‘Madagascar’ Is Peacock’s Most-Watched Movie This Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

It is a great week to catch up on hits that mix animation, comedy, and action. Below is a quick guide to the titles that viewers are choosing right now on Peacock, presented as a simple countdown so you can jump in where you like.

You will find long running franchises from DreamWorks Animation alongside teen comedy staples and a supernatural action entry. Each blurb shares plot basics, key cast, and notable facts that help you decide what to stream next.

10. ‘Kung Fu Panda’ (2008)

Po is a noodle shop worker who dreams of martial arts greatness and is unexpectedly chosen as the Dragon Warrior. With training from Master Shifu and teamwork with the Furious Five he faces the threat of Tai Lung. The voice cast features Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, and David Cross.

The film was directed by John Stevenson and Mark Osborne for DreamWorks Animation and it launched a major franchise that includes sequels and series. It earned strong worldwide box office and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature, with a score by Hans Zimmer and John Powell.

9. ‘R.I.P.D.’ (2013)

A Boston detective named Nick Walker joins a team known as the Rest in Peace Department after his death and partners with veteran lawman Roy Pulsipher to hunt dangerous souls hiding among the living. The cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Bacon, Mary Louise Parker, and Stephanie Szostak.

The movie is based on the Dark Horse comic created by Peter M Lenkov and was directed by Robert Schwentke. It carries a PG 13 rating and runs as a stylized blend of supernatural action and buddy cop beats, with visual effects driven set pieces filmed in and around Boston and other locations.

8. ‘Trolls’ (2016)

Poppy and Branch set out to rescue their friends after the Bergens capture members of their village. The colorful adventure features the voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz Plasse, Christine Baranski, and James Corden.

The soundtrack powered the film’s reach with the song ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ becoming a major chart hit and receiving an Academy Award nomination. Made by DreamWorks Animation and directed by Mike Mitchell with Walt Dohrn as co director, the film later expanded into sequels and series including ‘Trolls World Tour’.

7. ‘Mean Girls’ (2004)

Cady Heron enters public high school after growing up abroad and gets drawn into the social circle known as the Plastics while learning the rules of teenage life. The cast features Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, and Tim Meadows.

The screenplay was written by Tina Fey and is inspired by the nonfiction book ‘Queen Bees and Wannabes’ by Rosalind Wiseman. Directed by Mark Waters and rated PG 13, the movie became a long running favorite that later inspired a stage musical and a new film adaptation.

6. ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ (2016)

Po reunites with his father Li and discovers a hidden panda village while facing a new enemy named Kai who threatens the spirit realm and the valley. Returning voices include Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, and James Hong, with Bryan Cranston and J K Simmons joining the cast.

The production was a collaboration between DreamWorks Animation and the Shanghai based team then known as Oriental DreamWorks. Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni, it delivered strong global box office and continued the series focus on teamwork and personal growth with music by Hans Zimmer.

5. ‘Clueless’ (1995)

Cher Horowitz navigates classes, friendships, and matchmaking at a Beverly Hills high school while mentoring new student Tai. The cast includes Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd, and Donald Faison.

Written and directed by Amy Heckerling, the story is a modern take on Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’. The film performed well at the box office, became widely quoted, and led to a television series and expanded media tied to the characters and setting.

4. ‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ (2011)

Po and the Furious Five take on Lord Shen, a peacock who threatens kung fu with a powerful new weapon, while Po searches for answers about his past. Voice performers include Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, and Gary Oldman as Shen.

Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson for DreamWorks Animation, the film earned a worldwide gross that topped the first installment and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. The story deepened the series mythology and continued the collaboration with composer Hans Zimmer.

3. ‘Bring It On’ (2000)

The Rancho Carne Toros cheer squad discovers that its past routines were taken from the East Compton Clovers and must rebuild before a national competition. The cast features Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union, Eliza Dushku, and Jesse Bradford.

Directed by Peyton Reed and rated PG 13, the film became a lasting sports comedy favorite and generated a series of follow up movies that explored new teams and rivalries. Its competition structure and training sequences continue to be used as reference points for cheer choreography in screen productions.

2. ‘Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa’ (2008)

Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria leave Madagascar but end up stranded in Africa where Alex reconnects with his family and the group adapts to life on the savanna. Voices include Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, and Andy Richter.

The sequel was directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath for DreamWorks Animation and delivered a strong worldwide box office. It continued the franchise with new settings and expanded character backstories, supported by a Hans Zimmer score and a PG rating for family audiences.

1. ‘Madagascar’ (2005)

A lion, a zebra, a giraffe, and a hippo escape from New York’s Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar where they meet a community of lemurs led by King Julien. The voice cast features Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Andy Richter.

Directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath for DreamWorks Animation, the movie launched a successful franchise that includes sequels and the series ‘The Penguins of Madagascar’, along with the feature ‘Penguins of Madagascar’. It drew large worldwide audiences and introduced characters and catchphrases that carried into later entries.

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