
New to Netflix Ireland? What’s New & Trending Now
Figuring out what to watch on Netflix can feel like scrolling through a maze – especially when you’re after something new and actually worth your evening. We’ve combed through Netflix Ireland’s latest additions, the official Top 10, and the best Irish series to give you a clear, up-to-date guide for July 2026.
New titles this week: 22+ (via JustWatch (streaming aggregator for Ireland)) · Top genre on Netflix Ireland right now: Action & Drama · Irish series count: 10+ titles · Netflix Ireland subscribers: ~1.3 million (2024 est.) · Top 10 updates: Daily
Quick snapshot
- Lock Upp – Season 1 (June 28) – JustWatch
- Upstairs, Downstairs – Series 1 – JustWatch
- America’s Sweethearts – Season 3 – JustWatch
- I Will Find You – Limited Series (No. 1 TV) – Netflix Tudum (official Top 10 hub)
- Voicemails for Isabelle (No. 1 Movie) – Netflix Tudum
- Enola Holmes 3 (No. 2 Movie) – Netflix Tudum
- The Young Offenders – Entertainment.ie (Irish entertainment site)
- Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope – Entertainment.ie
- Derry Girls – Entertainment.ie
- How to Get to Heaven from Belfast – new 2026 Irish original – Netflix Tudum
Five key data points that define Netflix Ireland this week:
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| New titles this week (JustWatch) | 22+ movies and shows | JustWatch |
| Current No. 1 movie (Netflix Ireland Top 10) | Voicemails for Isabelle | Netflix Tudum |
| Current No. 1 TV show (Netflix Ireland Top 10) | I Will Find You (2nd week at top) | Netflix Tudum |
| Irish series count on Netflix | 10+ titles including Derry Girls, Hardy Bucks | Entertainment.ie |
| Official Top 10 update frequency | Daily | Netflix Tudum |
What’s new on Netflix in Ireland?
New movies added this week
- The Rip (2026) – Action thriller added June 28 – JustWatch
- Tallulah (2016) – Comedy-drama with Ellen Page – JustWatch
- Rhythm + Flow Italy – Season 3 (June 28) – music competition – JustWatch
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom – added July 1 – JustWatch
- The Equalizer 3 – added June 30 – JustWatch
New TV shows added this week
- Lock Upp – Season 1 (June 28) – Indian reality competition – JustWatch
- Upstairs, Downstairs – Series 1 – classic British drama – JustWatch
- America’s Sweethearts – Season 3 – Netflix docuseries – JustWatch
- Avatar: The Last Airbender – debuted in Ireland TV Top 10 this week – Netflix Tudum
Netflix Originals landing in Ireland
- How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Feb 2026) – 8-episode comedy-thriller from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee – Netflix Tudum
- I Will Find You – Limited series now No. 1 in Ireland – Netflix Tudum
- Enola Holmes 3 – original film ranking No. 2 in Ireland movies – Netflix Tudum
What are the top 10 things on Netflix right now?
Today’s Netflix top 10 movies in Ireland
- 1. Voicemails for Isabelle – Netflix Tudum
- 2. Enola Holmes 3 – Netflix Tudum
- 3. The Rookie – Netflix Ireland homepage
- 4. Maternal Instinct – Netflix Ireland homepage
- 5. Worst Neighbor Ever – Netflix Ireland homepage
Today’s Netflix top 10 TV shows in Ireland
- 1. I Will Find You (2nd week at No. 1) – Netflix Tudum
- 2. Avatar: The Last Airbender (new entry) – Netflix Tudum
- 3. The Rookie – Netflix Ireland homepage
- 4. Bridgerton – Netflix Ireland homepage
- 5. Manifest – Netflix Ireland homepage
How the top 10 is calculated
Netflix’s official Top 10 is based on total hours viewed in the region, updated every Tuesday for the previous week (Monday–Sunday). The list includes both movies and TV shows separately, and it factors in rewatches. For a real-time alternative, FlixPatrol (real-time streaming tracker) offers a daily snapshot using a different algorithm that weights recent activity.
The official Netflix Top 10 is a reliable measure of what Ireland is actually watching, but it lags by a day. If you want what’s trending right now, combine Netflix Tudum with FlixPatrol – the two often align, but FlixPatrol can catch a breakout before Tuesday’s update.
