Here Are the Top 15 Most-Popular Movies on IMDb This Week, Including ‘Weapons’
Big superhero launches, long awaited sequels, and a couple of surprise originals are driving movie chatter right now. Below is what everyone has been looking up this week, counted down from number fifteen to number one so you can see exactly what is pulling the most attention.
For each title you will find a quick snapshot of the story along with who made it and who is in it. That way you can decide what to watch next without digging around for the basics.
15. ‘Nobody’ (2021)
Hutch Mansell lives a quiet suburban life until a home break in and a brutal bus fight pull him back toward the skills he learned as a government “auditor.” His clash with Russian crime boss Yulian Kuznetsov puts his family in danger and forces him to reveal what he used to do for a living. Bob Odenkirk leads the cast with Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, RZA, Aleksei Serebryakov, and Gage Munroe.
The film is directed by Ilya Naishuller and written by Derek Kolstad. It is produced by David Leitch and Kelly McCormick, with music by David Buckley and cinematography by Pawel Pogorzelski for Universal Pictures.
14. ‘Sinners’ (2025)
Set in the Mississippi Delta during the early Depression era, the story follows twin brothers who return to their hometown and are forced to face a supernatural evil while trying to leave their criminal past behind. Michael B. Jordan plays both brothers, with supporting roles for Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Delroy Lindo, and newcomer Miles Caton.
Ryan Coogler writes, directs, and produces, working with producers Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian. The creative team includes cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, production designer Hannah Beachler, editor Michael P. Shawver, and casting director Francine Maisler.
13. ‘War of the Worlds’ (2025)
This modern screenlife take on H. G. Wells’ classic tracks an unfolding alien invasion through video calls, livestreams, and surveillance feeds as families and first responders try to survive a global crisis in real time. The ensemble includes Ice Cube, Eva Longoria, Clark Gregg, Andrea Savage, Henry Hunter Hall, Iman Benson, Devon Bostick, and Michael O’Neill.
Rich Lee directs from a screenplay by Kenneth A. Golde and Marc Hyman. The production frames the action through desktop and mobile interfaces, with the story structured around coordinated time stamped footage across multiple locations.
12. ‘Freakier Friday’ (2025)
Tess and Anna find themselves swapping lives again when a new magical mishap upends their routine and drags in more members of the extended family. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their roles with appearances by Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Stephen Tobolowsky, Rosalind Chao, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.
Nisha Ganatra directs from a script by Jordan Weiss. The film is produced by Kristin Burr, Andrew Gunn, and Jamie Lee Curtis for Walt Disney Studios, with an original score by Amie Doherty.
11. ‘Eddington’ (2025)
In a small New Mexico town during a heated local election, a sheriff and an incumbent mayor wage a personal and political battle while a community unravels around them. Joaquin Phoenix stars with Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward, Austin Butler, and Emma Stone.
Ari Aster writes and directs for A24 and Square Peg. The crew includes cinematographer Darius Khondji, editor Lucian Johnston, and composers Daniel Pemberton and Bobby Krlic. The film premiered in main competition at Cannes before its theatrical rollout.
10. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)
An all girl K pop trio named Huntr/x performs sold out shows by day and secretly battles demonic threats by night, including a rival boy band whose members are not what they seem. The story blends Korean mythology with high energy concert action and a soundtrack driven plot.
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans direct, with Michelle Wong producing and animation by Sony Pictures Imageworks. Voice performers featured in promotions include Arden Cho, May Hong, and Rei Ami, and the soundtrack includes original songs tied to the film’s fictional group.
9. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (2025)
Set in a retro futuristic 1960s, the team faces a cosmic threat when the planet eater Galactus sets his sights on Earth. Pedro Pascal plays Reed Richards with Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss Bachrach as Ben Grimm, joined by Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles.
Matt Shakman directs for Marvel Studios. Development began after the franchise shifted to Marvel, with screenplay work by Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer followed by revisions from Josh Friedman and Eric Pearson. Michael Giacchino provides the score, and the production uses period styled design to place the heroes in their own corner of the universe.
