Below and Animals Top Netflix Weekly Charts
The Josh Hartnett series and Ben Affleck film maintain their hold on the top spots for a third consecutive week.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Dogs
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Josh Hartnett's series Below and Ben Affleck's film Animals continue to lead Netflix's weekly English-language charts for the third week in a row. Both titles have seen significant cumulative engagement as they sustain their ranking at the top of their respective lists.
Why it matters
The continued dominance of these projects illustrates the ongoing strength of high-profile star-led productions on the streaming platform. Their ability to hold top rankings for three consecutive weeks demonstrates substantial viewer retention in a competitive digital landscape.
Below has reached 45.9 million total views, while Animals has accumulated 65.3 million total views. Despite its top ranking, the film Animals currently holds a 32% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The players
Josh Hartnett
He is an American actor known for his roles in various major motion pictures and television series.
Ben Affleck
He is a prominent American filmmaker and actor who has received numerous accolades for his work in Hollywood.
The details
Below, which follows a fisherman defending his hometown in Newfoundland, earned 7.7 million views this week. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles-set film Animals depicts a mayoral candidate raising a ransom for his kidnapped son and secured 10.7 million views.
Timeline
The projects maintained their chart-topping positions as of October 2026.
Culture Shift
These results follow the performance of past hits like War Machine, which surpassed 150 million views on the platform. The trend reflects a broader move toward star-driven streaming content compared to traditional box office metrics.
Subscribers can continue to access both titles on the Netflix platform as part of their existing subscription. The continued popularity of these projects ensures they remain prominently featured in the service's current trending categories.
The takeaway
The success of these titles shows how star power and genre-driven narratives drive sustained audience interest on streaming services. Viewers looking for high-engagement content may find these projects frequently recommended due to their consistent chart performance.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ComingSoon.
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