‘Superman’ Is HBO Max’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week Again: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

This week on HBO Max, you’ll find a little bit of everything – from new releases to familiar favorites. The lineup includes big superhero action, intense war dramas, beautifully dark animated fantasy, and classic horror movies. There are shows and movies that first came out in 2025, as well as beloved titles from the 1980s and 2000s, so there’s something for everyone no matter what you’re in the mood for.

Here’s the current top ten list, counting down from number 10 to number 1. You’ll find important details about the casts, the people who created each title, and a summary of what each one is about. Each entry also includes quick facts about the creators and actors, helping you choose what to watch next.

10. ‘Friendship’ (2024)

‘Friendship’ is a darkly comedic psychological thriller written and directed by Andrew DeYoung. The film features performances by Tim Robinson, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Paul Rudd. It was produced by Fifth Season and BoulderLight Pictures, and first shown at the Toronto International Film Festival’s Midnight Madness in September 2024, before being released in the U.S. by A24.

The story centers around Craig, a marketing executive who struggles with social interactions. His friendship with his new neighbor, Austin-a charming TV weatherman-eventually leads to disagreements. The film is 101 minutes long and features original music composed by Keegan DeWitt. It had a small release in May 2025, and then became available to a larger audience later in the same month.

9. ‘Trick ’r Treat’ (2007)

As a horror fan, I absolutely love ‘Trick ’r Treat’! It’s written and directed by Michael Dougherty, with Bryan Singer producing. The movie cleverly connects four different Halloween night stories, and it all revolves around this super creepy trick-or-treater named Sam. The cast is fantastic – you’ve got Dylan Baker, Anna Paquin, Rochelle Aytes, Leslie Bibb, and Brian Cox all bringing their A-game. It actually started over at Legendary Pictures, but ended up being released for us to enjoy at home through Warner Premiere after doing the festival circuit.

This collection of stories-covering everything from a school principal hiding a dark secret to a prank that spirals out of control-all take place in the same neighborhood during a single night. The film’s credits show that Glen MacPherson was the cinematographer, Robert Ivison the editor, and Douglas Pipes composed the music.

8. ‘It’ (2017)

‘It’, directed by Andy Muschietti, is based on the first part of Stephen King’s 1986 novel. The screenplay was written by Chase Palmer, Cary Joji Fukunaga, and Gary Dauberman. The movie stars Jaeden Martell, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, Chosen Jacobs, Jeremy Ray Taylor, and Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise. Warner Bros. Pictures handled the film’s distribution.

As a huge horror fan, I was totally captivated by this film! It’s set in Derry, Maine, and centers around this group of kids – they call themselves the Losers’ Club – who have to face off against this seriously creepy, shape-shifting monster that wakes up every 27 years. It was a massive hit, raking in over $700 million globally, and thankfully, they didn’t stop there! They followed up with another movie showing what happens to those characters when they’re all grown up. Definitely a must-see for any horror aficionado!

7. ‘Beetlejuice’ (1988)

Okay, let me tell you about Beetlejuice. This wonderfully quirky film comes from the mind of director Tim Burton, and the screenplay is by Michael McDowell and Warren Skaaren – McDowell and Larry Wilson originally came up with the story. The cast is phenomenal, led by Michael Keaton as the unforgettable Betelgeuse, and supported by a fantastic ensemble including Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O’Hara, and Winona Ryder. Visually, it’s stunning thanks to cinematographer Thomas E. Ackerman, and the score, composed by Danny Elfman, is just iconic. Warner Bros. brought this whole package to the screen.

The story revolves around a recently deceased couple who hire a chaotic “bio-exorcist” to get rid of the new family living in their house. Released in 1988, the film lasted 92 minutes, earned approximately $84.6 million at the box office, and went on to inspire an animated series, a stage musical, and a 2024 follow-up movie.

6. ‘Scooby-Doo’ (2002)

The live-action movie ‘Scooby-Doo’-based on the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon-was directed by Raja Gosnell. The screenplay was written by James Gunn, building on a story idea he developed with Craig Titley. The film stars Freddie Prinze Jr. as Fred, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne, Matthew Lillard as Shaggy, Linda Cardellini as Velma, and Rowan Atkinson as Mondavarious. Warner Bros. released the movie.

