‘The Naked Gun’ Tops Paramount+’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List of the Week

From fresh premieres to reliable crowd-pleasers, Paramount+ viewers are flocking to a mix of action, comedy, and holiday-adjacent favorites this week. Below, you’ll find quick, useful rundowns for each title—who made them, who stars, and what they’re about—so you can decide what to play next without any guesswork.

‘Fight or Flight’ (2025)

Directed by James Madigan, this action comedy stars Josh Hartnett with Charithra Chandran, Marko Zaror, and Katee Sackhoff. The story centers on a mission aboard a commercial flight where a target and protector must navigate a cabin full of assassins. The film opened in the U.K. before a U.S. release and later became available to stream on Paramount+. Producers include Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee.

’21 Jump Street’ (2012)

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller make their live-action feature debut with this action-comedy reimagining of the late-’80s TV series. Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum play undercover officers sent back to high school to crack a synthetic-drug case, joined by Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Ice Cube, and Rob Riggle. Sony released the film following a festival premiere, and it became a global hit that spawned a sequel. Mark Mothersbaugh composed the score.

‘Shooter’ (2007)

Antoine Fuqua adapts Stephen Hunter’s novel ‘Point of Impact’ into an action thriller starring Mark Wahlberg as a retired Marine sniper framed for an assassination. The plot follows his effort to clear his name while exposing a broader conspiracy. Jonathan Lemkin wrote the screenplay, and Paramount partnered on distribution internationally with other studios involved. Co-stars include Michael Peña, Danny Glover, and Kate Mara.

‘Vicious’ (2025)

Written and directed by Bryan Bertino, this horror film stars Dakota Fanning, Kathryn Hunter, Mary McCormack, and Rachel Blanchard. After a festival premiere, Paramount distributed it with a streaming component tied to the studio’s platform. The plot centers on a woman whose life unravels as a mysterious presence begins stalking her. The production credits include Atlas Independent, with a sub–two-hour runtime.

‘Grown Ups’ (2010)

Dennis Dugan directs this ensemble comedy headlined by Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider, with Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph in support. The story follows childhood friends reuniting with their families for a summer getaway filled with friendly rivalries and throwback hijinks. Sony released the film, which became a major worldwide box office success. It’s a Happy Madison production co-written by Sandler and Fred Wolf.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Joseph Kosinski directs this follow-up with Tom Cruise returning as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, now training a new class of naval aviators for a near-impossible mission. Paramount handled the theatrical release and later made it available to stream on its platform, where it set debut viewership records. The film received multiple Academy Award nominations and became one of the year’s biggest global hits. Returning and new cast members include Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, and Glen Powell.

‘American Made’ (2017)

Doug Liman’s crime caper stars Tom Cruise as Barry Seal, a pilot who becomes entangled with the CIA and drug cartels. Universal released the film worldwide after an August festival bow in Asia and a late-September U.S. rollout. The story dramatizes Seal’s smuggling operations and covert government work during the escalation of the drug war. The movie earned strong box office returns and positive notices for its brisk, true-life intrigue.

‘Fatman’ (2020)

Written and directed by Eshom and Ian Nelms, this dark action-comedy stars Mel Gibson as a hard-bitten Santa, with Walton Goggins playing an assassin hired by a vengeful child. The plot centers on a down-on-his-luck workshop, government contract woes, and a violent showdown far north. The film was released by Saban Films and runs about 100 minutes. Cast credits also include Marianne Jean-Baptiste.

‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

Adam McKay directs this comedy pairing Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as newly minted adult step-siblings forced to live under one roof after their single parents marry. The cast also features Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, Adam Scott, and Kathryn Hahn. The story tracks escalating household chaos, job hunts, and a reluctant path toward maturity. McKay’s film became a staple of modern studio comedies and remains a rewatch favorite.

‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

Directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, this legacy sequel continues the spoof-comedy franchise with Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. alongside Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Danny Huston. The film follows Drebin Jr. as he stumbles through a high-profile case while keeping Police Squad afloat. Paramount released it in theaters before rolling it out for home viewing and streaming. It’s the fourth entry in the series and carries over the slapstick style of the original trilogy.