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

Paramount+ has a little bit of everything trending right now—from a brand-new documentary and a buzzy 2025 action-comedy to millennium-era favorites that people keep rewatching. Below is a quick, read-friendly rundown of what’s getting the most play this week, with key plot points and who made each title happen behind the scenes.

We’re counting down from 10 to 1 to match what viewers are actually clicking into. Each entry includes cast and character details, plus the director and writers, so you can decide exactly what to stream next.

10. ‘Mean Girls’ (2004)

After years of homeschooling abroad, Cady Heron enters a suburban high school and gets pulled into the power games of the Plastics led by Regina George. The ensemble features Lindsay Lohan as Cady, Rachel McAdams as Regina, Lacey Chabert as Gretchen, Amanda Seyfried as Karen, Lizzy Caplan as Janis, Jonathan Bennett as Aaron, Tim Meadows as Principal Duvall, and Tina Fey as Ms. Norbury.

Directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey, the screenplay is inspired by Rosalind Wiseman’s nonfiction book ‘Queen Bees and Wannabes’. Produced by Lorne Michaels and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the film’s success later sparked spin-offs and a stage musical adaptation.

9. ‘Novocaine’ (2025)

Nathan “Nate” Caine, who cannot feel physical pain, turns his rare condition into an edge when a coworker he’s falling for is abducted. Jack Quaid stars as Nate, with Amber Midthunder as the colleague he’s trying to save, joined by Ray Nicholson, Betty Gabriel, Matt Walsh, and Jacob Batalon.

The action-comedy is directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen from a screenplay by Lars Jacobson, produced by Infrared/Safehouse Pictures in partnership with Paramount, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film’s release followed a strong publicity push and box-office coverage highlighting its weekend performance.

8. ‘South Park: The End Of Obesity’ (2024)

This special follows the kids as they pursue quick-fix weight-loss solutions amid skyrocketing demand for anti-obesity medications, skewering the hype around drugs like semaglutide alongside broader jabs at the health-care system and diet culture.

Written and directed by Trey Parker, the Paramount+ exclusive event sits within the ongoing run of ‘South Park’ specials. It premiered on the service with Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s core voice cast returning.

7. ‘Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters’ (2013)

The classic siblings are reimagined as adult bounty hunters tracking witches across a grim fairy-tale landscape. Jeremy Renner plays Hansel and Gemma Arterton plays Gretel, joined by Famke Janssen as the powerful witch Muriel, Peter Stormare as Sheriff Berringer, Thomas Mann as Ben, and Pihla Viitala as Mina.

Written and directed by Tommy Wirkola, the film was produced by Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Kevin Messick, and Beau Flynn and released by Paramount Pictures, blending action and dark-fantasy elements around practical effects and creature design.

6. ‘Blade II’ (2002)

The Daywalker forges an uneasy alliance with a vampire strike team to stop a mutated strain known as the Reapers. Wesley Snipes returns as Blade, with Kris Kristofferson as Whistler, Ron Perlman as Reinhardt, Leonor Varela as Nyssa, Norman Reedus as Scud, and Luke Goss as Nomak.

The sequel was directed by Guillermo del Toro and written by David S. Goyer, continuing the Marvel-based storyline with a darker creature-feature angle and expanded worldbuilding around vampire clans.

5. ‘Scary Movie’ (2000)

A group of high-schoolers get stalked by a masked killer as the story lampoons slasher staples like ‘Scream’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’. Anna Faris leads as Cindy Campbell, with Regina Hall as Brenda Meeks, Shawn Wayans as Ray Wilkins, Marlon Wayans as Shorty Meeks, Shannon Elizabeth as Buffy, and Carmen Electra making a memorable early appearance.

Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, the screenplay is credited to Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Buddy Johnson, Phil Beauman, Jason Friedberg, and Aaron Seltzer. The film was released by Miramax/Dimension and kicked off a long-running parody franchise.

4. ‘The Mechanic’ (2011)

Hitman Arthur Bishop specializes in making assassinations look like accidents, only to take on a protégé tied to his past. Jason Statham stars as Bishop, Ben Foster plays Steve McKenna, with Donald Sutherland as Harry McKenna and Tony Goldwyn as the corporate antagonist.

A remake of the 1972 film, the movie was directed by Simon West, with a screenplay by Richard Wenk and Lewis John Carlino based on Carlino’s story. It was released by CBS Films and shot largely in and around New Orleans.

3. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Ace pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell returns to train a new generation of aviators for a high-risk mission while confronting his history with Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw. The cast includes Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Glen Powell, Jon Hamm, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the screenplay is by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, and Christopher McQuarrie from a story by Peter Craig and Justin Marks, with Jerry Bruckheimer, Cruise, McQuarrie, and David Ellison producing. The film earned multiple Academy Award nominations and won for Best Sound.

2. ‘Blade’ (1998)

A half-vampire vampire-hunter wages war against an underground bloodsucker society, with Deacon Frost pushing a plan to upend the fragile balance between humans and vampires. Wesley Snipes headlines as the title character, with Stephen Dorff as Frost, Kris Kristofferson as mentor Abraham Whistler, and N’Bushe Wright as hematologist Karen Jensen.

The film is based on the Marvel Comics character and was directed by Stephen Norrington from a screenplay by David S. Goyer. Released by New Line Cinema, it launched the modern ‘Blade’ franchise and established the character’s cinematic profile.

1. ‘Stans’ (2025)

This original documentary follows superfans whose lives have been shaped by Eminem’s music, unpacking how devotion to an artist can influence identity and community. Interviews spotlight fans’ personal journeys and the culture that grew around the rapper’s work and mythology.

Directed by Steven Leckart and produced by Shady Films, Diga Studios, and Fuqua Films, the film debuted exclusively on Paramount+. The project explores fandom through first-person stories and archival context connected to the artist’s career.

Tell us which of these you’re streaming first—and what should be added next week—in the comments!