‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Continues to Lead Netflix’s Most-Watched Movies List This Week As Well: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

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During the week from August 25 to August 31, 2025, Netflix in the U.S. was bustling with activity. A diverse collection of fresh originals, popular true-crime shows, delightful animated series, and some box office hits reappeared on streaming platforms and made their way into the Top 10.

Below, you’ll find a countdown from 10 to 1. Each item provides a brief overview of the story, key characters, and creators. This way, you can easily pick something that suits your mood for tonight.

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10. ‘Abandoned Man’ (2025)

A movie titled “A Turkish Drama” revolves around Baran, a man who was imprisoned for a crime his sibling had committed, upon his release, he reunites with his niece Lidya and develops a profound relationship that alters both their lives significantly. The film is skillfully directed by Çağrı Vila Lostuvalı and features Mert Ramazan Demir as Baran, Ada Erma portraying the role of Lidya, with Rahimcan Kapkap providing support. This film is available for streaming exclusively on Netflix. The production company behind this project is OGM Pictures.

The screenplay is penned by Deniz Madanoğlu and Murat Uyurkulak, with a runtime roughly ninety-one minutes. Critics and press materials spotlight Ercan Kesal among the main supporting actors, as Baran attempts to rebuild his life following a family catastrophe.

9. ‘Fall for Me’ (2025)

An erotic thriller from Germany takes place in Mallorca, focusing on Lilli, who arrives to stay with her sister Valeria. Lilli becomes increasingly wary of Valeria’s fiancé Manu and finds herself attracted to nightclub manager Tom instead. The movie is helmed by director Sherry Hormann and scripted by Stefanie Sycholt, with Svenja Jung portraying Lilli, Theo Trebs playing the character Tom, Thomas Kretschmann as Nick, Tijan Marei as Valeria, and Victor Meutelet in the role of Manu.

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The story intertwines a real estate plan that involves the siblings, unveiling changing allegiances as it becomes clear that Tom is connected with a property developer. Summaries of late explain the main events and the final positions of the characters, while Netflix’s announcement confirms the main cast and release date.

8. ‘Hostiles’ (2017)

A Western drama film titled “1892,” helmed by Scott Cooper and inspired by a narrative by Donald E. Stewart. This movie portrays the journey of Army captain Joseph Blocker, who is tasked with transporting Cheyenne chief Yellow Hawk and his family from New Mexico to Montana in 1892. In this story, Christian Bale embodies the character of Blocker, Rosamund Pike takes on the role of Rosalee Quaid, while Wes Studi portrays Chief Yellow Hawk. Ben Foster joins the cast as a supporting actor.

As I embark on this treacherous odyssey, uneasy bonds are forged along the edge of peril, as we endure raids and bear the burden of past conflicts. This diverse group consists of Stephen Lang, Jesse Plemons, Rory Cochrane, Adam Beach, Q’orianka Kilcher, Jonathan Majors, and Timothée Chalamet.

7. ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ (2018)

In the third animated installment of the franchise, Dracula and his family embark on a monster-themed cruise, where Dracula develops feelings for Captain Ericka Van Helsing. This film is directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, with Adam Sandler lending his voice as Dracula, Selena Gomez as Mavis, Andy Samberg as Johnny, and Kathryn Hahn voicing Ericka. The original cast reprises their roles as well.

At its release, the film surpassed all others in the series as the highest-earning worldwide, amassing more than half a billion dollars globally. Later installments and spin-offs subsequently emerged.

6. ‘The 355’ (2022)

In a first-person perspective, I’d say: I’m involved in an exhilarating global espionage saga, masterfully directed by Simon Kinberg. The script, penned by Theresa Rebeck and Kinberg, weaves together a captivating tale where agents from assorted nations unite to thwart a formidable criminal syndicate aiming to ignite a catastrophic cyber weapon. As part of the elite squad, I’m Jessica Chastain as Mason Mace Brown, Penélope Cruz as Graciela, Diane Kruger as Marie Schmidt, Lupita Nyong’o as Khadijah, and Fan Bingbing as Lin Mi Sheng. Together, we confront the darkness to safeguard our world.

