Netflix Global Viewership Rankings September 2026

The South Korean spy thriller Humint has displaced Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man as the most-watched film on Netflix globally [3]. This shift marks a rare moment for international cinema, as two non-English language titles currently occupy spots within the platform’s top five global rankings [3].

Streaming market shifts

The rise of Humint coincides with a broader trend of international titles gaining significant traction on major streaming platforms. According to FlixPatrol, a Bollywood crime-thriller has also secured the number five spot on the global Netflix chart, underscoring the growing reach of non-English content [3]. This performance follows a period where the Cillian Murphy-led Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man held the top position for several days [3].

While Netflix manages its global film rankings, other platforms are expanding their libraries to capture weekend viewership. Netflix released the second season of its action-comedy series The Gentlemen on September 3, picking up one year after the events of the first season [1]. Meanwhile, Apple TV+ debuted the action-comedy film Mayday on September 4, and Hulu released the second season of the football comedy Chad Powers [1].

Competitive landscape

The competition for digital viewership extends beyond subscription-based platforms to digital storefronts. On the Amazon Store, the military action thriller Spec Ops: Lioness—created by Taylor Sheridan—has been displaced from the number one spot by a self-funded, low-budget drama titled Revealed Secrets [2].

Despite losing its top ranking on the Amazon Store, Lioness remains a significant asset for Paramount+. The series has maintained consistent audience ratings of approximately 76% across its three seasons, with the third season achieving an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes [2]. While Paramount+ has not yet issued an official announcement regarding a fourth season, recent social media activity from production staff suggests that development for a new season is underway [2].

What to watch

• Season 4 Confirmation: Monitor Paramount+ for an official announcement regarding the future of Lioness, following reports that new writers have been hired for the production [2].
• International Performance: Observe whether Humint and other international titles maintain their top-five positions in the coming weeks as new domestic content enters the Netflix library [3].
• Digital Storefront Trends: Track whether Revealed Secrets sustains its lead over established high-budget series on the Amazon Store [2].

The current volatility in streaming rankings highlights the increasing influence of international productions and independent projects on global viewership metrics. Whether these titles can sustain their momentum against major studio releases remains the primary question for the remainder of the quarter.