‘Nobody 2’ Tops Peacock’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List This Week

Peacock’s movie chart this week is a mix of new franchise entries and evergreen family favorites, with sequels and holiday staples drawing big rewatch numbers alongside a few animated hits. Below, you’ll find quick, useful snapshots for each title—cast notes, franchise context, and what each film focuses on—so you can decide what to queue up next without any fuss.

‘Jurassic Park’ (1993)

Steven Spielberg’s original blockbuster adapts Michael Crichton’s novel about a theme park filled with cloned dinosaurs on Isla Nublar. The production broke ground by combining animatronics from Stan Winston Studio with early CGI by ILM to achieve realistic dinosaurs like the T. rex and Velociraptors. John Williams’s score, the “Mr. DNA” exposition device, and the park-security systems (including electric fences and embryo storage) became franchise hallmarks. Its massive success spawned sequels, theme-park attractions, and the modern ‘Jurassic World’ trilogy that followed decades later.

‘The Cat in the Hat’ (2003)

Mike Myers stars in this live-action adaptation of the classic picture book, bringing the mischievous Cat into a suburban household for a day of chaotic “fun.” Production employed elaborate set pieces, oversized props, and makeup effects to translate Seussian visuals into real environments. The story structure follows the Cat’s escalating antics and the children’s attempts to manage the mess before their mother returns. The film remains a frequent family-viewing option during school breaks and holiday periods.

‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ (2025)

Continuing the ‘Downton Abbey’ film series, this chapter returns to the Crawley family and their household staff after the events of the 2019 and 2022 movies. The property began as a television series created by Julian Fellowes, known for meticulous period detail and intersecting upstairs-downstairs storylines. Returning ensemble casts and heritage locations remain central to the films’ appeal, with costuming and production design drawing on early-20th-century references. Distribution continues under the same broader partnerships that handled the earlier cinematic installments.

‘The Grinch’ (2018)

This animated take stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the Grinch, delivering a contemporary update with Illumination’s signature style. The narrative retains the core beats—plan to steal Christmas, bond with Cindy Lou—while expanding side characters and visual gags for family audiences. The production leans on expressive character rigs and vibrant, snow-dusted environments designed for holiday rewatchability. It has become a regular seasonal streamer alongside other Grinch adaptations.

‘The Croods’ (2013)

DreamWorks Animation’s prehistoric family adventure follows the Croods as they leave their cave and confront a changing world. Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, and Ryan Reynolds lead the voice cast, with the film combining slapstick and exploration themes. The world-building emphasizes colorful fauna and inventive “creature mash-ups,” supported by a robust CG pipeline. Its popularity later spawned a sequel and a TV spinoff, extending the brand across platforms.

‘Despicable Me 2’ (2013)

The second film shifts Gru from villainy to heroics as he’s recruited by the Anti-Villain League to stop a new threat. Steve Carell returns alongside Kristen Wiig, with the Minions taking on a bigger role that sets up their eventual spin-offs. The production retains Illumination’s bright, caricatured design language and fast-gag structure. It cemented the series as a reliable family franchise with strong box-office and home-viewing performance.

‘Despicable Me’ (2010)

Illumination’s breakout animated feature introduces Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, as a super-villain whose life changes when he adopts three orphans. The movie also debuts the Minions, whose slapstick side missions helped power a multi-film franchise and merchandise line. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, the film uses a stylized CG look and brisk pacing geared toward family audiences. Its success led to sequels, spin-offs, and a continuing relationship between Illumination and Universal for global distribution.

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000)

Ron Howard directs this live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s book, with Jim Carrey portraying the Grinch under elaborate prosthetic makeup created by industry veterans. The story follows the Grinch’s plan to steal the Whos’ holiday, centering on his connection with Cindy Lou Who and the origins of his bitterness toward Whoville. Production utilized large practical sets to realize Mount Crumpit and the town’s whimsical design. The film became a major seasonal staple and frequently returns to streaming platforms during the holidays.

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (2025)

Set within the long-running ‘Jurassic Park’/‘Jurassic World’ franchise from Universal and Amblin, this entry continues the saga of de-extinct dinosaurs colliding with human civilization. The series is known for its blend of practical effects and cutting-edge VFX, originally pioneered by Industrial Light & Magic and Stan Winston Studio. Key throughlines include InGen’s genetic engineering, park ambitions gone awry, and survival-adventure set pieces involving raptors and T. rex variants. As with prior films, worldwide theatrical distribution and subsequent streaming windows flow through Universal’s pipeline.

‘Nobody 2’ (2025)

This sequel continues the story of Hutch Mansell, with Bob Odenkirk returning as the suburban dad whose past life as an expert fixer keeps catching up to him. The first film, ‘Nobody,’ launched in 2021 from writer Derek Kolstad, whose credits include the ‘John Wick’ franchise, setting a template of compact, close-quarters action and dark humor. Expect the follow-up to expand on the covert-ops world teased previously, bringing back the family dynamic that grounded the original. The series is produced through Universal Pictures and 87North, the stunt-driven outfit behind several modern action releases.

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