‘Vicious’ Tops Paramount+’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List This Week

From fresh scares to throwback comedies, this week’s most-watched picks on Paramount+ span slashers, spoofs, and buddy chaos—perfect for a quick nostalgia hit or a new-night fright.

10. ‘Grown Ups’ (2010)

Lenny, Eric, Kurt, Marcus and Rob reconnect over a Fourth of July weekend, bringing their families along for the ride as childhood friendships collide with adult responsibilities. Directed by Dennis Dugan, the ensemble features Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider, with Salma Hayek, Maria Bello and Maya Rudolph in support. The film was produced by Happy Madison and released by Sony Pictures, ultimately grossing over $272 million worldwide. Its premise centers on small-town lake-house antics, old basketball rivalries and fish-out-of-water family gags.

9. ‘Scream 4’ (2011)

A decade after the original Woodsboro murders, ‘Scream 4’ brings Sidney Prescott home on a book tour just as a new Ghostface starts targeting a fresh generation. Wes Craven returned to direct with Kevin Williamson scripting, reuniting Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette alongside newcomers like Emma Roberts and Hayden Panettiere. The story riffs on remake culture and “new rules,” positioning the killings against a social-media era backdrop. It’s the fourth installment in the franchise and Craven’s final ‘Scream’ film.

8. ‘Scream 3’ (2000)

Set amid the Hollywood production of the in-universe ‘Stab 3’, this entry follows Sidney, Gale and Dewey as murders erupt on a studio lot. Wes Craven directs from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger, with a cast that includes Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Patrick Dempsey and Parker Posey. The meta-mystery folds the trilogy’s backstory into the filmmaking process and the rules of trilogies. Released by Dimension Films, it became a box-office hit and capped the original trilogy arc.

7. ‘Scream’ (1996)

The modern slasher revival kicks off in Woodsboro as high-schooler Sidney Prescott becomes the focus of a masked killer who plays by “rules” every horror fan knows. Directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson, the film stars Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Drew Barrymore and more. Its blend of whodunit structure and self-aware dialogue reshaped genre conventions and launched a long-running series. Distributed by Dimension Films, it became a sleeper hit that grew through word-of-mouth and home video.

6. ‘Scream 2’ (1997)

Now in college, Sidney Prescott faces a copycat Ghostface as the ‘Stab’ movie premieres, blurring lines between real events and their big-screen retelling. Wes Craven directs from a Kevin Williamson script, with returning leads Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette joined by new classmates and suspects. The sequel expands the rules to cover follow-ups, body-count math and media frenzy. It continued the franchise’s meta approach while broadening its campus-thriller setting.

5. ‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

When their single parents marry, Brennan and Dale—two overgrown, unemployed guys—are forced to share a room and figure out adulthood under one roof. Directed by Adam McKay, the comedy pairs Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly with a supporting cast that includes Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins and Adam Scott. The story tracks sibling rivalry, misguided business schemes and an infamous job-interview montage. It became a durable cable and streaming staple after a strong theatrical run.

4. ‘Scream VI’ (2023)

The core survivors relocate to New York City as a new Ghostface escalates the hunt across subways, bodegas and high-rise apartments. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the film stars Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding and Courteney Cox, with Hayden Panettiere returning. It follows the events of the prior installment while shifting the franchise’s setting and tactics. Released by Paramount Pictures, it became one of the series’ top-grossing entries.

3. ‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

Akiva Schaffer directs this new installment with Liam Neeson starring as Frank Drebin Jr., joined by Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser. After its theatrical run, the movie began streaming on Paramount+ on September 30, 2025, in the U.S. and Canada. The film positions itself as a continuation of the slapstick police spoof tradition associated with the original trilogy. It arrives alongside the classic entries, which remain available across Paramount’s streaming ecosystem.

2. ‘Scream’ (1996)

This second chart appearance for the original entry underscores how often viewers revisit the first Woodsboro mystery. The film’s opening shocker, masked-killer calls and film-buff banter set the tone for every sequel that followed. Its leads—Sidney, Gale and Dewey—became franchise anchors across multiple films. The title’s success ignited renewed interest in slashers throughout late-1990s studio horror.

1. ‘Vicious’ (2025)

A late-night visitor leaves Polly a locked box with strict, unsettling instructions, pulling her into a reality-bending ordeal that tests what she can sacrifice. Written and directed by Bryan Bertino and starring Dakota Fanning, the film debuted on Paramount+ and digital platforms after skipping a planned theatrical release. It premiered at Fantastic Fest in September before its October streaming bow. The release is part of Paramount’s 2025 slate realignment and arrives under the studio’s banner.

What did you watch first—classic laughs or fresh scares? Share your picks in the comments!