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

This week’s most-watched movies on Peacock range from dinosaur-packed blockbusters and period dramas to family-friendly animated adventures and Christmas classics. Whether you’re planning a movie marathon or just want to know what everyone else is streaming right now, here’s a quick guide to the ten titles viewers keep pressing play on.

10. ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (2025)

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ is a live-action remake of the earlier animated film, directed by Dean DeBlois, who also directed the original version. The story follows Hiccup, a young Viking from the island village of Berk, who secretly befriends a rare dragon he names Toothless and gradually challenges his people’s long-held belief that dragons are only dangerous enemies. The cast includes Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, Gerard Butler returning as Stoick, and Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James and Harry Trevaldwyn in key supporting roles. The film closely follows the narrative beats of the animated original while expanding flying sequences and emotional character moments, and after its strong theatrical release it made its exclusive streaming debut on Peacock as part of a broader ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ collection that also includes the animated trilogy and various bonus features.

9. ‘Despicable Me 2’ (2013)

‘Despicable Me 2’ continues Gru’s story as he leaves supervillainy behind and is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help track down a stolen experimental mutagen. Partnered with agent Lucy Wilde, he goes undercover in a shopping mall to identify which shop owner is secretly the villain El Macho, while also juggling life as a single father to Margo, Edith and Agnes. The film brings back Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove and Russell Brand, and adds Benjamin Bratt, Steve Coogan and Ken Jeong to the voice cast. It became one of the highest-grossing animated films of its time and is part of the wider ‘Despicable Me’ lineup available on Peacock for viewers who want to watch the franchise in order.

8. ‘The Cat in the Hat’ (2003)

‘Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat’ is a live-action fantasy comedy directed by Bo Welch and based on the classic picture book by Dr. Seuss. In this version, the Cat, played by Mike Myers, arrives at the home of siblings Conrad and Sally while their mother is out, turning a strict, orderly household into a chaotic series of surreal set-pieces. The supporting cast includes Alec Baldwin, Kelly Preston, Dakota Fanning and Spencer Breslin, and the production is characterized by brightly colored sets and heavy use of practical costumes and makeup. The film is notable for being the last live-action adaptation of a Dr. Seuss work, after which the Seuss estate opted to focus on animated projects in response to its critical reception.

7. ‘Despicable Me’ (2010)

‘Despicable Me’ is an animated comedy produced by Illumination, directed by Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin. It follows Gru, a supervillain who plans an audacious heist to steal the Moon and adopts three orphaned girls as part of his scheme, only to have his priorities change as he becomes attached to them. The film introduces the Minions, Gru’s small yellow henchmen, who became central mascots of the franchise and appear across multiple films and spin-offs. The voice cast features Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove and Julie Andrews. Its box-office performance turned ‘Despicable Me’ into the foundation of a multi-film series that Peacock regularly promotes, including later entries and related ‘Minions’ titles.

6. ‘The Croods’ (2013)

‘The Croods’ is an animated adventure comedy from DreamWorks Animation, directed by Chris Sanders and Kirk DeMicco. The story is set in a fictional prehistoric era and follows the Crood family, led by overprotective patriarch Grug, as they are forced out of their cave and journey through a strange new world after their home is destroyed. Along the way, they meet the inventive wanderer Guy, whose new ideas and tools challenge Grug’s cautious approach to survival and reshape how the family lives. The voice cast includes Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, Clark Duke and Cloris Leachman. The film’s success sparked a broader ‘Croods’ franchise, including the series ‘Dawn of the Croods’, the Peacock-streaming show ‘The Croods: Family Tree’ and the sequel ‘The Croods: A New Age’.

5. ‘Jurassic Park’ (1993)

‘Jurassic Park’ is a science fiction adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Michael Crichton’s novel of the same name. It follows billionaire John Hammond’s attempt to open a theme park on Isla Nublar, where cloned dinosaurs are exhibited using cutting-edge genetic engineering, and documents how a security breakdown turns the park into a survival ordeal for visiting scientists and guests. The film is widely noted for its combination of practical animatronics and then-revolutionary computer-generated imagery, which helped set new standards for visual effects and sound design. It became one of the highest-grossing films in history and launched the entire ‘Jurassic Park’/’Jurassic World’ franchise, with multiple entries now available on Peacock to complement ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’.

4. ‘The Grinch’ (2018)

‘The Grinch’ is an animated family film from Illumination that once again adapts Dr. Seuss’ story, this time with Benedict Cumberbatch voicing the title character. The plot follows a more contemporary take on the familiar tale, as the Grinch travels down from his solitary home above Whoville with a plan to steal Christmas, only to have his worldview challenged by young Cindy-Lou Who and her family. The movie features stylized animation, a prominent role for the Grinch’s loyal dog Max and new supporting characters who flesh out everyday life in Whoville. On Peacock, it often appears in curated holiday collections alongside other ‘Grinch’ adaptations, giving viewers both animated and live-action options for the same story world.

3. ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000)

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ is a live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic book, directed by Ron Howard and starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch. The film centers on the Grinch, a reclusive, green misanthrope living on Mount Crumpit above Whoville, who schemes to sabotage the town’s holiday celebrations by stealing decorations, presents and even the feast. It expands the original story by exploring the Grinch’s childhood and his history with Whoville’s residents, including Mayor May Who and Martha May Whovier. The production is known for its elaborate set design, heavy prosthetic makeup for Carrey’s performance and large-scale depiction of Whoville, and it remains a regular part of Peacock’s seasonal Christmas movie offering.

2. ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ (2025)

‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ is a historical drama film directed by Simon Curtis and written by series creator Julian Fellowes, serving as the third and final film in the ‘Downton Abbey’ franchise. The story moves into the early thirties as the Crawley family confronts financial pressures, shifting social norms and a transition of leadership from Robert to his daughter Mary, who is also dealing with a public scandal surrounding her divorce. Many of the original cast return, including Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter and Elizabeth McGovern, alongside Paul Giamatti and Dominic West reprising their roles from earlier entries. The film was produced by Carnival Films and released in cinemas by Focus Features before joining Peacock’s movie lineup as the feature-length send-off to the long-running ‘Downton Abbey’ story.

1. ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (2025)

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ is a science fiction action film directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, continuing the ‘Jurassic’ saga as a standalone sequel to ‘Jurassic World Dominion’. It follows Zora Bennett, a mercenary leading a small team to a remote island research facility tied to the original ‘Jurassic Park’, where they must retrieve dinosaur DNA samples that could be used to create life-saving drugs. The mission uncovers a hidden conspiracy involving dangerous new dinosaur hybrids and long-buried corporate secrets. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Ed Skrein, and was shot on location in Thailand, Malta and the United Kingdom. After a huge theatrical run, it is now streaming exclusively on Peacock as part of the service’s fall “from theaters to streaming” movie slate.

If you’ve watched any of these recently on Peacock, share your thoughts and favorite moments from them in the comments.