‘Madagascar’ Tops Peacock’s Most-Watched Movies List This Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

Peacock is packed with animated adventures, teen comedies, and offbeat action that make for an easy watch any night of the week. Here is a fresh look at the movies people are putting on right now, organized so you can scan quickly and choose what fits your mood.

You will see franchise favorites from DreamWorks Animation alongside high school classics and a comic inspired entry. Each section covers story setup, notable cast, and production details that help you decide what to start first without hunting around for extra info.

10. ‘Kung Fu Panda’ (2008)

Po works at his family’s noodle shop and dreams of kung fu until a surprise choice names him the Dragon Warrior. With guidance from Master Shifu and help from the Furious Five, he faces the powerful fighter Tai Lung. The voice cast features Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, and David Cross.

The film was directed by John Stevenson and Mark Osborne for DreamWorks Animation and became a major hit that kicked off a long running series. It earned a nomination for Best Animated Feature and includes music by Hans Zimmer and John Powell, with action and humor shaped for a broad family audience.

9. ‘R.I.P.D.’ (2013)

After a case goes wrong, detective Nick Walker joins a secret team known as the Rest in Peace Department and partners with veteran lawman Roy Pulsipher to track dangerous souls on Earth. The cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Bacon, Mary Louise Parker, and Stephanie Szostak.

The movie adapts the Dark Horse comic created by Peter M Lenkov and was directed by Robert Schwentke. It carries a PG 13 rating and blends supernatural concepts with buddy cop action, using extensive visual effects and location work that included Boston and other cities.

8. ‘Trolls’ (2016)

When the Bergens capture members of their village, Poppy and Branch set out on a rescue that takes them far from home. Voices include Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz Plasse, Christine Baranski, and James Corden.

DreamWorks Animation produced the film with direction by Mike Mitchell and co direction by Walt Dohrn. The soundtrack became a major part of its reach as the song ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ drew wide attention and landed an Academy Award nomination, and the movie later grew into follow ups like ‘Trolls World Tour’.

7. ‘Mean Girls’ (2004)

Cady Heron enters public school for the first time and gets pulled into the social world of the Plastics while figuring out where she belongs. The cast features Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, and Tim Meadows.

Tina Fey wrote the screenplay inspired by Rosalind Wiseman’s book ‘Queen Bees and Wannabes’, and Mark Waters directed the film. Rated PG 13, it connected with audiences and led to a Broadway musical and a new screen version, with quotes and character beats that carried into later projects.

6. ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ (2016)

Po reunites with his father Li and discovers a hidden panda village while a warrior named Kai threatens both the mortal world and the spirit realm. Returning voices include Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, and James Hong, with Bryan Cranston and J K Simmons joining the series.

The production brought together DreamWorks Animation and the Shanghai based unit that worked on the franchise at the time. Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni directed, Hans Zimmer provided the score, and the movie continued the series focus on teamwork and growth with a wide international rollout.

5. ‘Clueless’ (1995)

Cher Horowitz balances classes and social plans in Beverly Hills while trying to help new student Tai find her footing. The ensemble includes Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd, and Donald Faison.

Writer director Amy Heckerling shaped the story as a contemporary take on ‘Emma’ by Jane Austen. The film performed well in theaters, built a devoted following, and expanded into a television series and related media tied to its characters and setting.

4. ‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ (2011)

Po and the Furious Five face Lord Shen, a peacock who threatens the future of kung fu with a powerful new weapon, while Po searches for answers about his past. Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, and Gary Oldman lead the voice cast.

Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson for DreamWorks Animation, the sequel earned strong global box office and received a nomination for Best Animated Feature. The story broadened the world of the series and continued the collaboration with composer Hans Zimmer, with action scenes that pushed the franchise’s style.

3. ‘Bring It On’ (2000)

The Rancho Carne Toros discover their winning routines were taken from the East Compton Clovers and must rebuild before nationals. The cast features Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union, Eliza Dushku, and Jesse Bradford.

Peyton Reed directed the film, which carries a PG 13 rating and uses a competition format with training and performance sequences. Its success led to a run of follow up movies with new teams and settings, and it remains a reference point for cheer choreography on screen.

2. ‘Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa’ (2008)

Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria leave Madagascar but end up in Africa where Alex reconnects with his family and the group adjusts to life on the savanna. Voices include Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, and Andy Richter.

Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath directed for DreamWorks Animation with a score by Hans Zimmer and a PG rating. The movie drew large audiences worldwide and expanded character backstories, building momentum for later entries and tie ins linked to the franchise.

1. ‘Madagascar’ (2005)

A lion, a zebra, a giraffe, and a hippo leave New York’s Central Park Zoo and drift to the island of Madagascar where they meet a community of lemurs led by King Julien. Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Andy Richter lead the voice cast.

Directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath for DreamWorks Animation, the film launched a successful series that includes sequels, the show ‘The Penguins of Madagascar’, and the feature ‘Penguins of Madagascar’. It connected with families around the world and set up characters and catchphrases that continued through later installments.

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