‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Continues Its Record Run Atop of Netflix’s Most-Watched Movies of the Week List: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

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If you’re browsing Netflix in the US, you’ll find a variety of popular titles right now – everything from new movies and cartoons to inspiring stories and classic favorites. Here’s a quick list of what people are actually watching this week, so you can easily find something good to watch without endless scrolling.

We’ve given you fast, helpful information about each movie – like the actors, director, and plot – so you can quickly choose something to watch based on how you’re feeling.

10. ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’ (2011)

Nicolas Cage is back as Johnny Blaze, the motorcycle stuntman who transforms into the Ghost Rider, a supernatural hero with a fiery mission. This time, he’s tasked with protecting a young boy from a powerful demon in Eastern Europe. The movie also stars Ciarán Hinds, Violante Placido, Idris Elba, Johnny Whitworth, and Christopher Lambert.

I just finished watching the sequel, and it’s a fast-paced 95-minute ride directed by the dynamic duo, Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor – they work together as Neveldine/Taylor. The script is a collaborative effort from Scott M. Gimple, Seth Hoffman, and David S. Goyer, who also came up with the original story. Sony Pictures released it under the Columbia Pictures banner.

9. ‘Idiocracy’ (2006)

This funny and thought-provoking sci-fi comedy centers on Joe Bauers (Luke Wilson), a regular guy who worked as an Army librarian, and Rita (Maya Rudolph). They wake up 500 years in the future to discover a world obsessed with shopping and completely uninterested in intelligence. Dax Shepard and Terry Crews also star.

Mike Judge directed the film and co-wrote the script with Etan Cohen, based on Judge’s original story. Tim Suhrstedt handled the cinematography, and Theodore Shapiro composed the music. Although it didn’t have a big release in theaters in 2006, it eventually gained a dedicated following through home viewing.

8. ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ (2002)

Reese Witherspoon plays Melanie, a fashion designer from New York, who goes back to her small Alabama hometown to finish her divorce from her soon-to-be ex-husband, Jake (played by Josh Lucas). She wants to get everything settled before marrying her fiancé, Andrew (Patrick Dempsey). Candice Bergen and Mary Kay Place also appear in the film.

Directed by Andy Tennant and written by C. Jay Cox, this romantic comedy-drama was a popular film in the early 2000s and is still enjoyed by many today. Its appeal lies in the charming contrast between city and small-town life, and the strong connection between its lead actors.

7. ‘Alice’ (2019)

Keke Palmer plays Alice, an enslaved woman who flees a Georgia plantation and unexpectedly finds herself in the 1970s. Confused but resilient, she gets help from a truck driver named Frank, played by Common. Meanwhile, Jonny Lee Miller plays Paul, the plantation owner, whose power begins to crumble as Alice discovers the truth about her life and the world outside the plantation.

I just finished watching a really compelling film written and directed by Krystin Ver Linden, and it’s a tough one. It’s a blend of psychological thriller and historical drama, and what makes it especially haunting is that it’s based on real stories – cases of people still held as slaves *after* slavery was supposed to be over. The movie follows Alice as she fights to take control of her life. With the help of a man named Frank and fueled by the growing movements for change around her, she decides to go back and finally face the horrors she experienced. It’s a powerful story about resilience and reclaiming your freedom.

6. ’10 Things I Hate About You’ (1999)

This modern high school take on Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ follows Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) as he attempts to win over Bianca (Larisa Oleynik). His plan? To have the school’s bad boy, Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger), charm Bianca’s strong-willed sister, Kat (Julia Stiles). The cast also includes Larry Miller, Andrew Keegan, and David Krumholtz.

Gil Junger directed this beloved teen movie, based on a script by Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith. Richard Gibbs composed the music, and Mark Irwin handled the cinematography. It became a defining film of the late 1990s and helped make several of the actors famous.

5. ‘About My Father’ (2023)

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco stars as a fictionalized version of himself in a movie about a stressful holiday weekend. He brings his traditional, old-fashioned father, Salvo (played by Robert De Niro), to meet his fiancée Ellie’s (Leslie Bibb) very wealthy family. The film also features Kim Cattrall, David Rasche, Anders Holm, and Brett Dier.

The comedy, directed by Laura Terruso and written by Austen Earl and Sebastian Maniscalco, playfully examines the humorous differences between generations and cultures within an American family. Andrew Miano and Paul Weitz were among the film’s producers.

4. ‘Dog Man’ (2025)

This animated movie is based on the popular Dog Man books by Dav Pilkey. It follows the adventures of Dog Man, a crime-fighting hero who’s part dog, part man, as he works with his friends Petey and Lil Petey to save their city from a new group of bad guys. The voice cast includes Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Ricky Gervais, and other talented actors.

The movie, written and directed by Peter Hastings and produced by DreamWorks Animation, became available on Netflix after first streaming on Peacock. This release strategy aligns with how Universal typically distributes its animated films.

3. ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ (2025)

This story takes place in New York and follows Li Fong (Ben Wang), a talented teenage martial artist. He’s dealing with the challenges of school and competition, and gets guidance from established characters played by Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. The cast also includes Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and Ming-Na Wen.

The newest installment in the series was directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber. Columbia Pictures and Sunswept Entertainment produced the film, which played in theaters before becoming available on Netflix in the U.S. as part of a deal with Sony.

2. ‘Ruth & Boaz’ (2025)

This modern story is inspired by the Book of Ruth. It centers on a young woman who trades her life in Atlanta’s music world to help a grieving widow in Tennessee, and along the way, discovers love and a new sense of family.

This movie is a contemporary love story rooted in biblical teachings. Netflix describes it as a film about loyalty, kindness, and the opportunity to start over.

1. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

This animated movie follows a K-pop girl group who secretly fight demons. They have to balance their high-profile music career, including stadium tours, with their dangerous double lives, all while facing off against a rival boy band that’s actually made up of demons. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans directed the film, and Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan wrote the story.

The movie, released on Netflix in 2025, quickly became a hit, generating a lot of attention and discussion. A popular soundtrack and widespread media coverage contributed to its success, with many sources highlighting its unexpected breakout status and fast climb to the top of the platform’s most-watched list.

Share which of these you’ll cue up tonight—and what you loved (or didn’t) about it—in the comments!

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2025-10-08 20:16