Steven Spielberg’s New Hit Is the Most-Watched Peacock Movie This Week

Peacock’s streaming library continues to see strong engagement across a variety of genres, from seasonal favorites to major blockbuster arrivals. As October 2026 gets underway, streaming viewership reflects a balance of family-friendly animated adventures, spooky autumnal classics, and high-profile science fiction releases.

NBCUniversal’s platform provides subscribers with a mix of library hits and newly streaming theatrical releases that consistently draw substantial audiences. These selections highlight the feature films commanding the highest viewership across the service this week.

‘Trolls Band Together’ (2023)

‘Trolls Band Together’ is a 2023 computer-animated musical comedy produced by DreamWorks Animation and directed by Walt Dohrn. The third installment in the ‘Trolls’ franchise follows Poppy and Branch as they set out on a mission to rescue Branch’s brother Floyd from the villainous pop-star siblings Velvet and Veneer. Throughout the journey, Branch reconnects with his estranged family members and confronts his past as a member of the boy band BroZone. The film features returning voice performances from Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake, alongside the recording of an original single by the pop group NSYNC. Blending classic pop hits with animated adventure, the narrative explores themes of brotherly reconciliation and musical harmony.

‘War of the Worlds’ (2005)

‘War of the Worlds’ is a 2005 science fiction thriller directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the 1898 novel by H. G. Wells. The plot centers on Ray Ferrier, an estranged dockworker in Brooklyn who must protect his teenage son and young daughter after extraterrestrial invaders attack Earth. Colossal three-legged war machines emerge from beneath the ground, forcing the family to flee across the countryside in an attempt to reach safety in Boston. Tom Cruise leads the cast as Ray, starring alongside Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto, and Tim Robbins. The production earned three Academy Award nominations for its technical achievements in visual effects, sound mixing, and sound editing.

‘Monsters vs. Aliens’ (2009)

‘Monsters vs. Aliens’ is a 2009 computer-animated science fiction comedy directed by Conrad Vernon and Rob Letterman. The storyline follows Susan Murphy, a woman transformed into a giantess after being struck by a meteorite containing a rare cosmic element on her wedding day. Following her capture by the United States government, Susan joins an eccentric team of imprisoned monsters enlisted to combat a hostile extraterrestrial overlord named Gallaxhar. The ensemble voice cast features Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland, and Rainn Wilson. Produced by DreamWorks Animation, the feature pays homage to vintage science fiction and monster cinema from the 1950s.

‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ (2016)

‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ is a 2016 comedy horror film written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry. The narrative follows Madea as she is asked by her nephew Brian to spend Halloween night supervising his rebellious daughter Tiffany to prevent her from sneaking out to a fraternity party. Throughout the evening, Madea and her companions encounter a series of supposed paranormal occurrences and juvenile pranks orchestrated by the college students. Perry portrays three separate roles in the production, appearing as Madea, Uncle Joe, and Brian Simmons alongside co-stars Cassi Davis and Patrice Lovely. The concept originated from a fictitious film parody featured in Chris Rock’s 2014 comedy ‘Top Five’ before being developed into a full-length feature.

‘Kill. Bury. Print.’ (2026)

‘Kill. Bury. Print.’ is a 2026 true-crime documentary film directed by Ben Klein and executive produced by television journalist Rachel Maddow. The documentary investigates the intimidation campaign launched against the Willingham family, who operate the independent local newspaper known as the McCurtain Gazette in Idabel, Oklahoma. After the publication reports on alleged misconduct within the county sheriff’s department, the journalists record secret audio of local officials discussing plans to kill and bury them. The film documents the national reaction and subsequent legal fallout surrounding the leaked recordings. Streaming on Peacock since late September 2026, the documentary received the David Carr Award for Truth in Non-Fiction Filmmaking at the Montclair Film Festival.

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000)

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ is a 2000 live-action fantasy comedy directed by Ron Howard and adapted from the 1957 children’s book by Dr. Seuss. Jim Carrey stars as the misanthropic green creature who lives above Whoville and devises a scheme to rob the town of their Christmas presents and festivities. Young Cindy Lou Who, portrayed by Taylor Momsen, questions the town’s focus on commercialism and seeks to understand the recluse’s troubled childhood. The production featured elaborate makeup and prosthetic design created by Rick Baker, earning the Academy Award for Best Makeup. Narrated by Anthony Hopkins, the feature became an enduring holiday adaptation through its eccentric character designs and musical set pieces.

‘Monster House’ (2006)

‘Monster House’ is a 2006 computer-animated supernatural horror comedy directed by Gil Kenan in his feature directorial debut. Executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis, the narrative centers on three young neighbors who discover that an eccentric resident’s suburban house is a sentient, predatory creature. As Halloween night approaches, the trio formulates a strategy to destroy the home’s core before unsuspecting trick-or-treaters arrive. The production made extensive use of performance capture technology, capturing the physical and vocal performances of Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Spencer Breslin, and Steve Buscemi. The film earned significant critical acclaim and received nominations for both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature.

‘Coraline’ (2009)

‘Coraline’ is a 2009 stop-motion dark fantasy film written and directed by Henry Selick, adapted from Neil Gaiman’s 2002 novella. The plot centers on an adventurous young girl who moves to an isolated apartment building and discovers a hidden passage leading to an alternate version of her home. Although this parallel reality initially appears welcoming, she soon uncovers the Other Mother’s plan to trap her forever by replacing her eyes with buttons. The voice cast features Dakota Fanning as Coraline Jones, alongside Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman, Robert Bailey Jr., and Keith David. Marking the first feature film produced by animation studio Laika, the picture earned nominations for the Academy Award and the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Feature.

‘The Grinch’ (2018)

‘The Grinch’ is a 2018 computer-animated Christmas comedy produced by Illumination and directed by Scott Mosier and Yarrow Cheney. Benedict Cumberbatch voices the solitary green protagonist, who plots to deprive Whoville of its festive celebrations with the help of his dog Max. The plot develops as young Cindy Lou Who plans to trap Santa Claus on Christmas Eve to make a selfless holiday wish for her mother. The vocal ensemble includes Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Angela Lansbury, and Pharrell Williams serving as the narrator. With global ticket sales exceeding $512 million, the feature stands as the highest-grossing holiday film released in cinema history.

‘Disclosure Day’ (2026)

‘Disclosure Day’ is a 2026 science fiction thriller directed and produced by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay written by David Koepp. The plot centers on a television meteorologist and a cybersecurity specialist who join forces to expose decades of classified government proof of extraterrestrial life. Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor lead the ensemble cast alongside Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, Eve Hewson, and Wyatt Russell. The production features an original musical score by composer John Williams and cinematography by Janusz Kamiński. Following a theatrical run in June 2026 that generated over $240 million globally, the motion picture made its subscription streaming debut on Peacock in October 2026.

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