Spanish Heist Thriller Collision Course Claims Top Spot on Netflix
Directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo, the crime drama reached number one in the United States and globally shortly after its streaming debut.
A Spanish crime thriller has quickly risen to become the most-watched movie on Netflix in the United States and worldwide. Released on October 30, 2026, the film titled Collision Course climbed past several other titles to secure the top position on the streaming platform's daily charts by November 1, according to data from FlixPatrol.
The movie's rapid ascent brought it ahead of competing films such as Don't Trust the Couple Upstairs, Hubie Halloween, Champions, Surviving Hurricane Otis, and Animals. Its strong performance translated into both domestic and international success, capturing the number one spot globally the day after its release.
Directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo, Collision Course is set against the backdrop of an economic crisis in Madrid in 2013. The plot centers on four criminals who successfully execute a bank robbery, only for an unexpected accident with their getaway car to disrupt their escape plan and escalate tensions within the group.
As the characters struggle to evade the police and cover their tracks, the unfolding crisis exposes past betrayals and hidden secrets. The narrative forces each member of the crew to confront the consequences of their actions while navigating internal conflicts.
The film features an ensemble cast that includes Laia Costa as Carla Mencía, Karra Elejalde as Pedro, Luis Zahera as Ernesto, Tamar Novas as Tomás, Álvaro Cervantes as Raúl, and Lluís Homar as Luis.
Critical and viewer reception to the movie has been mixed. Reviewer Charles Hartford noted that the film attempts something different with mixed results, stating that while a compelling narrative hook and tension bring enough to engage viewers, character-side struggles keep it from firing on all cylinders. Other audiences expressed similar divisions, with some praising the twists and storytelling style while others found the plot challenging to follow.
Despite the varying opinions, the feature has drawn a substantial audience and established itself as a major streaming hit for Netflix. The combination of its heist narrative and historical socio-economic setting has continued to draw significant viewership across multiple countries.