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The most popular movies chart on Netflix has undergone a wave of change internationally, and the imprint of those shifts can be felt locally, especially in the US.

So, in case you thought that Voicemails for Isabelle, the Netflix rom-com that throws Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson back to their rom-com roots, is only sprinkling the magic on a global level, you might want to take a look at the most popular movies chart in the US.

In the week of June 22nd to June 28th, Voicemails for Isabelle amassed a whopping 31million views globally, making itself right at home at the top of Netflix’s weekly top 10 movies chart in 61 countries, including the United States. However, the strings of similarities don’t just end there.

Similar to the global rankings, the Netflix comedy Little Brother, starring John Cena and Eric Andre, ranks second on the most popular movies chart in the US. The highly anticipated comedy debuted with 14million views globally and secured a strong position both internationally and regionally.

Likewise, Jessica Dimmock’s high-profile true-crime movie, Maternal Instinct, didn’t just lose out on the top spot globally. It also stepped back in the US, currently positioned third on the most popular movies chart. But from here on, the cinematic landscape embraces clear contrasts with the gritty action-thriller 5lbs of Pressure, rising through the ranks at number four.

As for the title, rounding out the top five candidates on the most popular movies chart in the US? Well, it’s the animated sports comedy, GOAT, starring the Stranger Things actor, Caleb McLaughlin.

Although the international charts have clearly showcased an incline towards action-thrillers, both old and new, Americans are caught up in a different genre altogether: animation. In the last few weeks, the animation frenzy has clearly gained momentum, but this week? It’s on a whole new level.

So, succeeding GOAT is Minions: The Rise of Gru, followed by KPop Demon Hunters, which officially finds its way back to the most popular charts in the US after a few weeks of eyebrow-raising absence. Following closely is the sizzling workplace romantic comedy Office Romance, starring Jennifer Lopez.

Lastly, the titles that have shouldered the responsibility to call the wraps for the week are from the animated catalogue: Home and Despicable Me 3. And with that, we’re done for the week.

The 10 most popular movies on Netflix US this week:

• Voicemails for Isabelle
• Little Brother
• Maternal Instinct
• 5lbs of Pressure
• GOAT
• Minions: The Rise of Gru
• KPop Demon Hunters
• Office Romance
• Home
• Despicable Me 3