‘Home Alone’ Tops Hulu’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List This Week Again

The holiday season and classic comedies dominate the streaming charts as viewers revisit festive favorites. This week features a mix of nostalgic family adventures and R-rated comedies that have maintained popularity for decades. The following list breaks down the most popular films currently trending on the platform.

‘Straight Outta Compton’ (2015)

Five young men from the mean streets of Compton emerge to revolutionize music and pop culture in the mid-1980s. The group navigates the complex music industry while facing scrutiny from authority figures and law enforcement. Eazy-E and Dr. Dre along with Ice Cube channel their frustrations into brutal lyrics that spark a social revolution. Their rise to fame comes with internal conflicts that threaten to tear the group apart during their peak.

‘A Christmas Story’ (1983)

Young Ralphie Parker spends his time dodging bullies and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift. He attempts to convince his parents and teacher that a Red Ryder air rifle is the perfect present. The family navigates holiday mishaps including a leg lamp award and a disastrous dinner. This nostalgic look at childhood captures the specific anxieties and wonders of the holiday season in the 1940s.

‘Freakier Friday’ (2025)

Tess and Anna Coleman return to navigate new family dynamics years after their original body switch adventure. The mother and daughter duo find themselves facing a similar magical predicament involving the next generation of their family. They must work together to understand the root cause of this supernatural occurrence before time runs out. The chaotic situation forces them to empathize with the struggles faced by the younger members of their growing clan.

‘The Santa Clause 2’ (2002)

Scott Calvin has successfully held the mantle of Santa Claus for eight years at the North Pole. He discovers a clause in his contract requiring him to find a wife or lose his position forever. He leaves a toy duplicate in charge while he heads back home to deal with his son landing on the naughty list. The replacement Santa begins to wreak havoc by interpreting the holiday rules far too strictly.

‘Superbad’ (2007)

High school seniors Seth and Evan prepare to separate as they head off to different colleges. They embark on a quest to supply alcohol for a party to impress their crushes before graduation. Their plan goes awry when they encounter two eccentric police officers and a series of mishaps. The wild night tests the strength of their friendship as they confront their anxieties about growing up.

‘The Polar Express’ (2004)

A doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. The conductor guides the children through various adventures as they make their way to meet Santa Claus. Motion capture animation brings the magical storybook world to life in vivid detail.

‘National Lampoon”s Christmas Vacation’ (1989)

Clark Griswold attempts to create the perfect old-fashioned family Christmas despite constant setbacks. His plans for a quiet holiday are ruined by uninvited guests and a series of disasters involving house lights. Tensions rise when his expected holiday bonus does not arrive in the mail as planned. The chaotic gathering culminates in a SWAT team arrival and a kidnapping boss scenario.

‘The Santa Clause’ (1994)

Divorced dad Scott Calvin inadvertently causes Santa Claus to fall from his roof on Christmas Eve. He puts on the red suit and unknowingly accepts the responsibilities of the legendary figure. His body undergoes a magical transformation as he gains weight and grows a white beard over the next year. Scott must convince his skepticism-filled family that he has indeed become the new Father Christmas.

‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ (1992)

Kevin McCallister loses track of his father at the airport and boards a plane to New York City. He manages to check into the Plaza Hotel using his father’s credit card for a luxurious stay. The young boy crosses paths with the Wet Bandits who have recently escaped from prison. Kevin rigs an abandoned townhouse with traps to stop the criminals from robbing a toy store.

‘Home Alone’ (1990)

Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family flies to Paris for the holidays. He revels in his newfound freedom until two burglars attempt to break into his home. Kevin devises a series of ingenious booby traps to defend the house from the persistent thieves. The experience teaches him the value of family as his mother desperately tries to return home.

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