The true-crime documentary currently dominating Netflix has shown no signs of slowing down, successfully maintaining its position as the No. 1 movie on the platform for the second consecutive week. When Netflix released its official Top 10 list for the United States for the week of June 15-21, Maternal Instinct remained firmly in the top spot.
Polymarket accurately predicted this outcome, assigning the film nearly 100% odds of becoming the most-watched movie on the streamer for that period. Other titles available for speculation in the prediction market, such as Voicemails for Isabelle, Office Romance, and Song Sung Blue, ultimately failed to unseat the documentary.
Shifting Trends in Streaming Data
While Maternal Instinct has enjoyed a two-week reign, data from trackers like FlixPatrol suggests the landscape is beginning to shift. Voicemails for Isabelle, which stars Zoey Deutch as a young woman navigating life in San Francisco while leaving messages for her deceased sister, has seen a surge in viewership in recent days. After debuting at No. 2, the film has reportedly claimed the top spot on daily charts, making it a strong contender for the upcoming week's official rankings.
The two films offer vastly different viewing experiences. Maternal Instinct is a harrowing true-crime documentary detailing the story of a Texas woman who faked a pregnancy and committed a grave crime. In contrast, Voicemails for Isabelle provides a more character-driven narrative, focusing on the accidental connection between a grieving woman and a mysterious real estate agent who begins receiving her private confessions.
Looking Ahead: The Next Top Contender
As we look toward the next reporting period, Voicemails for Isabelle has already emerged as the favorite on Polymarket, with bettors currently assigning it 56% odds to take the No. 1 spot. However, it faces stiff competition from Little Brother, a new comedy featuring John Cena and Eric André, which is set to premiere this Friday. Traders are currently giving the newcomer 37% odds of capturing the top position.
Netflix's Top 10 Movies in the US (June 15-21)
- Maternal Instinct
- Voicemails for Isabelle
- Flowers in the Attic
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
- Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
- Office Romance
- Goat
- Song Sung Blue
- Ticket to Paradise
- The Smurfs