‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Tops Peacock’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List This Week

From family-friendly animation to creature features and cult-favorite slashers, this week’s slate on Peacock spans new installments, holiday picks, and evergreen classics. Below, you’ll find each title with quick-hit details—who made it, who stars in it, and what it’s about—so you can jump straight to what fits your mood.

10. ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ (2014)

Set five years after the first film, ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ follows Hiccup and Toothless as they map uncharted lands and confront a dragon-trapper threat led by Drago Bludvist. Directed by Dean DeBlois, it features voice performances by Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, America Ferrera, and Gerard Butler. The movie expands the world of Berk with new dragon species, aerial battles, and a hidden sanctuary. It’s produced by DreamWorks Animation and is rated PG with a runtime of about 102 minutes.

9. ‘Scary Movie’ (2000)

‘Scary Movie’ is a parody that riffs on late-’90s teen slashers, following a group of high-school friends being stalked after a fatal accident. Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, it stars Anna Faris, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall, and Jon Abrahams. The film incorporates spoofs of titles like ‘Scream’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ while leaning into broad genre satire. Released by Dimension Films, it runs about 88 minutes and is rated R for crude humor and violence.

8. ‘Ghostbusters’ (1984)

In ‘Ghostbusters’, a team of out-of-work parapsychologists launches a ghost-removal business in New York City as paranormal activity surges. Directed by Ivan Reitman, the film stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver. The movie blends supernatural comedy with large-scale effects work and introduced the Ecto-1 and proton packs to pop culture. It’s rated PG with a runtime of about 105 minutes and was released by Columbia Pictures.

7. ‘Scream’ (1996)

‘Scream’ follows Sidney Prescott and her classmates as a masked killer dubbed Ghostface targets teens in a small California town. Directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson, it stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette. The film rejuvenated the slasher genre with self-aware rules and red-herring twists. Released by Dimension Films, it carries an R rating and runs roughly 111 minutes.

6. ‘Monster House’ (2006)

‘Monster House’ centers on three kids who discover the creepy home across the street is a living, breathing threat. Directed by Gil Kenan and produced by ImageMovers and Amblin Entertainment, it features voice work from Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Spencer Locke, and Steve Buscemi. The film uses performance-capture animation to deliver a stylized, PG-rated adventure. It runs about 91 minutes and was distributed by Columbia Pictures.

5. ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (2025)

This live-action adaptation of the DreamWorks fantasy follows Hiccup and Toothless as an unlikely bond reshapes Viking-dragon conflict on the Isle of Berk. Directed by Dean DeBlois, it features Mason Thames and Nico Parker among the principal cast, with production by Universal Pictures and DreamWorks. The film reimagines key locations, dragon designs, and clan dynamics using practical sets and VFX. It’s positioned within the broader franchise that includes earlier animated films and series.

4. ‘Corpse Bride’ (2005)

Set in a Victorian village, ‘Corpse Bride’ tells the story of a nervous groom who accidentally proposes to a deceased bride and is whisked to the Land of the Dead. Directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson, it stars the voices of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Emily Watson. The stop-motion production uses hand-crafted puppets and meticulous frame-by-frame photography. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it’s rated PG and runs about 77 minutes.

3. ‘M3GAN 2.0’ (2025)

‘M3GAN 2.0’ continues the techno-thriller storyline about a life-like companion doll whose protective programming spirals beyond control. Developed by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, the sequel brings back creative leads from the first film, with Akela Cooper attached to scripting duties. The premise expands the AI and robotics angle, introducing new safeguards, risks, and corporate stakes. Universal Pictures handles distribution as part of the returning production partnership.

2. ‘The Grinch’ (2018)

Illumination’s ‘The Grinch’ adapts Dr. Seuss’s holiday tale about a green grouch who plans to steal Christmas from Whoville. Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier, it stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the title character, with Rashida Jones and Kenan Thompson in supporting roles. The film features original music, bright CG animation, and a family-friendly PG rating. It was released by Universal Pictures with a runtime of about 85 minutes.

1. ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (2025)

Set within Universal and Amblin’s long-running ‘Jurassic’ franchise, ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ continues the saga of de-extinct dinosaurs and the human systems struggling to contain them. The film introduces new characters and locations while retaining core series elements like genetically engineered species and high-stakes containment efforts. Produced under the ‘Jurassic World’ banner, it connects to the overarching narrative begun with ‘Jurassic Park’. Universal Pictures distributes the installment as part of the studio’s marquee action-adventure lineup.

Tell us which titles you streamed and what you’re queuing up next in the comments!