‘The Mummy’ Again Tops Peacock’s Most-Watched Movies List for the Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

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Peacock’s current selection of movies offers genres ranging from adventure to animation, crime, comedy, and action. Some popular titles include both established franchises and new standalone hits, making them easily accessible for viewers. Here’s a brief summary of the current most-watched films, including their main storylines and key personnel who brought each production to life.

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To provide a clear distinction, this list refers to ‘The Mummy’ as the 1999 film starring Brendan Fraser, and ‘Home’ as the 2015 DreamWorks animated feature. Each entry offers essential information about the crew, including directors, writers, and any pertinent source material. This allows you to make informed decisions about your next viewing choice without having to search for additional details.

10. ‘Lucy’ (2014)

In this science fiction action movie, we follow a woman turned drug courier unwillingly who unexpectedly develops extraordinary mental capabilities upon being exposed to a synthetic compound. As a result, she finds herself squaring off against a powerful criminal organization based in Taipei. Starring Scarlett Johansson as Lucy, Morgan Freeman as Professor Samuel Norman, Choi Min-sik as Mr. Jang, and Amr Waked as Pierre Del Rio.

As a cinephile, I’d put it this way: In the realm of my filmmaking passion, I penned and directed a movie, produced by EuropaCorp and TF1 Films Production. This cinematic adventure blends intriguing neuroscience concepts with diverse locations and an exhilarating pace that takes us from kidnapping to experimental chase and worldwide manhunt.

9. ‘Home’ (2015)

In a film by DreamWorks, we follow an extraterrestrial named Oh (voiced by Jim Parsons) from the Boov species, who befriends a human girl called Tip (voiced by Rihanna). The story unfolds as they collaborate to locate Tip’s mother, after the Boov have displaced all of humanity. Alongside them are Captain Smek (Steve Martin) and Lucy (Jennifer Lopez), two other significant characters in this adventure.

In a nutshell, Tim Johnson oversaw the production of the movie titled ‘The True Meaning of Smekday,’ written by Tom J. Astle and Matt Ember based on Adam Rex’s novel. This animated film was brought to life by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The soundtrack includes original songs sung by Rihanna, along with the movie’s score.

8. ‘Django Unchained’ (2012)

In the pre-Civil War South of America, this Western film focuses on a liberated individual named Django, who teams up with a bounty hunter called Dr. King Schultz. Together, they aim to save Django’s wife from the clutches of a plantation owner in Mississippi. Jamie Foxx portrays Django, Christoph Waltz embodies Schultz, Leonardo DiCaprio brings Calvin Candie to life, Kerry Washington plays Broomhilda, and Samuel L. Jackson takes on the character of Stephen.

Under the guidance of director Quentin Tarantino, the movie was jointly produced by A Band Apart and The Weinstein Company. This production skillfully blends traditional elements of a Western with a plot revolving around revenge and rescue missions. It also boasts an exclusive soundtrack along with clever music selections from that period.

7. ‘21 Jump Street’ (2012)

In the spirit of a 1987 TV show, this action-comedy narrative focuses on novice police officers Schmidt and Jenko, who disguise themselves as high school students to investigate a dangerous synthetic-drug network. Jonah Hill portrays Schmidt, while Channing Tatum essays the role of Jenko. Brie Larson, Dave Franco, and Ice Cube feature in supporting roles, and original cast members Johnny Depp and Peter DeLuise make special appearances.

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller served as directors. Michael Bacall penned the screenplay, based on a story co-written by Bacall and Jonah Hill. Stephen J. Cannell’s original concept was also credited. The film was jointly produced by Columbia Pictures and MGM, featuring an updated take on school culture and police academy humor in modern times.

6. ‘American Made’ (2017)

In this 1980s-set biographical crime movie, we follow the life of pilot Barry Seal who not only worked for the CIA but also trafficked drugs for the Medellín Cartel. Playing the role of Barry Seal is Tom Cruise, with Domhnall Gleeson taking on the character of his CIA supervisor Monty Schafer. Sarah Wright portrays Barry’s wife Lucy, and Caleb Landry Jones plays their associate JB, while Jayma Mays appears as Dana Sibota.

Doug Liman served as director, with Gary Spinelli penning the screenplay. The movie was jointly produced by Imagine Entertainment, Cross Creek Pictures, and several other production companies. It portrays undercover activities, weapons transfers, and illicit financial transactions taking place in opposition to the U.S.’s drug policy of that time period.

