Here Are Most-Streamed Movies for the Week of July 21 – July 27, 2025, Including ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

The biggest streaming movies in the U.S. for July 21 to July 27, 2025 delivered a mix of new releases and library favorites. Viewers spent billions of minutes with comedies, family animation, game adaptations, stage musicals, and thrillers that cut across age groups and tastes. The lineup below reflects viewing through television sets and shows where people found each title.

We are counting down from tenth to first. Each entry notes the streaming home for the week and the total minutes viewed, along with helpful background on the story and the creative teams behind these projects.

10. ‘A Minecraft Movie’ (2025)

This live action adventure is based on the sandbox video game and follows a group of heroes who must protect their world from a catastrophic threat. The film brings familiar elements from the game to the screen with a focus on survival, crafting, and teamwork that fans will recognize. Viewers spent 180 million minutes with the movie on HBO Max during the week of July 21 to July 27, 2025.

The project was developed with the game’s creators involved and filmed with large scale practical sets blended with visual effects. The cast includes well known film and television actors, and the production uses game inspired creatures and locations to anchor the story for general audiences as well as longtime players.

9. ‘Wicked’ (2024)

This musical fantasy adapts the first part of the stage phenomenon and explores the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda in the land of Oz. The movie features large ensemble numbers, new orchestrations, and story beats that build toward the events audiences know from the classic tale. Viewers streamed 187 million minutes on Peacock during the week.

The film is directed by Jon M Chu with music by Stephen Schwartz and a screenplay by Winnie Holzman. The cast is led by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande with supporting roles for Broadway and film veterans, and the production showcases extensive sets and choreography designed to translate the theatrical scale to the screen.

8. ‘The Amateur’ (2024)

This espionage thriller follows a civilian who pushes into the world of intelligence after a personal tragedy and becomes entangled in a high stakes hunt. The story draws from classic spy themes such as tradecraft, double crosses, and the moral cost of revenge. The film accounted for 201 million viewing minutes on Hulu for the week.

Directed by James Hawes, the movie stars Rami Malek with key roles for Rachel Brosnahan and Laurence Fishburne. The project is inspired by the novel by Robert Littell and was produced by a major studio team with location shooting and action sequences that ground the character driven narrative.

7. ‘Sinners’ (2025)

This feature attracted 221 million minutes on HBO Max for the week. The film is presented as a standalone drama that centers on people confronting the consequences of choices that cross legal and ethical lines, and it builds around intersecting viewpoints that push the story toward a decisive reckoning.

The production is mounted as a contemporary crime story with an ensemble cast. It features a mix of indoor and street locations, a score that underlines tension, and a focus on character motivations that shape how the plot unfolds on screen.

6. ‘Until Dawn’ (2025)

This horror film adapts the interactive narrative of the same name and follows a group of friends whose choices determine who survives a terrifying night in a remote setting. The movie carries over the branching decision feel of the game with set pieces that echo fan favorite moments. It drew 266 million minutes on Netflix during the week.

Developed in partnership with the game’s rights holders, the project involves PlayStation Productions and Screen Gems collaborators with a director experienced in jump scare craft and creature effects. The cast includes rising film and television actors, and practical makeup combined with digital work brings the threats to life.

5. ‘Madea’s Destination Wedding’ (2025)

This comedy continues the long running Madea saga as family members gather for nuptials that quickly spiral into chaos. The movie blends sharp one liners with physical comedy and family drama that has defined the series. Viewers watched 288 million minutes on Netflix for the week.

Tyler Perry writes, directs, and stars as Madea with ensemble regulars returning alongside new faces. The film was produced through Tyler Perry Studios with a fast paced shoot and a focus on character driven bits that give each family member a standout moment.

4. ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ (2018)

This animated sequel follows Dracula and his friends on a cruise where misadventures ensue and a new romance complicates the trip. The film features high energy gags, musical beats, and creature humor that plays for kids and parents. It racked up 315 million minutes on Netflix in this tracking window.

Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, the movie features voice performances from Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, and Selena Gomez. The production uses stylized animation with squash and stretch character designs, and it continues the franchise tradition of fast visual comedy and heartfelt family themes.

3. ‘Happy Gilmore’ (1996)

This sports comedy follows a hockey hopeful who turns to golf and shakes up the tour with an unorthodox swing and a fiery temper. The film’s story pits the lead against a rival and builds to a major tournament climax. It delivered 459 million minutes across Netflix and Starz during the week.

Directed by Dennis Dugan, the movie stars Adam Sandler with memorable turns from Christopher McDonald and Julie Bowen. The production includes cameos from golf personalities and a soundtrack that leans into the era, and it remains a key title in the star’s early career catalog.

2. ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

This animated action adventure follows a global girl group that balances life on stage with a secret mission fighting supernatural threats. The plot pairs concert tour stops with demon hunting set pieces as the team protects fans and friends while keeping their identities hidden. The movie drew 1,027 million minutes on Netflix during the week.

The project was developed with choreography inspired performance scenes and stylized action that matches the music driven setting. The voice cast features performers with pop and voice acting backgrounds, and the production combines glossy concert visuals with fantasy creature design.

1. ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (2025)

This new sequel returns to the golf world introduced in the original film and follows Happy as he faces fresh competition and personal stakes that pull him back into the sport. The movie blends sports set pieces with character callbacks that connect to the earlier story. It dominated the week with 2,893 million minutes on Netflix.

Adam Sandler reprises his role as Happy and the production brings back familiar elements that defined the first movie alongside new characters. The project was made under the star’s ongoing partnership with the streamer and was produced with a schedule designed to land in the summer viewing window.

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