‘Frankenstein’ Is Still the Most Popular Movie of the Week; Here Are the 14 Other Movies Atop IMDb’s List

Below is a quick-reference guide to the 15 films trending with movie fans right now, with verified essentials like who’s making them, key cast, release timing, and where first-look materials and platform details have been announced.

‘Wuthering Heights’ (2026)

Emerald Fennell writes and directs ‘Wuthering Heights,’ starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, with Warner Bros. distributing. Entertainment Weekly confirms a February 13, 2026 theatrical release and outlines the creative approach and supporting cast. Official listings track production credits and the late-2025 teaser.

‘Weapons’ (2025)

Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ from New Line/Warner Bros. opened in U.S. theaters on August 8, 2025, following spring teaser and trailer drops. Official trailer posts and trade coverage outline a child-disappearance mystery and ensemble cast led by Josh Brolin and Julia Garner. Streaming availability on Max was set for late October after its theatrical and digital windows. Project development and casting shifts earlier in 2025 were also widely reported.

‘Die My Love’ (2025)

Lynne Ramsay’s ‘Die My Love,’ starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, premiered in competition at Cannes on May 17, 2025. Deadline announced the U.S. theatrical release for November 7 via Mubi, with festival and platform details corroborated across industry coverage. Aggregators track ongoing critical response following its fall release.

‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’ (2025)

Steve Carr directs ‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas,’ a holiday romantic comedy starring Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson. Netflix lists the title with synopsis, cast, and trailer access, confirming the November 12, 2025 streaming release. Additional databases provide full credits and production notes.

‘Roofman’ (2025)

‘Roofman,’ directed by Derek Cianfrance and starring Channing Tatum, dramatizes the real case of Jeffrey Manchester, known for rooftop break-ins and a notorious post-escape hideout in a toy store. Paramount’s official site confirms the October 10, 2025 theatrical date and ticketing. Reuters provides background on the true story and production context, and trade coverage tracks digital availability beginning November 11, 2025.

‘The Fantastic 4: First Steps’ (2025)

Marvel Studios’ ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is directed by Matt Shakman and introduces the team’s MCU continuity. Official materials list Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the core quartet. Release was set for July 25, 2025 in premium formats, with subsequent home-media availability. Cast confirmations and credits are tracked across studio-linked pages and databases.

‘A House of Dynamite’ (2025)

Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ is a crisis-procedural about the U.S. response to a suspected incoming missile. It premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and was subsequently released theatrically in October before a Netflix debut on October 24. AP’s festival report and official listings confirm the ensemble (including Idris Elba, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, and Gabriel Basso) and the release pattern.

‘Nuremberg’ (2025)

Written and directed by James Vanderbilt, ‘Nuremberg’ stars Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, and Michael Shannon in a courtroom drama about the post-WWII trials. Festival coverage notes a TIFF premiere and a November 7 opening, with several reviews detailing its approach and performances. Interviews and features have outlined the project’s development and casting.

‘Bugonia’ (2025)

Yorgos Lanthimos directs ‘Bugonia,’ an English-language remake of Jang Joon-hwan’s ‘Save the Green Planet!’. The film follows two conspiracy-minded young men who kidnap a powerful CEO they believe is an alien. Production and premise details, along with principal cast, are documented in official databases. Background on the remake’s lineage and genre framing is also provided.

‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ (2025)

Lionsgate’s third film in the series, ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,’ brings back Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman, while adding Ariana Greenblatt, Justice Smith, Rosamund Pike, and Dominic Sessa. People reports the first trailer and confirms Ruben Fleischer as director, Budapest filming, and a November 14, 2025 theatrical date. Cast listings and character returns are also reflected on official film pages.

‘Playdate’ (2025)

‘Playdate’ is a buddy action-comedy directed by Luke Greenfield and written by Neil Goldman. The film stars Kevin James and Alan Ritchson, with Sarah Chalke and Alan Tudyk among supporting players. Official listings outline a plot that escalates from a simple family playdate into a runaway, high-stakes chase. Synopsis and cast confirmations are available via studio-tracked databases and aggregator pages.

‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025)

‘Predator: Badlands’ is directed by Dan Trachtenberg from a script co-written with Patrick Aison. The film centers on Predator society and follows an exiled young Yautja named Dek, with Elle Fanning among the principal cast. People reports a November 7, 2025 premiere and notes the franchise’s unusual PG-13 rating due to its creative focus away from human gore. Core creative team and premise are summarized across official profiles.

‘The Running Man’ (2025)

Edgar Wright directs a new adaptation of Stephen King’s novel ‘The Running Man,’ with Glen Powell leading a large ensemble. Paramount handled marketing beats at CinemaCon (April 3), followed by trailer drops in July and October tied to NYCC events. Credits, runtime, and production details are listed, with Paramount as distributor. Cast includes Powell, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, and others.

‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, and others. Reuters confirms its late-September U.S. theatrical debut and Warner Bros. distribution, alongside plot specifics centered on a vanished spouse and a kidnapped daughter. Trade coverage has highlighted a wave of critical acclaim and top-tier aggregate scores following its festival launch and wide opening. A detailed cast and premise overview is also available.

‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

Guillermo del Toro directs ‘Frankenstein,’ starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, and Mia Goth. The film premiered in competition at Venice on August 30, 2025, before screenings at TIFF, Busan, and the BFI London Film Festival. It had a limited theatrical roll-out (including select IMAX/35mm) on October 17, followed by a global Netflix release on November 7. Netflix has published official cast materials and viewing info.