Ahead of International Women’s Day, new data from streaming guide JustWatch reveals the most streamed horror and fantasy films directed by women in the United States, highlighting how female filmmakers are making an impact in genres traditionally dominated by male directors.
The ranking shows that audiences are actively seeking out genre films from women directors across major streaming platforms.
Some highlights from the list:
- Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance ranks as the most streamed female-directed genre film in the U.S.
- Emma Tammi’s Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 follows closely behind
- Kelly Marcel’s Venom: The Last Dance also ranks among the most popular titles
- Indie hits like Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw the TV Glow are also among the top streamed films
The analysis is based on streaming activity from JustWatch users in the United States between January 2025 and March 2026, tracking which films viewers are most actively trying to stream online.
Steve Davidson is the publisher of Amazing Stories.
Steve has been a passionate fan of science fiction since the mid-60s, before he even knew what it was called.
