‘Home Alone’ Tops Hulu’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List This Week

This week on Hulu, people are watching a variety of shows and movies, including both beloved holiday classics and brand-new releases. Viewers are enjoying nostalgic favorites from the 90s along with recently added sequels. The most popular titles right now show that as the year ends, audiences are looking for family-friendly entertainment and stories that fit the season. The top ten includes comedies, animated films, and action-packed thrillers, offering something for everyone.

‘A Christmas Story’ (1983)

A Christmas Story follows young Ralphie Parker as he navigates schoolyard bullies and fixates on getting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Throughout the weeks before the holiday, he tries to persuade his parents and teacher that it’s the perfect gift. Meanwhile, his father enjoys a lucky break, and his mother works hard to provide for the family during a cold winter. The movie beautifully captures the warm, hopeful feelings of childhood Christmases and the funny, messy reality of family life in the 1940s.

‘Girl in the Attic’ (2025)

A young woman moves into a new house and soon realizes she’s not alone. Strange sounds lead her to believe the previous occupants may still be there, and she begins to investigate the house’s unsettling past. As she tries to warn others about the danger, the tension grows, culminating in a frightening showdown that uncovers long-hidden secrets within the attic.

‘The Santa Clause 2’ (2002)

Scott Calvin has been Santa Claus for eight years, but he discovers a surprising condition in his Santa contract: he needs to find a wife by Christmas Eve or he’ll lose his Santa powers and the job forever. To make things worse, a robotic Santa takes over at the North Pole and starts enforcing strict rules that could ruin Christmas. While trying to find love, Scott also has to navigate the challenges of being a dad to his teenage son.

‘The Polar Express’ (2004)

On Christmas Eve, a doubting young boy takes a ride on a magical train to the North Pole. Along the way, he joins other children on a heartwarming adventure where they rediscover the joy and magic of believing. Led by a kind conductor, they navigate challenging and beautiful winter scenery on their way to meet Santa Claus. This visually stunning animated film tells a story about the power of friendship and finding courage within yourself.

‘Bride Hard’ (2025)

Okay, so picture this: I’m a total action movie fan, and this new film is right up my alley! It’s about a secret agent who’s finally getting her dream wedding, but things go hilariously wrong when mercenaries show up and take everyone hostage. She’s gotta use all her training to save the day – her family and friends – but she’s determined to somehow still have a wedding, which sounds like a crazy balancing act! Rebel Wilson is the bride, and honestly, I can already tell she’s going to kill it as a bride suddenly thrown into a full-on fight for survival. It’s basically high-octane action mixed with all the typical wedding day disasters, and I’m so in!

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ (1989)

In the movie, Clark Griswold tries his best to have a classic, perfect Christmas with his whole family. However, things quickly fall apart thanks to annoying relatives and a lot of things breaking down around the house. Clark gets increasingly frustrated when he doesn’t receive his expected Christmas bonus, and things get even more chaotic with the unexpected arrival of his cousin Eddie and his RV. The film humorously shows how stressful large family Christmases can be.

‘The Santa Clause’ (1994)

A regular toy salesman has a mishap on Christmas Eve, causing Santa to fall off his roof. He ends up wearing Santa’s suit and, without realizing it, takes on the job of delivering presents to all the children worldwide. Over the following year, he begins to physically transform, gaining weight and growing a white beard. This change forces him to come to terms with his new role and question his previously skeptical views on magic and believing in something bigger than himself.

‘Freakier Friday’ (2025)

Years after a first magical mix-up, Tess and Anna Coleman find themselves switched bodies again! Now, as adults, this mother and daughter have to deal with the complications of their careers and changing family lives while stuck in each other’s shoes. The sequel brings back the original actors to show how their relationship has grown and changed over time, and how they’ll overcome this new challenge.

‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ (1992)

During the holiday season, Kevin McCallister mistakenly takes a flight to New York City instead of Florida with his family. Enjoying his newfound independence, he checks into the Plaza Hotel, but his fun is cut short when he encounters Harry and Marv, two criminals he’s dealt with before. Having escaped from prison, the Wet Bandits are plotting to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve. Kevin, resourceful as ever, prepares a series of clever traps in a newly renovated house to thwart their plans and safeguard the store’s charitable donations.

‘Home Alone’ (1990)

Young Kevin McCallister, age eight, is mistakenly left at home when his family goes on a Christmas trip to Paris. At first, he loves having the house to himself, but things change when two burglars try to rob it. Kevin cleverly protects his home with a series of traps, constantly outsmarting the clumsy thieves. The movie is funny and full of slapstick, but also reminds us how important family is, especially at Christmas.

Tell us which of these movies you are planning to stream this weekend in the comments.

2025-12-07 04:15