Action-Packed Stephen King Remake Tops Paramount+’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List of the Week Again

Paramount+ remains a significant player in the streaming landscape, offering a wide array of cinematic content that spans various genres and eras. This week’s most-watched movies reflect a fascinating blend of contemporary blockbusters, newly released thrillers, and nostalgic favorites that have resurfaced in popularity. From high-stakes espionage and dystopian survival games to intimate family dramas, the platform’s current top performers provide a snapshot of what is capturing global attention. These films highlight the diverse storytelling that continues to drive engagement among modern streaming audiences.

‘The Contractor’ (2022)

James Harper is a Special Forces sergeant who is involuntarily discharged from the Army and finds himself without a pension or healthcare. Facing mounting debt and few prospects, he joins a private underground military force to provide for his family and clear his name. His first mission goes dangerously sideways, leaving him isolated and hunted by those he once trusted. ‘The Contractor’ follows his desperate journey to survive a complex conspiracy while trying to return home.

‘Fighting’ (2009)

Shawn MacArthur is a young man from Alabama who moves to New York City and struggles to make a living by selling counterfeit items. He meets a street-wise scammer who introduces him to the world of high-stakes, bare-knuckle street fighting. Shawn quickly rises through the ranks of the underground circuit, facing various opponents in brutal matches staged for wealthy gamblers. ‘Fighting’ depicts his struggle to maintain his integrity while navigating a world of corruption and violence.

‘Sleeping Dogs’ (2024)

Roy Freeman is a former homicide detective who is undergoing an experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. He is forced to revisit a decade-old murder case involving a college professor when new information suggests a potential wrongful conviction. With the help of his former partner and his own fragmented memories, Roy uncovers a web of secrets that have remained buried for years. ‘Sleeping Dogs’ explores the intersection of memory and justice as Roy races to find the truth before his mind fails him.

‘The Running Man’ (1987)

In a dystopian future where the American economy has collapsed, a totalitarian government maintains control through violent game shows. Ben Richards, a former police officer framed for a crime, is forced to compete in a deadly television program where he must escape professional assassins. The show is broadcast to a captive audience, serving as a distraction from the grim reality of the outside world. ‘The Running Man’ showcases the protagonist’s struggle against a corrupt media system and its lethal enforcers.

‘Wander’ (2020)

Arthur Bretnik is a mentally unstable private investigator who is hired to look into a suspicious death in the small town of Wander. As he investigates, he becomes convinced that the case is part of a larger conspiracy involving a mysterious organization. He begins to believe that this group is responsible for the death of his daughter and the destruction of his family. ‘Wander’ follows Arthur as he struggles to distinguish between his paranoid delusions and the actual danger surrounding him.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Pete “Maverick” Mitchell returns to the Navy’s elite flight school to train a group of young pilots for a specialized, high-risk mission. Among the trainees is the son of his late best friend, forcing Maverick to confront his past and his deepest fears. The team must prepare for an operation that requires precision flying through treacherous terrain to destroy a heavily guarded facility. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ focuses on the technological evolution of aerial warfare and the personal growth of its legendary protagonist.

‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ (2025)

Ethan Hunt leads his team on a global quest to neutralize a terrifying AI weapon that poses an existential threat to the world. The mission requires them to track down two halves of a key while being pursued by multiple intelligence agencies and a mysterious antagonist. The stakes reach an all-time high as the IMF must operate without government support to prevent a global catastrophe. ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ features intricate espionage and massive action set pieces in various international locations.

‘Regretting You’ (2025)

Morgan Grant and her teenage daughter Clara have a strained relationship that is further tested by a sudden and tragic family accident. As they both navigate their grief, they find themselves keeping secrets from one another that threaten to destroy their bond. Morgan struggles to maintain stability while Clara seeks solace in a young man her mother does not approve of. ‘Regretting You’ examines the complexities of mother-daughter dynamics and the difficulty of finding common ground after a life-altering event.

‘Roofman’ (2025)

Jeffrey Manchester is a charismatic criminal who gains notoriety for his specific method of robbing fast-food restaurants. After escaping from a correctional facility, he creates a makeshift home for himself inside the crawlspaces of large retail stores. He lives undetected for months, even striking up a relationship with a local woman while continuing his criminal activities. ‘Roofman’ portrays the true-life story of his evasion of the law and the unconventional lifestyle he leads while on the run.

‘The Running Man’ (2025)

This modern adaptation of the classic novel follows a man named Ben Richards who enters a violent reality competition to secure funds for his family. In a future society governed by corporate greed, contestants are hunted across the country by both professional killers and ordinary citizens. Richards must survive for a set period while the entire world watches the hunt unfold in real-time. ‘The Running Man’ explores themes of social inequality and the ethics of a public that consumes violence as entertainment.

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