‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Is on Top of Netflix’s Most-Watched Movies of the Week List: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

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Here’s a look at the most popular movies and shows on U.S. Netflix from October 20th to 26th, 2025. The top 10 includes new releases like a thriller from director John Bigelow and a true-crime documentary, alongside familiar favorites like a Roald Dahl animated film and a classic 90s horror movie. We’ll count down from number 10 to 1, mirroring Netflix’s official list, to help you decide what to watch next.

10. ‘The A-Team’ (2010)

Directed by Joe Carnahan, this action movie follows a highly skilled Army team wrongly accused of stealing money plates. They must escape and prove their innocence. The film stars Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, with Jessica Biel playing the investigator trying to track them down. It’s based on the popular 1980s TV show and was produced by Stephen J. Cannell, along with Tony and Ridley Scott. You can currently watch it on Netflix in the U.S.

9. ‘Despicable Me 3’ (2017)

The latest installment in the Illumination series brings back the original creative team: directors Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin, and writers Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Steve Carell once again provides the voice for Gru, and also plays his newly discovered twin brother, Dru. Kristen Wiig reprises her role as Lucy, and Trey Parker joins the cast as the ’80s-loving villain, Balthazar Bratt. The movie’s music includes songs by Pharrell Williams and a score by Heitor Pereira. It’s currently streaming on Netflix in the U.S., along with other films from the series on different platforms.

8. ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ (2025)

I just finished watching this new psychological thriller on Netflix, and it really kept me guessing! It’s based on a popular novel and follows a journalist who’s convinced she saw someone fall off a super-yacht, but the crew swears everyone’s safe. Keira Knightley is fantastic in the lead role, and she’s supported by a great cast including Guy Pearce and Hannah Waddingham. Director Simon Stone really creates a tense atmosphere, and the film itself is visually stunning – they actually shot on board the luxury yacht Savannah! The script is by Stone, along with Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse, and it’s a clever adaptation. It premiered on October 10, 2025, and I’d definitely recommend checking it out if you enjoy a good mystery.

7. ‘Don’t Say a Word’ (2001)

The thriller, directed by Gary Fleder and set in New York City, follows psychiatrist Nathan Conrad (Michael Douglas) as he races to recover a crucial memory from one of his patients. He needs to do this to rescue his own daughter, who has been kidnapped. The film also stars Brittany Murphy, Sean Bean as the villain, and features supporting roles from Famke Janssen, Oliver Platt, and Jennifer Esposito. It’s based on a novel by Andrew Klavan, with a screenplay by Anthony Peckham and Patrick Smith Kelly. Recently added to Netflix U.S. in October 2025, the movie is also well-documented in various film databases.

6. ‘The Twits’ (2025)

I was so excited to see Phil Johnston bring Roald Dahl’s wonderfully wicked story to life! He not only wrote and directed the animated film, but also produced it, with some help from Katie Shanahan and Todd Demong. The voice acting is fantastic – Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas are perfect as Mr. and Mrs. Twit, and Natalie Portman is among the other talented actors involved. The music sounds amazing too, judging from what Netflix has shared. I finally got to watch it when it premiered on Netflix on October 17, 2025 – it’s a great addition to their growing collection of Dahl adaptations. If you’re curious about how it was made and who was involved, Netflix has a detailed overview and you can find more information on industry websites.

5. ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (1997)

Directed by Jim Gillespie and written by Kevin Williamson, this late-90s horror film is based on a novel by Lois Duncan. It follows four friends – played by Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Freddie Prinze Jr. – who are terrorized by a killer with a hook a year after they covered up a deadly accident. The movie was a key part of the teen-horror boom and led to several sequels and a television series. You can currently find it streaming on Netflix in some countries, and it’s widely discussed in film resources.

4. ‘Taken in Plain Sight’ (2024)

This Canadian thriller tells the story of a mother who starts looking for her daughter again months after the girl vanished from a highway rest stop. Featuring Tennille Read, Allegra Fulton, and Steven Yaffee, the film is a suspenseful mystery currently available on Netflix. You can find it listed under the thriller and mystery categories, and details about the movie are also available on popular film websites.

3. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

The popular animated film from Sony Pictures Animation, now available on Netflix, centers around the K-pop group Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. These idols lead double lives, secretly battling demons! Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans directed the movie, which boasts an English-language voice cast including Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, and Ken Jeong. It quickly became a hit on Netflix, launching on June 20, 2025, and even got a sing-along version soon after. The film has remained a popular choice, consistently appearing in Netflix’s Top 10 list.

2. ‘A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE’ (2025)

Kathryn Bigelow’s latest film is a suspenseful thriller centered around a mysterious missile attack on the U.S. and the urgent efforts to find who was responsible and how to react. Starring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, and Gabriel Basso, the film quickly became a global hit on Netflix, topping the Top 10 charts and generating discussion about how believable it is and what the ending means. You can watch it now on Netflix, and find trailers and behind-the-scenes information on Tudum.

1. ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ (2025)

This documentary, directed by Geeta Gandbhir, investigates the death of Ajike “AJ” Owens in Ocala, Florida. Using interviews, emergency calls, and police footage, the film pieces together what happened and how the situation unfolded. It also explores how “stand your ground” laws and escalating tensions between neighbors contributed to this tragic event. You can find it on Netflix as a true-crime documentary, and Tudum has interviews with the director about her approach and the lasting impact of this case. For the week of October 20-26, 2025, it was the top movie watched in the U.S. on Netflix.

Tell us which of these you’ve watched—and what you’re queuing up next—in the comments!

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2025-10-29 18:19