‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Tops Paramount+’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List of the Week

Paramount+ has seen a surge in viewership this week, driven by a diverse mix of newly released blockbusters, holiday favorites, and star-studded action comedies. The current chart highlights the enduring popularity of Tom Cruise, who secures multiple spots on the list, alongside fresh 2025 releases that are making their streaming debuts. From high-octane spy thrillers to gritty reboots of classic parodies, subscribers are gravitating toward adrenaline-fueled entertainment and festive stories with a twist.

’21 Jump Street’ (2012)

Schmidt and Jenko are two underachieving police officers who are sent back to high school as part of a revived undercover program. They must blend in with the students to uncover the supplier of a dangerous new synthetic drug. Their investigation tests their friendship as they navigate the shifting social hierarchy of modern adolescence. The duo eventually confronts the dealers during prom night in a chaotic showdown that proves their worth as officers.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. He must confront the ghosts of his past when he returns to TOP GUN to train a group of elite graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen. Tensions rise as he encounters Lieutenant Bradley Bradshaw, the son of his late friend and radar intercept officer. The mission demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.

‘Dear Santa’ (2024)

A young boy with dyslexia accidentally addresses his Christmas letter to Satan instead of Santa, inviting a demonic presence into his life. Jack Black portrays the devil who arrives to grant the child three wishes, but with a sinister catch involving his soul. The holiday season descends into chaos as the boy and his family deal with the mischievous and devilish consequences of the spelling error. This comedy blends festive themes with supernatural humor as the characters try to save their Christmas spirit from infernal meddling.

‘Guns Up’ (2025)

Kevin James stars as an ex-cop turned mob enforcer who attempts to leave his criminal life behind to protect his family. When a final job goes wrong, he and his wife must navigate a dangerous night while being hunted by his former employers. The film combines action and comedy elements as the protagonist uses his particular set of skills to ensure his family’s survival against overwhelming odds. The narrative focuses on the high-stakes escape and the lengths a father will go to for safety.

‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

Liam Neeson steps into the role of Frank Drebin Jr. in this reboot of the classic police parody franchise. The bumbling detective must lead the Police Squad to save the world, following in the footsteps of his legendary father. The film features a barrage of slapstick humor, visual gags, and deadpan delivery typical of the series’ signature style. Drebin Jr. uncovers a conspiracy while causing unintentional mayhem across the city in his pursuit of justice.

‘Man with No Past’ (2025)

A man wakes up in an unfamiliar city with absolutely no memory of his identity or how he arrived there. As he searches for answers, he discovers he possesses lethal combat skills and is being hunted by a powerful enemy. Jon Voight and Adam Woodward star in this action thriller that unravels a deep conspiracy connected to the protagonist’s lost history. The plot intensifies as the showdown reveals the truth behind his erasure and the forces working against him.

‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

Two middle-aged men still living at home are forced to become roommates when their single parents marry each other. Brennan Huff and Dale Doback initially despise one another, engaging in childish pranks and destructive rivalry that wreaks havoc on the household. Their hostility threatens to tear their new family apart until they find common ground in their shared immaturity. The film follows their hilarious journey toward reluctant adulthood and mutual respect.

‘Fatman’ (2020)

Chris Cringle, also known as Santa Claus, struggles to keep his business afloat as holiday spirit declines across the globe. To make ends meet, he enters into a partnership with the U.S. military while dealing with a spoiled rich kid who hires a hitman to kill him. Mel Gibson delivers a gritty performance as a disillusioned Saint Nick facing modern-world cynicism and violence. The story culminates in a tense confrontation between the festive icon and the assassin sent to end him.

‘American Made’ (2017)

Based on a true story, this film follows Barry Seal, a TWA pilot who is recruited by the CIA to provide reconnaissance on the burgeoning communist threat in Central America. Seal soon finds himself in charge of one of the biggest covert CIA operations in history, which inadvertently births the Medellin Cartel. He juggles his double life as a drug smuggler and government informant while trying to avoid prison. The narrative highlights the absurdity and danger of his high-stakes maneuvering during the 1980s.

‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ (2025)

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet to track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan’s past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Hunt is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission, not even the lives of those he cares about most. This installment serves as a pivotal and high-stakes chapter in the long-running action franchise.

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