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If you are wondering what people in the US are actually watching on Netflix this week, the answer starts with dinosaurs. Jurassic World Rebirth is topping the chart, and that probably doesn’t surprise anyone. The Jurassic movies have had a huge audience in the US for decades, so the moment a new entry lands on streaming, viewers jump on it almost immediately. And Netflix just brought back four major films from this universe.

Another movie getting plenty of clicks right now is Trap House. Crime stories tend to age well on streaming, especially in the US. People want fast action on these platforms, and all they have to do is hit play, and the story usually gets moving fast. These stories seem to get more views on weeknights, which is exactly what people want when they are looking for something quick to watch after work. A movie like this often spreads through simple recommendations.

Then you have got Firebreak, which has also been getting attention this week. Movies built around high-risk situations are most likely to catch the attention of those in a rush.

Of course, American audiences still love a big action franchise, and that’s where The Expendables 4 comes in. The whole idea behind the Expendables movies has always been simple: gather a bunch of well-known action stars and let them go all out. Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and the rest of the cast have built a pretty loyal fan base over the years.

Another familiar title making the chart this week is Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. At this point, the Mission: Impossible series has been running for almost three decades. Tom Cruise has turned Ethan Hunt into a lot of people watching it on Netflix right now. Cruise’s reputation for doing his own stunts still draws plenty of curiosity.

Family viewing is also playing a role this week, thanks to The Addams Family. The characters have been part of American pop culture for generations, so people revisit them every now and then. When families can’t agree on something everyone can watch together, this movie often ends up being the choice.

A couple of other titles are also trending, like Joe’s College Road Trip, which has become a lighter option for viewers in the mood for a comedy. Fall continues to attract attention from people; meanwhile, KPop Demon Hunters is still in the charts.

The last title in the Top 10 is The Orphans, which is attracting viewers who enjoy darker mystery stories.

When you look at the Netflix US chart this week, you can almost picture how people are choosing their movies. It’s strange yet fun to watch a new film entering the chart every week.

The 10 most popular movies on Netflix US this week

• Jurassic World Rebirth
• Trap House
• Firebreak
• The Expendables 4
• The Addams Family
• Joe’s College Road Trip
• Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning
• Fall
• KPop Demon Hunters
• The Orphans