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The cinematic craze has reached a fever pitch on Netflix, and it has practically become a second home for viewers worldwide. The viewership trends are proof enough that the audience is irrevocably caught under Netflix’s streaming spell. The most popular movies on Netflix this week are globally led by Maggie Kang’s KPop Demon Hunters. But if you’re in search of what’s currently trending in the US this week, Madea’s Destination Wedding takes the cake.

Madea’s Destination Wedding is the most popular movie on Netflix across ten countries, including the US. Serving as the 13th Madea film, the latest Netflix entry puts a big fat wedding spin on the Madea family drama, taking Tyler Perry’s genius to the Bahamas. And for those wondering where Jungkook’s favourite film is on the US list, KPop Demon Hunters is ranked second on the chart.

KPop Demon Hunters recently reclaimed the top spot in the global top ten weekly chart. But as is evident, the K-pop demon slayers failed to topple Madea’s Destination Wedding in the US. Yet, considering the stronghold the animated film has despite spending four weeks on the list, chart competitors must keep their eyes out. As for who is positioned third, it’s the Charlize Theron-Uma Thurman co-led The Old Guard 2.

It’s interesting to note that the top three positions on the US weekly popular chart are taken entirely by Netflix original productions. In fact, the fourth title, Trainwreck: The Real Project X, also falls in the category. Since Netflix announced an eight-part rollout strategy of the Trainwreck anthology, weekly arrival arcs have bizarrely gotten interesting. And the chart performance for each and every episode attests to that.

Succeeding The Real Project X in the fifth position is an animated gem, Penguins of Madagascar: The Movie. But its climb up the chart is honestly no surprise. From movies to shows, fans have been visibly showering love on the animated titles in recent weeks, which further explains the rise of KPop Demon Hunters and 7 Bears.

Several factors may have triggered the uptick, including the feel-good vibes and family-friendly aspects of animated projects. However, this is not the only light-hearted movie storming the charts. The sequel anticipation and algorithmic magic of Happy Gilmore 2 is keeping fans glued to the Adam Sandler movies on Netflix. As of now, a double bill from his production house, Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2, are reigning in sixth and seventh positions.

Sandwiched between Sandler’s comedic minefield is another Netflix original production, Brick. The German thriller is a nightmare for those struggling with claustrophobia. But Brick is clearly cementing its status on Netflix’s chart like another original Netflix title, Almost Cops. The comedy is currently ranked ninth. Finishing up the chart is a blast from the past, Wes Craven’s psychological thriller, Red Eye.

It looks like the Netflix original productions are having a bash on the US charts. From titles that are making history for the streamer to projects fans are already familiar with, Netflix is catering to every diverse niche of need. And surely, they won’t have it any other way.

The 10 most popular movies in the US this week of July

• Madea’s Destination Wedding
• KPop Demon Hunters
• The Old Guard 2
• Trainwreck: The Real Project X
• Penguins of Madagascar: The Movie
• Grown Ups
• Brick
• Grown Ups 2
• Almost Cops
• Red Eye