The U.S. streaming movie picture this morning is being shaped by a mix of proven chart leaders and major new arrivals. Netflix’s The Whisper Man continues to dominate, Paramount+ is getting strong traction from Scary Movie, Peacock is still benefiting from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and HBO Max gets one of the day’s most important movie launches with Supergirl.
One important note: at 6:00 AM Eastern, several platforms had not yet published a completed September 10 U.S. ranking. Where that is the case, today’s post uses the latest completed September 9 chart and separately identifies major September 10 launches rather than presenting them as already-ranked titles.
Platforms and Sources Reviewed
Netflix, Paramount+, HBO Max, Peacock and Disney+ were reviewed using the latest available U.S. platform rankings, FlixPatrol daily data, official Netflix, Disney and Peacock pages, and current HBO Max release information.
Main Highlights
Netflix — The Whisper Man Is Still No. 1
Latest completed U.S. ranking: No. 1
Netflix’s The Whisper Man remains the strongest movie on the service, holding the No. 1 U.S. position on September 9 after 12 days on the chart. Those Who Wish Me Dead sits second, while the newly released documentary Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool entered at No. 3.
The serial-killer thriller stars Adam Scott, Michelle Monaghan and Robert De Niro and is adapted from Alex North’s bestselling novel.
Why it is trending: The film combines an easily understandable high-stakes thriller premise with recognizable stars and literary IP—three ingredients that tend to perform well in Netflix’s recommendation-driven environment.
OTT takeaway: Suspense continues to have unusually strong staying power on Netflix because thrillers translate easily into both weekend binge viewing and algorithmic discovery.
Watch Today: Why Did I Get Married Again? Could Shake Up Netflix’s Chart
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? arrived on Netflix on September 9, too recently to be reflected meaningfully in the completed September 9 ranking.
The film reunites much of the original ensemble 16 years after Why Did I Get Married Too?, while adding Taraji P. Henson to the cast. Netflix is also streaming the first two films in the franchise, creating an immediate opportunity for viewers to watch the entire series.
Why it matters: Perry has repeatedly delivered highly visible Netflix titles, and recognizable returning franchises tend to rise quickly because they arrive with an existing audience.
This makes Why Did I Get Married Again? one of the strongest candidates to challenge The Whisper Man over the next 24–48 hours.
OTT takeaway: One of Netflix’s increasingly effective strategies is reviving familiar movie brands while keeping earlier entries available for instant franchise viewing.
Paramount+ — Scary Movie Holds No. 1
Latest completed U.S. ranking: No. 1
Scary Movie remains Paramount+’s leading film, followed by Passenger and Homestead. The movie had spent five days on the chart as of September 9.
This is exactly the kind of theatrical-to-streaming transition studios hope for: the movie arrives with built-in recognition, then drives viewers toward both the new installment and the older Scary Movie library.
Why it is trending: Familiar comedy franchises require very little explanation to viewers. The title itself functions as the marketing.
OTT takeaway: Paramount+ is getting more value from its studio library by using new franchise releases to reactivate older movies already sitting inside the service.
HBO Max — Supergirl Arrives Today
The most important new movie arrival of the day is DC Studios’ Supergirl, which begins subscription streaming on HBO Max today, September 10.
The Milly Alcock-led film opened theatrically on June 26 and now moves into its streaming window roughly 11 weeks later. An American Sign Language version is also being released on HBO Max.
Because the film is arriving today, it should not yet be described as HBO Max’s No. 1 movie at the morning collection point. But it is the clearest title to watch as the platform’s September 10 rankings develop.
Its streaming performance is especially interesting because the theatrical run was modest relative to the movie’s reported budget. Current reporting places its worldwide gross at roughly $126 million.
Why it matters: Streaming now gives DC Studios a second opportunity to put Supergirl in front of a much larger audience—particularly viewers already watching DC programming such as Lanterns on HBO Max.
OTT takeaway: A disappointing theatrical run no longer ends a tentpole’s commercial story. Streaming can function as a second launch, especially when a studio has an interconnected franchise ecosystem.
Peacock — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Continues Its Long Run
Peacock’s latest available U.S. chart continues to show The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at No. 1, with Twilight, Bee Movie and The Secret Life of Pets 2 among the other leading movies.
Peacock confirms that the film is streaming exclusively on the service. The animated sequel debuted theatrically April 1 and later moved onto Peacock after becoming one of 2026’s biggest theatrical successes.
Why it is trending: Family franchises have enormous repeat-viewing potential. Children often rewatch movies, while parents recognize the Nintendo brand immediately.
The film’s continued presence at the top weeks after its streaming launch shows that the value of a billion-dollar theatrical franchise does not disappear once opening-week excitement fades.
OTT takeaway: Family entertainment may have one of the longest tails in streaming because repeat viewing matters almost as much as first-time viewing.
Disney+ — The Mandalorian and Grogu Anchors a Broader Star Wars Push
Disney+ launched Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu on September 2 as part of an unusually coordinated franchise push that also included an official podcast and a new LEGO Mandalorian animated special.
Disney describes the movie as available exclusively on Disney+ for subscription streaming, while it is also available through digital purchase platforms.
Even without a comparable completed U.S. movie ranking available at today’s collection point, the film remains one of Disney+’s most important current movie releases.
Why it matters: Disney is doing more than putting a theatrical movie onto streaming. It is building an entire content cluster around one franchise event—movie, animated special, podcast and existing series.
OTT takeaway: Franchise ecosystems increasingly matter more than individual titles. One major movie can trigger viewing across an entire catalog.
Short Trend Takeaway
Today’s U.S. movie landscape shows three different ways to win in streaming.
Netflix’s The Whisper Man demonstrates the value of a fresh thriller that can hold No. 1 for days. Paramount+ is using Scary Movie to turn theatrical franchise awareness into streaming engagement. Peacock’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie shows the exceptional staying power of major family IP.
And the most interesting title to watch today may be Supergirl. Its HBO Max debut gives DC Studios a chance to see whether a film that struggled theatrically can find a substantially larger audience once the barrier to viewing becomes simply opening an existing streaming subscription.
That points to a broader shift: the streaming chart is becoming the second box office.
A movie’s theatrical performance tells us how many people were willing to leave home and buy a ticket. Its streaming performance tells us how much audience demand still existed after that window closed.
Video Links to Watch
Netflix hosts the official trailer for The Whisper Man through Tudum. Watch The Whisper Man official trailer
Netflix also has the official trailer and teaser for Why Did I Get Married Again? on the film’s official page. Watch Why Did I Get Married Again? on Netflix
DC Studios’ official Supergirl site includes the movie’s official trailer. Watch the official Supergirl trailer
Peacock’s official The Super Mario Galaxy Movie page includes the film’s trailer and streaming information. Watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer on Peacock
Disney’s official The Mandalorian and Grogu page includes multiple official trailers and streaming previews. Watch official The Mandalorian and Grogu videos
