‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Retakes the Top Spot as Netflix’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

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Looking for something to watch? Here are the top 10 movies on Netflix in the U.S. this week (September 22-28, 2025). The list includes popular animated films, new releases that everyone is talking about, exciting action sequels, and even a few older movies making a comeback. Whether you’re in the mood for thrilling action, fun family entertainment, or a spooky late-night movie, there’s plenty to choose from.

Here’s the complete list-counting down from 10 to 1-that mirrors Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 for this week. For each selection, we’ve included a brief summary of the story, as well as information about the director and actors, helping you quickly find something to watch tonight.

10. ‘Cobweb’ (2023)

A young boy, Peter, keeps hearing knocks and whispers coming from within the walls of his bedroom, but his parents believe he’s just imagining things. As Halloween approaches, the sounds get louder and Peter discovers a frightening secret, transforming his peaceful home into a terrifying and confining experience. The movie focuses on a creepy, old-fashioned storybook atmosphere and building suspense, instead of relying on constant, sudden scares.

‘Cobweb’ is a film directed by Samuel Bodin and written by Chris Thomas Devlin. It features Woody Norman as Peter, alongside Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr who play his extremely controlling parents. Cleopatra Coleman appears as Peter’s teacher, Miss Devine. This American movie was released by Lionsgate and has a runtime of 88 minutes.

9. ‘Shrek 2’ (2004)

When Shrek and Fiona return from their honeymoon, they travel to Far Far Away to meet Fiona’s royal parents. However, they quickly run into trouble with the Fairy Godmother and her conceited son, Prince Charming. This sequel builds on the humor of the first film, adding a daring robbery at a potion factory, a spectacular scene set to the song “I Need a Hero,” and a more thoughtful exploration of Shrek’s worries about living happily ever after.

Shrek 2 was directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon. The film’s voice actors include Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Fiona, and Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots. John Cleese and Julie Andrews voiced Fiona’s parents, while Jennifer Saunders played the Fairy Godmother and Rupert Everett was the voice of Prince Charming.

8. ‘Shrek’ (2001)

The story centers around Shrek, an ogre, who joins forces with the talkative Donkey to save Princess Fiona. They must overcome the challenge of a dragon guarding her tower, all at the request of the small Lord Farquaad-but they soon learn Fiona is hiding a surprising secret. This film cleverly mixes traditional fairy tales with modern humor and genuine heart, creating one of the most long-lasting and beloved animated series.

‘Shrek’, directed by both Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, stars Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona, and John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad. The film was created by DreamWorks Animation and earned the very first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. It also made almost half a billion dollars around the world.

7. ‘Ice Road: Vengeance’ (2025)

Experienced ice-road trucker Mike McCann undertakes a journey to the Himalayas to honor his brother’s memory by scattering his ashes. However, the trip becomes dangerous when he encounters armed mercenaries. This second installment moves the story from the frozen arctic to the treacherous heights of the Himalayas, maintaining the intense focus on survival and vehicular mayhem that defined the first film.

‘Ice Road: Vengeance’ is a film written and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh. It features Liam Neeson reprising his role as Mike, alongside Fan Bingbing and Bernard Curry. The film’s music was composed by Michael Yezerski, and the cinematography was done by Tom Stern. It was produced by CODE Entertainment, ShivHans Pictures, and other companies, and distributed by Vertical.

6. ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ (2025)

Years after their initial battles, Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso reconnect when a new student seeks their help. This brings together storylines from the 2010 movie series and the ‘Cobra Kai’ timeline. Expect classic training sequences, rivalries between dojos, and guidance passed down between generations, all leading up to an upcoming tournament.

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ is directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber. The movie features Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, as well as Ben Wang, with Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and Ming-Na Wen in supporting roles. It was produced by Columbia Pictures and Sunswept Entertainment, and has a runtime of 94 minutes.

5. ‘The Wrong Paris’ (2025)

A young artist joins a reality-TV dating show hoping to earn money for art school in Paris, France-but is shocked to learn the show is filmed in Paris, Texas. She decides she wants to go home and intentionally tries to sabotage her chances, but things get complicated when she starts developing real feelings and her plan to leave becomes more difficult.

‘The Wrong Paris’ is a romantic comedy directed by Janeen Damian and written by Nicole Henrich. It features Miranda Cosgrove and Pierson Fodé in the leading roles, with Madison Pettis, Frances Fisher, and Yvonne Orji appearing in supporting roles. Distributed by Netflix, the film has a runtime of 107 minutes and was produced by MPCA and Brad Krevoy Productions.

4. ’28 Years Later’ (2025)

A new wave of the Rage virus is spreading throughout Britain, forcing those who have survived to battle for their lives once more as society threatens to fall apart. The film builds upon the universe established in ’28 Days Later’ and ’28 Weeks Later’, introducing new characters, exciting scenes, and the franchise’s signature fast-paced, action-packed style.

Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, ’28 Years Later’ features Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O’Connell, and Ralph Fiennes. Anthony Dod Mantle handled the cinematography, and the music was composed by Young Fathers. This UK-U.S. co-production was distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing.

3. ‘San Andreas’ (2015)

After a massive earthquake hits California, helicopter pilot Ray Gaines races against time to find his family amidst the destruction and an approaching tsunami. The movie features spectacular disaster scenes – including the collapse of the Hoover Dam and widespread devastation in San Francisco – all while focusing on a straightforward and compelling rescue mission.

I just finished watching ‘San Andreas,’ and it was intense! It’s directed by Brad Peyton and the script was written by Carlton Cuse, based on a story from Andre Fabrizio and Jeremy Passmore. The movie stars Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario, Paul Giamatti, and Ioan Gruffudd – a really great cast. It was produced by New Line Cinema and distributed by Warner Bros, and I was surprised to learn it made around $474-475 million worldwide! Definitely a blockbuster.

2. ‘Ruth & Boaz’ (2025)

An up-and-coming singer puts her career on hold, leaving the vibrant Atlanta music world to help a grieving widow in a quiet Tennessee town. As they build a close, mother-daughter relationship, the singer unexpectedly falls in love with the owner of a local vineyard. This story is a modern take on a classic biblical tale, focusing on themes of loss, devotion, and finding love again. It’s a story about grief, loyalty and second chances, reimagined for today.

‘Ruth & Boaz,’ written by Cory Tynan and Michael Elliot and directed by Alanna Brown, features Serayah as Ruth, Tyler Lepley as Boaz, and Phylicia Rashad as Naomi. The film also includes appearances by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Jermaine Dupri, and is produced by Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin. It first became available on Netflix on September 26, 2025.

1. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

Worldwide K-pop stars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey have a hidden life: while performing as idols during the day, they secretly hunt demons at night. They use their music-along with some magical technology-to keep their fans safe from supernatural dangers. Their world tour and mission get even more complicated when a competing boy band enters the scene, leading to spectacular performances and exciting action sequences throughout Seoul and other cities.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is an animated musical set in a fantastical city, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. The voice cast includes Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong and Lee Byung-hun, and the music is composed by Marcelo Zarvos. Released worldwide on Netflix in June 2025, the show quickly became a hit, breaking several viewership records on the platform.

Share which of these you watched—and what you’re pressing play on next—in the comments!

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