Italian grandmothers? It is chaotic, unpredictable, and completely in line with the collective streaming mood of June.

This week, at number one, is STRAW, a mysterious title that has taken over everyone’s watchlist. Nobody seems to know exactly why it is trending, but that has not stopped it from dominating the charts. Whether it is a psychological drama or just perfectly timed intrigue, it has people talking and watching.

Then there is a double feature nobody asked for but everyone clicked on. Now You See Me and its sequel are both back in the top ten, thanks to audiences rediscovering their love for slick heists and card tricks. The logic might be flimsy, but the charisma carries it through. Sometimes, you just want to be entertained.

Speaking of unexpected returns, Bee Movie is buzzing again. Perhaps it’s nostalgia, perhaps it’s meme culture, or maybe people simply want to watch something weird and oddly comforting. Either way, Barry B. Benson has reclaimed his spot in both pop culture and the courtroom.

Horror makes its inevitable entrance with M3GAN, a sharp, stylish film that blends tech fear with doll horror. It is creepy, clever, and just the right amount of ridiculous. It is no surprise that it is still trending. This shows that people clearly want their terror with a side of sass.

For those in need of comfort, Nonnas continues to serve exactly that. A film about Italian grandmothers cooking, laughing, and living with heart, it is as warm as the food they make. Donning the Netflix top 10 list since its release, this film is a list full of action and spectacle; this one reminds us that softness still sells.

Then comes the visual mayhem. Wrath of the Titans throws every mythological creature and explosion it can at the screen, while Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom gives us underwater drama at its loudest. These are not subtle movies, but they are big, bold, and fun. And this clearly counts for something.

Now You See Me 2 also stays in the mix. It is not as tight as the first one, but the fans are already in too deep to turn back now. At this point, it is less about the plot and more about the ride.

Finally, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and The Wild Robot wrap up the list. One is a fairytale sequel that somehow ends up being deeply emotional, and the other is a gentle story about survival and identity. Together, they bring balance to an otherwise wild lineup.

This week’s Top 10 has no theme, no logic, and no cohesion, but it absolutely makes sense. Because when it comes to Netflix, the real genre is whatever mood you are in at 10:45 PM.

The most popular movies on Netflix this week

• STRAW
• Now You See Me
• Bee Movie
• M3GAN
• Nonnas
• Wrath of the Titans
• Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
• Now You See Me 2
• Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• The Wild Robot