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 Aug 3 - 9, 2026.
The most popular streaming sites in New Zealand
During the first half of this year, Netflix held its own as the country's most popular streaming service.
Amazon Prime Video and Neon TV posted the steepest annual declines in the market, each dropping three percentage points to 18% and 12%, respectively, to the benefit of Apple TV+, which climbed 5 percentage points to 11%.
And, newcomer Beamafilm entered the rankings for the first time, capturing 2% of the market. The streaming service offers a huge range of movies, shows and documentaries, and is free if you hold a library card in some regions of New Zealand.
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.
