There are only a few things better than getting slates of shows and films to move at the tap of a play button. One of them is to experience these slates of shows and films with friends and family, from across continents, countries, cities, neighborhoods, even across the house if you wish. While Netflix plays a part in curating your watchlists, it has certain allies that facilitate collective watching across the internet.

As 2026 settles in, it is only wise to know who these allies are. 

Netflix picks its fighters carefully, and so should those who enjoy its fortresses. 

The 21st century has churned out several iterations of bringing a social experience to the virtual realm. Streaming platforms have not been left far behind in the race, popularizing the idea of streaming parties, prominent well into 2026. So far, several options have popped up, but only a few have earned the immovable tag of reliability. 

Teleparty, previously known as Netflix Party, has been a steady source all these years. It can be easily used by installing it as a browser extension, with real-time chatting available. Rave is yet another tool most reached for by users. 

Rave, on the other hand, is more app-based and interactive, offering voice chat, public or private rooms, and cross-device access, which makes it feel more like a social hangout. 

Kast, Discord screen share, Zoom, and Twitch are some other options users can go for. However, Teleparty and Rave stand out for their wider integration with major streaming services, Netflix included, in addition to the easier navigation.

Netflix Comes Under US Review As Warner Deal Faces Federal Examination

Netflix’s extensive resources are actually what make streaming parties on it that much sweeter. 

While the classics have been kept polished, the new year has surely given the streaming platform a fresh selection of films and shows, which is bound to keep the enthusiasts faithfully returning. The Rip, Netflix’s first wide-reaching success for the year, is an unbeatable example. People We Meet on Vacation, and Cosmic Princess Kaguya! are some other January 2026 productions by Netflix worth watching. 

Joe's College Road Trip, Pavane, the theatre-fit spectacle Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, War Machine, Apex, and Remarkably Bright Creatures are some other options to look forward to. 

Netflix’s ever-growing roster of original and sourced pockets of culture does not have to be a lonely experience. With streaming parties and easy ways around the homebody, yet socially stimulating activities, one might as well have teleported to the life of the party, with an experience as seamless. 

Not a One Direction Show” – Producer Behind Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik’s Netflix Series Clears the Air for Fans

Which of the two Netflix streaming party extensions would you pick? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!