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

Here’s a quick, no-nonsense tour of the films everyone’s clicking on right now. We pulled together the essential who-made-it, who’s-in-it, when-it-arrives, and what-it’s-about details for each title, so you can decide what to watch (or keep on your radar) without wading through speculation.

‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the creature, with Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz co-starring. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival to an extended ovation before a fall theatrical release via Netflix, with streaming to follow. Del Toro has described the project as a deeply personal take on the classic. Festival reporting confirmed the premiere and rollout timing.

‘The Substance’ (2024)

Coralie Fargeat’s body-horror drama stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid in a tale about a radical self-improvement procedure with disturbing consequences. The film drew wide critical attention for its themes around aging, beauty standards, and celebrity. It released in 2024 and continued to play festivals and markets into 2025. Review aggregators record strong critical reception.

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (2025)

Sony’s slasher revival is directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and brings back Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. while introducing a new ensemble. The story returns to Southport with a modern-day group seeking help from the original survivors after a deadly incident. Theatrical release was July 18, 2025, following a Los Angeles premiere. Studio summaries and trade coverage track the franchise handoff and returning characters.

‘Good Fortune’ (2025)

Aziz Ansari writes, directs, and stars in this supernatural comedy about an angel’s misguided body-swap experiment with a struggling worker and his wealthy boss. The cast includes Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh, with Lionsgate handling distribution. Production credits list Carter Burwell as composer and Adam Newport-Berra as cinematographer. The film marked Ansari’s feature directorial debut in 2025.

‘The Lost Bus’ (2025)

Paul Greengrass dramatizes the 2018 Camp Fire evacuation in Paradise, California, focusing on a school bus driver and a teacher guiding children to safety. The film stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera and is based on Lizzie Johnson’s nonfiction book ‘Paradise’. Following a limited theatrical run, it began streaming on Apple TV+ in early October 2025. Reporting has outlined Apple’s distribution plan and the film’s real-world source material.

‘The Twits’ (2025)

Netflix’s animated feature adapts Roald Dahl’s classic about the grotesque Mr. and Mrs. Twit and the rebellion they spark. The film is directed by Phil Johnston with Katie Shanahan and Todd Demong, and features voice talent led by Emilia Clarke and other ensemble players. Marketing highlighted a PG rating for rude humor, thematic material, action, and some language. It debuted on Netflix in 2025.

‘The Black Phone’ (2021)

Scott Derrickson’s original supernatural thriller follows a kidnapped boy receiving calls from past victims on a disconnected phone while a masked killer stalks Denver. Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw star, with the film adapted from Joe Hill’s short story. It was distributed by Universal and Blumhouse and became a sleeper box-office hit in 2022. The film’s critical and audience response paved the way for the 2025 sequel.

‘Roofman’ (2025)

Inspired by the true story of Jeffrey Manchester, the “Rooftop Robber,” this crime dramedy chronicles his prison escape and months-long hideout inside a Toys “R” Us. Derek Cianfrance directs, with Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, and Ben Mendelsohn among the cast. Paramount scheduled the film for an October 10, 2025 theatrical release. Trailers emphasize the stranger-than-fiction caper and period detail.

‘Weapons’ (2025)

Zach Cregger’s follow-up to ‘Barbarian’ tracks a community rocked by the mysterious, simultaneous disappearance of almost an entire school class. The ensemble includes Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, and Benedict Wong. Released by Warner Bros. in August 2025, the film became a late-summer box-office standout and later moved to home release. Industry coverage notes strong theatrical performance and continued interest via digital platforms.

‘The Perfect Neighbor’ (2025)

This Netflix documentary from director Geeta Gandbhir examines the 2023 shooting of Ajike “AJ” Owens in Florida, drawing extensively on police body-cam footage, 911 audio, and public records. After premiering at Sundance 2025, it reached Netflix globally in October following a limited theatrical run. Coverage has focused on the film’s unmediated presentation and its scrutiny of “Stand Your Ground” claims. It also traces the legal outcome of the case involving Susan Lorincz.

‘Send Help’ (2026)

Sam Raimi directs this survival thriller about two colleagues stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien headline, with 20th Century Studios setting the U.S. theatrical release for January 30, 2026. Early materials highlight a darkly comic tone woven through the escalating cat-and-mouse stakes. Teaser footage and trade write-ups arrived in October 2025.

‘Tron: Ares’ (2025)

Disney’s third entry in the franchise brings a digital program into the real world on a high-stakes mission, with Jared Leto starring and Joachim Rønning directing. The ensemble features Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges returning as Kevin Flynn. The film opened in theaters on October 10, 2025, with Nine Inch Nails handling the score. Distribution is theatrical first, with a Disney+ streaming window expected later.

‘Black Phone 2’ (2025)

Set after the events of the 2021 hit, this sequel reunites director Scott Derrickson and co-writer C. Robert Cargill with returning cast members Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw. Universal released the film nationwide in October 2025 following a Fantastic Fest premiere. The story expands the supernatural threads of the original while following the siblings as new visions and calls intrude on their lives. It’s produced by Blumhouse and Crooked Highway.

‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

Paul Thomas Anderson’s action-satire centers on a former revolutionary who re-enters the fray when an old adversary resurfaces, with Leonardo DiCaprio leading an ensemble that includes Sean Penn, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor. The film rolled out in theaters on September 26, 2025, following strong festival and early-review buzz. Several outlets report the project draws from Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel ‘Vineland’. It has been positioned as one of the year’s major studio releases.

‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ (2025)

Based on Ruth Ware’s bestselling novel, this psychological thriller follows a travel writer who believes she’s witnessed a crime aboard a luxury yacht and can’t get anyone to believe her account. The film is directed by Simon Stone and stars Keira Knightley alongside Guy Pearce, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Art Malik, and Hannah Waddingham. Netflix released the feature in October 2025. Expect a tightly wound mystery set almost entirely at sea.

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