Top 10 most popular movies on Netflix in the United States today – December 3, 2025. This week is packed with exciting new releases! As expected, the sequel to Troll immediately claimed the top spot, continuing the global success of the first film. Audiences are thrilled by its epic action, larger-than-life creatures, and gripping adventure. In second and third place are Rio and Rio 2, recently reintroduced on Netflix, charming viewers of all ages with their vibrant animation, infectious music, and heartwarming stories. Jingle Bell Heist holds strong at fourth, spreading holiday cheer with clever heists and romantic sparks. Rounding out the list is a new entry: Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing, a tense, darkly gripping thriller that has already caught the attention of crime‑story fans.
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Top 10 most popular movies on Netflix in the United States today – December 3, 2025
1. Troll 2
Troll 2 is the long‑awaited sequel to Troll — Netflix’s most‑watched non‑English film ever. This visually spectacular fantasy brings Norse mythology to life with colossal creatures, epic battles, and jaw-dropping landscapes that captivate audiences from start to finish. Following the legendary Norwegian behemoth as it wreaks havoc and tests the courage of those in its path, the film combines high-stakes adventure with moments of thrilling suspense, making it a must-watch for fans of fantasy epics and blockbuster hits.
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2. Rio
Rio follows Blu, a domesticated macaw who has never learned to fly, living a quiet life in Minnesota with his owner, Linda. When they discover that Blu is the last male of his species, he is whisked away to Rio de Janeiro to mate with Jewel, a fiercely independent female macaw. Thrust into the bustling city, Blu struggles to navigate the chaos, evade poachers, and embrace his newfound freedom. Along the way, he befriends a lively cast of local birds, experiences Rio’s dazzling Carnival, and discovers courage, friendship, and love in unexpected places.
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3. Rio 2
In Rio 2, Blu, Jewel, and their three children leave the comfort of Rio for the Amazon rainforest, where they encounter Jewel’s long-lost family and new dangers in the wild. Amid colorful jungle landscapes, festive musical numbers, and comedic mishaps, the film explores themes of family, identity, and environmental responsibility, all while delivering the high-energy fun, romance, and heart that made the original a global hit.
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4. Jingle Bell Heist
Jingle Bell Heist is a holiday rom-com that turns Christmas cheer into a clever caper. When two underdog workers—Sophia (Olivia Holt), a sharp-witted retail associate, and Nick (Connor Swindells), a down-on-his-luck repairman—realize they’ve both got their eyes on the same target, a glamorous London department store on Christmas Eve, chaos and chemistry collide. As they plot their daring heist, secrets bubble up and what begins as an uneasy alliance slowly melts into something more. Directed by Michael Fimognari and written by Abby McDonald, this high-stakes holiday movie promises a perfect cocktail of romance, action, and seasonal sparkle. Read full profile
5. Caught Stealing
Caught Stealing is a 2025 crime‑thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky, based on the novel by Charlie Huston. The film follows Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a former high‑school baseball phenom now working as a bartender in late‑’90s New York. What begins as a favor — taking care of a neighbor’s cat — quickly spirals into chaos when Hank finds himself targeted by a dangerous underworld of gangsters, unsure why they are after him. As stakes escalate, Hank must navigate violence, betrayal, and mounting pressure from all sides simply to survive. With its gritty setting, pulpy crime‑caper energy and tense atmosphere, Caught Stealing delivers a dark, twisty ride grounded in raw desperation and moral decay.
Netflix Top 10 movies today: COMPLETE RANKING
1. Troll 2
2. Rio
3. Rio 2
4. Jingle Bell Heist
5. Caught Stealing
6. KPop Demon Hunters
7. Dog
8. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
9. In Your Dreams
10. BrightBurn
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Sources: Tudum – Top 10 USA – Flixpatrol
