Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the only 3 I'm considering watching this weekend (July 18-19)

(From left to right) Tim Blake Nelson as Henry in Old Henry; the Netflix logo in bisexual lighting; one of them Wayans brothers in White Chicks. (Image credit: Netflix; Shutterstock) Canada's on fire, and the summer air is still smokey as hell, though it's improved from earlier this week. If you're stuck hiding out inside this weekend, you're probably scratching your head about what to watch. The best streaming services don't make that decision easy with all the new movies and shows coming and going each month.With that in mind, you'll find me parked out in the Netflix Top 10 every weekend, sifting through the overhyped duds to spotlight the best of the bunch so you don't waste your movie night. It's been slim pickings on Netflix all summer, with the streamer's biggest release, "Enola Holmes 3," already nowhere to be seen in the Top 10 barely two weeks after its release.As for what is worth watching, my picks this weekend include my ultimate guilty pleasure 2000s comedy, a critically acclaimed western starring the best counselor in "Holes," and a fan-favorite prequel to one of the best dystopian series of our time.To see all the movies that have Netflix subscribers buzzing, you can find the platform's complete, up-to-the-minute movie rankings are detailed below. Have you ever watched a Netflix Top 10 movie you ended up loving or hating? Let us know in the comments! Now, without further ado, let's dive into the best movies in the Netflix Top 10.This article is based on Netflix's top 10 movies list in the U.S. as of Saturday, July 18, 2026.Best movies in the Netflix top 10‘White Chicks' White Chicks (2004) Official Trailer 1 - Marlon Wayans Movie - YouTube Watch On "White Chicks" is in the Netflix top 10 for its second straight week, which goes to show how lackluster the streamer's summer line-up has been. My friends and I were just talking about how "White Chicks" is one of those unapologetically dumb comedies we'll defend forever, kind of like the original "Scary Movie" — which I still argue is the only good "Scary Movie."Directed by the undisputed best Wayans brother, "White Chicks" stars Shawn and Marlon Wayans as FBI agents Kevin and Marcus Copeland, whose careers are hanging by a thread after a botched assignment. Given one final chance to prove themselves, they're stuck with babysitting wealthy socialites Brittany and Tiffany Wilson during a weekend in the Hamptons. As part of a ridiculous undercover operation, the two Black agents disguise themselves as white women, resulting in one outrageous fish-out-of-water gag after another as well as an iconic serenade from Terry Crews.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Watch "White Chicks" on Netflix now'Old Henry' OLD HENRY Official Trailer (2021) - YouTube Watch On I admittedly haven't seen "Old Henry," but between its impressive 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (and even more glowing 94% from critics) and the fact that it stars Tim Blake Nelson — a.k.a. the best counselor in "Holes" — it's one of the few modern Westerns that's genuinely tempted me to hit play.Nelson stars as Henry, a widowed farmer who lives a quiet life with his son, Wyatt (Gavin Lewis). After the pair take in an injured stranger named Curry (Scott Haze), they soon find themselves in the sights of a posse led by lawman Ketchum, who claims Curry is a dangerous outlaw carrying a fortune in stolen cash. With his homestead caught in the crossfire, Henry proves he's far more skilled with a gun than anyone expects...Watch "Old Henry" on Netflix now‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' (2023) The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On Set decades before the events of "The Hunger Games," this prequel explores the origins of Panem and the rise of its future dictator. "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" stars Tom Blyth as 18-year-old Coriolanus "Coryo" Snow, a.k.a. Donald Sutherland's character in the original film series.As the 10th Hunger Games approach, Snow is assigned to mentor a tribute from District 12, Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler). Desperate to restore his family's fading prestige, he becomes increasingly willing to manipulate the Games and those around him in pursuit of power. His ambition ultimately sets him on the path to becoming the ruthless president that Katniss and crew topple in The Hunger Games. Although critics were divided on the film, many fans praised it as a faithful adaptation of Suzanne Collins' 2020 prequel novel.Watch "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" on Netflix nowNetflix top 10 movies right now1. "Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea" (2026)2. "The Body in the Locker" (2025)3. "Boss Body" (2017)4. "Nothing to Lose" (2026)5. "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes" (2023)6. "Voicemails for Isabelle" (2026)7. "White Chicks" (2004)8. "Minions: The Rise of Gru" (2022)9. "Old Henry" (2021)10. "Despicable Me 3" (2017) Subscribe to Tom's Guide on YouTube and follow Tom's Guide Entertainment on TikTok and Instagram. Finally, you can visit our dedicated Tom's Guide Savings Squad hub for expert help on getting the best products for less. More from Tom's GuideNetflix has racked up 17 No. 1 movies in 2026 (so far) — but only these 5 are worth watchingEverything new on Netflix in July 20263 unmissable Netflix movies being removed at the end of July 2026 — and full list of 51 titles leaving this month Alyse Stanley is a news editor at Tom’s Guide, overseeing weekend coverage and writing about the latest in tech, gaming, and entertainment. Before Tom’s Guide, Alyse worked as an editor for the Washington Post’s sunsetted video game section, Launcher. She previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk and has written game reviews and features for outlets like Polygon, Unwinnable, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. She’s a big fan of horror movies, cartoons, and roller skating. She's also a puzzle fan and can often be found contributing to the NYT Connections coverage on Tom's Guide