‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Retakes the Top Spot as Netflix’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

It’s been a lively week on Netflix in the United States, with a mix of new releases, throwback hits, family favorites, and even a docuseries season muscling into the Top 10. The lineup blends animated adventures, rom-drama, broad comedies, and true-crime storytelling—plenty to keep queues full and watchlists busy.

Below is the full countdown presented from 10 to 1. Each entry includes straightforward details—what it’s about, who’s in it, and the creative team behind it—so you can quickly decide what to play next.

10. ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ (2005)

Tim Burton’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic follows young Charlie Bucket as he wins a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s factory with four other children, each facing cautionary tests. Freddie Highmore plays Charlie, with Johnny Depp as Wonka; the cast includes Helena Bonham Carter, David Kelly, and AnnaSophia Robb. Burton directs from a screenplay by John August.

The film updates the story’s visual design with elaborate sets and CG-assisted sequences while keeping the core narrative of moral trials intact. Musical interludes nod to the source material’s playful tone, and the production’s art direction and costume work foreground the factory’s distinct rooms and their inventive, consequences-driven challenges.

9. ‘Daddy’s Home’ (2015)

This comedy introduces Brad, a mild-mannered stepdad, whose efforts to bond with his stepchildren are complicated by the return of their charismatic biological father, Dusty. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg star, with Linda Cardellini in a key role. Sean Anders directs; the screenplay is by Brian Burns, Sean Anders, and John Morris.

The film sets up competing parenting styles for comedic contrast, staging one-upmanship across school functions, work events, and home life. Its production emphasizes physical comedy and situational escalation, establishing character dynamics that the sequel later expands while keeping the original’s suburban setting and workplace subplots.

8. ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ (2017)

This holiday-set family comedy reunites Brad and Dusty, now co-parenting, whose fragile truce is tested when their fathers—played by Mel Gibson and John Lithgow—arrive for Christmas. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg lead the ensemble, with John Cena and Alessandra Ambrosio among the supporting cast. Sean Anders directs from a screenplay by Anders and John Morris.

The sequel builds on the original’s co-dad premise by mirroring it across generations and staging escalating set pieces around family gatherings. Production leans into ensemble timing, with intercut storylines that converge in holiday-movie fashion, including school events, family trips, and a climactic gathering that ties the running gags together.

7. ‘Redeeming Love’ (2022)

Set during the California Gold Rush, this romantic drama adapts Francine Rivers’ novel about a woman forced into prostitution who meets a farmer determined to help her find a different life. Abigail Cowen and Tom Lewis star, with Logan Marshall-Green and Famke Janssen in supporting roles. D.J. Caruso directs; the screenplay is by D.J. Caruso and Francine Rivers.

The film transfers the novel’s historical backdrop to screen with period costuming and frontier settings, keeping central themes of resilience, forgiveness, and second chances. The adaptation retains the book’s major character arcs and uses the era’s social dynamics to frame the lead characters’ choices and conflicts.

6. ‘Shrek 2’ (2004)

The sequel brings Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey to Far Far Away to meet Fiona’s parents, introducing Puss in Boots and expanding the world’s fairy-tale send-ups. Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy return, with Antonio Banderas joining as Puss in Boots. Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon direct; the writing team includes J. David Stem, David N. Weiss, Joe Stillman, and others.

Production scales up the musical cues, action beats, and ensemble interplay while continuing the original’s parody-meets-heart balance. Set pieces like the potion-factory break-in and the finale at the castle showcase the franchise’s bigger scope, with returning and new characters woven into a tightly structured comedic plot.

5. ‘Shrek’ (2001)

This animated comedy-adventure follows the ogre Shrek, who teams with Donkey to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded castle, only to uncover a secret that upends every fairy-tale expectation. Mike Myers voices Shrek, Eddie Murphy plays Donkey, and Cameron Diaz voices Fiona, with John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad. Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson direct from a screenplay credited to Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S.H. Schulman.

The film pioneered a pop-culture-referential fairy-tale style and introduced a CG aesthetic that paired broad comedy with character-driven heart. Character animation and voice performances are central to its appeal, and the production’s blend of classic story motifs with modern humor set the tone for a long-running franchise.

4. ‘The Wrong Paris’ (2025)

This contemporary thriller follows a traveler who arrives in the “wrong” Paris—drawn into a city-hopping mix-up that spirals into a larger conspiracy. The plot uses misdirection and mistaken identity as its engine, moving from an initial travel snafu into high-stakes stakes involving surveillance, aliases, and shifting loyalties.

Cast and crew details emphasize a sleek, modern approach: tight pacing, location-driven set pieces, and puzzle-box plotting designed to connect early clues with late payoffs. Production notes highlight on-location shooting and a script that leans on breadcrumb reveals, keeping the narrative grounded in cause-and-effect rather than coincidence.

3. ‘aka Charlie Sheen’ (2025)

This docuseries season charts Charlie Sheen’s career—from early breakthroughs and major television success to highly publicized personal challenges—using interviews, archival footage, and industry context. Episodes outline the roles that defined different phases of his work and the media cycles that accompanied them.

The production structure typically pairs firsthand accounts with clips from film and television to track key decisions and turning points. Episode chapters address professional collaborations, contract milestones, and public statements, while the series framework keeps focus on verifiable career events and how they were shaped by the business of television.

2. ‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish’ (2024)

This feature-length true-crime documentary examines a catfishing scheme that unfolds among high-school students, focusing on how anonymous messages and fake profiles lead to real-world damage. The film reconstructs key events using interviews, message logs, and investigative timelines to show how the deception escalated.

The production uses a reportage approach—on-camera accounts, archival material, and digital-forensics breakdowns—to map out who knew what and when. Legal and school-policy angles are addressed alongside the personal fallout for students and families, with the filmmakers laying out the case chronologically to clarify cause and effect.

1. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2024)

This animated action-fantasy centers on a K-pop girl group that moonlights as demon hunters, balancing idol life with secret monster-fighting missions. The story follows the members as they juggle rehearsal schedules, concerts, and covert battles, with set-pieces built around high-energy choreography and stylized combat.

The film brings together voice talent from across music and animation, and it’s framed to appeal to both fans of idol culture and supernatural adventures. Behind the scenes, the creative team blends pop-performance aesthetics with genre elements like urban fantasy, magical artifacts, and a globe-trotting threat that pushes the group beyond the stage.

Tell us which titles you’re watching this week—and what you think should make the cut next—in the comments!