‘Bad Guys 2’ Tops Peacock’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List This Week

From animated capers to dinosaur mayhem and holiday staples, this week’s Peacock movie chart covers sequels, reboots, and family favorites. Below, you’ll find a quick, useful snapshot of each title—what it’s about, who’s involved, and where it fits in its franchise—so you can jump in without any fuss.

‘The Cat in the Hat’ (2003)

This live-action take brings the mischievous Cat into a suburban home where two kids learn hard limits about chaos and responsibility. The adaptation stretches the book into a full plot with a human antagonist and a house-wrecking series of gags. Production leans on elaborate sets and creature effects to realize Seuss’ exaggerated shapes. It stands as an early-2000s attempt to translate Seuss’ visual style into a live-action family comedy.

‘Shrek 2’ (2004)

The follow-up sends Shrek and Fiona to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, where royal expectations clash with their ogre life. It builds on the original’s fairy-tale mash-ups with new characters, including Puss in Boots, and a plot about transformation and acceptance. The narrative uses a “Happily Ever After” potion and a scheming Fairy Godmother to escalate conflicts. It remains a key installment that expanded the franchise’s roster and world.

‘The Croods’ (2013)

This prehistoric adventure follows a cautious family forced out of their cave by environmental upheaval, meeting an inventive outsider along the way. The story contrasts survival-first routines with curiosity and risk-taking as the group navigates strange new biomes. Its setpieces revolve around creatures and natural hazards that push the family’s dynamics. The film later spawned a sequel and a TV continuation exploring the same characters.

‘Despicable Me 2’ (2013)

The sequel recruits Gru to the Anti-Villain League to track a new super-threat, flipping his role from crook to covert agent. It leans on undercover setpieces, new gadgets, and an antidote plotline that sends Minions into unexpected transformations. Family subplots continue as Gru balances parenting with mission demands. The film broadened the series’ world with recurring agency characters and a larger conspiracy.

‘Despicable Me’ (2010)

This franchise starter introduces Gru, a super-villain whose plan to steal the Moon gets upended when he adopts three orphans. Illumination mixes slapstick with character-driven beats, establishing the Minions and the series’ gadget-heavy heists. The film’s arc pivots on Gru’s shift from criminal mastermind to reluctant father. Its success laid the foundation for multiple sequels and spin-offs.

‘The Grinch’ (2018)

This animated retelling follows the same core plot—stealing Christmas from Whoville—through Illumination’s brighter, more kid-friendly style. It streamlines the Grinch’s motivations and uses a narrator to keep the Seussian cadence. The production emphasizes comic setpieces and gadget-driven heists around the Grinch’s mountain lair. It stands apart from the live-action version by focusing on sleek visuals and brisk pacing.

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (2025)

Set after the events of the last installment, this chapter sends a new team into peril as dinosaurs and human ambitions collide yet again. Gareth Edwards directs, with Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey among the lead cast. Universal dated the film for a July 2, 2025 U.S. release following a London premiere, and it surged to a massive global box-office run. It’s positioned as a fresh start for the franchise while keeping the series’ expedition-and-escape structure.

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000)

This live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic centers on the Grinch’s plan to ruin Whoville’s holiday before a young girl’s kindness changes his mind. Ron Howard directs, translating the rhyming picture book into a full village setting with elaborate sets, makeup, and practical effects. The film expands the backstory of the Grinch and the Whos to fill a feature runtime. It remains a perennial December watch with its blend of slapstick and sentiment around the true spirit of giving.

‘Nobody 2’ (2025)

This action sequel brings back Hutch Mansell as a family trip spirals into a fresh wave of criminal chaos he can’t ignore. Bob Odenkirk returns in the lead, with direction by Timo Tjahjanto and franchise creator Derek Kolstad co-writing. Universal released the film in U.S. theaters on August 15, 2025 before a quick digital rollout later that month. The follow-up retains the original’s lean, close-quarters fight choreography while widening the stakes across multiple locations.

‘The Bad Guys 2’ (2025)

This animated sequel follows the reformed crew as they’re dragged back into the heist life for a high-stakes job that tests their uneasy truce with the law. Directed by Pierre Perifel, it continues DreamWorks’ slick caper vibe with returning voices like Sam Rockwell and Marc Maron alongside new additions including Natasha Lyonne and Maria Bakalova. The story expands the series’ world with a rival squad and a bigger, more public operation. It’s a direct follow-up to the events of the first film, picking up after the team’s “retirement” turns complicated.

What did you watch from this list—drop your picks and quick takes in the comments!