‘A House of Dynamite’ Is on Top of Netflix’s Most-Watched Movies of the Week List

From October 27 to November 2, 2025, Netflix viewers in the United States pushed a mix of new releases, true crime, thrillers, and family hits into the Top 10. Here’s a quick countdown from No. 10 to No. 1 so you can see what each title covers—who made it, who stars, and what you’ll get when you press play.

10. ‘Life of the Party’ (2018)

Melissa McCarthy plays Deanna, a mom who heads back to college alongside her daughter after a sudden divorce upends her life. The comedy is directed by Ben Falcone, who co-wrote the film with McCarthy, and features Gillian Jacobs, Maya Rudolph, Molly Gordon, and Matt Walsh in supporting roles. Campus chaos, late-night study sessions, and sorority events shape a story about second chances and reinvention after midlife setbacks. The film balances mother–daughter dynamics with broad ensemble comedy built around Deanna’s return to school.

9. ‘Law Abiding Citizen’ (2009)

This thriller follows Clyde Shelton, who launches a meticulous plan against the Philadelphia justice system after the men who killed his family receive a lenient deal. Gerard Butler stars as Clyde opposite Jamie Foxx as prosecutor Nick Rice, with direction by F. Gary Gray and a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer. The story unfolds through high-stakes courtroom maneuvers, prison negotiations, and citywide attacks that test legal and moral limits. Bruce McGill, Colm Meaney, and Viola Davis round out the ensemble in a case that puts prosecutorial discretion under fire.

8. ‘Premonition’ (2007)

Sandra Bullock portrays Linda Hanson, a woman who experiences the days around her husband’s fatal car crash out of order and races to alter the outcome. The film is directed by Mennan Yapo and written by Bill Kelly, with Julian McMahon, Nia Long, Amber Valletta, and Peter Stormare co-starring. It blends domestic drama and supernatural mystery as Linda maps the disjointed timeline to understand what’s real and what can still change. The production comes from TriStar and MGM, with a 96-minute running time.

7. ‘Despicable Me 3’ (2017)

Gru reunites with his flamboyant twin brother Dru and faces a retro-obsessed foe, Balthazar Bratt, in this Illumination sequel. Steve Carell voices both Gru and Dru, with Kristen Wiig returning and Trey Parker voicing Bratt; the film is directed by Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin with Eric Guillon as co-director. Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio penned the screenplay, continuing the franchise’s mix of family hijinks and gadget-driven capers. The story bounces between heists, Minion misadventures, and sibling rivalry on a globe-trotting stage.

6. ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ (2018)

Count Dracula takes a monster cruise and unexpectedly “zings” with Ericka, a captain hiding a monster-hunting legacy. Genndy Tartakovsky directs from a script by Tartakovsky and Michael McCullers, with voice performances by Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kathryn Hahn, and more. The film runs 97 minutes and comes from Sony Pictures Animation, with Mark Mothersbaugh composing the score. Cruise-ship set pieces and family themes drive the third entry’s sunny, sea-bound adventure.

5. ‘Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween’ (2018)

A lost R.L. Stine manuscript unleashes Slappy the Dummy and an army of monsters on a small town during Halloween. Ari Sandel directs from a script by Rob Lieber, with Wendi McLendon-Covey, Madison Iseman, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Caleel Harris, Ken Jeong, and Jack Black (as Stine and the voice of Slappy). The film is a 90-minute family horror-comedy produced by Columbia Pictures and Scholastic Entertainment. Parades, candy labs, and neighborhood battles anchor a creature-feature romp built for younger audiences.

4. ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ (2025)

Directed by Geeta Gandbhir, this true-crime documentary reconstructs the 2023 killing of Ajike “AJ” Owens in Florida, using extensive police body-camera footage, surveillance video, 911 audio, and investigative materials. Produced by Message Pictures and Park Pictures, the film premiered at Sundance before its Netflix release, and it examines how “stand your ground” laws and a long-running neighborhood dispute converged in a fatal encounter. Producers include Nikon Kwantu, Alisa Payne, and Sam Bisbee, with editing by Viridiana Lieberman and cinematography by Alfredo De Lara.

3. ‘Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers’ (2025)

This true-crime feature traces Aileen Wuornos’ life from childhood abuse to her death-row years, revisiting the investigation through archival footage and interviews. Directed by Emily Turner and produced with BBC Studios Documentary Unit and NBC News Studios, it features audio and broadcast materials that frame how the case was covered at the time. The film explores the timeline of the Florida murders, the arrest, and the legal process through appeals. It’s available to stream on Netflix with a focus on biographical and courtroom documentary storytelling.

2. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

An idol trio—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—balances stadium tours with covert demon-hunting missions that protect fans from supernatural threats. The animated feature is directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, with a voice cast that includes Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, Ken Jeong, and other Korean and Korean-American stars. The movie’s breakout success set platform records in 2025 and sparked talk of follow-ups across formats. Music-performance set pieces and city-hopping battles power a story that blends pop stardom with fantasy action.

1. ‘A House of Dynamite’ (2025)

A single, unattributed missile launch toward the United States triggers a scramble inside the national-security apparatus to identify the source and decide on a response. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the thriller stars Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, and Gabriel Basso. The film’s official logline emphasizes the race against time inside command centers and back-channel diplomacy. Netflix lists it as an R-rated 2025 release with a suspense-driven, geopolitical focus.

Tell us which of these you’re watching next—and what hooked you—in the comments!