‘A House of Dynamite’ Is the Most Popular Movie of the Week; Here Are the 14 Other Movies Atop IMDb’s List

Here’s your quick, fact-packed rundown of this week’s buzziest titles—from festival premieres and box-office updates to who’s directing, who’s starring, and where each project lands in theaters or on streaming. Everything below is freshly checked so you can skim, share, and decide what to watch next without digging through a dozen tabs.

‘The Perfect Neighbor’ (2025)

Directed by Geeta Gandbhir, this Netflix documentary reconstructs the 2023 fatal altercation between neighbors in Ocala, Florida, using police bodycam, 911 audio, and cellphone footage. It premiered at Sundance on January 24, 2025, winning the festival’s Directing Award. Netflix released it globally on October 17, following a limited U.S. theatrical run beginning October 10. Entertainment Weekly detailed how the production assembled and cleared the extensive footage.

‘Tron: Ares’ (2025)

Disney’s third ‘Tron’ film, directed by Joachim Rønning, follows a sophisticated program brought into the human world; Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Jeff Bridges star. The film opened in theaters on October 10, 2025, with IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, ScreenX, and RealD 3D formats. Disney’s official page lists a 1h 59m runtime and PG-13 rating. Marketing included a widely covered first trailer and cast features.

‘Crime 101’ (2026)

Bart Layton writes and directs this adaptation of Don Winslow’s novella, with Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Halle Berry, and Monica Barbaro among the cast. Amazon MGM Studios will distribute domestically, with Sony handling international; release is scheduled for February 13, 2026. Production began in October 2024 in Los Angeles. Promotional materials and trade coverage confirmed the ensemble and date.

‘Bugonia’ (2025)

Yorgos Lanthimos directs this English-language remake of the 2003 South Korean film ‘Save the Green Planet!’, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. The film premiered in Venice competition on August 28, 2025, and Focus Features opened it in U.S. theaters on October 24. Production companies include Element Pictures, Square Peg, CJ ENM, and Fruit Tree. Marketing included teaser/trailer drops and an in-universe campaign before release.

‘The Elixir’ (2025)

An Indonesian zombie thriller from writer-director-producer Kimo Stamboel, the film follows a fractured family during an outbreak linked to a traditional herbal tonic. Netflix released it globally on October 23, 2025, with cast including Mikha Tambayong, Eva Celia, Donny Damara, and Marthino Lio. Netflix’s regional listings flag the title under Indonesian horror/thriller. Recent trade coverage noted strong early streaming performance.

‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ (2025)

Michelle Garza Cervera directs this loose remake of the 1992 thriller, written by Micah Bloomberg and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Maika Monroe. 20th Century Studios released the film on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally on October 22, 2025. Production paused briefly due to Southern California wildfires before wrapping in early 2025. Reviews cited strong performances and mixed responses to the update.

‘Regretting You’ (2025)

Josh Boone directs this adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, starring Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace as a mother-daughter pair confronting family secrets. U.S. theatrical release was October 24, 2025, following an October 12 Berlin premiere. Cast lists include Dave Franco, Scott Eastwood, and Willa Fitzgerald. Box-office and release details were tracked by industry and entertainment outlets.

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ (2025)

Scott Cooper’s biopic centers on Bruce Springsteen’s creation of the 1982 album ‘Nebraska’, with Jeremy Allen White portraying Springsteen. 20th Century Studios released the film in theaters on October 24, 2025, after festival play at Telluride. Early reports outline supporting roles for Jeremy Strong, Marc Maron, and others, and note a traditional post-theatrical window to Hulu/Disney+ in 2026. Opening-weekend box-office coverage tracked a modest domestic debut.

‘Black Phone 2’ (2025)

Scott Derrickson returns to direct the sequel, co-written with C. Robert Cargill, with Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Jeremy Davies reprising roles; Demián Bichir joins the cast. Universal released the film in U.S. theaters on October 17, 2025, following a festival premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 20. Runtime is 114 minutes and the production is from Blumhouse/Crooked Highway. Synopsis and release details are cataloged by Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb.

‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

Guillermo del Toro writes and directs this Netflix adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic, starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. It premiered in Venice competition on August 30, 2025, before TIFF and other festival stops, followed by a limited theatrical run and Netflix streaming on November 7, 2025. Dan Laustsen handled cinematography, with music by Alexandre Desplat. The project was developed under del Toro’s Netflix pact.

‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ (2025)

Directed by Simon Stone, this thriller adapts Ruth Ware’s bestselling novel and stars Keira Knightley with Guy Pearce and Gugu Mbatha-Raw among the ensemble. Netflix released the film on October 10, 2025, after principal photography in Dorset and aboard the superyacht Savannah. The screenplay is by Stone, Joe Shrapnel, and Anna Waterhouse. Netflix has published a cast guide with character details and stills.

‘The Long Walk’ (2025)

Francis Lawrence directs this adaptation of Stephen King’s (as Richard Bachman) dystopian novel about a deadly, state-sanctioned endurance contest. Lionsgate released the film in U.S. theaters on September 12, 2025; the cast includes Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Charlie Plummer, Roman Griffin Davis, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill. The running time is 108 minutes, with Jeremiah Fraites credited for the score. The film’s production was led by Vertigo Entertainment and About:Blank.

‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

Paul Thomas Anderson’s action thriller, inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s novel ‘Vineland’, stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor. The film opened wide on September 26, 2025, following IMAX previews, and was projected/reported as a major awards contender. Distribution is via Warner Bros., with streaming expected to follow on Max after the theatrical window. Early coverage noted exceptionally strong critical notices across outlets.

‘Weapons’ (2025)

Zach Cregger writes, directs, produces, and co-scores this supernatural mystery-horror released by Warner Bros. Pictures. The ensemble includes Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, and Benedict Wong. After an August 2025 theatrical run, it hit digital in September and Max streaming in October. Reported worldwide box office surpassed $250 million by late October.

‘A House of Dynamite’ (2025)

Kathryn Bigelow directs this apocalyptic political thriller about the U.S. response to a single, unattributed nuclear missile launch. The film premiered in main competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2025, with Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson leading the cast. Netflix distributes, with a fall 2025 theatrical/streaming rollout. Key craft credits include cinematography by Barry Ackroyd and music by Volker Bertelmann.

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