5. ‘Miss Congeniality’ (2000)

In this film, FBI agent Gracie Hart assumes the role of a beauty pageant contestant to thwart a bombing at the Miss United States competition. Sandra Bullock plays the character Gracie Hart, Benjamin Bratt portrays Eric Matthews, Michael Caine takes on Victor Melling, Candice Bergen brings Kathy Morningside to life, and William Shatner embodies Stan Fields.

Donald Petrie, working from a script co-written by Marc Lawrence, Katie Ford, and Caryn Lucas, directed the film. The production was handled by Castle Rock Entertainment and Fortis Films, with Bullock also contributing as a producer. The movie combines aspects of procedural stories with undercover operations set within a pageant context.

4. ‘Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant’ (2009)

Drawing inspiration from Darren Shan’s book series titled “The Saga of Darren Shan,” this captivating fantasy narrative unfolds around a teenage protagonist named Darren Shan, who enters the world of vampires as an assistant to the vampire Larten Crepsley. He soon finds himself embroiled in a dramatic clash between vampires and their adversaries, the vampaneze. Chris Massoglia portrays Darren Shan, John C. Reilly takes on the role of Larten Crepsley, while Josh Hutcherson steps into the shoes of Steve. The ensemble also includes Salma Hayek, Ken Watanabe, Willem Dafoe, Ray Stevenson, and Patrick Fugit in supporting roles.

As a cinephile, I had the pleasure of witnessing Paul Weitz’s directorial mastery in the intriguing film that goes by an enigmatic title. Alongside Brian Helgeland, Weitz skillfully crafted the screenplay, weaving together storylines from the initial volumes of the captivating series. The production powerhouses behind this cinematic marvel were Relativity Media and Universal Pictures, seamlessly blending elements of a young protagonist’s journey with a richly imagined supernatural realm. Truly an unforgettable blend of growing up stories and fantastic world-building!

3. ‘The Mummy Returns’ (2001)

In this sequel, taking place some years following the initial movie, the story revolves around Rick and Evelyn O’Connell, who once again find themselves embroiled in a plot involving the revival of Imhotep and the looming menace of the Scorpion King. While they strive to safeguard their son, Alex, the original cast members – Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, and Arnold Vosloo – rejoin for the adventure. Freddie Boath takes on the role of Alex, while Dwayne Johnson steps into the part of the Scorpion King.

Stephen Sommers once again took on the roles of writer, director, and co-producer, working alongside Sean Daniel and James Jacks. This new installment delves deeper into the franchise’s mythology, introduces a spin-off character for ‘The Scorpion King’, and maintains the blend of historical and fantastical elements.

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

In this animated tale by DreamWorks, we journey alongside the character Puss in Boots, who discovers he’s exhausted seven of his nine lives. He then embarks on a quest to locate the legendary Shooting Star with a Wish. Antonio Banderas resumes his role as Puss, accompanied by Salma Hayek Pinault portraying Kitty Softpaws and Harvey Guillén voicing Perrito. Notable appearances are made by Florence Pugh, Olivia Colman, Ray Winstone, Samson Kayo, John Mulaney, and Wagner Moura in essential roles.

In a different phrasing: Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado took the directorial roles for this production. The screenplay was crafted by Paul Fisher and Tommy Swerdlow, who based their work on characters from the Shrek universe. Mark Swift handled the production under DreamWorks Animation, while Universal Pictures dealt with distribution.

1. ‘The Mummy’ (1999)

In the 1920s, Egypt serves as the setting for an action-packed adventure film directed and penned by Stephen Sommers. The story revolves around Rick O’Connell, a daring explorer, Evelyn Carnahan, a scholarly librarian, and her brother Jonathan, as they accidentally awaken the cursed high priest Imhotep. Brendan Fraser takes on the role of Rick O’Connell, Rachel Weisz plays Evelyn Carnahan, John Hannah portrays Jonathan, while Arnold Vosloo brings Imhotep to life. The ensemble also includes Oded Fehr and Patricia Velásquez in supporting roles.

The movie was created by Universal Pictures, with Sean Daniel and James Jacks being some of the people responsible for production. This new version of an old 1932 horror film is a creative reinterpretation, merging archaeology set in the past with elements of supernatural terror, and expertly integrating vast physical effects alongside state-of-the-art computer graphics.

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2025-09-13 20:15