Discover the best of Asian cinema, film, and television

Discover the definitive list of popular and critically-acclaimed movies and TV shows from Asia. Find your next binge-watch, streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!

The cinema of Asia

To speak of 'Asian cinema' is to speak of a continent of stories, a vast and vibrant tapestry of film cultures, each with its own unique flavour. For decades, it has been a global powerhouse, shaping the very language of film. The story begins with the cinematic golden ages of Japan, where masters like Akira Kurosawa introduced the world to samurai epics, and India, where the colourful, musical world of Bollywood began its journey to global domination. In the 70s and 80s, Hong Kong action cinema exploded onto the scene, with the gravity-defying feats of icons like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, while filmmakers like Wong Kar-wai painted the screen with unforgettable style. More recently, the Korean Wave, or 'Hallyu', has taken the world by storm. Directors like Bong Joon-ho have achieved historic Oscar wins, and K-dramas have captivated millions with their addictive plots and emotional depth. Across the continent, from the poetic humanism of Iranian cinema to the epic blockbusters of China and the bone-chilling horror from Thailand, the creativity is boundless. What makes Asian cinema so compelling is its incredible diversity and its talent for blending genres. A story can be a sweeping romance, a sharp social commentary, and a nail-biting thriller all at once. It is a cinema deeply rooted in tradition yet constantly innovating, offering a universe of entertainment waiting to be explored.

Best Asian series

  • Poster for Dan Da Dan

    Dan Da Dan 2024

    In a bet to prove whether ghosts or aliens exist, two high schoolers face terrifying paranormal threats, gain superpowers and maybe even fall in love?!

    MBC
    84
  • Poster for Gachiakuta

    Gachiakuta 2025

    Accused of murder and thrown into the Pit, a young orphan joins a group of monster fighters with special powers to uncover the truth and seek vengeance.

    MBC
    79
  • Poster for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

    Frieren: Beyond Journey's End 2023

    After the party of heroes defeated the Demon King, they restored peace to the land and returned to lives of solitude. Generations pass, and the elven mage Frieren comes face to face with humanity’s mortality. She takes on a new apprentice and promises to fulfill old friends’ dying wishes. Can an elven mind make peace with the nature of life and death? Frieren embarks on her quest to find out.

    KRY
    90
  • Poster for Squid Game

    Squid Game 2021

    Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.

    Netflix
    77
  • Poster for SAKAMOTO DAYS

    SAKAMOTO DAYS 2025

    Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.

    TSC
    79
  • Poster for Kaiju No. 8

    Kaiju No. 8 2024

    In a world plagued by creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in The Defense Force. He makes a promise to enlist with his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Soon, life takes them in separate ways. While employed cleaning up after Kaiju battles, Kafka meets Reno Ichikawa. Reno's determination to join The Defense Force reawakens Kafka's promise to join Mina and protect humanity.

    TSC
    82

Best Asian movies

  • Poster for Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc

    Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc 2025

    In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.

    83
  • Poster for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle 2025

    The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.

    83
  • Poster for No Other Choice

    No Other Choice 2025

    After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.

    75
  • Poster for The Great Flood

    The Great Flood 2025

    When a raging flood traps a researcher and her young son, a call to a crucial mission puts their escape — and the future of humanity — on the line.

    58
  • Poster for Exit 8

    Exit 8 2025

    A man trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don’t, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and escape this infinite corridor?

    66
  • Poster for The Shadow's Edge

    The Shadow's Edge 2025

    Macau Police brings the tracking expert police officer out of retirement to help catch a dangerous group of professional thieves.

    74