Across the major U.S. streaming platforms this morning, the movie charts are unusually diverse. Netflix is being led by a newer thriller, HBO Max has a horror-leaning hit at No. 1, Prime Video is favoring action and suspense, Hulu is seeing a nostalgic comedy surge, and Peacock continues to get major mileage from one of the year’s biggest family releases.
Platforms Reviewed
Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Apple TV, Hulu and Peacock were reviewed using the latest available U.S. streaming rankings, current platform pages and fresh release coverage. At 6:00 AM Eastern, the most complete cross-platform chart available was the September 2 U.S. ranking, so today’s post uses that chart as the overnight baseline and supplements it with releases that arrived September 2–3.
Main Highlights
Netflix — The Whisper Man
No. 1 movie on Netflix US in the latest overnight chart
The Whisper Man leads Netflix’s U.S. movie ranking, ahead of The Secret Woman and The Angry Birds Movie 2. Netflix’s newly released documentary Untold: Raygun — Breaking Badly entered at No. 4 almost immediately after arriving September 1.
That mix says a lot about Netflix’s current movie strategy. A thriller can occupy the top spot while a timely documentary climbs quickly and animated/catalog titles continue generating family viewing.
Why it matters: Netflix does not need one genre to dominate. Its scale allows suspense, nonfiction and library entertainment to perform simultaneously.
HBO Max — Normal
No. 1 movie on HBO Max US
Normal holds the top movie position on HBO Max, followed by Practical Magic, The Drama, Green Lantern and Mother Mary.
The presence of Practical Magic near the top is particularly interesting as the U.S. audience begins moving into fall viewing. Horror, supernatural stories and darker catalog movies tend to gain renewed visibility heading toward October.
Why it matters: HBO Max’s movie catalog is showing how older titles can become timely again when seasonal viewing habits shift.
Prime Video — The Last Sunrise
No. 1 movie on Prime Video US
The Last Sunrise leads Prime Video’s movie chart, followed by Icefall, Stolen Girl, Good Fortune and Masters of the Universe.
Action and suspense dominate much of Prime Video’s current movie Top 10, with Project Hail Mary and The Amateur also remaining in the ranking.
Why it matters: Prime Video continues to show strong audience appetite for recognizable, high-concept action and thriller storytelling—genres that lend themselves particularly well to casual streaming discovery.
Hulu — Nine to Five
No. 1 movie on Hulu US
One of the most interesting chart stories today is not a new release at all. The 1980 workplace comedy Nine to Five currently tops Hulu’s movie ranking, ahead of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Desert Warrior, Busboys and Greedy People.
This is a useful reminder that streaming charts are not simply release calendars. A recognizable older movie can suddenly become highly visible again because of cultural conversations, recommendations, algorithmic placement or renewed interest in its stars.
Why it matters: Catalog movies remain valuable assets because streamers can repeatedly reintroduce them to new audiences without producing new content.
Peacock — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
No. 1 movie on Peacock US
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie remains Peacock’s leading movie more than a month after its July 30 streaming debut. The Secret Life of Pets 2 and The Secret Life of Pets occupy the next two positions, while a behind-the-scenes Mario special is also in the Top 5.
JustWatch’s U.S. daily streaming data also shows the movie climbing 19 positions overnight, suggesting the title still has broader momentum beyond Peacock’s own platform ranking.
Why it matters: Family franchises continue to offer unusually long streaming tails. One theatrical blockbuster can create multiple streams of viewing around the movie itself, older franchise entries and companion content.
Paramount+ — Homestead
No. 1 movie on Paramount+ US
Homestead entered Paramount+ at the top of its U.S. movie chart, ahead of Passenger, The Hangover, Machine Gun Preacher and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.
Paramount+ continues to benefit from a combination of newer acquisitions and extremely durable studio-library movies. Top Gun: Maverick, remarkably, is still inside the platform’s Top 10 after a very long chart run.
Why it matters: Deep studio libraries are becoming a strategic streaming advantage rather than just background inventory.
Apple TV — The Dink
No. 1 movie on Apple TV
The Dink leads Apple TV’s U.S. movie ranking, followed by I, Robot, F1, Troy and The Gorge.
Apple’s chart is an especially strong example of old and new movies living side by side. I, Robot, Troy and The Sixth Sense are competing with newer Apple-backed films such as The Dink and The Gorge.
Why it matters: Even services known primarily for originals are discovering that library familiarity can meaningfully strengthen daily engagement.
Disney+ — A Major Chart Change Is Likely Today
The latest completed Disney+ chart, from September 2, still had Yellow Mirror at No. 1, with LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem, Avengers: Endgame and The Avengers following.
But one title deserves special attention this morning: The Mandalorian and Grogu began streaming on Disney+ September 2. Disney’s official movie page confirms the streaming launch, and the film is therefore likely to begin affecting Disney+ rankings as today’s viewing data develops.
The film had previously earned roughly $345 million theatrically, according to current trade coverage, making its streaming arrival one of the more important movie-to-OTT events of the week.
Why it matters: Disney can use theatrical Star Wars releases to drive a second wave of franchise engagement on Disney+—exactly the kind of theatrical-to-streaming flywheel major media companies increasingly want.
Short Trend Takeaway
Today’s U.S. streaming movie charts show three very different forces driving viewing.
Fresh originals such as The Whisper Man, Normal and The Last Sunrise create immediate platform attention. Major franchises such as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and The Mandalorian and Grogu bring theatrical audiences into streaming. And older movies such as Nine to Five, Practical Magic, I, Robot and Top Gun: Maverick demonstrate the continuing economic value of deep film libraries.
The bigger lesson is that streaming movie success is no longer simply about having the newest film. The strongest platforms increasingly combine new releases, recognizable franchises and rediscovered catalog titles to keep audiences moving through the service.
Video Links to Watch
Disney’s official The Mandalorian and Grogu page includes the official trailer as well as a dedicated “Streaming September 2nd on Disney+” preview. Watch official Mandalorian and Grogu videos
Peacock’s official feature page for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie includes streaming details and franchise imagery around the movie’s Peacock release.
Netflix’s official page is available for Untold: Raygun — Breaking Badly, one of the fastest new entries on this week’s Netflix movie chart.
