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

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This week‘s movie selection offers something for everyone, mixing exciting new films from 2025 with beloved classics from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Get ready for superheroes, spooky stories, iconic monsters, and a few famous villains, alongside charming animated romances and a playful ghost!

We’ve ranked these shows from 10 to 1, based on what people are currently watching. For each pick, we’ll give you a brief overview of the show and its creators, helping you choose your next favorite watch.

10. ‘Warfare’ (2025)

Warfare, a war drama from 2025, was written and directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. The film draws inspiration from Mendoza’s time as a U.S. Navy SEAL and follows a platoon whose surveillance mission goes wrong in enemy territory, all unfolding as if it’s happening live. The cast features D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Joseph Quinn, Charles Melton, and Kit Connor.

DNA Films created the movie, and A24 distributed it. The filmmakers focused on realism, basing the story on accounts from people who experienced the events firsthand. Initial reviews praised the film’s technical skill and gripping intensity.

9. ‘Practical Magic’ (1998)

As a big movie fan, I always enjoy revisiting ‘Practical Magic’. It’s based on the Alice Hoffman novel and the script was a real collaborative effort – Robin Swicord, Akiva Goldsman, and Adam Brooks all had a hand in it. Plus, the cast is fantastic! Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are brilliant as the Owens sisters, and you’ve also got wonderful performances from Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing, and Aidan Quinn.

The movie centers on sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, who come from a family of witches, and their struggle against a dangerous curse and a malevolent spirit linked to Gillian’s controlling ex-boyfriend. It’s become a beloved film with a dedicated fanbase, and people are still captivated by the story and eager to see what happens to these characters next.

8. ‘The Mummy’ (1999)

‘The Mummy,’ a 1999 adventure film directed and written by Stephen Sommers, brought the classic monster back to life with a thrilling, action-packed story. The film stars Brendan Fraser as the daring adventurer Rick O’Connell, alongside Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, and Arnold Vosloo. Universal Pictures released the movie, successfully reimagining the monster for a modern audience.

The movie takes place around the legendary city of Hamunaptra and tells the story of Imhotep, a cursed priest, being unleashed. Our heroes then face a series of dangerous challenges – including ancient tombs, deadly plagues, and thrilling action sequences. The film was a huge hit, leading to more movies and remains a classic example of a late-90s blockbuster.

7. ‘Beetlejuice’ (1988)

‘Beetlejuice,’ directed by Tim Burton, is a funny and spooky fantasy film. Michael Keaton stars as the wild and eccentric ghost-removal expert, Beetlejuice, and the film also features Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, and Jeffrey Jones. The story was created by Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson, and the screenplay was written by McDowell and Warren Skaaren.

The movie centers around a couple who, after passing away, try to haunt their house to get rid of the new family moving in. They enlist the help of a mischievous spirit named Betelgeuse, but things quickly get out of control. The music was composed by Danny Elfman, and the film was released by Warner Bros. on behalf of The Geffen Company.

6. ‘Friday the 13th’ (2009)

The 2009 film ‘Friday the 13th’ is a fresh take on the classic horror series. Directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, it features Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, and Derek Mears as the iconic villain Jason Voorhees.

This movie blends familiar parts of the original films with a new story. It follows a group of friends whose vacation brings them face-to-face with the ongoing legend of Jason Voorhees. It’s a fresh take on the classic series, and the twelfth film in the franchise.

5. ‘Scooby-Doo’ (2002)

Raja Gosnell directed the first live-action ‘Scooby-Doo’ movie, with a script by James Gunn and starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Linda Cardellini, and Rowan Atkinson. The film brings the popular cartoon series to life for families, blending comedy and mystery.

The movie brings the Scooby-Doo gang back together at Spooky Island, a theme park, to solve a mystery. Made by Mosaic Media Group and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it did well in theaters and led to a short-lived live-action TV show.

4. ‘Corpse Bride’ (2005)

‘Corpse Bride’ is a stop-motion animated film directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson. Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Emily Watson provide the voices for the characters. The story was written by John August, Caroline Thompson, and Pamela Pettler, and the music was composed by Danny Elfman.

This charming film, set in a Victorian village, tells the story of Victor, a timid man who unintentionally proposes to a dead woman. He’s then pulled into the Land of the Dead and must juggle responsibilities in both the living world and the afterlife. The movie is famous for its incredibly detailed stop-motion animation and Tim Burton’s unique and recognizable artistic style.

3. ‘Freddy vs. Jason’ (2003)

‘Freddy vs. Jason’ is a horror film that brings together two iconic villains: Freddy Krueger from ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ and Jason Voorhees from ‘Friday the 13th’. Ronny Yu directed the film, and it stars Robert Englund as Freddy and Ken Kirzinger as Jason. The cast also includes Monica Keena, Kelly Rowland, and Jason Ritter.

Damian Shannon and Mark Swift wrote the screenplay for the crossover film, building on characters created by Wes Craven and Victor Miller. The movie, which is approximately 97 minutes long, earned over $116 million globally for New Line Cinema.

2. ‘Bring Her Back’ (2025)

I just heard about this new Australian horror movie called ‘Bring Her Back’ – it’s from the same team that made ‘Talk to Me’, which I really enjoyed! It features Billy Barratt as the lead, and also stars Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, and the fantastic Sally Hawkins. It’s about 104 minutes long, so a pretty standard length for a horror film.

This movie centers on a teenager struggling with loss and remorse, which leads them into a terrifying, otherworldly experience. It was directed by the Philippou brothers, who also co-wrote the script with Bill Hinzman. Causeway Films produced the film, and Sony’s Stage 6 Films handled international distribution.

1. ‘Superman’ (2025)

James Gunn’s new ‘Superman’ movie stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, with Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. It’s the first film in the new DC Universe and is scheduled to come out on July 11, 2025. Gunn has said that the story draws inspiration from ‘All-Star Superman’ and older Superman cartoons.

In addition to the main three characters, the cast includes Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, suggesting that many more DC heroes will be part of the story right from the beginning.

Tell us which of these you queued up—and what you’re adding to your watchlist next—in the comments.

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2025-10-11 16:49