‘Honey Don’t’ Tops Peacock’s Most-Watched Movies List for this Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

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Peacock has a lot of new movies and shows, and this week’s popular choices include beloved animated films, funny comedies that have gained a dedicated following, and movies recently released in theaters. To help you find what you want quickly, here’s a simple list that follows the order you see on Peacock, so you can easily start watching what’s trending.

As a total cinema lover, I’ve always appreciated getting the basics before settling in for a film. So, with each entry below, I’m giving you a simple rundown – the story’s starting point, who’s in it, and the talented people who brought it to life. That way, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting into before you hit play. Let’s dive in, shall we? I think you’ll really appreciate knowing all this upfront.

10. ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ (2019)

The final film in the trilogy is written and directed by Dean DeBlois. It follows Hiccup as he guides Berk into a new age, all while safeguarding Toothless and investigating stories about a hidden dragon paradise. The voice cast includes Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Cate Blanchett, Kit Harington, Gerard Butler, and Craig Ferguson, all returning to their roles. Bonnie Arnold and Brad Lewis produce the film for DreamWorks Animation.

The story continues to explore the idea of humans and dragons living together, and introduces a new Light Fury dragon. It also challenges Hiccup to make tough, lasting decisions as a leader. The film wraps up the main characters’ stories, and features even more creative creature designs and impressive flying scenes. It uses exciting new settings and massive, sweeping sequences to bring the entire saga to a satisfying conclusion.

9. ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ (2022)

DreamWorks Animation is revisiting the world of ‘Shrek’ with a new film starring Antonio Banderas as the adventurous cat, Puss in Boots. The story explores what happens when he realizes he’s used up most of his nine lives. Joel Crawford directed the movie, with Januel Mercado serving as co-director. The voice cast includes Salma Hayek Pinault, Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh, Olivia Colman, Ray Winstone, Wagner Moura, and John Mulaney. Paul Fisher and Tommy Swerdlow wrote the screenplay.

The story centers around a search for the legendary Last Wish, which brings together various groups from classic fairy tales in a competitive chase. Meanwhile, Puss in Boots confronts his own mortality and the challenges of being famous. Visually, the film stands out from previous installments with a unique, artistic style-combining different frame rates and striking lines-while still maintaining the series’ signature blend of fairy-tale elements.

8. ‘Ghostbusters’ (1984)

This paranormal comedy is directed by Ivan Reitman and follows three New York parapsychologists who decide to start a business dedicated to getting rid of ghosts. The film stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson, and also features Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, and Annie Potts. The screenplay was written by Aykroyd and Ramis, building on an initial idea from Aykroyd.

This film follows a team from Columbia University, showing their journey from setbacks to becoming heroes who save the city, all while facing a threat from a Sumerian god in Manhattan. The movie’s unique combination of dry wit and impressive visuals is thanks to Elmer Bernstein’s music, Ray Parker Jr.’s theme song, and Richard Edlund’s special effects. It established a foundation for future sequels, spin-offs, and expansions into other media.

7. ‘Scary Movie’ (2000)

This popular horror parody is directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. The script is credited to Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Buddy Johnson, Phil Beauman, and the writing team of Aaron Seltzer and Jason Friedberg. The movie stars Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Jon Abrahams, Shannon Elizabeth, and Lochlyn Munro.

The film playfully mocks slasher and teen thriller movies from the late 1990s, using a murder mystery plot and jokes that refer to films like ‘Scream’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer.’ Its popularity led to a series of sequels, introducing familiar characters and a consistent style of quick, humorous references to movies and pop culture.

6. ‘Monster House’ (2006)

This performance-capture animated feature, directed by Gil Kenan and executive-produced by Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis, tells the story of a group of kids who find out the spooky house on their street is actually alive. The film features the voices of Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Spencer Locke, Steve Buscemi, Catherine O’Hara, and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The story was written by Dan Harmon, Rob Schrab, and Pamela Pettler.

The story mixes a local urban legend with the classic tropes of a haunted house as the three main characters look into the history of the property and plan to confront whatever’s inside on Halloween. The movie was made using a unique process that combined real actors’ movements – captured through motion capture – with computer-generated imagery (CGI). This allowed the filmmakers to create exciting camera angles and impressively detailed scenes of destruction.