8. ‘Together’ (2025)
A couple moves from the city to the countryside to reset their relationship and instead encounters a force that changes their bodies in disturbing ways. Dave Franco and Alison Brie star as Tim and Millie with Damon Herriman in support, and the film uses practical effects to visualize the couple’s unwanted transformation.
Writer director Michael Shanks makes his feature debut, with Neon handling the U.S. release. The crew includes cinematographer Germain McMicking, editor Sean Lahiff, and composer Cornel Wilczek, and the film premiered at Sundance before a summer run in theaters.
7. ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (2025)
Dinosaurs have retreated to a band around the equator, and a team travels to a former island research site to collect biological samples tied to a life saving treatment while rescuing a stranded family. Scarlett Johansson leads the new cast with Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia Rulfo, and Ed Skrein.
Gareth Edwards directs from a screenplay by David Koepp, with Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley producing for Universal and Amblin. John Mathieson serves as cinematographer, Jabez Olssen edits, and Alexandre Desplat composes, with principal photography in Thailand, Malta, and the United Kingdom.
6. ‘Nobody 2’ (2025)
Hutch tries to give his family a real vacation and instead collides with a corrupt local sheriff and a criminal network that pulls him back into a fight he wanted to avoid. Bob Odenkirk returns with Connie Nielsen, RZA, Christopher Lloyd, and Gage Munroe, joined by Sharon Stone, John Ortiz, Colin Hanks, and Colin Salmon.
Timo Tjahjanto directs the sequel from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin for Universal and 87North. The film features action design in the close quarters style of the first entry, with Callan Green as cinematographer and Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir as editor and music by Dominic Lewis.
5. ‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)
Frank Drebin Jr finds himself on a high profile case that spirals into escalating set pieces and an increasingly complicated personal situation. Liam Neeson stars as Frank with Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Danny Huston in key roles.
Akiva Schaffer directs for Paramount Pictures with a screenplay by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. The film is produced by Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins through Fuzzy Door, and it updates the classic police spoof style for a new ensemble.
4. ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (2025)
Happy returns to the tee box, reconnects with Virginia, and faces a new slate of tour rivals while old nemesis Shooter McGavin looks for another shot at glory. Adam Sandler leads with Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald, plus appearances that include Benny Safdie and a lineup of sports cameos.
Kyle Newacheck directs from a script by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler for Netflix. Dennis Dugan serves as executive producer, with producers Jack Giarraputo and Robert Simonds, and the sequel brings back familiar characters from the first film alongside a new roster of competitors.
3. ‘Night Always Comes’ (2025)
A working class woman races through one long night trying to collect enough cash to keep her family’s home from slipping away as a trail of bad options closes in around her. Vanessa Kirby plays Lynette with Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Stephan James, Randall Park, Julia Fox, Michael Kelly, and Eli Roth rounding out the ensemble.
Benjamin Caron directs from a screenplay by Sarah Conradt based on Willy Vlautin’s novel for Netflix. The production credits include cinematography by Damián García, editing by Yan Miles, and a score by Adam Janota Bzowski, with filming on location in and around Portland.
2. ‘Superman’ (2025)
Clark Kent balances his life in Metropolis with the responsibility of being Superman as an international incident inflamed by Lex Luthor turns public opinion and political pressure against him. David Corenswet stars with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, joined by Skyler Gisondo, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, María Gabriela de Faría, Sara Sampaio, Wendell Pierce, and the faithful dog Krypto.
James Gunn writes and directs for DC Studios. The film features music by John Murphy with additional work by David Fleming, location work in Svalbard for the Fortress sequences, and a cast that introduces DC heroes like Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, and Metamorpho into the new shared continuity.
1. ‘Weapons’ (2025)
In a Pennsylvania town, seventeen children from the same class vanish on the same night, leaving one classmate behind and a trail of unsettling clues that pull a teacher, a grieving father, a police officer, and a vagrant into a mystery tied to an unseen force. Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan star.
Zach Cregger writes, directs, and produces for New Line Cinema with BoulderLight and Vertigo Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Pictures handles distribution. The film features cinematography by Larkin Seiple, editing by Joe Murphy, and a score by Ryan and Hays Holladay with contributions from Cregger.
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