Big Oscar Favorite Tops HBO Max’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List of the Week Yet Again

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Max subscribers are watching a wide variety of movies and shows, from timeless comedies to today’s big action hits. Our data shows people especially love multi-movie series, particularly those with supernatural romance or thrilling assassin plots. This increased viewing often happens when we add new content through licensing deals or release original shows from well-known directors. Here are the ten most popular titles on Max this week.

‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ (2012)

The last movie in the popular vampire series focuses on Bella Swan adjusting to life as a vampire and a new mother. After giving birth to her daughter, Renesmee, Bella and the Cullen family must unite other vampire families to shield their child from a powerful, ancient group called the Volturi. Directed by Bill Condon and based on Stephenie Meyer’s 2008 novel, this film concludes the hugely successful movie series that began in 2008.

‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ (2010)

The third movie in the series puts Bella Swan in danger when a series of strange killings rocks Seattle. A vengeful vampire is determined to get revenge, and Bella is caught between her feelings for Edward Cullen and her bond with Jacob Black. Meanwhile, the Cullens and the Quileute werewolves reluctantly team up to fight a newly created vampire army. David Slade directed the film, which was released when the series was at its most popular.

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

Bella and Edward begin their married life with a honeymoon in Brazil, but their happiness is quickly overshadowed by an unexpected pregnancy. This creates tension within the Quileute wolf pack and puts Bella’s life in serious danger as her health deteriorates. Edward and the Cullen family must race to save her while also bracing for a possible fight. This movie was the second-to-last film in the series based on the popular books.

‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ (2009)

After a terrible birthday party, Edward Cullen leaves Forks to keep Bella safe from the dangers of being with a vampire. Devastated, Bella finds solace in her friendship with Jacob Black, who is secretly a werewolf. The story delves into the history of the Quileute tribe and introduces the Volturi, the powerful vampire leaders from Italy. Directed by Chris Weitz, the movie was a huge commercial success when it came out.

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

After breaking a major rule by killing someone on the neutral grounds of the Continental Hotel, notorious hitman John Wick is cut off from the assassin world and has a huge price put on his head. He’s forced to battle his way out of New York City, relying on help from old friends. The movie delves deeper into the secret world of assassins, with new characters portrayed by Halle Berry and Anjelica Huston. Critics particularly enjoyed the impressive action sequences and the rich, detailed world created by director Chad Stahelski.

‘History of the World: Part I’ (1981)

Mel Brooks’ hilarious movie is a collection of funny sketches that poke fun at different periods in history. It jumps between the Stone Age, biblical times, ancient Rome, the Spanish Inquisition, and the French Revolution. Brooks himself appears in many roles, filling the film with his trademark songs and silly physical comedy. Despite its title suggesting it was part of a series, it was a one-off film for many years until a TV show based on it came out in 2023.

‘Twilight’ (2008)

When Bella Swan moves to the perpetually cloudy town of Forks, Washington, she quickly becomes captivated by a secretive classmate, Edward Cullen. She soon learns that Edward and his family are vampires, but they choose to live without feeding on humans. Their developing relationship draws unwanted attention from a dangerous group of traveling vampires, threatening Bella’s safety. The movie, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, was a breakout hit that made stars out of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.

‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ (2017)

John Wick is pulled back into the dangerous world of assassins when a past colleague tries to take over a powerful international guild. Forced to honor a lifelong commitment, he travels to Rome to confront some of the most skilled killers in the world. The movie delves into the complex rules governing the assassin underworld, and what happens when those rules are broken. Keanu Reeves did a lot of intense training to perform most of the film’s action stunts himself.

‘John Wick’ (2014)

An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to hunt down the people who invaded his home, stole his prized classic car, and tragically killed his wife’s last gift to him – a puppy. His quest for revenge pulls him back into the dangerous criminal life he’d abandoned. The movie is famous for relaunching Keanu Reeves’ career and creating a fresh, visually striking style for action films. It showed viewers a unique world of professional killers who follow a very specific set of rules.

‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

Paul Thomas Anderson wrote, directed, and produced this fast-paced thriller about a former revolutionary who’s pulled back into a life of conflict. He and his daughter find themselves on the run from a dishonest military officer, all while facing deception and danger. The film is based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel ‘Vineland’ and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn. It represents a change of pace for Anderson, mixing dark humor with intense thriller moments.

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2026-01-25 00:46