‘One Battle After Another’ Tops HBO Max’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List of the Week Once Again

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HBO Max continues to be a top choice for movie lovers, with a wide variety of films including action, fantasy, and thrillers. Viewers are currently drawn to both well-known franchises and new, highly anticipated releases from popular directors. People are enjoying both classic favorites and recently released movies now available to stream. This popular selection shows that HBO Max subscribers are looking for exciting and well-made stories.

‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1’ (2011)

The next-to-last book in the series centers on Bella and Edward’s wedding and their private honeymoon. Their joy is short-lived when Bella finds out she’s pregnant with a baby who’s growing at an incredibly fast rate. This causes major conflict between the Cullen family and a local werewolf group, who see the baby as a danger. The story highlights the intense physical and emotional challenges Bella faces as her due date gets closer.

‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ (2009)

This second book explores the challenges in Bella and Edward’s relationship after he leaves to keep her safe from the threats of the vampire world. While Edward is gone, Bella finds comfort in her growing friendship with Jacob Black, who harbors a secret of his own. The story also introduces the Volturi, the powerful leaders of the vampire community in Italy, and expands on the series’ mythology. Ultimately, Bella must travel the world to save Edward from a heartbreaking choice based on a false belief.

‘Constantine’ (2005)

Detective John Constantine, a man who has faced the ultimate evil and lived to tell the tale, dedicates his life to defending the world from demons. When a police officer seeks his help investigating her sister’s strange death, they’re drawn into a dangerous world of ancient secrets and dark practices. Their investigation reveals a huge plot that threatens the delicate balance between heaven and hell. Inspired by the DC Comics character ‘Hellblazer’, the story delves into themes of self-sacrifice and finding forgiveness.

‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ (2019)

The story begins right after John Wick is banished from the assassin world, losing all its support and protection. Now with a huge price on his head, he’s forced to battle his way through New York City, desperately trying to stay alive. He reaches out to former friends and powerful figures within the High Table, hoping to bargain for his life. This installment is celebrated for its detailed and complex world, and its non-stop, exciting action scenes filmed around the globe.

‘Greenland’ (2020)

A huge comet is headed for Earth, and it could wipe out all life. John Garrity is chosen to be evacuated with his family – his wife and son – and they must rush to a safe underground bunker before it’s too late. As they travel, they face chaos, as society breaks down and people fight to survive. The story focuses on how this disaster impacts one family and their fight to stay united.

’65’ (2023)

After a spaceship crash on a long journey, pilot Mills wakes up stranded on a strange planet – which turns out to be Earth, millions of years ago! Along with a young girl named Koa, he must journey across a treacherous landscape filled with dangerous dinosaurs to get back to their ship. The movie blends futuristic technology with the raw, terrifying world of the prehistoric era.

‘Twilight’ (2008)

The first movie in the series follows Bella Swan as she moves to the quiet town of Forks and meets the mysterious Edward Cullen. She discovers Edward is a vampire, but part of a family that avoids feeding on humans. As their relationship develops, they attract dangerous attention from other vampires who begin to pursue Bella. Based on Stephenie Meyer’s popular novel, the film became a huge success and made its lead actors famous.

‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ (2017)

John Wick is pulled back into the criminal world after a past acquaintance demands a favor he can’t refuse. This leads him to Rome, where he’s tasked with eliminating a key figure within a powerful network of assassins. But after completing the job, Wick is double-crossed and suddenly finds himself the target of a massive manhunt, with a huge reward offered for his capture. The movie delves into the unique rules and customs of a secret society for assassins and the world they operate within.

‘John Wick’ (2014)

John Wick, a retired hitman, is forced back into the criminal underworld after a Russian mobster’s son steals his car and tragically kills his dog – a last, precious gift from his late wife. This act shatters his peaceful existence, and Wick embarks on a relentless quest for revenge, dismantling the entire criminal organization responsible. The film is famous for its unique look and groundbreaking action choreography, often called “gun-fu,” and is widely credited with breathing new life into the action movie genre.

‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

Paul Thomas Anderson directs this thrilling action movie, which draws inspiration from Thomas Pynchon’s novel ‘Vineland.’ Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a former revolutionary forced to face his past when a crooked military officer goes after him and his daughter. To protect them during a perilous chase, he must rediscover his fighting skills. Featuring Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro, this darkly humorous film combines intense action with sharp satire.

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2026-01-10 20:45