What are good new releases on Netflix?
Critically acclaimed new arrivals
- How to Get to Heaven from Belfast – Lisa McGee’s dark comedy has drawn strong word-of-mouth – Netflix Tudum
- The Rip (2026) – early reviews praise its tight action and Irish setting – Rotten Tomatoes (film review aggregator)*
- Voicemails for Isabelle – a psychological thriller that cracked the No. 1 spot – Netflix Tudum
*Rotten Tomatoes score not yet available for The Rip – check after release.
Audience favourites this month
- Enola Holmes 3 – continues to hold top 2 in Ireland movies – Netflix Tudum
- Bridgerton – still in TV Top 10 after season 3 – Netflix Ireland homepage
- Avatar: The Last Airbender – new live-action adaptation drawing fresh viewers – Netflix Tudum
Hidden gems on Netflix Ireland
- Hardy Bucks – cult Irish mockumentary series – Entertainment.ie
- Jack Taylor – Irish crime drama starring Iain Glen – Entertainment.ie
- Dominion’s Creek (An Klondike) – Irish-language gold rush drama – Entertainment.ie
- Katie – documentary about boxer Katie Taylor – Entertainment.ie
The “hidden gems” list is where Irish subscribers win. While the global Top 10 is dominated by Hollywood, the local catalogue holds well-reviewed Irish dramas and comedies that rarely appear in the trending rows. Search for “Irish Movies & TV” on Netflix to bypass the algorithm.
What is everyone actually watching on Netflix?
Most watched shows in Ireland right now
- I Will Find You – limited series, No. 1 TV for two consecutive weeks – Netflix Tudum
- Avatar: The Last Airbender – debuted at No. 2 – Netflix Tudum
- The Rookie – consistent Top 5 performer – Netflix Ireland homepage
- Bridgerton – still in the mix after months – Netflix Ireland homepage
- Manifest – loyal following in Ireland – Netflix Ireland homepage
Trending Irish content on Netflix
- How to Get to Heaven from Belfast – steady climb since February release – Netflix Tudum
- Derry Girls – perennial favourite among Irish audiences – Entertainment.ie
- Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope – adult comedy with Irish cast – Entertainment.ie
Global vs local viewership differences
The global Netflix Top 10 often includes titles like The Night Agent or Wednesday that dominate worldwide, but Ireland’s list has its own personality. For the week of June 22–28, I Will Find You held the global No. 1 in TV, while Voicemails for Isabelle was No. 1 globally in movies – aligning with Irish tastes. However, Irish-specific content like Derry Girls rarely cracks the global list, appearing only in Ireland’s regional rankings. FlixPatrol shows that Hardy Bucks consistently earns a spot in Ireland’s Comedy Top 10 but is invisible elsewhere.
“Irish subscribers have a dual-viewing habit – they watch global hits and lean into local storytelling.” – FlixPatrol For a deeper dive into what’s trending locally, check out Over Mijn Lijk 2025.
The implication: Irish subscribers have a dual-viewing habit – they watch global hits and lean into local storytelling, a pattern that makes Ireland a uniquely valuable test market for Netflix’s regional content strategy.
What is hot right now on Netflix?
Hottest new series this week
- I Will Find You – gripping crime thriller, No. 1 TV – Netflix Tudum
- Avatar: The Last Airbender – live-action adaptation, new entry – Netflix Tudum
- Voicemails for Isabelle – limited series dominating movies list – Netflix Tudum
Hottest new movies this week
- Voicemails for Isabelle – psychological thriller, No. 1 – Netflix Tudum
- Enola Holmes 3 – fun mystery sequel, No. 2 – Netflix Tudum
- The Rip (2026) – new action release from Ireland – JustWatch
Why certain titles gain popularity quickly
Netflix’s algorithm pushes new releases to the front of homepages, but social media buzz accelerates adoption. I Will Find You benefited from strong Twitter and Reddit discussion in Ireland, while Avatar: The Last Airbender rode nostalgia from the original animated series. The Irish Independent (leading Irish daily) ran a feature on the phenomenon, noting that Irish viewers often discover these titles through word-of-mouth before they reach the Top 10.