5. ‘Corpse Bride’ (2005)

This stop-motion gothic romance is co-directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson. It tells the story of Victor, who unintentionally proposes to a deceased bride and is transported to the Land of the Dead. The voice cast features Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Albert Finney, and Richard E. Grant. The screenplay is by John August, Pamela Pettler, and Caroline Thompson, and the music is composed by Danny Elfman.

The production features beautifully made puppets and detailed small-scale sets. Cameras carefully record the tiny movements in the puppets’ faces to create convincing expressions. The story combines dark humor with a romantic drama set in Victorian times, sharply contrasting the ordinary world with vibrant, jazz-infused scenes of the afterlife.

4. ‘Scream’ (1996)

Wes Craven directed the screenplay by Kevin Williamson, a self-aware slasher film centered on high school students in Woodsboro who are terrorized by a killer who harasses them by phone while wearing a Ghostface mask. Neve Campbell stars as Sidney Prescott, alongside Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, and Rose McGowan – a cast that played a key role in revitalizing horror films in the ’90s. It’s a classic!

I’m really hooked by how the story jumps between a classic mystery – trying to figure out who did it – and characters who are totally aware they’re *in* a scary movie. It’s clever how they use tropes and red herrings to keep you guessing about who the killer is. The music by Marco Beltrami and Wes Craven’s direction really nail the atmosphere, and the script by Williamson subtly lays the groundwork for the larger story the sequels explore – and often complicate! It’s like he’s planting seeds for a bigger mythology.

3. ‘The Grinch’ (2018)

This animated film from Illumination brings Dr. Seuss’s beloved story to life, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the grumpy green character who plans to ruin Christmas for the citizens of Whoville. Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier directed the movie, which was written by Michael LeSieur and Tommy Swerdlow. Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy produced it, and the voice cast also includes Angela Lansbury and Rashida Jones.

The film delves deeper into the Grinch’s past and his everyday life with Max, introduces new storylines in Whoville, and blends contemporary physical comedy with the rhythmic foundation of Dr. Seuss’s original story. Danny Elfman’s music and Illumination’s cheerful, rounded animation create a welcoming holiday experience for families. It remains faithful to the original story while providing enough content to fill a full-length movie. It’s a delightful treat!

2. ‘M3GAN 2.0’ (2025)

Gerard Johnstone is back as director for the follow-up to ‘M3GAN,’ having co-written the script with Akela Cooper. Allison Williams and Violet McGraw return to their roles, and are joined by new cast members Ivanna Sakhno and Jemaine Clement. The film is produced by Jason Blum and James Wan through their companies, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster.

This story continues the exciting, technology-focused plot of an AI designed as a child’s companion. Its safety features become increasingly risky, and we see the growing consequences for the companies and legal systems involved – issues first brought up in the first movie. The film maintains the stylish robot designs and careful atmosphere of the original, but also introduces new locations and characters. This expands the franchise’s exploration of important questions about AI ethics and who should be responsible for its care and control. Learn more about AI ethics.

1. ‘Honey Don’t!’ (2025)

Directed by Ethan Coen, who also co-wrote the script with Tricia Cooke, this neo-noir dark comedy centers around Margaret Qualley’s character, Honey O’Donahue, a private investigator. Her cases involve a series of strange deaths connected to a church in Bakersfield. The film stars Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, and Charlie Day, and was produced by Working Title and Focus Features. Carter Burwell composed the music.

As a movie fan, I was really intrigued by this film! It’s set in a small town, and the story centers around Honey as she investigates what’s *really* going on with the local leaders and a somewhat creepy religious group. It’s a cool mix of detective work and seriously dark humor. Apparently, the directors, Coen and Cooke, see this as part of a larger project – a trilogy of films that are inspired by those fun, low-budget B-movies. And it’s great that Coen brought in his usual team for the cinematography and editing; they kept things moving at a really snappy pace – the whole movie is under 90 minutes, which I appreciated. It feels really tight and well-made.

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2025-10-04 21:49