And the title of "most popular movie on YouTube" depends entirely on how you define the word movie .

As a result, dozens of versions of Night of the Living Dead have been viewed over collectively. It is the most-viewed traditional, live-action horror/drama film on the platform. The "Original" King: Looop Lapeta In 2022, Netflix experimented by uploading their original Indian film Looop Lapeta (a remake of Run Lola Run ) in its entirety on YouTube for a limited time. It racked up over 20 million views quickly. While not the most viewed, it represents the future: studios using YouTube as a premiere theater. The Weird Gray Area: Compilation Movies This is where things get fuzzy. YouTube is full of channels that stitch together "All Cutscenes" from video games into 2-hour "movies."

But if you want a gritty, classic zombie film that defined the horror genre—and you don't want to pay a dime— Night of the Living Dead is the true people's champion.

However, most Western audiences would argue those are cartoons, not "movies." So, let’s look at the Hollywood angle. You won't find Avengers: Endgame legally uploaded for free. But you will find cult classics that have entered the public domain or are intentionally released for free.

Let’s break down the contenders. If you sort by view count , the crown currently belongs to Chhota Bheem: The Rise of Kirmada (or similar titles from the Indian Chhota Bheem franchise).

The undisputed champion of this category is .