This week’s most popular movies list in the UK is a baby’s day out
You can tell a lot about Netflix trends simply by looking at their watchlist. What people like, what they love, what they don’t. And by observing the UK charts on Netflix, you don’t need an analyst to point out that they are loving the thrill of animation and kid-friendly movies, offering a much-needed respite from all the seriousness. This week’s most popular movies list in the UK is a straight-up portal to childhood days, when the only thing that mattered was extended playtime.
But screen times are now the only way to summon the past. And the UK subscribers have clearly done it. Nearly half the titles on the UK’s ten most popular movies list are family-friendly. Starting with the Despicable Me spin-off, Minions, to The Super Mario Bros Movie, Illumination’s highest-grossing production, the chart is nothing less than a time capsule.
On the series side of things, fans are still caught up in the murder mystery mayhem. But on the movies front, UK subscribers are turning back time with animated classics like Flushed Away. The 2006 adventure comedy follows a flushed-out rat’s journey back home.
Meanwhile, succeeding the animated gem is a trip to Adventure City with Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. The 2023 comedy movie follows the Paw Patrol pups, who discover superpowers from meteor crystals. With those, they must fight back against Mayor Humdinger and Victoria Vance to prevent Adventure City from demolition.
Once you scroll down the list a little, you’ll find the chart-topping The Super Mario Bros Movie gaining momentum once again. Based on Nintendo’s Mario game, the film follows Mario and Luigi in another world where they are separated from each other, embroiled in a fight between the Mushroom Kingdom.
But if you think fans are done with child-like wonders, they have another pick of the week. And it’s the fan favourite Despicable Me spin-off, Minions. While the adults have also conjured some fun time with the Adam Sandler double bill, Happy Gilmore and Happy Gilmore 2, the UK’s most popular movie chart is now a 50-50 family affair with back-to-back titles that have defined many childhoods.
In short, Netflix viewers may lose their chill with genres that demand a full-time commitment. But nothing rewinds the heart like a quite breezy blast from the past. These nostalgic titles don’t just entertain; they take bingers back to simpler screen time when showbiz didn’t come with a side of drama.