It’s another day, another #1 finish for Back in Action on Netflix’s Top 10 charts for movies. But this romantic action flick has a much bigger feat set in its sights.

Netflix is kicking 2025 off in decidedly low-key fashion. By its standards, the streamer's lineup of film originals in January is surprisingly slight. There are still a few Netflix-exclusive movies worth recommending this month,

Netflix has confirmed it will remove a handful of movies on the final day of the month (January 31). This month's removals include some of the very best comedies of the 2010s and an Oscar-winning war epic that will grip you throughout its lengthy runtime. These movies will certainly be missed once they’ve expired and waved goodbye to Netflix.

Back in Action is another Netflix movie to be a hit with audiences but not with critics. But does that matter? Let's look at what makes a Netflix film popular.

The list of the 10 most popular movies on Netflix right now includes a new action comedy starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox