‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Wins Again; Here Are the 14 Other Movies Atop IMDb’s Most-Popular List This Week

Some weeks are all about surprises; this one’s about momentum. Franchise heavy-hitters, buzzy reboots, and a couple of curveballs have combined to shake up what fans are streaming, searching, and talking about right now. It’s a mix that ranges from broad comedy to apocalyptic horror, from superhero spectacle to intimate romance—proof that there’s no single “right” mood for movie night.

Below, we’re counting down the week’s most-talked-about titles based on the list you provided. Expect legacy sequels courting nostalgia, fresh spins on beloved brands, and a few sleepers that have quietly built passionate word-of-mouth. Let’s dive in.

15. ‘F1’ (2025)

Petrolheads and casual viewers alike are flocking to ‘F1: The Movie’ for its trackside immersion and high-watt star power. The film leans into the visceral charm of open-wheel racing—speed as sensation, noise as narrative—while giving audiences a garage-level peek at the egos, engineering, and split-second calls that define the sport.

Beyond the screeching tires and telemetry drama, there’s a crowd-pleasing underdog arc that makes the non-stop velocity feel personal. It’s the kind of sports film that treats precision like poetry, reminding viewers that championships are won in the margins as much as on the podium.

14. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ rides a sugar-rush blend of idol energy and supernatural smackdowns. The premise is gloriously over the top—pop perfectionists moonlighting as monster slayers—and it works because the movie commits to neon spectacle and rhythm-forward action.

What seals the deal is the film’s heart: behind the glitter and demons is a story about teamwork, self-definition, and the grind of chasing excellence. It’s a colorful, choreo-packed crowdpleaser that earns every fist-pump and key change.

13. ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ (2025)

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ taps once more into the franchise’s signature cocktail of domestic dread and theological terror. The film returns to creeping shadows, old-world artifacts, and that slow-burn patience that makes every creak feel like a confession.

Fans come for the possession set pieces, but they stay for the uneasy intimacy—the way the series frames faith, love, and fear within the same haunted hearth. It’s a night-light-on entry that understands the scariest rooms are the familiar ones.

12. ‘Weapons’ (2025)

‘Weapons’ delivers nervy genre filmmaking with a cerebral edge, threading uneasy humor through escalating menace. It’s the sort of movie that toys with structure and perspective, letting tension accumulate like static before discharging it in jolts.

What lingers isn’t just shock value; it’s the aftertaste of ideas. The film prods at complicity, spectacle, and how violence is packaged for our consumption—an art-house heartbeat wrapped in a mainstream pulse.

11. ‘Sinners’ (2025)

Gritty and propulsive, ‘Sinners’ plays like a morality tale strapped to a rocket. Its world is thick with bad choices and worse consequences, where every favor has a ledger and every streetlight throws accusatory shadows.

At the center is a charismatic lead performance that turns internal conflict into kinetic drama. The film keeps tightening its screws until redemption and ruin feel like lanes of the same highway, separated by a single reckless swerve.

10. ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ (2025)

‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ understands exactly why this franchise endures: Rube Goldberg terror choreographed with wicked precision. The setups are playful, the payoffs are merciless, and the audience-participation guessing game—what’s going to go wrong and when—remains deliciously stressful.

Yet beneath the carnage is a sly fascination with fate and paranoia. It’s popcorn horror that doubles as a social experience, daring viewers to spot every omen while laughing nervously at their own predictions.

9. ‘Together’ (2025)

‘Together’ finds high stakes in small rooms, turning conversations into cliffhangers. It’s an intimate relationship drama that treats vulnerability like an action beat, letting glances and pauses hit as hard as any twist.

What makes it resonate is its generosity toward imperfect people. The film honors the messy work of loving someone—how forgiveness, pride, and fear collide—and it does so with warmth, wit, and just enough sting to feel true.

8. ‘Happy Gilmore’ (1996)

Decades on, ‘Happy Gilmore’ remains a comfort-watch ringer, and its renewed surge says a lot about comedy’s staying power. The film’s lovable chaos, quotable antics, and zero-pretension charm still go down smooth.

This week’s popularity bump is also a lesson in synergy: when a beloved original re-enters the chat alongside a new chapter, fans show up to relive the gags, revisit the swing, and remember why they fell for it in the first place.

7. ’28 Years Later’ (2025)

’28 Years Later’ revives a world where silence can be a siren and safety is a rumor. The film leans into feral momentum, capturing that franchise-true blend of human fragility and breakneck survival.

What elevates it is the bleak, defiant hope that pulses between scares. The best entries in this universe don’t just sprint; they bruise, reflecting on community, resilience, and what remains when the lights go out.

6. ‘War of the Worlds’ (2025)

‘War of the Worlds’ returns to the primal fear of the sky suddenly not being ours. The film’s invasion imagery embraces grit over gloss, grounding the extraordinary in everyday neighborhoods and quick, desperate choices.

Even when opinions split, curiosity carries the day. Viewers come to measure this take against classic versions, and in that compare-and-contrast lies the real spectacle: how each era refracts the same nightmare through its own anxieties.

5. ‘Superman’ (2025)

‘Superman’ aims for uplift without losing the awe. It balances earnest heroics with modern sensibilities, remembering that the character’s greatest power is not flight or strength but moral clarity under pressure.

The action soars, but it’s the quieter beats—the newsroom rhythms, the found-family warmth, the sense of a city worth saving—that give the cape its weight. Hope, when done right, is a special effect all its own.

4. ‘My Oxford Year’ (2025)

‘My Oxford Year’ brings bookish romance to life with cobblestones, libraries, and choices that hurt in honest ways. It’s a sweeping, contemporary love story that respects ambition as much as affection.

The film sidesteps cliché by letting its characters be complicated and smart, treating passion and career not as a binary but a balancing act. It’s tender without being saccharine, wistful without losing its modern bite.

3. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (2025)

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ reintroduces Marvel’s first family with a blend of wonder, weird science, and team-first storytelling. The tone feels bright and exploratory, inviting audiences to see discovery as adventure.

What clicks is the ensemble chemistry. When these four bounce off each other—bickering, brainstorming, belonging—the movie finds the warmth and wit that make this corner of superhero lore feel distinct.

2. ‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

‘The Naked Gun’ resurrects deadpan chaos with gusto: sight gags layered on wordplay, pratfalls punctuated by poker faces. It’s the kind of comedy that rewards attention, then smacks you with the joke you didn’t see coming.

Reviving a cult-favorite style is a tightrope act, but this outing keeps the spirit while freshening the setup. The result is breezy, ridiculous, and proudly allergic to solemnity—exactly what many viewers are craving.

1. ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (2025)

‘Happy Gilmore 2’ rides a wave of nostalgia and new shenanigans, teeing off on rivalries, sports tropes, and the enduring gag that sincerity can be hilariously unruly. It’s a reunion that feels like a victory lap without coasting.

Crucially, the film remembers that the joke only lands if the heart’s in it. Between the wild swings and clubhouse absurdity, there’s a sweet throughline about second chances and the weird, wonderful families we form around games we love.

Share your own ranking of this week’s favorites in the comments—what would you move up or down, and which titles did we miss?