2025’s Last Netflix Number 1 Brought A 2018 Classic To The Top Of The Charts

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In 2025, a movie that originally came out in 2018 unexpectedly became the most-watched film on Netflix, proving its lasting appeal. Netflix regularly shares data on its most popular content, making its streaming charts a great way to see what viewers are enjoying.

Netflix regularly adds new movies and shows, but older titles often become popular again with viewers. This recently happened with a film that reached number one on Netflix’s weekly charts – it was seven years old when it did!

2025’s Last Netflix Number 1 Movie Brought A Seasonal Classic Back To New Heights

At the end of 2025, one movie claimed the title of Netflix’s most-watched of the week. This is especially impressive considering the time of year, when more people are generally watching movies at home.

Even though it first came out in 2018, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch was the most popular movie on Netflix worldwide from December 22nd to 28th. It was viewed an incredible 16.5 million times – nearly 5 million more views than the second most popular movie, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.

It’s not surprising that the animated Grinch movie became popular again at the end of 2025. The story’s focus on Christmas and its heartwarming portrayal of the Grinch have connected with viewers for many years.

Okay, so Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch is having a moment again, and honestly, it doesn’t surprise me. This movie was a huge hit when it came out – we’re talking the biggest Christmas movie ever and the most successful Dr. Seuss adaptation. Seeing it do so well on streaming at the end of 2025 just confirms what we already knew: people love this movie around the holidays. But it also shows that Netflix, and streaming in general, continues to benefit from these consistently popular, feel-good classics.

2025’s December Film Hits Prove A Longtime Trend Continues Once More

Although successful films like Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery proved that late 2025 wasn’t only about holiday movies, the consistent popularity of films like Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch on streaming services demonstrates that seasonal movies remain popular at the end of the year.

The movie and streaming industries are always changing, but every year, films like The Grinch consistently become popular on Netflix around the holidays. This suggests that these heartwarming, seasonal movies will likely remain a yearly tradition for viewers.

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2026-01-06 16:29