Here Are the Top 15 Most-Popular Movies on IMDb This Week, with a Fan-Favorite Thriller On Top

Right now, movie theaters and streaming services are offering a lot of different kinds of films – from fast-paced thrillers and thought-provoking documentaries to dramas made by celebrated directors. People are watching everything from new movies by famous actors to updated versions of classic books. The most popular films this week show that audiences enjoy seeing big-name casts and stories that really get inside your head.

‘Bugonia’ (2025)

Yorgos Lanthimos directs Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons again in this funny and thought-provoking sci-fi movie, which is inspired by a South Korean film. The story centers on two people who believe in conspiracy theories and kidnap a powerful company executive, thinking she’s an alien trying to ruin the planet. As things get out of control, it becomes hard to tell what’s real and what’s not – a classic Lanthimos style. The film uses dark humor to examine anxieties about the environment and the feeling that things are falling apart.

‘Shelter’ (2026)

Jason Statham plays Michael Mason, a retired government hitman hiding out on a secluded Scottish island. He’s trying to live a peaceful life, looking after an old lighthouse, but that changes when he saves a girl named Jessie from a shipwreck. Soon, Mason has to use his dangerous skills to keep them both safe from his former colleagues, who are determined to eliminate them. The film, directed by Ric Roman Waugh, is a hard-hitting action thriller focused on realistic survival and intense fighting.

‘The Drama’ (2026)

Kristoffer Borgli’s new film, from A24, features Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a couple facing a relationship crisis just before their wedding. As the wedding day approaches, hidden truths and personal shortcomings come to light, creating a tense and unsettling atmosphere. The film blends awkward humor with psychological thriller elements to offer a unique take on modern love. Reviewers have praised the powerful chemistry and palpable tension between Zendaya and Pattinson.

‘Dracula’ (2026)

Luc Besson is back directing, offering a fresh and romantic take on the Dracula story. Caleb Landry Jones gives a captivating performance as the Count, showing him as a sorrowful character motivated by enduring love, not just evil. The movie explores Dracula’s beginnings and his centuries-long quest to find his late wife reborn. It’s a visually stunning film with a classic gothic style, creating a fairytale-like mood that differs from typical modern horror movies.

‘Sinners’ (2025)

Directed by Ryan Coogler, this scary and suspenseful film takes place in the South during the Jim Crow era. Michael B. Jordan plays both of twin brothers who return to their hometown hoping for a fresh start. They soon realize an evil, ancient power is terrorizing the local community. The movie uniquely combines historical drama with vampire mythology, creating a frightening story based on American history. Coogler expertly builds tension, and Jordan delivers powerful, physical performances that add to the film’s unsettling atmosphere.

‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel ‘Vineland,’ this film features a powerful cast including Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob, a former radical trying to live a quiet life. But his past catches up to him when his old enemy, played by Sean Penn, unexpectedly reappears. The story blends political commentary, family relationships, and suspense as Bob attempts to shield his daughter, played by Chase Infiniti. Known for its large cast and Anderson’s detailed look at 1980s culture and politics during the Reagan years, the film offers a complex and captivating narrative.

‘Marty Supreme’ (2025)

Timothée Chalamet stars as Marty Reisman in this energetic sports drama, directed by Josh Safdie. The film takes place in the 1950s and follows the story of a talented ping pong hustler who unexpectedly becomes a professional table tennis champion. Safdie’s signature fast-paced and dynamic style brings the excitement of the matches and the unique personalities of the players to life. With a supporting cast including Gwyneth Paltrow and Tyler, the Creator, the film vividly captures the colorful world of New York’s table tennis scene.

‘The Rip’ (2026)

In this thrilling crime drama, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon team up again, playing Miami cops who uncover a huge sum of money during a drug raid. The discovery throws their team into chaos, as suspicion and distrust grow. Hunted by those who want the money, the officers must untangle a corrupt system and confront questions of loyalty and greed. The film delivers both heart-pounding action and a compelling look at the characters involved.

‘Wuthering Heights’ (2026)

Emerald Fennell delivers a fresh and visually striking take on Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights.” Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi powerfully portray the troubled lovers Catherine and Heathcliff, adding a new level of intensity to this classic 19th-century story of love, obsession, and revenge. Fennell focuses on the damaging aspects of their relationship, and uses strong imagery to reflect the bleak setting. The film’s casting and modern approach have generated discussion about how the original story is being reimagined.

‘Hamnet’ (2025)

As a huge movie fan, I was really moved by Chloé Zhao’s latest film. It’s a beautiful, historical drama based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, and it centers on William Shakespeare, played by Paul Mescal, and his wife, Agnes, brilliantly portrayed by Jessie Buckley. The story is heartbreaking – it follows them as they deal with the loss of their son, Hamnet, and how that immense grief shaped Shakespeare’s writing, ultimately inspiring ‘Hamlet’. What I loved most was how real and intimate the film felt; Zhao has a way of making even a period piece feel incredibly raw and human.

‘The Wrecking Crew’ (2026)

This action comedy stars Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista as two long-lost half-brothers. One’s a wild police detective, and the other is a by-the-book Navy SEAL, and they’re forced to team up to find out who killed their father. The movie is packed with exciting action sequences and funny back-and-forth between the two leads, who have great chemistry. It’s a fun throwback to 80s action films, but with updated stunts and special effects.

‘Send Help’ (2026)

Director Sam Raimi is back with a darkly funny horror film featuring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. The story follows McAdams, a resourceful employee, and her frustrating boss, played by O’Brien, who find themselves stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. As they try to survive, their relationship takes unexpected and wildly entertaining turns. Raimi blends classic horror elements with plenty of humor and suspense.

‘Iron Lung’ (2026)

As a huge fan of the original indie horror game, I was really excited about this film. It’s incredible that Mark Fischbach – or Markiplier, as most of us know him – wrote, directed, and stars in it! The whole thing takes place inside a tiny submarine, which is already unsettling, but it’s floating in an ocean of blood on some alien moon! The story is pretty simple – the main character is taking photos to earn his way out – but things quickly go wrong when the sub starts falling apart and something…else…is down there in the red water with him. They really tried to capture that feeling of dread and keep the storytelling minimal, just like the game, and I think they nailed it.

‘Melania’ (2026)

This documentary offers a controversial but intimate glimpse into Melania Trump’s life just before her husband’s inauguration and return to the White House. Directed by Brett Ratner, the film aims to show her side of the story and how she views her public role. Reactions have been mixed, with some seeing it as a revealing look at a private person and others believing it’s simply a carefully crafted attempt to improve her image. Its release has sparked a lot of discussion about how entertainment and politics can overlap.

‘The Housemaid’ (2025)

This psychological thriller, directed by Paul Feig and based on a novel by Freida McFadden, stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. Sweeney plays Millie, a young woman who takes a job as a live-in maid for a rich couple hoping for a new beginning. She soon realizes the family isn’t as perfect as they seem. As Millie uncovers their secrets, she becomes caught in a dangerous and manipulative game with the wife of the house, portrayed by Seyfried. The film is receiving positive reviews for its surprising plot twists and the captivating performances of its two leads.

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2026-02-15 15:46