A New SpongeBob Adventure Tops Paramount+’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List of the Week

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Paramount+ is keeping viewers hooked with a mix of beloved classic movies and exciting new releases. This week, we’re seeing a lot of people watching older favorites while also searching for information about upcoming sequels. People are enjoying revisiting familiar films and staying up-to-date on what’s coming soon to theaters and streaming. Here’s a look at the movies generating the most buzz on the platform right now.

‘Days of Thunder’ (1990)

Cole Trickle is a skilled but impulsive race car driver who moves from open-wheel racing to the challenging world of NASCAR. With the help of his experienced crew chief, Harry Hogge, Cole needs to learn to manage his anger and improve his skills to succeed. The movie depicts his fierce competition with driver Rowdy Burns and his journey to recover from a serious accident. Starring Tom Cruise and directed by Tony Scott – the duo behind the original ‘Top Gun’ – this film is a classic sports drama known for its realistic racing scenes and thrilling action.

‘Scream’ (2022)

A quarter-century after a series of terrifying murders shocked Woodsboro, a new Ghostface killer emerges, targeting a fresh group of teenagers. This brings back original survivors Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, and Dewey Riley to their hometown to stop the violence. The film cleverly connects the new attacks to the past crimes while also playfully examining common horror movie clichés. It successfully breathed new life into the franchise, paving the way for more sequels and reigniting interest in slasher films. It works as both a continuation of the original story and a fresh start for a new audience.

‘The Contractor’ (2022)

After being unexpectedly discharged from the Army and losing his benefits, Sergeant James Harper, played by Chris Pine, struggles to support his family. He takes a job with a private military group led by a fellow veteran, but a mission in Berlin goes terribly wrong. Now on the run across Europe, Harper uncovers a dangerous conspiracy. The film, also starring Ben Foster – reuniting the actors from ‘Hell or High Water’ – explores the difficult emotional and financial challenges veterans face when returning to civilian life.

‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ (2025)

The next ‘Mission: Impossible’ movie is a direct continuation of ‘Dead Reckoning Part One’ and is planned to be the final chapter in the series. Ethan Hunt and his team are still working to stop a dangerous artificial intelligence called the Entity, which poses a threat to the world. The film is getting a lot of buzz for its ambitious stunts, filmed on an aircraft carrier and around the globe. Director Christopher McQuarrie is back, and the movie promises to wrap up Ethan Hunt’s story. With trailers and promotional content now available, fans are eagerly anticipating its release.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a highly skilled Navy pilot with over thirty years of experience, is assigned to train a group of new graduates for a dangerous mission. One of the trainees is Bradley Bradshaw, the son of Maverick’s late friend and wingman, Goose. As Maverick prepares these pilots for a mission that could cost them their lives, he’s forced to face his own painful memories. The film was praised for its stunning, realistic flight sequences and practical effects, and it became a massive box office success, earning its place as a cinematic classic.

‘Regretting You’ (2025)

This new movie, based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover, tells the story of a mother and daughter, Morgan and Clara Grant, trying to rebuild their relationship after a devastating loss. The film explores themes of grief, young love, and hidden family secrets. Starring Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace, it’s already generating excitement among Colleen Hoover’s many fans as its release date approaches.

‘Due Justice’ (2023)

When Max, a former Marine, loses his wife and his daughter is kidnapped by human traffickers, he’s pulled into a dangerous criminal world. Fueled by grief and a desire for revenge, he uses his military skills to hunt down those responsible. The film follows his intense and determined chase through the city as he systematically takes down the entire criminal network. Kellan Lutz stars as Max in this hard-hitting action thriller, directed by Javier Reyna, which examines how far a father will go when the justice system can’t protect his family.

‘Roofman’ (2025)

The new movie tells the incredible true story of Jeffrey Manchester, a famous criminal who robbed more than 40 McDonald’s. He earned the nickname ‘The Rooftop Bandit’ because he’d break into the restaurants through the roof, and was surprisingly polite while doing it. The film follows his daring escape from prison and his life on the run, where he hides out in a toy store and unexpectedly falls in love. Channing Tatum plays Manchester, and Derek Cianfrance directed the movie, which is already attracting a lot of attention from fans of true crime stories.

‘The Running Man’ (2025)

Edgar Wright directs this new take on Stephen King’s famous novel, originally published as if written by Richard Bachman. The story unfolds in a dark future where a man enters a dangerous game show to provide for his family. This version promises to be more faithful to the book’s bleak and critical style than the 1987 film. Glen Powell plays the main character, a man hunted on television for entertainment. Fans are eagerly anticipating this reimagined sci-fi thriller, with excitement building as more details about the cast and filming are revealed.

‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ (2025)

As a huge SpongeBob fan, I was so excited to see the new movie! It takes our favorite Bikini Bottom residents on a wild adventure, sending SpongeBob way down into the deepest parts of the ocean. He has to confront the Flying Dutchman, and it’s a real test of how positive and brave he can be. Visually, it’s stunning – they’ve blended classic cartoon styles with some really impressive modern effects, making the underwater world feel more alive than ever. It’s the newest big-screen outing for the series, which has been a Nickelodeon staple for years, and honestly, the hype is real – families and longtime fans like me are counting down the days!

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2026-02-22 00:45