‘Bad Guys 2’ Is Peacock’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week

Peacock’s movie chart this week is a mix of new Universal releases and evergreen family hits, so here’s a quick, useful rundown of what each title actually is—who made it, who’s in it, and the basic production facts that help you decide what to play next.

‘The Cat in the Hat’ (2003)

This live-action adaptation stars Mike Myers in the title role and adapts Seuss’s 1957 book using elaborate sets and prosthetics. It was produced in the early-2000s wave of Seuss live-action films and released by Universal. The project paired children’s-book source material with physical production rather than CG animation. Notable supporting roles include Dakota Fanning and Alec Baldwin.

‘Shrek 2’ (2004)

This DreamWorks Animation sequel continued the story of Shrek and Fiona with a larger supporting cast and expanded fairy-tale setting. The film’s production used then-cutting-edge character rigs and environment tools to scale crowd and city scenes. It became one of the highest-grossing animated films of its decade. Voice leads include Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz.

‘The Croods’ (2013)

DreamWorks Animation’s prehistoric family adventure was directed by Kirk DeMicco and Chris Sanders. It features voice work from Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, and Ryan Reynolds, following a cave-dwelling family adapting to a changing world. The film inaugurated a franchise that later added shorts and a sequel. Universal is the present distributor for DreamWorks titles on Peacock.

‘Despicable Me 2’ (2013)

Directed again by Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin, this sequel runs 98 minutes and reunites the core voice cast, adding Benjamin Bratt among others. The production came from Illumination with Universal handling distribution. Reported budget was about $76 million, and the worldwide gross reached about $971 million. Music duties returned to Heitor Pereira.

‘Despicable Me’ (2010)

This first ‘Despicable Me’ film was directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud and runs 95 minutes. Produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal, it introduced Gru, the three girls, and the Minions. Reported budget was about $69 million, with a worldwide gross of roughly $543 million. Principal voice cast includes Steve Carell, Jason Segel, and Julie Andrews.

‘The Grinch’ (2018)

Illumination’s animated take on the Seuss classic features Benedict Cumberbatch voicing the title character. Development began in 2013, with producer Scott Mosier joining Yarrow Cheney to direct by early 2018. The film was produced by Illumination and released by Universal Pictures. It modernizes Whoville with Illumination’s CG pipeline and family-targeted runtime.

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (2025)

This seventh entry in the ‘Jurassic Park’/‘Jurassic World’ franchise is directed by Gareth Edwards from a script by David Koepp. Cast includes Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, and others, and it’s positioned as a standalone sequel to ‘Jurassic World Dominion’. Box-office coverage noted a global opening above $300 million, with strong performance in multiple international markets. Universal handled distribution as with prior entries.

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000)

Ron Howard directed this live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s book, starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch. The film runs 105 minutes, had a production budget reported at about $123 million, and grossed roughly $347 million worldwide. It was produced by Imagine Entertainment with distribution by Universal Pictures. Key credits include music by James Horner and cinematography by Don Peterman.

‘Nobody 2’ (2025)

Universal released this Bob Odenkirk action sequel on August 15, 2025. The film went to digital retail in early September after its theatrical run and ultimately grossed around $39–41 million worldwide against a reported mid-$20 million budget. Audience polling registered a B+ via CinemaScore, with PostTrak at about 4 out of 5 stars. Key production and release details are documented in the studio’s and trade press reporting.

‘The Bad Guys 2’ (2025)

This Illumination sequel was released in U.S. theaters on August 1, 2025 by Universal Pictures. Directed by Pierre Perifel (with JP Sans credited as co-director on some materials), it runs 104 minutes and continues the caper-comedy setup from the original. Returning voice cast includes Sam Rockwell and Marc Maron alongside new additions such as Danielle Brooks and Maria Bakalova. It follows Universal’s typical theatrical-to-home rollout window before landing on streaming.

What did you watch from this list—drop your pick in the comments and tell us why it made your week!