Over the last several years, Letterboxd has become the go-to app for cinephiles when it comes to logging what movies they are watching, and a handful of films have been most popular this year. With over 30 million active users, it is a hub for movie lovers to create lists, share thoughtful reviews or funny quips, and see what their friends are watching daily.
Heading into this year, there was no shortage of anticipated 2026 movies for Letterboxd users, no matter if their tastes leaned more toward blockbuster franchises, auteur-driven independent features, or anything in between. The community's interests are so wide that the most popular movies ever run the gamut, from Interstellar to Pulp Fiction to Barbie to Parasite.
Users can gravitate toward the biggest new movies out in theaters, but the most popular titles often vary greatly from the box office. That is no different this year, as Letterboxd's most-watched movies shake out differently from the highest-grossing 2026 movies list. There are some crossover titles, but users have also taken to some smaller films as they look past underwhelming blockbusters.
Here are Letterboxd's 10 most-watched movies of 2026, based on how many viewers have logged a review or rating.
Just a few months after Danny Boyle brought audiences back to his zombie franchise, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple came out early in 2026 to continue the story. With Nia DaCosta taking over directing duties and Ralph Fiennes's Dr. Kelson stepping into the lead role, the sequel struck a chord with Letterboxd's users. It's been watched 824,820 times since its January 16 release.
The response has been largely positive. It has a 3.84 out of 5 stars after securing 742,650 ratings, with 38% of ratings giving it 4 stars. The top review belongs to Reece, who gave it a 4.5 out of 5 and said, "how many more perfect performances must Ralph Fiennes give us before we give him an Oscar," which resulted in over 24K likes. The 824K logs is below 28 Years Later, as it holds over 1.5 million watches.
Pixar earns a spot in the top 10 with Hoppers. The original sci-fi comedy from director Daniel Chong has been warmly received on Letterboxd. After moving to Disney+ following a solid theatrical release, Hoppers has now been logged by 838,226 members since March 6. That's good enough to be the most-watched 2026 animated movie among Letterboxd users.
The community has quite enjoyed Pixar's hilarious film. It holds a score of 3.73 out of 5 stars based on 759,676 ratings. 34% of the ratings have been for 4 stars. The top review belongs to James (Schaffrillas), who said, "About time Pixar made a movie that was just completely f***ing bats*** insane" in a 4-star review, which earned 25.4K likes.
Unsurprisingly, Sam Raimi's return to horror has been a hit with Letterboxd's community. After its January 30 release in theaters and with it now streaming on Hulu, Send Help has been watched by 1,090,348 members so far. They've largely enjoyed watching Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien's power struggle after being stranded on an island together.
Send Help boasts a 3.32 out of 5 average score based on 985,730 ratings. The one that users have liked the most belongs to timtamtitus, who said, "dude you survived 3 maze runners, get it together," in a 3-star review that received over 36K likes.
One of Netflix's 10 most-watched 2026 movies, People We Meet on Vacation has been the biggest of the streamer's hits on Letterboxd. Beating out movies like War Machine, Apex, and The Rip that have more confirmed views on Netflix, Brett Haley's rom-com starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth has been watched 1,132,780 times since January 9.
The response to People We Meet on Vacation has not been as overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Letterboxd's users have been more mixed overall, with it holding a 3.17 average rating based on over 1 million ratings. 3 stars is the most popular score, as its been used 24% of the time. The most popular review belongs to michellie, who gave it 5 stars and said, "at least he didn't turn into a dictator this time," referencing Blyth's past role as a young President Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 was destined to be a huge hit on Letterboxd. The first movie has over 4.7 million logs, putting it among the most-watched movies in the app's history. So when Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci returned in May, a warm embrace was expected. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has currently been watched by 1,214,224 million members.
There have certainly been some ecstatic responses, but the community as a whole is more mixed, giving it a 3.19 average after over 1 million ratings. The most common rating has been 3 stars, used 25% of the time. The review users have enjoyed the most belongs to starstruck, whose 4-star review earned over 36K likes: "'Forever my girl' everyone deserves Nigel in their life."
Cracking the top 5 of Letterboxd's most-watched 2026 movies is Emerald Fennell's reimagining of Wuthering Heights. Users have flocked to the steamy Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi-led adaptation of Emily Brontë's iconic novel, with 1,535,567 members watching it since its February 13 release. The performance follows Elordi and Fennell's last partnership, Saltburn, racking up over 3.8 million logs.
Like Saltburn, reception to Wuthering Heights has been mixed. It has an average score of 2.73 out of 5 stars based on 1,381,525 ratings; 21% of reviews gave it 3 stars. The top review belongs to allain♡, who said, "emily brontë died of tuberculosis 177 years ago yet this adaptation is still the worst thing that has ever happened to her," which has generated over 98K likes.
Michael Jackson's biopic from director Antoine Fuqua and Lionsgate has earned a place in the top 5, too. Michael has been watched by 1,568,385 members since coming out on April 24. The movie has been a huge hit with Letterboxd's community, who have largely appreciated the look at the King of Pop's early career.
Michael boasts a strong average score of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 1,454,209 ratings. 25% of users gave it 4 stars, while 21% gave it 5 stars. And yet, the top review belongs to a 3-star review from J, who earned over 42K likes for saying, "okay then the sequel better be named 'Jackson.'"
Letterboxd users just can't get enough of Kane Parsons' creepypasta-based movie. Backrooms has already been watched by 1,803,015 members since its May 29 theatrical release. Headlined by stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, the horror film has quickly climbed up this list in its first month.
The film-loving community has fully embraced Parsons' debut feature, with it having a 3.38 average score, with 1,670,108 ratings already logged. 26% of these are for 4 stars. One from mak is the most popular review overall, earning over 71K likes for writing, "white boys are wearing crop tops in horror movies again god bless."
The A24 loyalists have turned The Drama into one of the most-watched 2026 movies among Letterboxd users. The Zendaya and Robert Pattinson-led romance drama has been watched by 2,089,489 members since coming out on April 3.
The shocking film has not been divisive with this community, as it holds an average score of 3.69 out of 5 stars based on 1,896,195 ratings. This includes 36% of reviews giving it 4 stars. Max holds the top review, earning over 90K likes for writing, "Wow, what an insane twist. I can't believe that DJ worked with one of the waiters before."
The clear-cut #1 movie among Letterboxd users of 2026 so far is Project Hail Mary. Ryan Gosling's sci-fi epic, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, has been incredibly popular since its release in March, having already been watched by 3,460,406 members who are amaze amaze amaze-d by the cinematic experience.
In addition to being the most-watched 2026 movie among Letterboxd users, Project Hail Mary holds the record for the highest rating for an English-language film this year. It holds a 4.31 average score based on 3,205,536 reviews. 38% of the reviews gave it 5 stars.
The top review once again belongs to mak, who gave it a 4.5 and wrote "the definition of 'accidentally became important at work and it's ruining my life.'" That review has been liked over 115K times. Overall, Project Hail Mary has set the bar high for any other 2026 movies hoping to take its Letterboxd crown.