Hottest doesn’t always mean best. The algorithm rewards recency and volume, so a 6/10 movie can rank above a hidden 9/10 Irish drama simply because it was promoted. For curated recommendations, turn to Rotten Tomatoes (film review aggregator) or ask friends who’ve already watched the local titles.
“Netflix is investing in local storytelling, as seen with the Irish-original series like How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.” – Netflix spokesperson (via Netflix Tudum)
For Irish subscribers, the choice is clear: dig into the dedicated “Irish Movies & TV” row on Netflix, or risk missing some of the best local storytelling on the platform. The global Top 10 is a decent starting point, but the real treasures are the Irish-original series and films that never make the worldwide list – those are the ones that will stick with you.
Confirmed facts
- Netflix official Top 10 is updated daily at netflix.com/tudum/top10/ireland – Netflix Tudum (official Top 10 hub)
- Netflix Ireland homepage carousel includes titles like I Will Find You, Enola Holmes 3, The Rookie – Netflix Ireland homepage
- JustWatch lists new releases on a daily basis for Ireland – JustWatch (streaming aggregator for Ireland)
- FlixPatrol provides a real-time top 10 for Ireland – FlixPatrol (real-time streaming tracker)
- Entertainment.ie lists at least 10 Irish films/TV series on Netflix – Entertainment.ie (Irish entertainment site)
- How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is an 8-episode comedy-thriller from Lisa McGee – Netflix Tudum
What’s unclear
- Exact viewership numbers for each title are not publicly disclosed for Ireland – Netflix only publishes hours viewed globally
- Netflix’s algorithm for “trending” vs. “popular” is proprietary – no official definition of what lands in the “Trending Now” row
- Whether Ireland’s Top 10 includes all types of content or only movies and TV shows (categories are separate)
- The exact number of new titles added weekly may vary – the 22+ figure is a JustWatch estimate, not official
- The methodology behind FlixPatrol’s real-time top 10 differs from Netflix’s official list, so rankings may not match
- Whether Netflix Ireland’s “Irish Movies & TV” genre row includes all Irish-language or Irish-produced content without gaps
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Frequently asked questions
How often does Netflix Ireland update its new releases?
Netflix adds new titles daily, but major weekly updates happen on Fridays. Third-party sites like JustWatch and FlixPatrol track these changes and aggregate them per week. The official Netflix “New Releases” row on the homepage refreshes whenever new content goes live.
How is the Netflix top 10 calculated?
Netflix uses total hours viewed in a region during a Monday–Sunday week. The list includes both movies and TV shows, separately. Hours are counted per title, including rewatches. The data is published every Tuesday. Netflix Tudum (official hub) explains the methodology.
Why are some titles available in the UK but not in Ireland?
Content licensing is often region-specific, even between Ireland and the UK. Netflix’s Irish catalogue can differ due to separate rights agreements. Use a VPN? That would violate Netflix’s terms of service. If a title is missing, check later or request it via Netflix’s feedback feature.
Can I change my Netflix region to Ireland to access different content?
Netflix detects your IP address and geolocks content. Using a VPN to appear in Ireland may work temporarily, but Netflix actively blocks most VPNs. The only reliable way to see the Irish catalogue is to be physically in Ireland or use an Irish ISP.
What is the best way to find Irish movies or series on Netflix?
Search for the genre row “Irish Movies & TV” on the Netflix homepage or browse Netflix’s Irish genre page (genre code 107566). You can also use the search bar with terms like “Irish” or “Ireland” to surface local titles.
Are Netflix Originals always available in Ireland on release day?
Yes – Netflix Originals are released simultaneously worldwide, including Ireland. However, some co-productions may have delayed availability depending on regional rights. Check the “Coming Soon” section on the Netflix Ireland homepage for exact dates.
How do I see the top 10 list on Netflix Ireland?
Open the Netflix app or website in Ireland, scroll down to the “Top 10 in Ireland Today” row. You can also visit Netflix Tudum’s Ireland Top 10 page for a dedicated view.
Do Netflix Ireland top 10 lists include both movies and TV shows?
Yes, the official Top 10 has two separate lists: one for movies and one for TV shows. Both are updated weekly every Tuesday.
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