‘The Bayou’ Is Hulu’s Most-Watched Movie This Week As Well: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

Hulu viewers mixed it up this week with a lineup that ranges from creature survival and horror comedy to slick spy games and classic romcoms. You will find brand new premieres sitting right alongside beloved favorites, which makes for an easy watchlist whether you want adrenaline, laughs, or a little nostalgia.

Below is the full countdown from ten to one. Each entry includes quick plot points plus who made it and who is in it, so you can jump straight to the films that match your mood.

10. ‘The Amateur’ (2025)

A CIA cryptographer turns vigilante after his wife is killed in a terrorist attack and his agency refuses to act. He leverages intelligence skills to trace those responsible and demands training and resources normally reserved for field operatives.

James Hawes directs this adaptation of Robert Littell’s work with Rami Malek as Charlie Heller, Rachel Brosnahan as Sarah, Laurence Fishburne as Henderson, Jon Bernthal as Jackson O’Brien, Caitríona Balfe as a covert contact, and Michael Stuhlbarg as Horst Schiller. Production notes highlight globe trotting locations and a revenge driven narrative.

9. ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ (2017)

John is forced to honor a blood marker, which draws him into a power play within the criminal council and puts a global contract on his head. The plot moves from Rome back to New York as shifting alliances turn survival into a nonstop run.

Chad Stahelski returns to direct with a screenplay by Derek Kolstad. Keanu Reeves leads a cast that features Riccardo Scamarcio as Santino D’Antonio, Ruby Rose as Ares, Common as Cassian, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, and Laurence Fishburne.

8. ‘The Proposal’ (2009)

A New York publishing executive facing deportation persuades her assistant to enter a sham engagement, which sends them to his Alaska hometown for a family visit. The story uses a fish out of water setup to explore work, family ties, and unexpected connection.

Anne Fletcher directs from a script by Peter Chiarelli. The cast includes Sandra Bullock as Margaret, Ryan Reynolds as Andrew, Betty White, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, and Malin Akerman, with music by Aaron Zigman and cinematography by Oliver Stapleton.

7. ‘John Wick’ (2014)

A retired assassin returns to the underworld after a home invasion takes the last gift from his late wife. The plot follows a focused vendetta that reopens old networks and puts him at odds with a Russian crime syndicate.

Chad Stahelski directs from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad. Keanu Reeves stars as John Wick with Michael Nyqvist as Viggo Tarasov, Alfie Allen as Iosef, Willem Dafoe as Marcus, Adrianne Palicki as Ms Perkins, and Ian McShane as Winston.

6. ‘The Monkey’ (2025)

Twin brothers discover a wind up cymbal clapping toy that seems to trigger freak, lethal accidents whenever it starts to play. The investigation into the toy’s past pulls the family into a chain of darkly comic and deadly events.

Osgood Perkins writes and directs from the Stephen King short story. Theo James plays both brothers, with Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, Sarah Levy, Adam Scott, and Elijah Wood rounding out the cast.

5. ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ (2006)

An aspiring journalist lands an assistant job at a top fashion magazine and learns the cost of fitting in while working for a formidable editor in chief. The film tracks work life clashes, evolving ambitions, and the influence of a high stakes editorial world.

David Frankel directs from Aline Brosh McKenna’s screenplay based on Lauren Weisberger’s novel. Meryl Streep plays Miranda Priestly with Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, Emily Blunt as Emily, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel, supported by a production led by Wendy Finerman.

4. ‘The Other Woman’ (2014)

A high powered attorney discovers the man she is dating is married, then teams up with his wife and a third woman to flip the script on his elaborate cheating. The plot follows the trio as they gather evidence, form an unlikely friendship, and plan a comedic revenge.

Nick Cassavetes directs from a screenplay by Melissa K. Stack. The cast features Cameron Diaz as Carly, Leslie Mann as Kate, Nikolaj Coster Waldau as Mark, Kate Upton as Amber, Nicki Minaj as Lydia, and Don Johnson in a supporting role.

3. ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ (2023)

John Wick hunts a path to end his war with the High Table while facing a new adversary whose reach spans continents. The story moves through France, Germany, Japan, and the United States as Wick’s duel for freedom raises the stakes for allies and enemies alike.

Chad Stahelski directs with a script by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch. Keanu Reeves leads a large ensemble that includes Donnie Yen as Caine, Bill Skarsgård as the Marquis, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, Clancy Brown, Ian McShane, and the late Lance Reddick.

2. ‘Eenie Meanie’ (2025)

A former teenage getaway driver named Edie gets pulled back behind the wheel when a chance to save her unreliable ex comes with a risky casino heist. The story blends heist beats with a road caper as Edie weighs old loyalties against her better judgment.

Writer director Shawn Simmons makes his feature debut with Samara Weaving as Edie, joined by Karl Glusman, Andy Garcia, Steve Zahn, Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, and Randall Park. The crew includes cinematographer Tim Ives, editors Dirk Westervelt and Chris Patterson, and composer Bobby Krlic.

1. ‘The Bayou’ (2025)

A group of college friends survive a small plane crash in the Louisiana wetlands and soon discover that the marsh holds deadly threats, including hyper aggressive gators tied to a nearby drug operation. The setup leans into survival thrills with a tight runtime that keeps the focus on the scramble to make it out alive.

The film is directed by Taneli Mustonen and Brad Watson and written by Ashley Holberry and Gavin Cosmo Mehrtens. The cast features Athena Strates as Kyle with Madalena Aragão, Elisha Applebaum, Mohammed Mansaray, Andonis Anthony, and Isabelle Bonfrer in key roles, with cinematography by Steven Hall and music by Segun Akinola.

Tell us which of these you watched and what you think in the comments so everyone can compare notes.