‘Superman’ Is HBO Max’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

Big weeks on Max don’t just belong to legacy hits—new premieres can surge to the top right alongside the classics. This week’s most-watched list blends 2025 debuts with evergreen thrillers, sci-fi staples, and an HBO true-crime docuseries that’s back in the conversation.

Below, you’ll find quick, fact-packed rundowns for each title—what they’re about and who made them—so you can pick your next watch without any guesswork. The countdown goes from 10 to 1.

10. ‘Prometheus’ (2012)

Ridley Scott directs this science-fiction horror entry set in the ‘Alien’ universe, written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof. The cast features Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce, and Logan Marshall-Green; principal production companies include Scott Free Productions and Brandywine Productions.

Distributed by 20th Century Fox, the film runs 124 minutes and grossed over $400 million worldwide; technical credits include cinematography by Dariusz Wolski, editing by Pietro Scalia, and music by Marc Streitenfeld.

9. ‘The Case Against Adnan Syed’ (2019–2025)

Directed by Amy J. Berg, this HBO true-crime docuseries examines the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee and the conviction of Adnan Syed, drawing on interviews, case files, and new developments. Executive producers include Berg, Jemima Khan, Henrietta Conrad, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Rabia Chaudry; Working Title Television and HBO Documentary Films are among the companies involved.

Originally airing as a four-episode series on HBO in 2019, the show returned with a follow-up episode in September 2025 amid ongoing legal updates; official listings and recent coverage confirm availability on HBO and Max.

8. ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ (2011)

Drew Goddard’s directorial debut, co-written with Joss Whedon, follows college friends who head to a remote cabin while technicians in an underground facility manipulate events toward a larger purpose. The cast includes Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins, and Bradley Whitford.

Produced by Mutant Enemy and released by Lionsgate, the film runs 95 minutes; production notes cite Vancouver-area filming in 2009 and a budget around $30 million with a global gross near $70 million.

7. ‘Se7en’ (1995)

David Fincher directs from Andrew Kevin Walker’s screenplay in this crime thriller about detectives William Somerset and David Mills tracking a serial killer staging murders around the seven deadly sins. The film stars Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, with supporting turns by Gwyneth Paltrow and others.

Produced by Arnold Kopelson Productions and distributed by New Line Cinema, the movie runs 127 minutes and earned over $327 million worldwide; a recent 4K restoration supervised by Fincher marked a high-profile re-release window.

6. ‘The Sitter’ (2011)

Directed by David Gordon Green and written by Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka, this black comedy stars Jonah Hill as Noah, a suspended college student roped into babysitting three kids who get dragged along on a chaotic night. Key supporting roles include Max Records, Ari Graynor, Sam Rockwell, and J.B. Smoove.

Produced by Michael De Luca Productions and 20th Century Fox, the film runs 81 minutes and was released theatrically in December 2011; studio records note a domestic/overseas split that totaled roughly $35 million worldwide.

5. ‘The Devil Is Busy’ (2024)

Co-directed by Christalyn Hampton and Geeta Gandbhir, this documentary short follows staff at a women’s healthcare clinic in Atlanta—spotlighting security head Tracii and the daily work of protecting patients while providing medical care amid persistent threats. Producers include Hampton, Rose Arce, Amber Fares, and Soledad O’Brien.

The film’s U.S. distribution is through HBO/Max, aligning it with the platform’s nonfiction slate; listings and festival notes identify it as a 2024 release now streaming on the service.

4. ‘Caleb Hearon: Model Comedian’ (2025)

This stand-up special is written and performed by Caleb Hearon and directed by Sandy Honig. It premiered in the U.S. in September 2025 and showcases Hearon’s hour of new material in a single-set format typical of Max’s comedy releases.

Production details list Honig as director and Hearon as sole writer/performer, with the special framed as a Max original comedy showcase timed to its September debut.

3. ‘Friendship’ (2025)

Written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, this psychological black comedy centers on Craig, a socially awkward marketing exec, and his increasingly fraught bond with Austin, a local TV meteorologist. The cast features Tim Robinson, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Paul Rudd; the film runs about 101 minutes and was produced by Fifth Season and BoulderLight Pictures.

After premiering on the festival circuit, the movie rolled out in the U.S. via A24, with international distribution handled by Republic Pictures through Paramount; box office reporting lists a mid-teen millions gross.

2. ‘Warfare’ (2025)

Co-written and co-directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, ‘Warfare’ dramatizes a U.S. Navy SEAL platoon’s real-time engagement in Ramadi on November 19, 2006, drawn from Mendoza’s experiences. The ensemble includes D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Joseph Quinn, and Charles Melton; runtime is 95 minutes.

Released by A24, the film logged a modest theatrical gross before catching fire on streaming; recent coverage has highlighted its strong viewer response and traction on Max.

1. ‘Superman’ (2025)

James Gunn writes and directs this fresh take on DC’s most famous hero, led by David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, with Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The cast also features Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), and Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho).

The film launches the new DC Universe slate, positioning Kal-El as a working reporter in Metropolis while balancing his heritage and responsibilities; Gunn has discussed the long-horizon plan for the connected DCU and how projects fit together.

Tell us which of these you queued up—and what you’re starting next—down in the comments!