‘Madagascar’ Is Still Peacock’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

Peacock viewers have been lining up a mix of animated adventures, sci fi showdowns, teen comedies, and cult favorites. This roundup brings you the essential details for each title so you can jump in knowing who made it, who stars in it, and what story to expect.

Below you will find a simple countdown that follows this week’s watch list. Each entry includes a short plot overview along with key cast, directors, and writers, all in one place for quick reference.

10. ‘Oblivion’ (2013)

A drone technician named Jack Harper patrols a ravaged Earth and discovers a survivor who unlocks the truth about the war that changed the planet and his own identity. Tom Cruise plays Jack, Andrea Riseborough plays Victoria, Olga Kurylenko plays Julia, and Morgan Freeman plays Malcolm Beech, with Nikolaj Coster Waldau as Sykes and Melissa Leo as Sally.

The movie was directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Joseph Kosinski, Karl Gajdusek, and Michael Arndt, based on a graphic novel story by Joseph Kosinski and Arvid Nelson. The score was composed by M83 with Joseph Trapanese.

9. ‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ (2011)

Po and the Furious Five face Lord Shen, a peacock who plans to use powerful cannons to end kung fu, while Po uncovers the truth about his past. Jack Black returns as Po, Angelina Jolie plays Tigress, Gary Oldman voices Lord Shen, and Dustin Hoffman returns as Shifu, with Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Lucy Liu, James Hong, and Michelle Yeoh in key roles.

The film was directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and written by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger. Production comes from DreamWorks Animation with a score by Hans Zimmer and John Powell.

8. ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ (2011)

An outlaw with no memory wakes in the Arizona Territory with a strange shackle on his wrist and joins forces with a hard edged cattleman when alien raiders abduct townspeople. Daniel Craig stars as Jake Lonergan, Harrison Ford plays Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde, Olivia Wilde plays Ella Swenson, and Sam Rockwell plays Doc, with Paul Dano, Clancy Brown, and Adam Beach in supporting roles.

The movie was directed by Jon Favreau. The screenplay is credited to Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof, Mark Fergus, and Hawk Ostby, based on a concept by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg.

7. ‘Mean Girls’ (2024)

Cady Heron enrolls at North Shore High and finds herself pulled into the Plastics while friends Janis and Damian try to help her navigate a plan that spirals through school politics and cafeteria alliances. Angourie Rice plays Cady, Reneé Rapp plays Regina George, Auli‘i Cravalho plays Janis, Jaquel Spivey plays Damian, Christopher Briney plays Aaron Samuels, Bebe Wood plays Gretchen Wieners, and Avantika Vandanapu plays Karen Shetty, with Busy Philipps as Mrs George and Jenna Fischer as Cady’s mom.

The film was directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr and written by Tina Fey. It adapts the stage musical created by Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin with a book by Tina Fey and features returning performers Tina Fey as Ms Norbury and Tim Meadows as Principal Duvall along with Jon Hamm as Coach Carr.

6. ‘M3GAN’ (2022)

A robotics engineer named Gemma creates a lifelike companion doll to help care for her niece Cady, but the prototype grows dangerously protective and turns violent. Allison Williams plays Gemma, Violet McGraw plays Cady, Amie Donald performs the physical role of M3GAN, and Jenna Davis provides the voice, with Ronny Chieng as Gemma’s boss David.

The movie was directed by Gerard Johnstone and written by Akela Cooper from a story by James Wan and Akela Cooper. It was produced by Atomic Monster and Blumhouse and distributed by Universal Pictures.

5. ‘Bring It On’ (2000)

Torrance Shipman becomes captain of the Rancho Carne Toros cheer squad and learns that their championship routines were stolen from the East Compton Clovers. Kirsten Dunst stars as Torrance, Gabrielle Union plays Isis who leads the Clovers, Eliza Dushku plays new teammate Missy, and Jesse Bradford plays Cliff.

The film was directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jessica Bendinger. It features memorable supporting roles from Clare Kramer, Nicole Bilderback, and Ian Roberts as choreographer Sparky Polastri, with music by Christophe Beck.

4. ‘R.I.P.D.’ (2013)

A Boston detective named Nick Walker is killed in the line of duty and recruited into the Rest in Peace Department where he partners with veteran lawman Roy Pulsipher to hunt dangerous spirits. Ryan Reynolds plays Nick, Jeff Bridges plays Roy, Kevin Bacon plays Bobby Hayes, Mary Louise Parker plays Proctor, and Stephanie Szostak plays Julia.

The movie was directed by Robert Schwentke and written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi, based on the comic by Peter M. Lenkov. The cast also features Marisa Miller and James Hong as the human avatars used by the two main officers.

3. ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ (2024)

Po sets out to find a successor to the Dragon Warrior mantle and teams up with a quick witted fox named Zhen to stop the sorceress Chameleon. Jack Black returns as Po with Awkwafina as Zhen and Viola Davis as the Chameleon, alongside Dustin Hoffman as Shifu, James Hong as Mr. Ping, Bryan Cranston as Li Shan, and Ian McShane as Tai Lung, with Ke Huy Quan as Han.

The film was directed by Mike Mitchell with Stephanie Ma Stine as co director and written by Darren Lemke, Jonathan Aibel, and Glenn Berger. It was produced by DreamWorks Animation and released by Universal Pictures.

2. ‘Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa’ (2008)

Alex and his friends try to fly home but crash land in Africa where Alex reunites with his parents and faces the scheming rival Makunga. Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, and Jada Pinkett Smith return, with Bernie Mac as Zuba, Sherri Shepherd as Florrie, Alec Baldwin as Makunga, and will.i.am as Moto Moto.

The sequel was directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, with a screenplay by Etan Cohen, Eric Darnell, and Tom McGrath. Hans Zimmer composed the score and the film again comes from DreamWorks Animation with the penguins and Nana also back in the voice cast.

1. ‘Madagascar’ (2005)

New York zoo pals Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo leave the Central Park Zoo and end up stranded on the island of Madagascar. The film features Ben Stiller as Alex, Chris Rock as Marty, David Schwimmer as Melman, Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria, and Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien the lemur.

The movie was directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath and written by Billy Frolick, Eric Darnell, Mark Burton, and Tom McGrath. It was produced by DreamWorks Animation with music by Hans Zimmer and includes supporting voices from Cedric the Entertainer and Andy Richter.

Tell us which of these you watched on Peacock this week and share your thoughts in the comments.