Streaming TV services have taken over. Where once Netflix stood alone, countless more have joined. Apple TV+, Disney+, Neon, Prime Video, and TVNZ+ have all become strong competitors, fighting for a share of our streaming revenue. And while more competition has secured higher budget shows and better quality viewing, the choice can, at times, be overwhelming. Sometimes it can feel like your most-watched show is, well, your streaming provider's home screen!
So to help make your viewing life easier, Canstar has joined up with JustWatch, to bring you a regular round-up of the top streaming TV shows and films currently playing in lounge rooms across the country.
Read on to see which movies and shows Kiwis have been watching recently:
NZ's Top Streaming Movies*
NZ's Top Streaming Shows*
*Based on JustWatch popularity scores from February 23-March 1, 2026.
The most popular streaming sites in New Zealand
Amazon Prime Video is neck-and-neck with Netflix when it comes to capturing Kiwis' eyeballs, while local player Neon sits just behind Disney+. When it comes to our TV stations' attempts to transition into streaming services, Three Now sits at 3%, while TVNZ's audience share has dipped to 6%.
Last year, only Apple TV+ made significant gains, while local players, NEON, TVNZ and Three Now lost viewers.
It's interesting to note that while Netflix, Prime and Disney pretty much held steady over the 12 months, during that period there were peaks and troughs in their market shares.
Is this due to people subscribing and then cancelling their subscriptions after binge-watching their favourite shows?
What's JustWatch?
If you're into streaming and have never heard of JustWatch, here's a quick heads-up. JustWatch is a streaming guide that collates what's on offer from all the big players, meaning you don't have to individually access each streaming service to find what you're after.
For instance, type in the name of a show or movie, and JustWatch will list and provide links to all the platforms on which you can stream, rent or buy the show/movie. You can even filter by best price (including whether it's available for free), and availability in SD, HD or 4K resolution.
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