‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ Leads the Most Popular Movies List of the Week; Here Are the 14 Other Movies Atop IMDb’s List

Here’s a quick, fact-forward tour through what everyone’s clicking on right now. We pulled together who made each project, where and how it’s being released, and the key premise—so you can decide what to watch next without digging. Titles span new theatrical releases, streaming debuts, and one evergreen favorite that’s back in the conversation.

‘Tron: Legacy’ (2010)

Joseph Kosinski’s sequel to the 1982 original sends Sam Flynn into the Grid to find his father, Kevin, with Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, and Olivia Wilde starring. The production was shot largely in 3D, with extensive VFX work across multiple vendors. Daft Punk composed the score, which became a signature element of the film’s identity. It grossed roughly $410 million worldwide and later built a strong cult following.

‘The Substance’ (2024)

Coralie Fargeat’s body-horror satire follows a disgraced TV icon who uses an illegal treatment to create a younger version of herself—with dire consequences. Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid star, with Mubi among distributors. Released in September 2024 in the US and UK, the film became Mubi’s highest-grossing title and earned multiple awards attention. The feature runs about 141 minutes.

‘Roofman’ (2025)

Derek Cianfrance’s true-crime dramedy recounts the story of Jeffrey “Roofman” Manchester, an Army veteran who robbed dozens of McDonald’s by cutting in through the roof and later hid in a toy store while on the run. Channing Tatum stars opposite Kirsten Dunst; the film premiered at TIFF and opened in US theaters on October 10. Recent coverage highlights the real events and the film’s ensemble. International rollout continues through October.

‘Steve’ (2025)

Tim Mielants directs this adaptation of Max Porter’s novella ‘Shy,’ starring Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman, and Emily Watson. After premiering in TIFF’s Platform section, the film had a limited theatrical run in September before its global Netflix debut on October 3. The picture is produced by Murphy’s Big Things Films. Runtime is just over 90 minutes.

‘Superman’ (2025)

James Gunn’s reboot launches the new DC Universe with David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, joined by Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Warner Bros. released the film worldwide in mid-July across IMAX, RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema, ScreenX, and 4DX. The production is credited to DC Studios with Gunn and Peter Safran producing. Box-office tallies place the film above $600 million worldwide.

‘Vicious’ (2025)

Bryan Bertino’s new horror film stars Dakota Fanning and Kathryn Hunter in a story about a woman fighting through a nightmarish descent. After a festival premiere in September, the film debuted October 10 on Paramount+ alongside digital rental options. The feature runs about 98 minutes and lists Tristan Nyby as cinematographer. Paramount Pictures handled distribution.

‘The Smashing Machine’ (2025)

Benny Safdie writes and directs this A24 biographical drama about MMA legend Mark Kerr, starring Dwayne Johnson with Emily Blunt as Dawn Staples. The film opened theatrically on October 3 in the US. Real-life fighters appear in supporting roles, and principal photography included locations in New Mexico. The project has drawn notable industry attention and festival-season coverage.

‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ (2025)

Rishab Shetty’s Kannada-language prequel explores the origins of the folklore and ritual traditions introduced in ‘Kantara,’ set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka. Produced by Hombale Films, it stars Rishab Shetty with Jayaram and Rukmini Vasanth. The film expands the universe’s mythic backstory and emphasizes the Buta Kola ritual. Domestic reporting in India cites significant box-office milestones this month.

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ (2025)

The ninth entry in the franchise centers on a case inspired by the Smurl haunting, with Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson returning as Lorraine and Ed Warren. Michael Chaves directs from a script by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. Warner Bros. released the film in early September, and it has since become the series’ highest-grossing installment worldwide. Benjamin Wallfisch returns as composer.

‘Weapons’ (2025)

Zach Cregger’s follow-up to ‘Barbarian’ is a multi-strand supernatural mystery headlined by Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich. New Line/Warner Bros. handled the August theatrical release, and the film has grossed over $250 million worldwide. A streaming debut on Max is slated for late October, following its PVOD window. Larkin Seiple shot the film, with Cregger also credited among the composers.

‘Play Dirty’ (2025)

Shane Black adapts Donald E. Westlake’s ‘Parker’ novels (written as Richard Stark) into a heist thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, LaKeith Stanfield, and Rosa Salazar. Amazon MGM Studios released the film globally on Prime Video on October 1. The production team includes Jules Daly and James W. Skotchdopole, with Alan Silvestri composing the score. It’s a US feature running roughly two hours and was classified 15 by the BBFC.

‘The Lost Bus’ (2025)

Paul Greengrass dramatizes a true rescue story connected to the 2018 Camp Fire, with Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera among the leads. Co-written with Brad Ingelsby, the survival drama is backed by Apple Studios and Blumhouse. Apple Original Films is distributing the title via Apple TV+. The film runs about 130 minutes and focuses on a harrowing evacuation effort.

‘Tron: Ares’ (2025)

Joachim Rønning directs the third entry in the sci-fi franchise, in which a highly advanced program named Ares crosses into the real world on a dangerous mission. Cast members include Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges, with music by Nine Inch Nails. The film opened October 10 in premium formats including IMAX, 4DX, and Dolby Cinema and carries a PG-13 rating—the first in the series. Early box-office figures show a domestic No. 1 debut yet below initial projections.

‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

Paul Thomas Anderson’s action-thriller follows an ex-revolutionary forced back into violent conflict when his daughter is targeted by a corrupt military figure. The ensemble includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti, with a Jonny Greenwood score. Warner Bros. released the film in late September with IMAX and 70mm presentations in select venues. Reported production costs and marketing place it among the director’s largest-scale projects.

‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ (2025)

Directed by Simon Stone, this psychological thriller adapts Ruth Ware’s bestselling novel about a travel journalist who believes she’s witnessed a woman thrown overboard from a luxury cruise—and can’t get anyone to take her seriously. Keira Knightley leads the cast alongside Guy Pearce and Hannah Waddingham. Netflix released the film on October 10, and production notably used the 274-foot, $150 million superyacht Savannah for key sequences. The UK–US co-production runs about 95 minutes.

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