Here Are the Top 15 Most-Popular Movies on IMDb This Week, with ‘Frankenstein’ Again on Top
Here’s a fresh rundown of the same fifteen buzzy titles, organized with the key who/what/when/where details—directors, cast lineups, festival or theatrical timing, and platform plans—so you can track official trailers, dates, and availability as they roll out.
‘Wuthering Heights’ (2026)

Emerald Fennell writes and directs ‘Wuthering Heights,’ with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi leading and Warner Bros. handling distribution. The theatrical launch is dated for February 13. A first teaser arrived late in the prior year to set the tone and cast reveal cadence. Production listings reflect the core creative team and supporting players tied to the project.
‘Weapons’ (2025)

Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ from New Line/Warner Bros. hit U.S. theaters on August 8. Marketing began with a spring teaser and expanded to full trailers in the lead-up to release. The story centers on a child-disappearance mystery and an ensemble headed by Josh Brolin and Julia Garner. After theatrical and digital windows, the film became available to stream on Max in late October.
‘Die My Love’ (2025)

Lynne Ramsay adapts ‘Die My Love’ with Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson starring. The film premiered in competition at Cannes on May 17 before moving through fall release plans. U.S. distribution is via Mubi, with a domestic opening on November 7. Festival and platform notes in trade coverage charted the rollout and ongoing critical response.
‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’ (2025)

Steve Carr directs ‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas,’ pairing Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson for a holiday rom-com. Netflix serves as the release platform, with streaming set for November 12. The title’s page includes a synopsis, cast information, and a trailer link. Credits and production notes are listed across official databases.
‘Roofman’ (2025)

Derek Cianfrance’s ‘Roofman,’ starring Channing Tatum, dramatizes the real-life case of Jeffrey Manchester, known for rooftop break-ins and a post-escape hideout in a toy store. Paramount dated the U.S. theatrical release for October 10 and opened ticketing accordingly. Background features outline the true-crime basis and production steps. Digital availability began on November 11 following the theatrical run.
‘The Fantastic 4: First Steps’ (2025)

Matt Shakman directs ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ for Marvel Studios, introducing the team’s continuity with Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn. Theatrical rollout was set for July 25 with premium exhibition formats planned. Official materials detail credits, character notes, and poster art progression. Home-media and downstream availability follow standard studio windows.
‘A House of Dynamite’ (2025)

Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ is a crisis procedural about the U.S. response to a suspected incoming missile. The film premiered at Venice, expanded to theaters in October, and debuted on Netflix on October 24. The ensemble includes Idris Elba, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, and Gabriel Basso. Festival reports and listings document the release pattern and credits.
‘Nuremberg’ (2025)

James Vanderbilt writes and directs ‘Nuremberg,’ a courtroom drama about the post-WWII trials with Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, and Michael Shannon. Festival coverage notes a TIFF berth ahead of its November 7 opening. Interviews and features detail the project’s development and historical framing. Production pages provide the full cast list and technical credits.
‘Bugonia’ (2025)

Yorgos Lanthimos’s ‘Bugonia’ remakes Jang Joon-hwan’s ‘Save the Green Planet!’ in English. The plot follows two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap a powerful CEO they insist is an alien. Official listings document the primary cast and creative team. Press notes and background pieces outline the remake’s lineage and genre positioning.
‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ (2025)

Lionsgate’s third entry, ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,’ brings back Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman, with Ariana Greenblatt, Justice Smith, Rosamund Pike, and Dominic Sessa joining. Ruben Fleischer directs, with principal photography in Budapest. The theatrical date is November 14. Studio materials and film pages track character returns and new additions.
‘Playdate’ (2025)

‘Playdate,’ directed by Luke Greenfield and written by Neil Goldman, teams Kevin James and Alan Ritchson, with Sarah Chalke and Alan Tudyk supporting. What begins as a simple family playdate spirals into a high-stakes chase. Official summaries and cast confirmations appear on studio-tracked pages. Promotional beats highlight the buddy-action tone and set-piece escalation.
‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025)

Dan Trachtenberg directs ‘Predator: Badlands,’ co-writing with Patrick Aison. The story explores Predator society, following an exiled young Yautja named Dek, with Elle Fanning among the cast. The release date is November 7, and the film carries a PG-13 rating—unusual for the franchise—due to a creative shift away from human-focused gore. Studio profiles lay out the core team and premise.
‘The Running Man’ (2025)

Edgar Wright’s new take on ‘The Running Man’ adapts the Stephen King novel, led by Glen Powell. Paramount staged an initial reveal at CinemaCon on April 3, with trailer drops in July and October timed around NYCC activity. Cast listings include Colman Domingo and Lee Pace among others. Credits, runtime details, and distributor information are centralized on official pages.
‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ features Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, and more. U.S. theaters saw a late-September debut under Warner Bros. distribution. Reports describe a plot involving a vanished spouse and a kidnapped daughter. Coverage highlights strong critical notices and comprehensive cast and premise overviews.
‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, and Mia Goth. The film premiered in competition at Venice on August 30 and then screened at TIFF, Busan, and the BFI London Film Festival. A limited theatrical corridor, including select IMAX/35mm, began on October 17 before a global Netflix release on November 7. Netflix’s materials carry official cast information and viewing details.
Tell us which of these you’re queuing up first—and what updates you want us to keep tracking—in the comments!


