Netflix’s Top Picks in Mexico for 2025: A Blend of International Hits and Local Successes

Global Favorites Dominate the Mexican Screen

In 2025, Mexico’s screens were abuzz with international and local content. Series like “Merlina,” “El juego del calamar,” and the ever-popular “Stranger Things” held top spots in Netflix’s weekly Top 10 lists, both nationally and globally. The audience’s preferences mirrored the country’s rich cultural diversity, with stories that traveled from local streaming to international acclaim.

Global Phenomena and Their Impact

“Merlina” made a strong comeback, with its first season staying in the Top 10 for eight weeks and the second season lingering for nine. Similarly, “El juego del calamar” saw its third season reignite interest in the entire saga, with all three seasons returning to the national Top 10 for seven, twelve, and eight weeks, respectively.

“Stranger Things” fever remained strong, with anticipation for the final season driving viewership of seasons 1, 3, and 4 back to the rankings for at least three weeks. Volume 1 of season 5 has dominated the Top 10 since its November release.

K-pop and Surprising New Titles

The Korean wave continued to captivate audiences, with “Las guerreras K-pop” spending 26 weeks in Mexico’s Top 10, the longest stay for any foreign title this year. The miniseries “Adolescencia” held the list for nine weeks, and productions like “Si la vida te da mandarinas,” “Bon Appétit, majestad,” and “La Palma” each spent up to nine weeks in the public’s favor.

“Harta” led the Mexican chart for three of its five weeks in the Top 10.

The Rise of Mexican Stories

Mexican representation was stronger than ever on Netflix, with various productions scaling to the global Top 10 in non-English languages and positioning themselves in dozens of countries, confirming that Mexican stories resonate beyond borders.

• “Contraataque” reached the Top 10 in 87 countries, number 1 in 38, and became the seventh most-watched non-English movie in Netflix history with 66.9 million views.
• “Pecados inconfesables” featured six weeks in the Top 10 Global and reached number 1 in 11 countries.
• “Nadie nos vio partir” stayed in the Top 10 of 74 countries and led in 20.
• “Los dos hemisferios de Lucca,” based on Bárbara Anderson’s novel, was positioned in 58 countries and reached number 1 in 11.
• “Las muertas,” based on Jorge Ibargüengoitia’s work and directed by Luis Estrada, spent three weeks in the Top 10 Global.
• “Juan Gabriel: Debo, puedo y quiero” connected with international audiences, placing two weeks in the Top 10 Global of non-English series.
• “Accidente 2” debuted strongly, leading the Top 10 in Mexico, Argentina, and Venezuela, and became the third most-watched series worldwide in non-English languages during its release.
• “Celda 211” climbed to the Top 10 in 53 countries and led in 14.
• “Lo mejor del mundo” reached number 1 in 16 territories.

Netflix is preparing an electrifying finale for 2025, with the final installment of “Stranger Things” arriving on December 31 (final chapter), marking the definitive farewell to one of streaming’s most influential series.

Key Mexican Productions

“Contraataque” achieved Top 10 status in 87 countries, number 1 in 38, and became the seventh most-watched non-English movie on Netflix.

“Las muertas,” based on Jorge Ibargüengoitia’s work and directed by Luis Estrada, spent three weeks in the Top 10 Global.

“Juan Gabriel: Debo, puedo y quiero” connected with international audiences, placing two weeks in the Top 10 Global of non-English series.

“Accidente 2” debuted strongly, leading the Top 10 in Mexico, Argentina, and Venezuela, and became the third most-watched series worldwide in non-English languages during its release.

“Celda 211” climbed to the Top 10 in 53 countries and led in 14.

“Lo mejor del mundo” reached number 1 in 16 territories.