‘Twilight’ Is Hulu’s Most-Watched Movie This Week As Well: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10
If you’re opening Hulu and wondering what everyone else pressed play on, here’s the quick pulse check. This week skews spooky—slashers, vampires, a night of the supermoon—plus one brand-new psychological chiller. Below you’ll find the essentials on who made each title, who stars, and what each story covers so you can decide what to queue up next.
We’ve organized the lineup as a simple countdown from 10 to 1, matching what you’re seeing trend. Each entry includes the core creative team, key cast and characters, and a brief plot outline—just the useful stuff to help you pick your next watch.
10. ‘Stay’ (2025)
Written and directed by Jas Summers, the film stars Megalyn Echikunwoke and Mo McRae. Recent coverage notes its Hulu debut, with a focus on its filmmakers and leads; additional credits and synopsis details are listed in industry databases.
The plot centers on an estranged couple confined to their former home as supernatural phenomena escalate, drawing on elements tied to the protagonist’s spiritual heritage. Official listings describe a blend of haunted-house tension with relationship drama.
9. ‘Halloween’ (2018)
Directed by David Gordon Green and co-written by Green, Jeff Fradley, and Danny McBride, the film stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, with Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, and Will Patton. John Carpenter composed the score with Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies.
Set four decades after the original events in Haddonfield, the plot follows Laurie as she prepares for the return of Michael Myers, ignoring continuity from prior sequels and positioning this entry as a direct follow-up to the 1978 film.
8. ‘Blade’ (1998)
Stephen Norrington directs from a screenplay by David S. Goyer, adapting the Marvel Comics character. Wesley Snipes leads as Blade, with Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, and N’Bushe Wright in key roles; Mark Isham composed the score.
The story introduces Blade, a human–vampire hybrid who hunts vampires, and his conflict with Deacon Frost over a ritual that could empower the vampire nation. The film launched a trilogy and helped pave the way for later comic-book adaptations.
7. ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ (2012)
Also directed by Bill Condon from a Melissa Rosenberg script, the film features Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, and an ensemble including Michael Sheen and Dakota Fanning; Guillermo Navarro returns as cinematographer and Carter Burwell as composer.
The final chapter follows the Cullens after the birth of Renesmee as they gather allies to address a misunderstanding with the Volturi. The narrative culminates in a high-stakes meeting that resolves the series’ central conflicts.
6. ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1’ (2011)
Bill Condon directs from Melissa Rosenberg’s screenplay, with Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner returning alongside the established ensemble. Guillermo Navarro handled cinematography, and Carter Burwell composed the score; Summit Entertainment distributed.
The plot covers Bella and Edward’s wedding and honeymoon, followed by a difficult pregnancy that places Bella’s life at risk and fractures alliances. The events set the stage for the concluding chapter’s broader conflict.
5. ‘Werewolves’ (2024)
Directed by Steven C. Miller and written by Matthew Kennedy, the film stars Frank Grillo, Katrina Law, Ilfenesh Hadera, and Lou Diamond Phillips. The Newton Brothers composed the score, and Brandon Cox served as cinematographer.
Set during a supermoon event that triggers mass transformations, the story follows authorities and civilians as they attempt to contain a crisis that began the previous year. The film emphasizes action-horror elements around coordinated responses to the outbreak.
4. ‘Scream’ (1996)
Wes Craven directs from Kevin Williamson’s screenplay. The ensemble includes Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan, Skeet Ulrich, and Drew Barrymore, with Marco Beltrami composing the score.
Set in the town of Woodsboro, the plot follows Sidney and her friends as they are targeted by the masked killer known as Ghostface. The film blends slasher conventions with self-aware dialogue and launched an ongoing franchise with multiple sequels.
3. ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ (2010)
David Slade directs with a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner lead the cast, joined by Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria, with Javier Aguirresarobe handling cinematography and Howard Shore composing the score.
The narrative focuses on a string of murders in Seattle tied to a newborn vampire army while Bella navigates tensions between Edward and Jacob. The story builds toward a confrontation with the Cullens and wolves aligned against the new threat.
2. ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ (2009)
Directed by Chris Weitz and written by Melissa Rosenberg from Meyer’s novel, the film features returning leads Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, with Taylor Lautner’s Jacob Black taking a larger role. Notable ensemble players include Ashley Greene, Michael Sheen, and Dakota Fanning; Alexandre Desplat composed the score.
After a life-threatening incident, Edward leaves Forks, prompting Bella to grow closer to Jacob as she uncovers the Quileute shapeshifters. The plot expands the Volturi’s role in the series and sets up the dynamics that carry into the third installment.
1. ‘Twilight’ (2008)
Catherine Hardwicke directs from Melissa Rosenberg’s screenplay, adapted from Stephenie Meyer’s novel. The film stars Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, with Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, and others in supporting roles. Carter Burwell composed the score. Production companies include Temple Hill Entertainment and Maverick/Imprint, with Summit Entertainment distributing.
The story follows Bella after she moves to Forks, Washington, where she meets Edward, a vampire who attends her high school. Their relationship develops amid danger from hostile vampires, setting up the saga’s central human–vampire romance and conflicts that continue in subsequent entries.
Tell us what you watched first and why in the comments—what should everyone else start with this week?
