‘Vicious’ Tops Paramount+’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List This Week

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This week on Paramount+, you can enjoy a variety of popular titles, from thrilling new horror movies to hilarious classic comedies. Whether you’re in the mood for a scare or a laugh – or a trip down memory lane – there’s something for everyone.

10. ‘Grown Ups’ (2010)

Friends Lenny, Eric, Kurt, Marcus, and Rob get together with their families for a Fourth of July weekend, and old friendships are tested by the demands of adult life. The comedy, directed by Dennis Dugan, stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider, with supporting roles played by Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph. Produced by Happy Madison and distributed by Sony Pictures, the film earned over $272 million globally. It’s a lighthearted story about a group of guys reconnecting at a lake house, revisiting old basketball competitions, and dealing with the funny challenges of blending their families.

9. ‘Scream 4’ (2011)

Ten years after the first Ghostface killings in Woodsboro, ‘Scream 4’ sees Sidney Prescott return for a book signing, only to be confronted with a new Ghostface terrorizing a new group of people. The original director, Wes Craven, and writer, Kevin Williamson, teamed up again, bringing back Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette, and introducing new stars like Emma Roberts and Hayden Panettiere. The film plays with the idea of remakes and introduces a new set of ‘rules’ for surviving, all set against the backdrop of social media. It’s the fourth ‘Scream’ movie and sadly, Wes Craven’s last contribution to the franchise.

8. ‘Scream 3’ (2000)

This Scream film is set on the set of ‘Stab 3,’ a movie within the Scream universe, and follows Sidney, Gale, and Dewey as a new series of murders begins. Directed by Wes Craven and written by Ehren Kruger, the film stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Patrick Dempsey, and Parker Posey. It cleverly incorporates the history of the previous films into the filmmaking process itself, while also playing with the conventions of trilogies. Released by Dimension Films, it was a commercial success and brought the original Scream story to a satisfying conclusion.

7. ‘Scream’ (1996)

The recent resurgence of slasher films began with ‘Scream,’ which centers on high school student Sidney Prescott as she’s targeted by a masked killer who seems to follow horror movie tropes. Directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson, the film features a talented cast including Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, and Drew Barrymore. Its clever mystery format and witty, self-referential dialogue redefined the genre and sparked a successful franchise. Originally released by Dimension Films, ‘Scream’ quietly became a major hit thanks to positive word-of-mouth and strong sales on VHS and DVD.

6. ‘Scream 2’ (1997)

Okay, so picture this: I’m back in college, and suddenly there’s a new Ghostface running around, right as the movie about the original killings – they made a movie called ‘Stab’ within the movie! – is premiering. It’s totally messing with everyone’s head, trying to figure out what’s real and what’s just for the screen. Wes Craven is directing again, thankfully, and Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette are all back, which is awesome. But there’s a whole new group of students and, of course, potential suspects. This sequel really digs into how sequels work – the body count goes up, the media goes wild – and it keeps that clever, self-aware vibe the first movie had, but expands the setting to a full-blown college campus thriller.

5. ‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

Brennan and Dale, two grown men still figuring things out, find their lives turned upside down when their single parents get married, forcing them to become roommates. This hilarious comedy, directed by Adam McKay and starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, also features Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, and Adam Scott. The film follows the brothers as they navigate their competitive relationship, pursue questionable business ideas, and endure a particularly memorable (and disastrous) job hunt. After a successful run in theaters, it quickly became a popular choice for viewers on cable and streaming platforms.

4. ‘Scream VI’ (2023)

The main characters move to New York City, but a new Ghostface killer begins a terrifying pursuit through the city’s subways, shops, and apartment buildings. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the film features Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, and Courteney Cox, with a returning Hayden Panettiere. Picking up where the last movie left off, this installment takes the Ghostface story to a new location and uses different methods of terror. Released by Paramount Pictures, it became one of the most financially successful films in the series.

3. ‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

I’m so excited about the new Naked Gun movie! Akiva Schaffer did a great job directing, and Liam Neeson is fantastic as Frank Drebin Jr., alongside Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser. I was thrilled to finally watch it when it started streaming on Paramount+ on September 30th, 2025, here in the US and Canada. It really captures the hilarious, over-the-top energy of the original movies, and it’s awesome that we can now enjoy all of them on Paramount+!

2. ‘Scream’ (1996)

The fact that this film appears on so many ‘best of’ lists highlights how memorable the original Woodsboro mystery remains. Its shocking opening, suspenseful phone calls, and clever dialogue about movies established the style for all the sequels. The main characters – Sidney, Gale, and Dewey – became central figures throughout the series. The film’s success also helped revive the slasher genre in horror movies during the late 1990s.

1. ‘Vicious’ (2025)

Polly receives a mysterious locked box from a late-night visitor, along with disturbing instructions that thrust her into a bizarre and challenging situation – forcing her to consider how much she’s willing to give up. The film, written and directed by Bryan Bertino and starring Dakota Fanning, became available on Paramount+ and other digital platforms after its planned cinema release was cancelled. It first premiered at Fantastic Fest in September, then launched on streaming in October. This release is part of a broader strategy by Paramount to adjust its film schedule.

What did you watch first—classic laughs or fresh scares? Share your picks in the comments!

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2025-11-01 19:15