‘Frankenstein’ Is on Top of Netflix’s Most-Watched Movies of the Week List

Here’s a rundown of the 10 most popular movies on U.S. Netflix for the week of November 3rd to 9th, 2025. We’ve included brief summaries and key details to help you choose what to watch. ‘Frankenstein‘ is currently number one, and the list also features a variety of new releases and familiar favorites.

‘Game Night’ (2018)

This fast-paced action-comedy starts with a seemingly normal couples’ game night that quickly spirals into a genuine kidnapping. Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, and written by Mark Perez, the film features Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Jesse Plemons, Kyle Chandler, Billy Magnussen, Lamorne Morris, Kylie Bunbury, Sharon Horgan, and Michael C. Hall. Clocking in at 100 minutes, the movie combines unexpected plot twists, funny visual humor, and a distinctive electronic score by Cliff Martinez.

‘The Hangover Part II’ (2011)

The hilarious story of the Wolfpack continues in Bangkok, where what starts as wedding preparations quickly turns into a wild and unpredictable adventure. The film is directed by Todd Phillips, who also co-wrote the script with Craig Mazin and Scot Armstrong. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, and Ken Jeong all return as their beloved characters, and they’re joined by Paul Giamatti. Lawrence Sher handles the cinematography, and Christophe Beck composed the music.

‘A Madea Christmas’ (2013)

I’m so excited about the new Madea movie! Tyler Perry is back writing, directing, and starring as everyone’s favorite grandma, and this time it’s set during the holidays in a small Southern town. You can expect all the hilarious chaos we’ve come to love, mixed with some really heartfelt moments about family and even a little local politics. The cast is amazing too – Kathy Najimy, Tika Sumpter, and even Larry the Cable Guy are all in it! It’s a classic Tyler Perry production, filmed at his studio and released by Lionsgate, and at just over an hour and forty minutes, it’s the perfect blend of laughs and holiday spirit.

‘Turbo’ (2013)

The animated comedy Turbo from DreamWorks tells the story of a snail who unexpectedly gains incredible speed and sets his sights on winning the Indianapolis 500. Directed by David Soren, and written by Soren, Darren Lemke, and Robert Siegel, the film features the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Michael Peña, Snoop Dogg, Maya Rudolph, Michelle Rodriguez, and Samuel L. Jackson. The movie’s score was composed by Henry Jackman and the film runs for 96 minutes.

‘Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers’ (2025)

This documentary takes a fresh look at the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, a notorious criminal. Using old footage, court recordings, and exclusive interviews filmed while she was on death row, director Emily Turner explores Wuornos’s difficult childhood, the seven murders she committed in Florida between 1989 and 1990, and the ongoing questions surrounding her case. Coming to Netflix in 2025, the film aims to present the facts and offer a more balanced account than previous, often sensationalized, portrayals.

‘Life of the Party’ (2018)

In this funny college movie, Melissa McCarthy stars as a mom who goes back to school and unexpectedly finds herself in classes with her daughter. Ben Falcone directed and co-wrote the film with McCarthy, and the cast also features Gillian Jacobs, Maya Rudolph, Julie Bowen, Molly Gordon, and Jacki Weaver. Released in 2018 by Warner Bros., the 105-minute movie is a lighthearted comedy relying on McCarthy’s physical humor and the fun interactions between the actors.

‘The Hangover’ (2009)

Directed by Todd Phillips, this comedy follows three friends as they try to piece together a wild night in Las Vegas after waking up with amnesia and discovering their friend, the groom, is missing. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, and Heather Graham. Written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, with music by Christophe Beck and cinematography by Lawrence Sher, it became a huge hit and helped define modern comedy filmmaking.

‘A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE’ (2025)

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Noah Oppenheim, this intense thriller explores the political fallout after a missile attack with an unknown origin. The film stars Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, and Tracy Letts. Volker Bertelmann composed the score, with Barry Ackroyd handling the cinematography and Kirk Baxter editing the film. After premiering at the Venice Film Festival in September 2025, it became available on Netflix that fall.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

From Sony Pictures Animation comes a vibrant animated musical-fantasy about the K-pop group HUNTR/X—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. By day they’re idols, but by night, they secretly fight demons! The film, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, stars the voices of Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, Daniel Dae Kim, Yunjin Kim, Ken Jeong, and Lee Byung-hun. Kang, Appelhans, Danya Jimenez, and Hannah McMechan wrote the screenplay, and Marcelo Zarvos composed the music. Released on Netflix in 2025, it quickly became a popular hit around the world.

‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

Guillermo del Toro’s new film is a dark and imaginative take on Mary Shelley’s classic story of Frankenstein. Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein, and Jacob Elordi portrays the Creature, with strong supporting performances from Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz. The movie explores the consequences of Victor’s experiment and the Creature’s search for who he is and what he deserves. Beautifully shot by Dan Laustsen and featuring a score by Alexandre Desplat, it first debuted at the Venice Film Festival before becoming available worldwide on Netflix on November 7, 2025.

Let us know in the comments what you’re planning to watch tonight and if anything on this week’s list caught you off guard!

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