‘The Naked Gun’ Is on Top as Paramount+’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

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Wondering what everyone is watching right now? Here’s a simple overview of the ten most popular titles on Paramount+ this week, including both new releases and consistently popular shows. For each title, we’ve included information about the creators, the cast, and the story-so you can quickly find something to match your interests.

Expect to see both continuations of older films and lighthearted teen comedies, alongside popular science fiction and iconic horror movies. If you’re curious about which ‘Mean Girls’ movie everyone is talking about, it’s the original from 2004. Also, the world of ‘Naked Gun’ appears in multiple films.

10. ‘Men in Black II’ (2002)

Barry Sonnenfeld once again directs, with the story written for the screen by Robert Gordon and Barry Fanaro, based on characters originally created by Lowell Cunningham. Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their roles as Agents J and K, and they’re joined by Lara Flynn Boyle, Rosario Dawson, Johnny Knoxville, Tony Shalhoub, and Rip Torn. The film’s music was composed by Danny Elfman.

This sequel brings back J and a restored K to fight Serleena, a Kylothian who can change shape and is looking for a valuable item hidden on Earth. Information about who worked on the film – the creative team and actors – and which characters they portrayed matches up across reliable film databases.

9. ‘The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear’ (1991)

David Zucker once again directs this follow-up film, featuring Leslie Nielsen reprising his role as Frank Drebin. The cast also includes Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, O.J. Simpson, and Robert Goulet. Both the actors and the director, as well as the returning characters, have been officially confirmed by the studio and listed on review websites.

The story follows Drebin as he investigates a plot within the energy industry that threatens a scientist. It uses the franchise’s well-known dry humor and spoofs typical police procedural dramas. Details about who wrote and produced the film are listed alongside references to other films in the series.

8. ‘Scream’ (1996)

As a huge fan of horror, I’m always excited to revisit classics like this one. It’s directed by the incredible Wes Craven, working from a script by Kevin Williamson. The cast is just phenomenal – you’ve got Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers, and David Arquette as Dewey Riley. And let’s not forget Drew Barrymore as Casey Becker, alongside Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, and Rose McGowan. Behind the camera, Mark Irwin did a fantastic job with the cinematography, and the editing was handled by Patrick Lussier. It all comes together to make a truly iconic film!

The story unfolds in the made-up town of Woodsboro, where a killer in a mask enjoys playing with common horror movie clichés while stalking teenagers. The mystery centers around secrets from Sidney’s past. Details about the people who made the film – the creative team and the main actors – are well-recorded in film references and the credits. More information can be found there.

7. ‘Men in Black’ (1997)

This sci-fi action comedy is directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, based on a screenplay by Ed Solomon, which in turn was adapted from the comic created by Lowell Cunningham. Tommy Lee Jones (playing Agent K) and Will Smith (as Agent J) star in the film, alongside Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Rip Torn. The music was composed by Danny Elfman, and Don Peterman served as the director of photography.

The movie follows a secret organization that monitors aliens living on Earth. It centers around K training J, and together they chase an alien that could destroy the galaxy. Details about who made the film, where the story came from, and the main actors involved are all confirmed in records and databases from that time.

6. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Joseph Kosinski directed the film, with a script written by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, and Christopher McQuarrie. The story was created by Peter Craig and Justin Marks. Tom Cruise reprises his role as Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, and he’s joined by Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro, and a supporting cast. Claudio Miranda handled the cinematography, and Eddie Hamilton was the editor.

Years after the events of ‘Top Gun’, Maverick is now training a new group of pilots-one of whom is the son of his deceased best friend-and will ultimately lead them on a dangerous mission. The credits list the writers, connections to characters from previous films, the heads of each department, and the main actors in the movie.

5. ‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

This comedy is directed and co-written by Adam McKay, who collaborated with Will Ferrell. Ferrell stars as Brennan Huff, alongside John C. Reilly as Dale Doback. The film also features Richard Jenkins, Mary Steenburgen, Adam Scott, and Kathryn Hahn. Judd Apatow served as producer, and the music was composed by Jon Brion.

The story centers around two young adults who become stepbrothers when their single parents get married, leading to a chaotic but ultimately collaborative new family life. Details about the cast and crew-such as who wrote the film and the main actors-have been verified using historical records and film databases. This information ensures accuracy.

4. ‘Mean Girls’ (2004)

This teen comedy, directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey (who based the script on Rosalind Wiseman’s book), features Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron. The film also stars Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Amy Poehler, and Jonathan Bennett as part of a talented ensemble cast.

The story centers around Cady as she starts high school and tries to fit in, dealing with the different social groups led by Regina George and discovering what it really takes to be popular. Information about how the movie was made – like Tina Fey’s writing and Mark Waters’s directing – can be found in official studio records and film credits databases.

3. ‘The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!’ (1988)

The film is directed by David Zucker and the screenplay is credited to Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Pat Proft. Leslie Nielsen stars as Lt. Frank Drebin, and he’s joined by Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, and O.J. Simpson. Paramount Pictures both produced and distributed the movie, which has a runtime of 85 minutes and a score composed by Ira Newborn.

The chaotic experiences of Drebin center around preventing an assassination attempt on Queen Elizabeth II while she’s visiting Los Angeles. The film is packed with visual gags and dry humor, establishing the foundation for the series. Reports show the movie earned over $150 million worldwide, and the credits confirm the people who made it all happen.

2. ‘Fight or Flight’ (2025)

This action-comedy is directed by James Madigan and written by Brooks McLaren and D.J. Cotrona. Josh Hartnett stars as Lucas Reyes, alongside Charithra Chandran (playing Isha), Marko Zaror (as Chayenne), and Katee Sackhoff (as Katherine Brunt). The movie has a runtime of 97 minutes and features music composed by Paul Saunderson. It was released in the U.K. by Sky Cinema and in the U.S. by Vertical.

The story centers around an unwilling bodyguard on a flight, and things quickly become chaotic when Reyes has to find and protect a fugitive. Information about the actors and their roles was verified through the film’s ending credits and databases that follow its release in 2025.

1. ‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

Directed by Akiva Schaffer, and co-written with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, this new film in the series was partially produced by Seth MacFarlane. Liam Neeson returns as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., and he’s joined by Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, and Danny Huston. Lorne Balfe created the musical score, Brandon Trost was the cinematographer, and Paramount Pictures released the 85-minute movie.

Now available on Paramount+ following its digital release in late September, the film centers on Drebin Jr.’s investigation, which quickly expands from a prominent death to the questionable dealings of a tech billionaire. It mixes fast-paced, comedic spoofs with references to the original series. The movie earned approximately $102 million globally in cinemas and launched on Paramount+ on September 30, 2025, with further streaming availability noted by industry publications and tech news sources.

Tell us which of these you’re streaming next—and why—in the comments!

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