In this movie, you’ll find Édgar Ramírez and Sebastian Stan playing key roles, while its title refers to a secret agent’s code name from the American Revolution. The plot combines high-stakes action set around the world with tech-centric intrigue, as adversarial agents gradually learn cooperation.

5. ‘The Truth About Jussie Smollett?’ (2025)

A documentary produced by RAW for Netflix, titled “Untold: Jussie Smollett Incident,” was directed by Gagan Rehill and released on August 22, 2025. This film revisits the controversial 2019 incident involving actor Jussie Smollett. The documentary features fresh interviews with Smollett, as well as law enforcement personnel from Chicago, journalists, lawyers, and the Osundairo brothers, who were involved in the case.

This documentary lays out the events within a years-long legal saga, highlighting that the Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction on November 21, 2024 due to issues concerning due process based on an earlier deal with prosecutors. It doesn’t make any determination about his actual innocence or guilt. The film style offers various viewpoints and encourages viewers to consider these perspectives carefully.

4. ‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish’ (2025)

A documentary on true crimes, produced by Skye Borgman, delves into an investigation of cyberstalking that took place in Beal City, Michigan. In this case, teenager Lauryn Licari and her boyfriend Owen received numerous disturbing, anonymous text messages over a prolonged period. The film is set for release on Netflix in 2025, as stated in their listings, with Campfire Studios and Terminal B TV joining forces with Borgman as producers.

In simpler terms, initial reports and explanatory pieces confirmed that Kendra Licari was responsible for the messages, leading to involvement from local law enforcement and the FBI. Subsequent coverage delved into the specifics of her arrest and parole history, while also connecting the events portrayed in the documentary with real-life investigations.

3. ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ (2023)

As a passionate film lover, let me share an exciting upcoming project that I’m really looking forward to – a sci-fi action adventure! This masterpiece is skillfully directed by the talented Steven Caple Jr., and the screenplay is a collaborative effort from Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber.

In this exhilarating journey, Anthony Ramos plays the role of Noah Diaz, while Dominique Fishback shines as Elena Wallace. The voice cast is nothing short of stellar, with Peter Cullen lending his voice to Optimus Prime, Ron Perlman voicing Optimus Primal, Michelle Yeoh bringing Airazor to life, Pete Davidson as Mirage, and Peter Dinklage taking on the role of Scourge. I can hardly wait to see this amazing ensemble in action!

1994 serves as the backdrop for the narrative, where the Autobots and Maximals work together to protect the Transwarp Key from the Terrorcons and the destructive force known as Unicron. The story continues from ‘Bumblebee’ and was initially screened in cinemas by Paramount Pictures before eventually reaching a vast audience on streaming platforms.

2. ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ (2025)

This is a humorous crime film, directed by Chris Columbus, adapted from the popular book by Richard Osman. The script was penned by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote. In this movie, the quartet of detectives from Coopers Chase are portrayed: Helen Mirren as Elizabeth Best, Pierce Brosnan as Ron Ritchie, Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim Arif, and Celia Imrie as Joyce Meadowcroft.

The main characters are Jonathan Pryce portraying Stephen, Naomi Ackie as Police Constable Donna De Freitas, Daniel Mays as Detective Chief Inspector Chris Hudson, Henry Lloyd-Hughes as Bogdan Jankowski, and David Tennant among the residents and acquaintances the club interacts with when a genuine murder happens near them. According to Netflix’s announcements, the cast is confirmed, and the series will be available for streaming starting late August 2025.

1. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

This production is an exclusive creation that was developed collaboratively with Sony Pictures Animation, helmed by directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. The script, penned by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Kang, and Appelhans, narrates the story of a popular girl band, HUNTR/X, who juggle their idol careers with covert demon-hunting tasks. Star voices in this production include Arden Cho as Rumi, May Hong as Mira, Ji-young Yoo as Zoey, and Ahn Hyo-seop lending his voice to a member of the rival Saja Boys.

The cast features Daniel Dae Kim, Yunjin Kim, Ken Jeong, and Byung Hun Lee in additional voice roles. Netflix’s description mentions this project as a 2025 feature presentation. Additionally, Tudum provides insights into the music team and the original songs that significantly contribute to the story both on and off-stage.

Tell us which of these you watched this week and share your own must-see picks in the comments.

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2025-09-03 16:53