‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Back as Netflix’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

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If you’re wondering what everyone in the U.S. is pressing play on right now, Netflix’s weekly Top 10 has the answer. It’s a mix of brand-new arrivals, family-favorites that never seem to leave the chart, and a few timely non-fiction titles that people are talking about offline, too.

Below is a simple countdown from 10 to 1 based on this week’s U.S. list. For each title you’ll find quick plot context and key credits where applicable, plus how long it has been holding a spot in the Top 10.

10. ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ (2005)

10. 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Tim Burton’s re-imagining of Roald Dahl’s classic follows Charlie Bucket as he wins a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s secretive chocolate factory alongside four other children. Johnny Depp plays Wonka, Freddie Highmore is Charlie, and the ensemble includes Helena Bonham Carter, David Kelly, Missi Pyle, and the late Deep Roy in multiple Oompa-Loompa roles.

The film was directed by Tim Burton and written by John August, adapting Dahl’s 1964 novel. It features music by Danny Elfman and production design by Alex McDowell. Weeks in U.S. Top 10 this run: 8.

9. ‘Daddy’s Home’ (2015)

9. 'Daddy's Home' (2015)
Paramount Pictures

This family comedy tracks mild-mannered radio executive Brad Whitaker as he tries to bond with his stepchildren, only to have their biological father, Dusty Mayron, suddenly reappear. Will Ferrell stars as Brad and Mark Wahlberg as Dusty, with Linda Cardellini as Sara, plus Thomas Haden Church and Hannibal Buress in supporting roles.

Directed by Sean Anders, the film was written by Brian Burns, Sean Anders, and John Morris. It’s the first entry in the two-film series that continues the Whitaker-Mayron family story. Weeks in U.S. Top 10 this run: 1.

8. ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ (2017)

8. 'Daddy's Home 2' (2017)
Paramount Pictures

The sequel brings Brad and Dusty together in a “co-dad” holiday that becomes complicated when their own fathers show up—Kurt Mayron and Don Whitaker—adding another generation of personality clashes. Returning leads Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are joined by Mel Gibson as Kurt, John Lithgow as Don, and John Cena as Roger.

Sean Anders returned to direct, co-writing the script with John Morris. The film expands the suburban family setting into a holiday ensemble piece that pairs the original’s core dynamic with intergenerational comedy. Weeks in U.S. Top 10 this run: 1.

7. ‘Redeeming Love’ (2022)

7. 'Redeeming Love' (2022)
Mission Pictures International

Set in 1850s Gold Rush California, this historical romance follows Angel, a young woman forced into a life she never chose, and Michael Hosea, a farmer whose steady compassion challenges her guarded view of love and trust. Abigail Cowen stars as Angel with Tom Lewis as Michael Hosea, and supporting roles from Logan Marshall-Green, Eric Dane, and Famke Janssen.

The film was directed by D. J. Caruso and adapted from Francine Rivers’ bestselling novel, with a screenplay by Rivers and Caruso. It blends period drama with themes drawn from a well-known redemption narrative. Weeks in U.S. Top 10 this run: 1.

6. ‘Shrek 2’ (2004)

6. 'Shrek 2' (2004)
DreamWorks Animation

Following their wedding, Shrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away to meet Fiona’s parents, only to clash with Prince Charming and the Fairy Godmother. Voice performances include Mike Myers (Shrek), Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots), Julie Andrews (Queen Lillian), John Cleese (King Harold), Rupert Everett (Prince Charming), and Jennifer Saunders (Fairy Godmother).

Directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon, the film features a screenplay by a large story team led by Adamson and longtime ‘Shrek’ writers. It’s a DreamWorks Animation release that broadened the world introduced in the original. Weeks in U.S. Top 10 this run: 8.

5. ‘Shrek’ (2001)

5. 'Shrek' (2001)
Pacific Data Images

The franchise-starting adventure follows a solitary ogre who strikes a deal with Lord Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona, setting up an unlikely friendship with Donkey along the way. The voice cast stars Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona), and John Lithgow (Lord Farquaad).

Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, the screenplay is by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S. H. Schulman, based on William Steig’s book. The film established DreamWorks Animation’s fairy-tale-skewering tone and became a long-running cultural touchstone. Weeks in U.S. Top 10 this run: 20.

4. ‘The Wrong Paris’ (2025)

4. 'The Wrong Paris' (2025)
Motion Picture Corporation of America

This recent feature follows a contemporary trip that veers off course, pulling its characters into a web of missteps and misunderstandings tied to a “Paris” that isn’t what they expected. The story centers on travel plans gone awry and the consequences that ripple through relationships once the mistake is discovered.

Released on Netflix, it’s a new arrival on the chart, drawing attention with its premise built around place, mistaken assumptions, and the chain reaction that follows. Weeks in U.S. Top 10 this run: 1.

3. ‘aka Charlie Sheen’ (2025– )

3. 'aka Charlie Sheen' (2025– )
Atlas Independent

This non-fiction series looks at the career and life of actor Charlie Sheen, spanning his early work, major studio films, television stardom, and highly publicized personal chapters. Episodes incorporate archival material and first-person accounts to trace how projects and public moments intersected over time.

Season 1 organizes its narrative through interviews with collaborators and contemporaries, situating Sheen’s screen roles within a broader timeline of professional milestones. Weeks in U.S. Top 10 this run: 1.

2. ‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish’ (2025)

2. 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish' (2025)
Campfire Studios

This feature-length documentary examines a catfishing case tied to a high school community, following how anonymous messages and calls escalate into a larger investigation. The film reconstructs the digital trail—texts, call logs, and social-media posts—alongside interviews with students, families, and the people who worked to untangle the deception.

Structured as a true-crime inquiry, it lays out timelines and source materials to show how the scheme unfolded and what it meant for those involved. Weeks in U.S. Top 10 this run: 3.

1. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

1. 'KPop Demon Hunters' (2025)
Sony Pictures Animation

Set in the world of pop stardom, this feature blends the high-energy atmosphere of the K-pop scene with a supernatural mission, following performers who balance life on stage with a secret fight against otherworldly threats. The plot tracks the group dynamic as tours and training collide with night-time hunts, framing stardom and secrecy side by side.

Available on Netflix in the U.S., it has sustained wide interest over multiple weeks, driven by its music-meets-myth concept and ensemble focus. Weeks in U.S. Top 10 this run: 13.

Share which of these you watched this week—and what should be next on the list—in the comments.

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