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

Here’s a quick, reader-friendly rundown of the films trending right now—what each one is, who’s in it, and when or where you can watch. Each entry sticks to the essentials: loglines, key cast and creatives, notable release details, and any box-office or festival milestones currently attached.

‘Ballad of a Small Player’ (2025)

Edward Berger directs this Netflix adaptation of Lawrence Osborne’s novel, starring Colin Farrell as a gambling-addicted British expat in Macau, with Tilda Swinton and Fala Chen. It premiered at Telluride on August 29, 2025, played select theaters mid-October, and began streaming globally on October 29. Studio features and entertainment coverage track the trailer, dates, and creative team, including Berger’s regular collaborators. Aggregators now have active scorecards and reviews.

‘The Running Man’ (2025)

Edgar Wright’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s story stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards, with Colman Domingo, Josh Brolin, and Emilia Jones among the ensemble. Paramount opened the film theatrically on November 14, 2025, after London and New York premieres. Reviews highlight a more book-faithful, media-satire approach compared to the 1987 film, and official sites list full cast and credits. Coverage also outlines expected post-theatrical availability on Paramount+.

‘Baramulla’ (2025)

This Hindi-language supernatural horror thriller from director Aditya Suhas Jambhale stars Manav Kaul and Bhasha Sumbli. It premiered on Netflix on November 7, 2025, following marketing by Jio Studios. Writeups note a mix of praise for performances and cinematography alongside criticism of the script. Film-database entries summarize the missing-children investigation at the story’s core.

‘Black Phone 2’ (2025)

Scott Derrickson returns for the sequel, reuniting Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Ethan Hawke. The film premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 20, 2025, before its October 17 U.S. release. Box-office coverage cites a $42 million global debut, outpacing its reported $30 million budget. Studio and aggregator pages outline the premise and returning characters.

‘Nuremberg’ (2025)

James Vanderbilt’s historical drama stars Rami Malek as U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley opposite Russell Crowe’s Hermann Göring, dramatizing the psychological dimension of the postwar trials. It premiered at TIFF on September 7, 2025, and opened in U.S. theaters on November 7. Critics have been mixed to positive, with particular attention to Crowe’s performance. Streaming availability is theatrical-only for now, with a Netflix window expected later given the distributor.

‘Good Fortune’ (2025)

Aziz Ansari’s feature directorial debut is a supernatural comedy co-starring Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh. Lionsgate released it theatrically on October 17, 2025, after a TIFF premiere in early September. Coverage spotlights Reeves as an inept guardian angel and notes the film’s modest box-office performance versus budget. Cast and release specifics are confirmed in studio-tracked listings and news.

‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

Paul Thomas Anderson’s action thriller—loosely inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s ‘Vineland’—stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Regina Hall. It released wide on September 26, 2025, after early previews, including specialty 70mm and IMAX 70mm presentations in select venues. Trade and entertainment outlets reported a career-best domestic opening for the director and strong critical notices. Box-office and format details were highlighted around release.

‘Weapons’ (2025)

Zach Cregger’s follow-up to ‘Barbarian’ is a mystery-horror ensemble led by Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, released by Warner Bros. Pictures. Industry coverage notes a strong opening weekend and subsequent box-office steadiness through fall 2025. Review aggregators frame it as a confident sophomore effort. The studio dated it for wide release with IMAX engagements.

‘Die My Love’ (2025)

Lynne Ramsay’s adaptation of Ariana Harwicz’s novel features Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in a drama about postpartum psychosis. The film premiered in competition at Cannes in May 2025 and was acquired by MUBI for a November 7 U.S. release. Recent roundups and listings track critical response and release plans. Festival and distributor details confirm its rollout.

‘Bugonia’ (2025)

Yorgos Lanthimos’s English-language remake of the South Korean cult film ‘Save the Green Planet!’ stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. It premiered at Venice on August 28, 2025, before its late-October U.S. release. Focus Features handles worldwide distribution outside South Korea, where CJ ENM releases the film. Marketing included in-universe viral elements and 35mm screenings in select theaters.

‘The Fantastic 4: First Steps’ (2025)

Marvel’s First Family enters the MCU in a retro-futurist 1960s setting, with Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the core team. The film was released theatrically on July 25, 2025, followed by a digital rollout in late September. Official and trade coverage outline the casting announcement and the integration into Phase Six of the MCU. It’s now available to rent or buy digitally.

‘A House of Dynamite’ (2025)

This apocalyptic political thriller is attributed to director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Noah Oppenheim, following the U.S. response to a single nuclear missile launch. Coverage lists an ensemble led by Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson and notes a Venice competition bow in early September 2025. The premise and creative team details are presented in recent film-database writeups.

‘Michael’ (2026)

The Michael Jackson biographical drama is directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, with Jaafar Jackson portraying his uncle alongside Nia Long, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo. Principal photography wrapped in 2024 with additional photography in June 2025. Lionsgate schedules the domestic release for April 24, 2026, with IMAX presentations planned. The studio previously previewed footage for exhibitors during CinemaCon.

‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025)

Dan Trachtenberg returns to the franchise with a PG-13 entry centered on Dek, a young Yautja outcast, who teams with an android named Thia, played by Elle Fanning. The movie opened in U.S. theaters on November 7, 2025, runs 1h 47m, and shifted the series’ perspective toward Predator culture. It has been covered as a fresh, character-driven pivot and is performing at the box office with strong initial momentum. Studio materials confirm the rating, runtime, and release details.

‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, with Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz in supporting roles. The film premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival on August 30, 2025, then received a limited theatrical run before a global Netflix release on November 7. Netflix also highlighted behind-the-scenes context and images tied to the launch. Early festival reactions emphasized its emotional approach over pure horror.

Share your picks from this week’s list—and which ones you’re planning to watch next—in the comments!