‘A House of Dynamite’ Is on Top of Netflix’s Most-Watched Movies of the Week List

From October 27 to November 2, 2025, viewers in the United States leaned hard into a mix of brand-new originals and comfort rewatch favorites—true-crime documentaries, animated hits, a high-stakes political thriller, and a few late-2000s/2010s studio crowd-pleasers. Below is a quick, useful rundown of what’s getting the most play right now, counting down from No. 10 to No. 1.

10. ‘Life of the Party’ (2018)

Melissa McCarthy stars as Deanna Miles, a suddenly divorced mom who re-enrolls at her daughter’s university to finish the degree she left behind, with Molly Gordon, Gillian Jacobs, and Maya Rudolph rounding out the ensemble. The film is directed by Ben Falcone, from a script he co-wrote with McCarthy. Julie Bowen and Matt Walsh co-star, with music by Fil Eisler and cinematography by Julio Macat. It was produced by On the Day Productions and New Line Cinema and released by Warner Bros. Pictures.

9. ‘Law Abiding Citizen’ (2009)

Set in Philadelphia, the story follows Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler), who targets both his family’s killers and the system he believes failed them, squaring off against prosecutor Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx). F. Gary Gray directs from a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer, with supporting turns from Colm Meaney, Leslie Bibb, Regina Hall, and Viola Davis. Jonathan Sela handled cinematography and Brian Tyler composed the score. The film was released by Overture Films and grossed over $120 million worldwide.

8. ‘Premonition’ (2007)

Sandra Bullock plays Linda Hanson, a suburban mother who experiences the days around her husband’s death out of sequence and races to change the outcome. Directed by Mennan Yapo from a script by Bill Kelly, the film co-stars Julian McMahon, Nia Long, Amber Valletta, Peter Stormare, and Kate Nelligan. Klaus Badelt composed the score, with Torsten Lippstock as cinematographer and Neil Travis as editor. Produced by TriStar Pictures and MGM, it runs 96 minutes.

7. ‘Despicable Me 3’ (2017)

Illumination’s hit sequel reunites Steve Carell’s Gru—now alongside twin brother Dru—against 1980s-obsessed villain Balthazar Bratt, voiced by Trey Parker. Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda direct, with a screenplay by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio; Kristen Wiig returns as Lucy. The film was produced by Illumination and Universal Pictures and features the franchise’s signature Minions in major supporting roles. It’s the fourth film in the overall series chronology.

6. ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ (2018)

Drac (Adam Sandler), Mavis (Selena Gomez), and the monster crew take a break from the hotel and set sail on a monster cruise where Dracula “zings” with the ship’s captain, Ericka (Kathryn Hahn). Genndy Tartakovsky directs and co-writes with Michael McCullers, continuing Sony Pictures Animation’s family franchise. Andy Samberg, Kevin James, and the returning ensemble reprise their roles. The film was distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing.

5. ‘Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween’ (2018)

This standalone sequel adapts R.L. Stine’s beloved book series into a suburban adventure sparked by the dummy Slappy’s mischief. Ari Sandel directs from a screenplay by Rob Lieber, with Wendi McLendon-Covey, Madison Iseman, Jeremy Ray Taylor, and Ken Jeong among the cast. Produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation, the film runs about 90 minutes. Dominic Lewis composed the score and Barry Peterson served as cinematographer.

4. ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ (2025)

Directed by Geeta Gandbhir, this true-crime documentary reconstructs the 2023 killing of Ajike “AJ” Owens in Florida, using extensive police body-camera footage, surveillance video, 911 audio, and investigative materials. Produced by Message Pictures and Park Pictures, the film premiered at Sundance before its Netflix release, and it examines how “stand your ground” laws and a long-running neighborhood dispute converged in a fatal encounter. Producers include Nikon Kwantu, Alisa Payne, and Sam Bisbee, with editing by Viridiana Lieberman and cinematography by Alfredo De Lara.

3. ‘Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers’ (2025)

This feature documentary revisits the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, incorporating archival interviews—including rare prison footage—and new reporting to contextualize the murders committed between 1989 and 1990. Directed by Emily Turner, it includes interviews with law enforcement and people close to the case and explores the complexities of Wuornos’ background and public image. The film is streaming on Netflix and is covered in companion pieces on Tudum that outline its approach and ending. Runtime is listed at approximately 103 minutes.

2. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

An original animated adventure from Sony Pictures Animation, the film follows Huntr/x—K-pop idols Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—who use secret powers to protect fans from supernatural threats, all while battling a demonic rival boy band. It’s directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and features a voice cast that includes Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, Lee Byung-hun, and Kim Yunjin. The movie has broken viewing records on Netflix since its June debut. Official Netflix listings confirm the core premise and cast.

1. ‘A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE’ (2025)

Kathryn Bigelow directs this apocalyptic political thriller written by Noah Oppenheim, about the U.S. government’s scramble to respond when an unidentified adversary launches a single nuclear missile. Idris Elba plays the President of the United States, with Rebecca Ferguson as a Situation Room officer; the ensemble includes Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, and Greta Lee. The film premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival before its Netflix debut and runs 112 minutes, with music by Volker Bertelmann and cinematography by Barry Ackroyd. Production companies include First Light, Prologue Entertainment, and Kingsgate Films.

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