The film brings the gang from Mystery Inc. back together at Spooky Island, an entertainment resort plagued by bizarre events that they must investigate. It was a huge hit in theaters worldwide and led to a follow-up movie. The film runs for 86 minutes and reportedly cost $84 million to make.

5. ‘Corpse Bride’ (2005)

Corpse Bride, a stop-motion animated gothic fantasy, was co-directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson. The screenplay was written by John August, Caroline Thompson, and Pamela Pettler. Johnny Depp provides the voice for Victor, while Helena Bonham Carter voices Emily. The film’s score was composed by Danny Elfman, and Warner Bros. Pictures was responsible for distributing the movie.

The story unfolds in a village inspired by the Victorian era, centering around Victor, who unexpectedly finds himself proposing to a bride who has passed away. This leads him into the Land of the Dead, where he’s faced with a choice: stay in the world of the living or join the realm of the dead. The film was created by Tim Burton Productions, with animation work done by the company that would later become Laika Entertainment, and it earned more than $118 million around the globe.

4. ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984)

I still remember when I first saw ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ – it totally blew my mind! It was written and directed by the amazing Wes Craven and produced by Robert Shaye. The film introduces us to Freddy Krueger, played brilliantly by Robert Englund – a truly terrifying villain who hunts kids while they’re asleep. The cast was fantastic, featuring Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Amanda Wyss, Nick Corri, and even a young Johnny Depp in his very first movie role! It was all brought to us by New Line Cinema, and it quickly became a classic.

The story unfolds in the made-up town of Springwood, centering on Nancy Thompson as she figures out who Freddy is while desperately trying to survive terrifying attacks that happen within her dreams. Made with limited funding, the movie unexpectedly became a huge success, earning more than $57 million despite only costing around $1.1 million to produce.

3. ‘Freddy vs. Jason’ (2003)

‘Freddy vs. Jason’, directed by Ronny Yu and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, brings together the iconic horror villains Freddy Krueger from ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ and Jason Voorhees from ‘Friday the 13th’. Robert Englund returns as Freddy, and Ken Kirzinger plays Jason. The film also features a supporting cast including Monica Keena, Kelly Rowland, and Jason Ritter. Produced by New Line Cinema, the movie has a running time of 97 minutes.

In terms of story, Freddy cleverly tricks Jason into coming back to Springwood to terrorize people, which helps Freddy get his power back. However, the two killers eventually fight each other when Jason’s murders get in the way of Freddy’s schemes. The movie made over $116 million around the world and is considered the eighth and eleventh films in the Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street series, respectively.

2. ‘Warfare’ (2025)

As a huge movie buff, I’m really excited about ‘Warfare’! It’s a real-time war drama co-written and co-directed by Ray Mendoza – who’s a veteran of the Iraq War – and Alex Garland. What makes it even more compelling is that it’s based on actual accounts from a U.S. Navy SEAL platoon, focusing on what happened after the Battle of Ramadi on November 19, 2006. The film boasts an incredible cast including D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Joseph Quinn, and Charles Melton. It’s being produced by DNA Films and distributed by A24, which always means quality!

The film is 95 minutes long and was filmed to feel very realistic and genuine. Marketing materials and summaries emphasize that it unfolds in real-time and is based on actual events. The Rotten Tomatoes page for the film also lists both Mendoza and Garland as the co-directors and co-writers of the project.

1. ‘Superman’ (2025)

‘Superman’, the first movie in the new DC Studios universe, is directed and written by James Gunn. The film stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Gunn also leads DC Studios with Peter Safran. Set to release in July 2025, the movie takes its cues from classic Superman comics like ‘All-Star Superman’ and ‘Superman: Birthright’, as well as other important storylines that have defined the character as we know him today.

After becoming available on HBO Max, ‘Superman’ quickly became very popular, gaining 13 million views within its first 10 days-this was reportedly the largest debut on the platform since ‘Barbie’. The film’s success on streaming also led to increased viewership of other, older ‘Superman’ movies and shows already available on the service.

Share which of these you streamed this week—and what you’re cueing up next—in the comments!

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