Max vs Netflix: Which Has Better Movies in 2026?

Only on Max

The Dark Knight(2008)

9.1 IMDb

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003)

9 IMDb

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(2001)

8.9 IMDb

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers(2002)

8.8 IMDb

Inception(2010)

8.8 IMDb

Only on Netflix

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet(2020)

8.9 IMDb

12th Fail(2023)

8.7 IMDb

Bo Burnham: Inside(2021)

8.6 IMDb

Grave of the Fireflies(1988)

8.5 IMDb

Bāhubali: The Epic(2025)

8.5 IMDb

On Both Platforms

Night of the Living Dead(1968)

7.8 IMDb

Ex Machina(2015)

7.7 IMDb

Ne Zha(2019)

7.3 IMDb

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Genre Breakdown

Genre	Max	Netflix	Leader
Action	142	246	Netflix ✓
Comedy	119	280	Netflix ✓
Crime	73	116	Netflix ✓
Documentary	27	64	Netflix ✓
Drama	237	354	Netflix ✓
Fantasy	117	128	Netflix ✓
Horror	79	94	Netflix ✓
Romance	87	133	Netflix ✓
Thriller	99	202	Netflix ✓

Verdict

Netflix offers a larger library with 866 movies compared to Max's 533, though Max edges ahead on average IMDb rating (7.1 vs 6.5). Netflix leads across genres including Action, Comedy, Crime. Verdict: Choose Netflix for overall selection and depth.

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