‘Superman’ Is HBO Max’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week Again: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

HBO Max’s watchlist this week mixes brand-new releases with comfort-scare classics, spanning superhero spectacle, war drama, animated gothic fantasy, and enduring horror staples. The slate features 2025 debuts alongside 1980s and 2000s favorites, giving subscribers plenty of choice across genres and eras.

Below, find the complete top-ten as it’s trending right now—counting down from 10 to 1—along with key details on casts, creatives, and what each title is about. Each entry includes quick facts on who made it and who’s in it so you can decide what to press play on next.

10. ‘Friendship’ (2024)

Written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, ‘Friendship’ is a psychological black comedy starring Tim Robinson, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Paul Rudd. Produced by Fifth Season and BoulderLight Pictures, it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival’s Midnight Madness program in September 2024 before a U.S. rollout via A24.

The plot follows Craig, a socially awkward marketing executive, whose bond with his charismatic new neighbor Austin—a local TV meteorologist—spirals into conflict. The film runs 101 minutes, features an original score by Keegan DeWitt, and saw a limited release in May 2025 followed by a wider expansion later that month.

9. ‘Trick ’r Treat’ (2007)

Written and directed by Michael Dougherty and produced by Bryan Singer, ‘Trick ’r Treat’ interweaves four Halloween-night stories connected by Sam, a mysterious trick-or-treater. The cast includes Dylan Baker, Anna Paquin, Rochelle Aytes, Leslie Bibb, and Brian Cox; the film originated at Legendary Pictures and was released for home media by Warner Premiere after festival play.

The anthology’s segments—ranging from a school principal’s dark secret to a prank gone wrong—cross paths across the same neighborhood over one night. Credits list Glen MacPherson as cinematographer, Robert Ivison as editor, and Douglas Pipes as composer.

8. ‘It’ (2017)

Directed by Andy Muschietti, ‘It’ adapts the first half of Stephen King’s 1986 novel, with a screenplay by Chase Palmer, Cary Joji Fukunaga, and Gary Dauberman. The ensemble includes Jaeden Martell, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, Chosen Jacobs, Jeremy Ray Taylor, and Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise; Warner Bros. Pictures distributed the film.

Set in Derry, Maine, the film follows the Losers’ Club as they confront a malevolent, shape-shifting entity that awakens every 27 years. The movie became a major box-office success, grossing over $700 million worldwide and later continuing the story in a second film focused on the characters as adults.

7. ‘Beetlejuice’ (1988)

Directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Michael McDowell and Warren Skaaren (story by McDowell and Larry Wilson), ‘Beetlejuice’ stars Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse alongside Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O’Hara, and Winona Ryder. Thomas E. Ackerman served as cinematographer and Danny Elfman composed the score; Warner Bros. distributed the film.

The plot centers on a recently deceased couple who enlist an unruly “bio-exorcist” to drive out the living family that has moved into their home. Released in 1988, the film ran 92 minutes, grossed about $84.6 million, and later spawned an animated series, a stage musical, and a 2024 sequel.

6. ‘Scooby-Doo’ (2002)

‘Scooby-Doo’—the live-action take on the Hanna-Barbera franchise—was directed by Raja Gosnell and written by James Gunn (from a story by Gunn and Craig Titley). The cast features Freddie Prinze Jr. as Fred, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne, Matthew Lillard as Shaggy, Linda Cardellini as Velma, and Rowan Atkinson as Mondavarious; Warner Bros. distributed the film.

The story reunites Mystery Inc. at Spooky Island, where they investigate a string of strange happenings tied to an entertainment resort. The movie became a global box-office success and launched a sequel, with a runtime of 86 minutes and a reported budget of $84 million.

5. ‘Corpse Bride’ (2005)

Co-directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson, ‘Corpse Bride’ is a stop-motion animated gothic fantasy with a screenplay by John August, Caroline Thompson, and Pamela Pettler. Johnny Depp voices Victor and Helena Bonham Carter voices Emily, with Danny Elfman composing the score; Warner Bros. Pictures handled distribution.

Set in a Victorian-influenced village, the plot follows Victor, who accidentally proposes to a deceased bride and is drawn into the Land of the Dead, where he must decide between the worlds of the living and the dead. The film was produced by Tim Burton Productions with animation contributions from what became Laika Entertainment and grossed over $118 million worldwide.

4. ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984)

Written and directed by Wes Craven and produced by Robert Shaye, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ introduces Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), a killer who stalks teenagers in their dreams. The cast includes Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Amanda Wyss, Nick Corri, and Johnny Depp in his feature film debut; New Line Cinema distributed the film.

Set in the fictional town of Springwood, the story follows Nancy Thompson as she pieces together Freddy’s identity while trying to survive a series of dream-world attacks. The independently financed production became a breakout hit, grossing over $57 million on a reported $1.1 million budget.

3. ‘Freddy vs. Jason’ (2003)

Directed by Ronny Yu and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, ‘Freddy vs. Jason’ is a crossover that pits Freddy Krueger from ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ against Jason Voorhees from ‘Friday the 13th’. The film stars Robert Englund as Freddy and Ken Kirzinger as Jason, with Monica Keena, Kelly Rowland, and Jason Ritter among the ensemble; it was produced by New Line Cinema with a runtime of 97 minutes.

Plot-wise, Freddy manipulates Jason into returning to Springwood to spread fear, which allows Freddy to regain power—only for the two slashers to clash when Jason’s killings interfere with Freddy’s plans. The film grossed over $116 million worldwide and stands as the eighth and eleventh entries in their respective franchises.

2. ‘Warfare’ (2025)

Co-written and co-directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza with Alex Garland, ‘Warfare’ is a real-time war drama based on testimonies from a U.S. Navy SEAL platoon, depicting an encounter after the Battle of Ramadi on November 19, 2006. The cast includes D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Joseph Quinn, and Charles Melton; the film is produced by DNA Films and distributed by A24.

The movie runs 95 minutes and was shot with an emphasis on ground-level authenticity; promotional materials and synopses highlight its real-time structure and first-hand source material. Rotten Tomatoes’ film page also credits Mendoza and Garland as co-directors and co-writers.

1. ‘Superman’ (2025)

James Gunn directs and writes ‘Superman’, the first film in DC Studios’ new continuity, starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, with Gunn also serving as co-chair of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran. The film released in July 2025 and draws inspiration from comics including ‘All-Star Superman’, ‘Superman: Birthright’, and other seminal arcs that shaped the character’s modern identity.

Following its arrival on HBO Max, ‘Superman’ quickly set records on the platform, drawing 13 million views in its first 10 days—reportedly the biggest debut there since ‘Barbie’. The film’s streaming lift also boosted viewing of legacy ‘Superman’ titles available on the service.

Share which of these you streamed this week—and what you’re cueing up next—in the comments!