Here Are the Top 10 Most-Watched Movies of the Week on Paramount+, with a New Chilling Horror on Top
Paramount+ continues to draw massive viewership across its dynamic film library, offering subscribers a diverse blend of blockbuster action, laugh-out-loud comedies, and pulse-pounding thrillers. This week’s streaming chart showcases an engaging mix of beloved classics, high-octane franchise hits, and suspenseful horror titles that have captured the attention of audiences worldwide.
From enduring 1990s favorites to recent fan favorites, the platform’s top selections reflect a wide spectrum of cinematic entertainment. Here is a closer look at the ten most popular films dominating the platform this week.
‘Tommy Boy’ (1995)
Chris Farley plays Thomas Callahan III, an immature heir who must save his family’s auto parts factory after his father unexpectedly passes away. He hits the road with his father’s cynical assistant, Richard Hayden, played by David Spade, to secure crucial sales accounts across the Midwest. Along their disastrous sales trip, the mismatched pair overcomes numerous mishaps while learning to work together. Directed by Peter Segal, the comedy features memorable supporting performances from Brian Dennehy, Bo Derek, and Dan Aykroyd.
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell continues to push the envelope as a courageous test pilot. Maverick is tasked with training a detachment of elite graduates for a specialized and dangerous mission over heavily fortified hostile territory. During the assignment, he confronts ghosts from his past when he encounters Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, the son of his late wingman Goose. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the action film stars Tom Cruise alongside Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, and Jon Hamm.
‘The Hangover’ (2009)
Three groomsmen travel to Las Vegas for an unforgettable bachelor party to celebrate their friend’s upcoming wedding. After waking up the next morning with severe amnesia, they discover that the groom is missing from their trashed hotel suite. The trio must retrace their chaotic steps across the city to locate their friend before the ceremony begins. Directed by Todd Phillips, the hit comedy stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha.
‘Case 39’ (2009)
Dedicated social worker Emily Jenkins takes on the mysterious case of an abused ten-year-old girl named Lillith Sullivan. After rescuing the child from her parents, Emily decides to take temporary custody of Lillith until a suitable foster home is found. Strange and deadly occurrences soon begin to unfold around everyone who interacts with the seemingly innocent young girl. Directed by Christian Alvart, this psychological horror thriller stars Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, and Bradley Cooper.
‘300’ (2006)
King Leonidas leads three hundred Spartan warriors into a legendary clash against the massive Persian army led by King Xerxes at the Battle of Thermopylae. Facing impossible odds, the Spartans fight valiantly to hold the narrow coastal pass and inspire the rest of Greece to unite against the invasion. Directed by Zack Snyder, the film adapts Frank Miller and Lynn Varley’s graphic novel with a distinct visual style. The historical action epic features standout performances from Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, and Rodrigo Santoro.
‘Joe Dirt’ (2001)
An optimistic custodian sporting a trademark mullet recounts his life story on a popular Los Angeles radio show. Abandoned at the Grand Canyon as a child, he spends years traveling across the country in an effort to track down his biological parents. His strange road trip leads to encounters with an eccentric cast of characters, including a kindhearted love interest and an unhinged mobster. Directed by Dennie Gordon, the comedy stars David Spade, Brittany Daniel, Dennis Miller, and Christopher Walken.
‘Fist Fight’ (2017)
On the last day of the school year, mild-mannered high school English teacher Andy Campbell inadvertently gets his short-tempered colleague Ron Strickland fired. In retaliation, Strickland challenges Campbell to an after-school brawl in the parking lot. Word of the showdown spreads rapidly among the students and staff, forcing Campbell to seek various desperate ways to avoid the confrontation. Directed by Richie Keen, the comedy stars Charlie Day and Ice Cube alongside Tracy Morgan, Jillian Bell, and Christina Hendricks.
‘Scary Movie’ (2026)
Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the core group of survivors finds themselves back in the killer’s crosshairs. The horror parody targets modern horror intellectual properties and tropes while reuniting the beloved franchise ensemble. Directed by Michael Tiddes, the production brings together key creative forces behind the original series. The comedy features an extensive cast that includes Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall.
‘Homestead’ (2024)
Amid a catastrophic global collapse, a wealthy family and their security personnel take refuge inside an ultra-secure luxury bunker compound called the Homestead. Tension escalates rapidly as the community inside must defend their resources from desperate outside invaders while dealing with internal strife. The survivors are forced to navigate moral dilemmas, complex leadership rivalries, and violent external threats to secure their future. Directed by Ben Smallbone, the post-apocalyptic thriller stars Neal McDonough, Dawn Olivieri, and Currie Graham.
‘Passenger’ (2026)
A young couple embarks on a van life road trip before witnessing a gruesome accident along an isolated highway. They quickly realize they did not leave the crash scene alone as a malevolent entity known as the Passenger attaches itself to them. The demonic presence relentlessly pursues the pair, transforming their journey into an escalating struggle for survival. Directed by André Øvredal, the horror film stars Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Melissa Leo.
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