‘Freakier Friday’ Tops Hulu’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List This Week

Hulu subscribers are fully embracing the holiday spirit this week with a mix of nostalgic classics and fresh releases dominating the charts. The streaming platform sees a massive surge in family comedies and seasonal specials as viewers prepare for December. Audiences are clearly looking for comfort and laughter through both beloved traditional favorites and new original content.

‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ (2025)

The Jonas Brothers return to the screen in this festive musical holiday special designed for the whole family. Nick and Joe and Kevin navigate comedic misunderstandings while trying to organize a massive holiday charity concert in their hometown. The film features classic holiday songs performed by the trio alongside new original tracks written specifically for the movie. Fans of the band will appreciate the behind the scenes style segments mixed with the scripted narrative.

‘Fred Claus’ (2007)

Vince Vaughn stars as the bitter and overlooked older brother of Saint Nick in this holiday comedy. Fred is forced to move to the North Pole to work off a debt and causes mayhem in the toy factory. The story focuses on sibling rivalry and the importance of family reconciliation during the festive season. Paul Giamatti plays Santa Claus who tries to maintain order while dealing with an efficiency expert threatening to shut them down.

‘Four Christmases’ (2008)

Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn play a couple who are forced to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas Day. Their plans to escape to Fiji are ruined when a fog bank cancels all flights out of San Francisco. Each household visit reveals embarrassing secrets and childhood traumas that test the strength of their relationship. The film highlights the chaotic and often humorous reality of navigating complex family dynamics during the holidays.

‘Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain’t Right’ (2024)

Stand up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco takes the stage to air his grievances about modern society and everyday annoyances. He tackles topics ranging from social media etiquette to the absurdity of expensive restaurant trends with his signature physical comedy. The special captures his high energy performance style and observational humor that resonates with audiences frustrated by social norms. It serves as a humorous commentary on the shifting behaviors of the twenty first century.

‘Jingle All the Way’ (1996)

Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a desperate father on a mission to find the most popular toy of the year on Christmas Eve. He faces off against a crazed mailman played by Sinbad who is on the exact same quest for his own son. The movie satirizes the extreme consumerism and commercialization that often surrounds the holiday shopping season. Chaos ensues as the protagonist navigates parades and bomb threats to secure the elusive Turbo Man action figure.

‘A Christmas Story’ (1983)

Young Ralphie Parker spends his days dreaming of receiving a Red Ryder air rifle for Christmas despite warnings that he will shoot his eye out. The film presents a series of vignettes centered on the childhood experiences of growing up in the 1940s. Scenes involving a tongue stuck to a flagpole and a leg lamp have become iconic moments in American cinema history. It remains a nostalgic look at family traditions and the specific anxieties of being a child during the holidays.

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ (1989)

Clark Griswold attempts to create the perfect traditional family Christmas but faces a relentless series of disasters. Chevy Chase portrays the optimistic patriarch who deals with uninvited guests and failing holiday lights. The arrival of Cousin Eddie and a missing holiday bonus push Clark to the brink of a nervous breakdown. This comedy has become a staple of the season for its slapstick humor and quotable lines about family endurance.

‘The Polar Express’ (2004)

A young boy boards a magical train on Christmas Eve and embarks on a journey of self discovery to the North Pole. Director Robert Zemeckis utilizes performance capture technology to bring the illustrations of the classic children’s book to life. Tom Hanks provides the voice for multiple characters including the conductor and Santa Claus himself. The narrative explores themes of faith and the importance of believing in the spirit of the season.

‘The Roses’ (2025)

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman star in this reimagining of a classic tale about a marriage dissolving into warfare. The couple begins as a picture of domestic bliss before petty grievances escalate into destruction of their shared home and assets. Director Jay Roach helms this dark comedy that examines the thin line between love and hate. The film updates the setting to modern times while keeping the intense rivalry that defines the central relationship.

‘Freakier Friday’ (2025)

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reunite for this long awaited sequel to their body swap comedy hit. The story introduces a multigenerational twist where the switch involves not just the mother and daughter but also the next generation. They must figure out how to reverse the ancient magic before a major family wedding takes place. The film blends nostalgia with new comedic situations arising from the complex dynamics of a three way identity swap.

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