- Jan 09, 2026
Staff Report: PNN
IMDb (Internet Movie Database) is one of the most trusted platforms worldwide for gauging audience preferences in movies and web series. Based on ratings, votes, and viewer interest, a fan-favorite list is compiled. Recently released and popular movies and series have taken the top spots on this list.
The latest audience-preferred list on IMDb places the popular web series Stranger Things at the top. With an 8.6 rating, this series has captured viewers’ attention since its release. Set in the 1980s, the story blends mystery, friendship, and supernatural events, which has deeply impressed the audience. The "Upside Down" dark world and the character Eleven, with her special abilities, are major reasons for the series' popularity.
The second position is held by the recently released mystery-crime series Run Away. Despite a rating of 7, it has become popular due to audience interest. The series centers on a young woman’s sudden disappearance and the uncovering of various mysteries while searching for her. It is currently available on Netflix.
The third position goes to James Cameron’s much-discussed movie Avatar: Fire and Ash, which was released on December 19. The film has earned billions at the global box office. It has an IMDb rating of 7.4 with nearly 91,000 viewers voting.
In fourth place is Marty Supreme, starring Timothy Shallam. Set in the 1950s, the film tells the story of an ordinary shoemaker’s dreams, struggles, and life’s ups and downs. It has an IMDb rating of 8.3.
The fifth spot is taken by the 10-episode web series Pluribus, which blends dark comedy, dystopian science fiction, and psychological drama. With a rating of 8.6, it remains highly discussed due to its unique story and presentation.
Overall, IMDb’s latest fan-favorite list indicates that audiences’ interest in mystery, science fiction, and human-centric stories remains at its peak.