‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Is Once Again Netflix’s Most-Watched Movie This Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

This week in the United States mixes family animation, globe trotting action, and a few fresh curiosities that people keep pressing play on. To help you jump in fast, here is a simple rundown with story notes and the key people behind each title.

We are counting down from 10 to 1 to match how weekly Top 10 lists are usually shared. Each entry includes straightforward details on plot, cast, and creative leads so you can pick the right movie for tonight.

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

Dracula takes the family on a monster cruise and meets ship captain Ericka who hides a link to the Van Helsing legacy while Mavis, Johnny, and the gang try to keep the vacation on track. The trip leads to a showdown involving the Kraken and a plan to wipe out monsters using a musical trigger.

The film is directed by Genndy Tartakovsky with a screenplay by Tartakovsky and Michael McCullers. The voice cast features Adam Sandler as Dracula, Selena Gomez as Mavis, Andy Samberg as Johnny, Kathryn Hahn as Ericka, Jim Gaffigan as Abraham Van Helsing, and Keegan Michael Key and Steve Buscemi in returning roles.

9. ‘Despicable Me 2’ (2013)

Gru is recruited by the Anti Villain League to help find a thief who stole a dangerous serum while he balances life as a father to Margo, Edith, and Agnes. The search leads him to Eduardo Pérez who is secretly the supervillain El Macho and to agent Lucy Wilde who becomes his partner on the case.

The movie is directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Voices include Steve Carell as Gru, Kristen Wiig as Lucy Wilde, Benjamin Bratt as Eduardo Pérez, Miranda Cosgrove as Margo, Russell Brand as Dr Nefario, and Steve Coogan as Silas Ramsbottom.

8. ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’ (2012)

Sean gets a coded distress signal that points to a mythic island and sets out with his stepfather Hank, a local pilot named Gabato, and Gabato’s daughter Kailani. They search for Sean’s grandfather Alexander and try to escape an island filled with giant creatures and shifting terrain.

Brad Peyton directs from a screenplay by Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn based on a story by Richard Outten with Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn. The cast includes Dwayne Johnson as Hank, Josh Hutcherson as Sean, Michael Caine as Alexander, Vanessa Hudgens as Kailani, and Luis Guzmán as Gabato.

7. ‘Gods of Egypt’ (2016)

The mortal Bek joins the god Horus to challenge Set after Set overthrows the throne and plunges Egypt into turmoil. Their quest moves through temples, deserts, and the celestial realm as they seek the means to restore balance and rescue Bek’s beloved Zaya.

Alex Proyas directs with a screenplay by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. The film stars Brenton Thwaites as Bek, Nikolaj Coster Waldau as Horus, Gerard Butler as Set, Geoffrey Rush as Ra, Chadwick Boseman as Thoth, Élodie Yung as Hathor, and Courtney Eaton as Zaya.

6. ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw’ (2019)

US agent Luke Hobbs and former MI6 operative Deckard Shaw must work together to stop Brixton Lore who plans to release a bioengineered pathogen. Their pursuit takes them from London to a decommissioned site in Ukraine and finally to Samoa where they stage a last stand with family.

David Leitch directs from a screenplay by Chris Morgan with additional work by Drew Pearce. The cast features Dwayne Johnson as Hobbs, Jason Statham as Shaw, Idris Elba as Brixton, Vanessa Kirby as Hattie Shaw, Helen Mirren as Magdalene Shaw, Eiza González as Madame M, and Eddie Marsan as Professor Andreiko.

5. ‘Marry Me’ (2022)

Global pop star Kat Valdez learns of a betrayal during a live show and impulsively chooses to marry a stranger named Charlie from the audience. The pair navigate public attention and very different routines while a hit single becomes part of the whirlwind around them.

Kat Coiro directs from a screenplay by John Rogers, Tami Sagher, and Harper Dill based on the webcomic by Bobby Crosby. The film stars Jennifer Lopez as Kat, Owen Wilson as Charlie, Maluma as Bastian, Sarah Silverman as Parker, John Bradley as Collin, and Chloe Coleman as Lou.

4. ‘Night Always Comes’ (2025)

Lynette spends a tense night crossing Portland to raise the last of the money needed to keep her family’s home while caring for her brother and confronting people from her past. The story follows her stops at bars, shops, and back rooms as the deadline closes in.

The film is adapted from the novel by Willy Vlautin which centers on working class struggles, debt, and a city changing around its longtime residents. Key characters include Lynette, her mother, and her developmentally disabled brother who together anchor the personal stakes of the overnight search.

3. ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (2025)

Happy returns to competitive golf years after the events of ‘Happy Gilmore’ and faces new challengers while old rivalries reappear. Family milestones and a push back into the spotlight put him on another run through televised tournaments.

The project continues the comedy sports setup created by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy with Sandler back as Happy Gilmore. Familiar figures from the original story such as rival Shooter McGavin and love interest Virginia Venit are part of the returning world that connects the new chapter to the first film.

2. ‘Kandahar’ (2023)

A covert operation in Iran collapses and CIA operative Tom Harris is exposed which forces him to cross hostile terrain to reach an extraction near Kandahar. He travels with his interpreter while multiple groups race to capture them across deserts and cities.

Ric Roman Waugh directs from a screenplay by Mitchell LaFortune that draws on his experience at the Defense Intelligence Agency. The cast includes Gerard Butler as Tom Harris, Navid Negahban as Mohammad, Ali Fazal as Kahil, Bahador Foladi, Nina Toussaint White, Tom Rhys Harries, and Travis Fimmel.

1. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

A chart topping K pop girl group keeps a secret life as demon slayers and must protect their fans and their city when a supernatural threat rises. The story mixes performance scenes with action as the group defends their community while managing the pressures of fame.

The animated feature comes from Sony Pictures Animation with direction by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. The film blends modern music culture with mythic elements from Korean folklore and follows a trio of idols who learn the history of their powers while facing a rival group linked to the danger.

Share which of these you watched this week and tell us your picks in the comments.