Netflix Announces 2024’s Most-Watched Movies and TV Shows – Full Rankings

Nivedita Dubey
September 25, 2024

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Key Points:

Bridgerton Season 3 tops the list as the most-watched TV show of 2024.
The movie Damsel ranks as the most-watched film with 263.7 million hours viewed.
Non-English language content made up nearly one-third of Netflix’s 2024 viewership.

Netflix has revealed its most-watched movies and TV shows for 2024, based on the viewing data from the first half of the year. The rankings are calculated based on hours watched, giving a clear picture of which titles have kept audiences glued to their screens. Fan-favorite shows like Bridgerton and surprise contenders like Rebel Moon dominated the charts, with viewers logging billions of hours on the platform.

What Are Netflix’s Top TV Shows of 2024?

Netflix’s 2024 list of most-watched TV shows features a mix of returning favorites and fresh releases. Dominating the rankings is Bridgerton Season 3, with a whopping 733.8 million hours watched. The show’s combination of romance, drama, and stunning visuals continues to capture the hearts of viewers globally. Season 1 of Bridgerton also made the list, landing at #10 with 314.5 million hours viewed, proving that fans are still catching up on the early seasons.

Another major hit, Fool Me Once, secured second place with 689.5 million hours watched. This limited series managed to attract a significant audience with its gripping storyline. Following closely behind is Queen of Tears, also a limited series, with 682.6 million hours of viewing time.

Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 most-watched Netflix TV shows in 2024:

#1: Bridgerton (Season 3) – 733.8 million hours watched
#2: Fool Me Once (limited series) – 689.5 million hours watched
#3: Queen of Tears (limited series) – 682.6 million hours watched
#4: Avatar The Last Airbender (Season 1) – 515.3 million hours watched
#5: The Gentlemen (Season 1) – 507.3 million hours watched
#6: 3 Body Problem (Season 1) – 388.1 million hours watched
#7: Griselda (limited series) – 383 million hours watched
#8: Baby Reindeer (limited series) – 347.6 million hours watched
#9: Berlin (Season 1) – 318.4 million hours watched
#10: Bridgerton (Season 1) – 314.5 million hours watched

It’s also worth noting the success of the UK-produced series, which accounted for four of the top 10 shows, further highlighting Netflix’s global appeal.

Which Movies Topped Netflix’s Charts in 2024?

Damsel - Milli Bobby Brown — Damsel – Milli Bobby Brown

When it comes to movies, Netflix’s top-ranking film of 2024 is Damsel, which captivated audiences for 263.7 million hours. This film stands out as the most-watched movie on the platform for the first half of the year. Another surprise entry is Society of the Snow, which ranks second with 252.5 million hours watched, showing a significant audience for diverse and unique storytelling.

In a surprising twist, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire and its sequel Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver made it to Netflix’s top 10 most-watched films of 2024. The sci-fi epics have clearly found a strong fanbase on the platform.

Here’s the full breakdown of the top 10 most-watched Netflix films in 2024:

#1: Damsel – 263.7 million hours watched
#2: Society of the Snow – 252.5 million hours watched
#3: Lift – 230.8 million hours watched
#4: Atlas – 154.2 million hours watched
#5: Under Paris – 146.8 million hours watched
#6: The Super Mario Bros. Movie – 123.1 million hours watched
#7: Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire – 122.8 million hours watched
#8: Mother of the Bride – 116.5 million hours watched
#9: Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver – 115.3 million hours watched
#10: Irish Wish – 113 million hours watched

What’s Next for Netflix in 2024?

Netflix’s focus on watch time as a key indicator of user satisfaction has shown that audiences are still deeply invested in both new releases and returning hits. With viewers spending over 94 billion hours on the platform from January to June 2024, it’s clear that Netflix continues to dominate the streaming landscape. Furthermore, the inclusion of non-English language content highlights the growing global reach of the platform, with such content making up nearly a third of all viewing.

Bridgerton Season 3 and Damsel have already set the bar high, and as the second half of the year unfolds, it will be interesting to see how other upcoming releases perform.

Source: Netflix