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

It’s been a packed stretch on Paramount+, with fans bouncing between superhero vampire action, high-octane flight maneuvers, horror parodies, animated adventures and a timely ‘South Park’ special. If you’re skimming for what to play next, this roundup gives you quick plot context plus the key cast and creative credits—so you can dive straight in.

Below, you’ll find a simple countdown from 10 to 1 that follows the exact watch-order from this week—now reversed at your request so it ends on ‘Blade’. Each entry sticks to the essentials—story setup, principal actors and who was behind the camera—so you’ve got the facts at a glance. And yes, ‘Smurfs’ is the new 2025 movie.

10. ‘Scary Movie 2’ (2001)

A college group is lured to a haunted mansion for a professor’s “study,” unleashing parodies of possession tales and supernatural classics as the chaos escalates room by room. Anna Faris returns as Cindy Campbell with Regina Hall, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Christopher Masterson, Tori Spelling, Tim Curry, Chris Elliott and David Cross.

Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, the sequel’s writing credits include Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Alyson Fouse, Greg Grabianski, Dave Polsky and Michael Anthony Snow. The film strings together set pieces that riff on well-known horror moments while continuing the ensemble’s fast-paced gag structure.

9. ‘Smurfs’ (2025)

The newest animated ‘Smurfs’ film follows Smurfette and the village on a music-driven quest that reshapes their world and relationships, introducing fresh songs and set pieces aimed at family audiences. Rihanna voices Smurfette and contributes original music, alongside an ensemble that brings Papa Smurf, Brainy, Hefty and other favorites to life.

Produced by Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies in partnership with LAFIG Belgium and IMPS, the film is directed by Chris Miller with Matt Landon as co-director from a screenplay by Pam Brady. The project refreshes CG character designs and builds a theatrical-scale musical to introduce the franchise to a new generation.

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

Now adult bounty hunters, Hansel and Gretel crisscross Europe to eliminate covens and uncover a plot tied to their childhood. Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton star as the siblings, with Famke Janssen, Pihla Viitala, Peter Stormare, Thomas Mann and Derek Mears in supporting roles.

Written and directed by Tommy Wirkola, the film reframes the fairy tale as an action-horror mash-up with period weaponry, creature effects and large-scale witch battles. Practical stunt work and VFX fuse to stage set pieces around folklore-inspired locations.

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

The kids of ‘South Park’ chase quick-fix weight-loss solutions, sparking schemes that spiral through the town and lampoon wellness trends, celebrity endorsements and pharmaceutical buzz. Trey Parker and Matt Stone lead the voice cast alongside April Stewart and Mona Marshall as the special follows intersecting storylines across familiar locations.

Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the special continues the run of exclusive Paramount+ events tied to the series. Written and produced in the show’s rapid-turn style, it integrates topical jokes and musical beats within a feature-length runtime.

6. ‘The Mechanic’ (2011)

A meticulous contract killer takes on a protégé after his mentor’s death, only to discover hidden motives that force him to reassess the job and the people behind it. Jason Statham stars as Arthur Bishop, with Ben Foster as Steve McKenna and Donald Sutherland as Harry McKenna; Tony Goldwyn appears in a key supporting role.

Directed by Simon West, the film’s screenplay is by Richard Wenk and Lewis John Carlino, drawing on the premise associated with an earlier version of the story. Precision hits, tradecraft details and the mentor-protégé dynamic shape the set pieces and escalation.

5. ‘Blade II’ (2002)

‘Blade’ forms an uneasy alliance with an elite vampire crew, the Bloodpack, to hunt the Reapers—a mutated strain that feeds on both humans and vampires and threatens to upend the underworld. Wesley Snipes returns with Kris Kristofferson, joined by Ron Perlman, Leonor Varela, Norman Reedus, Donnie Yen and Luke Goss.

Directed by Guillermo del Toro and written by David S. Goyer, the sequel expands the series’ mythology with creature design, wire-assisted fights and practical makeup effects. The story deepens the political rifts within vampire society while continuing the Daywalker’s arc.

4. ‘Stans’ (2024)

This Paramount+ original documentary examines extreme fandom—how online and offline communities organize, the language they use, and how industries engage with and monetize fan energy across music, sports and entertainment. It blends first-person accounts with archival material to track the rise of “stan” culture from early forums to modern social platforms.

The film assembles journalists, academics, moderators, creators and fans to discuss identity, parasocial dynamics, algorithmic amplification and the economics of fan activity. It also addresses safety concerns—like doxxing and harassment—alongside case studies of organized campaigns, livestream events and brand collaborations.

3. ‘Scary Movie’ (2000)

A group of teens is stalked by a masked killer as the story riffs on late-’90s slashers, folding in gags and set pieces that lampoon hits like ‘Scream’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’. Anna Faris headlines as Cindy Campbell with Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall, Shannon Elizabeth, Lochlyn Munro and Cheri Oteri.

Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, the script credits include Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Buddy Johnson, Phil Beauman, Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, with story elements pulling from contemporary horror. Its success kicked off a series of sequels built around pop-culture parody.

2. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Naval aviator Pete “Maverick” Mitchell returns to TOPGUN to train a select squad for a low-level strike on a hardened target, all while navigating his history with Goose’s son, Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw. Tom Cruise leads alongside Miles Teller, with Jennifer Connelly, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro, Lewis Pullman, Jon Hamm, Ed Harris and Val Kilmer.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the screenplay is by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie from characters by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr. The production mounted extensive aerial photography with U.S. Navy cooperation, pairing in-cockpit footage with a score by Lorne Balfe and additional music contributions.

1. ‘Blade’ (1998)

Half-human, half-vampire ‘Blade’ wages a one-man war against the undead while attempting to stop Deacon Frost’s ritual to summon the blood god La Magra. Wesley Snipes stars as Blade, with Stephen Dorff as Frost, Kris Kristofferson as Abraham Whistler and N’Bushe Wright as Karen Jensen; Donal Logue and Udo Kier appear in supporting roles.

Directed by Stephen Norrington, the film was written by David S. Goyer from the Marvel character created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan. Practical effects, martial-arts choreography and late-’90s CG combine to launch the franchise that continued with sequels and cemented the Daywalker’s big-screen profile.

Tell us which one you watched this week—and which you’re cueing up next—in the comments!