‘Weapons’ Leads for Third Consecutive Week; Here Are the 14 Other Movies Atop IMDb’s Most-Popular List This Week
Big new releases and buzzy premieres are driving watchlists right now. Superheroes are back in the mix, long running series have fresh chapters, and a few streaming originals are breaking through with cast lineups that people love to talk about.
Here’s your quick, factual rundown of what each title is about and who’s behind it. We’re counting down from fifteen to one, following the exact order you provided.
15. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (2025)
Marvel Studios brings Marvel’s First Family into the MCU with director Matt Shakman guiding the team’s first adventure together. Pedro Pascal plays Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby plays Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn plays Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays Ben Grimm, with additional cast that includes Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, and Natasha Lyonne. The film is produced by Kevin Feige and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
The movie introduces the quartet’s world and connects them to Marvel’s larger lineup, with Marvel’s official materials listing Matt Shakman as director and confirming the ensemble listed above. Runtime and rating information are provided on Disney’s movie page for the film.
14. ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (2025)
Adam Sandler returns as Happy in a sequel directed by Kyle Newacheck, written and produced by Sandler with Tim Herlihy, and released by Netflix. The cast features Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, and Ben Stiller, with Netflix confirming the film’s streaming launch on July 25, 2025.
The story follows Happy as he picks up the clubs again to support his daughter, while familiar rivals and friends reenter his life. Production and release details, along with the principal cast, are listed across Netflix’s official pages and trade summaries.
13. ‘Nobody 2’ (2025)
Bob Odenkirk reprises Hutch Mansell under director Timo Tjahjanto for Universal. Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, and John Ortiz co star. Universal’s film page and industry listings confirm the August 15, 2025 theatrical release.
The sequel finds Hutch taking his family to a small tourist town where he clashes with a corrupt theme park boss, a crooked sheriff, and a crime lord. Credits list Derek Kolstad and collaborators among the writers and outline producers that include Kelly McCormick and David Leitch.
12. ‘The Map That Leads to You’ (2025)
Prime Video adapts J. P. Monninger’s novel with director Lasse Hallström. Madelyn Cline plays Heather and KJ Apa plays Jack, joined by Sofia Wylie, Madison Thompson, Orlando Norman, and Josh Lucas. Amazon MGM Studios released the film on August 20, 2025.
The plot follows Heather on a post college European trip where she meets Jack and sets off on an emotional journey that tests life plans and hidden truths. Temple Hill produces, with the adaptation credited to Les Bohem and Vera Herbert.
11. ‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)
Akiva Schaffer directs a new entry in the spoof franchise with Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. The cast includes Pamela Anderson as Beth Davenport, Paul Walter Hauser as Ed Hocken Jr., and Danny Huston among the supporting players. Paramount released the film in theaters on August 1, 2025.
The story follows Drebin Jr. leading Police Squad while chasing a high profile case that pulls in new allies and adversaries. Credits and roles are listed across studio facing and critic resources, with Schaffer also receiving a writing credit alongside Dan Gregor and Doug Mand.
10. ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (2025)
Universal’s latest dinosaur chapter is directed by Gareth Edwards from a screenplay by David Koepp. The ensemble includes Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia Rulfo, and Ed Skrein, with international premieres in mid to late June 2025 ahead of wider rollout.
Positioned as a new standalone story in the franchise, the film brings fresh characters into a world where dinosaurs are part of everyday life. Release details and cast confirmations are outlined by industry databases and official listings.
9. ‘Honey Don’t!’ (2025)
Ethan Coen directs and co writes with Tricia Cooke, reuniting with producers at Focus Features and Working Title. Margaret Qualley plays small town private investigator Honey O’Donahue, with Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans among the key cast, and a U.S. release dated August 22, 2025 after a Cannes bow.
The case draws Honey into a string of strange deaths tied to a shadowy church, according to the film’s official synopsis. Production and distribution credits list Focus Features domestically and Universal internationally.
8. ‘Fall for Me’ (2025)
Netflix’s German language thriller is directed by Sherry Hormann and stars Svenja Jung as Lilli, with Theo Trebs, Tijan Marei, Victor Meutelet, and Thomas Kretschmann in supporting roles. Netflix details the Mallorca setting and family property at the center of the story.
The plot follows Lilli as a visit to her sister intersects with a romance and a real estate scam that entangles them with dangerous players. Release notes and synopsis are reflected in Netflix’s and critics’ summaries.
7. ‘Night Always Comes’ (2025)
Benjamin Caron directs and produces this adaptation of Willy Vlautin’s novel, with a screenplay by Sarah Conradt. Vanessa Kirby stars alongside Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Stephan James, Randall Park, Julia Fox, Michael Kelly, and Eli Roth, with Netflix handling distribution.
Set in Portland, the film follows Lynette as she races to keep her family home while navigating a night of desperate choices. Production took place in Oregon in 2024 before the film’s August 15, 2025 streaming release.
6. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)
Sony Pictures Animation’s action fantasy is directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and centers on a K pop girl group that secretly battles demonic threats. Voice cast credits include Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji young Yoo, Daniel Dae Kim, and Ken Jeong, with Netflix release details listed on major databases.
The film blends modern idol life with Korean mythology as the trio fights supernatural foes while protecting fans and friends. Production and release information, along with principal cast and creative leads, are summarized in current reference entries.
5. ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ (2025)
Christopher McQuarrie directs the eighth entry in the series with Tom Cruise returning as Ethan Hunt. The cast includes Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett, with Paramount releasing the film in May 2025.
The story continues the pursuit surrounding the rogue AI known as the Entity, tying back to events set up in the prior chapter. Credits, runtime, and global release dates appear in trade and database listings.
4. ‘Eenie Meanie’ (2025)
Writer director Shawn Simmons makes his feature debut with a heist thriller led by Samara Weaving. The ensemble includes Karl Glusman, Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Steve Zahn, and Andy Garcia, with 20th Century Studios releasing the film on Hulu in the United States on August 22, 2025.
The plot follows a former teenage getaway driver who is pulled back into the life to help save her unreliable ex, with cinematography by Tim Ives and editing by Dirk Westervelt and Chris Patterson. Production took place in Ohio locations including Cleveland, Lakewood, and Toledo.
3. ‘F1’ (2025)
Joseph Kosinski directs this Apple Original Films racing drama from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger. Brad Pitt stars as veteran driver Sonny Hayes with Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem in key roles, created in close collaboration with Formula 1.
The film follows Hayes as he returns to help an underdog team named APXGP after years away from the sport, with the production capturing real race weekends for authenticity. Official materials use the title ‘F1’ while marketing has used ‘F1: The Movie’.
2. ‘Superman’ (2025)
James Gunn writes and directs a new start for DC’s flagship hero with David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The cast features Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, with Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl. Warner Bros. released the film in the United States on July 11, 2025.
The plot centers on the fallout from Superman’s intervention in an international crisis as he navigates public trust and the machinations of Luthor, while colleagues at the Daily Planet and other heroes play supporting roles. Production companies include DC Studios, Troll Court Entertainment, and The Safran Company.
1. ‘Weapons’ (2025)
Zach Cregger writes, directs, and co scores this New Line and Warner Bros. mystery horror film starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan. The release date was August 8, 2025, with cinematography by Larkin Seiple.
The story investigates the disappearance of seventeen children from the same classroom at the exact same time and the ripple effects across their town, told through intersecting character chapters. Production credits list Vertigo Entertainment and BoulderLight Pictures among the companies behind the film.
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