‘Ice Road: Vengeance’ Takes the Top Spot as Netflix’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

It’s been a busy week on Netflix in the United States, with brand-new thrillers, true-crime dramatizations, and a couple of evergreen animated hits all vying for attention. Below is a quick, useful rundown that sticks to the exact Top 10 order you provided and gives you the key details—what each title is about and who’s involved—so you can decide what to press play on next.

This countdown goes from 10 to 1. Each entry includes concrete information such as cast, roles, directors, writers, and the central plot setup, without commentary or opinions.

10. ‘Shrek 2’ (2004)

Directed by Kelly Asbury, Andrew Adamson, and Conrad Vernon, this sequel follows Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) and Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) as they travel to Far Far Away to meet her parents, King Harold (John Cleese) and Queen Lillian (Julie Andrews). Their arrival collides with the Fairy Godmother’s (Jennifer Saunders) plans for her son, Prince Charming (Rupert Everett), sparking a comedy of magical interference and mistaken intentions. Eddie Murphy returns as Donkey, with Antonio Banderas debuting as Puss in Boots.

The screenplay by Andrew Adamson, Joe Stillman, J. David Stem, and David N. Weiss expands the first film’s fairy-tale satire with new locations, character dynamics, and set-pieces built around potions, transformations, and a heist at the Fairy Godmother’s factory. Musical cues and needle-drops underscore the race to keep Fiona’s future from being rewritten.

9. ‘Shrek’ (2001)

Co-directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, this franchise starter pairs the ogre Shrek (Mike Myers) with chatterbox Donkey (Eddie Murphy) on a quest from Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) from a dragon-guarded tower. The journey upends expectations when Fiona’s secret reshapes what a “fairy-tale ending” looks like.

Written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S.H. Schulman, the film balances parody with a straightforward rescue plot, layering in character reveals, running gags, and pop-music interludes. Art direction, creature animation, and voice performances set the template for sequels and spin-offs.

8. ‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish’ (2025)

This feature documentary follows a pair of teenagers targeted by an anonymous phone number that escalates from crude texts to prolonged harassment. The film traces how investigators work through call records, spoofing techniques, and social-media artifacts to unmask the sender, combining interviews with on-screen reconstructions of messages and timelines.

Structured as a whodunit, it lays out the evidence chain—text logs, device access, and witness statements—before walking through the reveal and legal aftermath. It situates the case within broader issues of digital impersonation, cyberstalking statutes, and how schools and families respond when harassment crosses into criminal behavior.

7. ’28 Years Later’ (2025)

Set decades after the original outbreak, this installment returns to the U.K. as survivors navigate fragile settlements and the ever-present threat of infection. Key characters include Jamie, Isla, and their son Spike, whose choices pull them off safe ground and toward a figure whose research and methods become central to the story’s moral conflict.

Written by Alex Garland and directed by Danny Boyle, the film uses strongholds, quarantines, and compromised safe zones to frame set-pieces and ethical dilemmas. It ties its action to medical protocols, evacuation planning, and chain-of-command pressures that surface when hard decisions meet limited resources.

6. ‘Moving On’ (2022)

Written and directed by Paul Weitz, this comedy-drama stars Jane Fonda as Claire and Lily Tomlin as Evelyn, estranged friends who reunite at a funeral and confront a buried harm tied to Howard (Malcolm McDowell). Richard Roundtree appears as Ralph, whose history with Claire adds context as the women decide how to deal with the past.

The film hinges on conversations that revisit choices made years earlier, with Weitz’s script balancing sharp exchanges and quiet grace notes. Production credits include music by Amanda Jones and cinematography by Tobias Datum, with supporting turns from Sarah Burns that round out the ensemble.

5. ‘Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story’ (2025)

This true-crime dramatization recounts a 2009 Florida home invasion that targeted Marcela Borges while she was pregnant. The narrative pieces together the night of the attack, the ransom demand, and the investigative steps that followed, including interviews, call traces, and reconstructed scenes based on case records.

The film maps the progression from first report to arrest, focusing on forensic work, inconsistencies in alibis, and surveillance footage that helped clarify motive and opportunity. It also addresses the legal process that unfolded once suspects were identified, outlining charges and the case’s resolution.

4. ‘aka Charlie Sheen’ (2025–2025)

This two-episode Netflix documentary charts Charlie Sheen’s rise through studio features like ‘Platoon’ and ‘Wall Street’, his mainstream TV success on ‘Two and a Half Men’, and the public unraveling that reshaped his career. The series assembles archival footage, clips from film and television, and new interviews to build a chronological account.

Each episode organizes a distinct phase—early breakout roles, sitcom stardom, and years dominated by tabloid coverage—while highlighting managers, collaborators, and family members who contextualize pivotal decisions. The production concentrates on verified credits and dated milestones to anchor the timeline.

3. ‘The Wrong Paris’ (2025)

Directed by Janeen Damian, this romantic comedy stars Miranda Cosgrove as Dawn, who signs up for a dating show she believes is set in Paris, France, only to discover the production is in Paris, Texas. Pierson Fodé plays Trey, the cowboy bachelor whose path crosses with Dawn’s plan to bow out quickly; supporting cast includes Frances Fisher, Madison Pettis, and Yvonne Orji.

Screenwriter Nicole Henrich builds the misdirection into fish-out-of-water set-pieces—contract clauses, shooting schedules, and sponsor obligations—that keep Dawn on the show longer than intended. Production companies include MPCA and Brad Krevoy Productions, with a runtime a little over an hour and a half that keeps the story brisk.

2. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

This animated action-fantasy follows a K-pop girl group that balances idol careers with demon-hunting duties, staging battles in rehearsal rooms, arenas, and neon-lit streets. The concept ties each member’s stage role—leader, main vocal, rapper, and dancer—to combat tactics and gear, with original tracks synced to set-pieces.

The film’s production design leans on comeback concepts, tour logistics, and fan-culture motifs like light sticks and wardrobe changes. Story structure pairs promotional events with escalating encounters, culminating in a high-stakes performance where choreography and teamwork double as battle strategy.

1. ‘Ice Road: Vengeance’ (2025)

Written and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, this sequel brings back Liam Neeson as veteran driver Mike McCann, now traveling into the Himalayas to honor his late brother’s wishes. A bus convoy on the Road to the Sky becomes the focal point when mercenaries strike, drawing McCann and a mountain guide, played by Fan Bingbing, into a running fight across unstable roads and high-altitude passes.

Production details include cinematography by Tom Stern and music by Michael Yezerski, with action built around vehicle physics, load limits, and narrow-window weather ops. The plot weaves in sabotage, bridge tolerances, and convoy spacing as tactical constraints that shape each rescue and pursuit.

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