Netflix has a new leader on its global movie chart. Little Brother, the new comedy starring John Cena, Eric André, and Michelle Monaghan, has climbed to the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s Top 10 list, ending the chart-topping run of Voicemails for Isabelle. The romantic comedy had dominated the platform since its release and quickly became one of Netflix’s biggest original movie successes of the year.
The change at the top comes despite Voicemails for Isabelle continuing to earn strong praise from audiences. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently holds a 91% audience score, making it one of Netflix’s highest-rated romantic comedies in recent years. However, the arrival of a new star-powered comedy proved enough to push it into second place.
John Cena’s latest comedy takes the No. 1 position
Little Brother stars John Cena alongside comedian Eric André and actress Michelle Monaghan in a comedy centered on two very different siblings.
Netflix describes the film as follows:
“An uptight realtor has it all: thriving career, loving family, pristine Porsche. And nothing escapes the rowdy return of his outrageous ‘little brother.'”
The movie marks another comedic role for Cena, who has built a strong reputation in the genre through projects like Blockers, Vacation Friends, and HBO’s Peacemaker. Eric André also brings his signature offbeat comedy style to the film, helping generate curiosity among subscribers looking for a lighthearted weekend watch.
While Little Brother has quickly reached the top of Netflix’s rankings, its critical reception has been more mixed. At the time of writing, the film holds a 53% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, suggesting that professional reviewers have been less enthusiastic than Netflix viewers eager to check out the new release.
Voicemails for Isabelle remains one of Netflix’s biggest successes
Although it has surrendered the No. 1 spot, Voicemails for Isabelle continues to perform exceptionally well on the streaming service.
The romantic comedy has maintained one of the strongest audience scores among recent Netflix originals and has become one of the platform’s standout releases of 2026. According to streaming rankings, the film trails only the true-crime hit Maternal Instinct in total views among Netflix’s recent movie releases.
Its success is particularly notable because romantic comedies have often struggled to generate long-term momentum on streaming platforms. Positive word of mouth and strong audience ratings have helped Voicemails for Isabelle remain near the top of Netflix’s charts even after losing the No. 1 position.
The film’s writer and director, Leah McKendrick, has also drawn praise for her work. While no sequel has been announced—and the story is widely viewed as complete—its popularity could open the door for McKendrick to develop future projects with Netflix.
Family films continue to dominate Netflix’s movie rankings
Beyond the battle for the top spot, Netflix’s current movie rankings continue to feature a strong lineup of family-friendly titles.
Animated hits including GOAT, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Home, and Despicable Me 3 remain among the platform’s most-watched films. Another consistent performer is KPop Demon Hunters, which has continued appearing in Netflix’s Top 10 for more than a year, demonstrating remarkable staying power on the service.
Whether Little Brother can maintain its lead remains uncertain. Comedies have historically struggled to deliver the same long-term viewing numbers as action films, thrillers, or family movies on Netflix. Much will depend on audience word of mouth over the coming days.
For now, however, John Cena’s latest comedy has claimed the streaming crown, ending Voicemails for Isabelle’s impressive run at No. 1 while setting up a new race atop Netflix’s movie rankings.
