‘Snake Eyes’ Is Paramount+’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

If you’re looking for something popular to stream right now, Paramount+ has a mix of thrillers, action, comedies, and fresh documentaries that people are gravitating toward. Below is a quick countdown of what viewers are pressing play on the most this week, pulled from across genres and eras so there’s truly something for every mood.

You’ll find plot essentials, major cast and crew, and a bit of context for each title, so you can decide what to queue up next without any guesswork. Let’s dive in.

10. ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ (2003)

Donald Petrie directs this romantic comedy starring Kate Hudson as advice columnist Andie Anderson and Matthew McConaughey as ad exec Benjamin Barry, whose competing work bets collide in an experiment-gone-wrong romance. The screenplay is by Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, and Burr Steers, loosely based on the illustrated book by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long.

Supporting players include Adam Goldberg, Kathryn Hahn, Bebe Neuwirth, and Thomas Lennon, with music by David Newman and cinematography by John Bailey. Produced by Lynda Obst, Robert Evans, and Christine Peters for Paramount Pictures, it became a staple of the era’s rom-com wave.

9. ‘The Painter’ (2024)

Directed by Kimani Ray Smith and written by Brian Buccellato, this action thriller centers on an ex-CIA operative pulled back into covert danger when a woman from his past resurfaces. The cast includes Charlie Weber, Jon Voight, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Madison Bailey.

Released by Republic Pictures (under the Paramount banner) with a quick digital window and subsequent streaming availability, the film was produced by SP Media Group and shot in Vancouver with Ryan Petey as cinematographer and Rich Walters providing the score.

8. ‘Bodyguard of Lies’ (2025)

Directed by Dan Krauss with producers including Alex Gibney and partners at Jigsaw Productions, See It Now Studios, Amblin Documentaries, and The Washington Post, this investigative documentary examines how official narratives obscured realities during the Afghanistan War. The project draws inspiration from The Washington Post’s “Afghanistan Papers.”

Following a Tribeca world premiere, it received a limited theatrical run before arriving on Paramount+, supported by trailers and promotional materials outlining its focus on policy, accountability, and the costs of prolonged conflict.

7. ‘Scary Movie’ (2000)

Keenen Ivory Wayans directs this parody that riffs on contemporary slashers and teen thrillers. The writing team includes Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans—who also appear—alongside Buddy Johnson, Phil Beauman, Jason Friedberg, and Aaron Seltzer. The ensemble features Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Jon Abrahams, Shannon Elizabeth, and others.

The film weaves together send-ups of titles like ‘Scream’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer,’ while building its own recurring gags and characters. It kicked off a multi-film franchise and became a notable early-2000s comedy hit.

6. ‘The Mechanic’ (2011)

A remake of the Charles Bronson vehicle, this action thriller from director Simon West stars Jason Statham as Arthur Bishop, a contract killer specializing in clean, untraceable hits, and Ben Foster as Steve McKenna, the protégé he reluctantly trains. The screenplay is by Richard Wenk and Lewis John Carlino, based on Carlino’s story.

Donald Sutherland and Tony Goldwyn co-star, with Mark Isham composing the score and Eric Schmidt handling cinematography. Produced by Chartoff-Winkler Productions with Millennium Films and Nu Image, it was distributed by CBS Films.

5. ‘Blade’ (1998)

Stephen Norrington directs this Marvel Comics adaptation about a half-human, half-vampire warrior who hunts the undead. Wesley Snipes stars as Blade, joined by Stephen Dorff as antagonist Deacon Frost, Kris Kristofferson as mentor Abraham Whistler, and N’Bushe Wright as hematologist Karen. The screenplay is by David S. Goyer.

The production—backed by New Line Cinema with involvement from Marvel—features action-heavy set pieces, visual effects of the era, and a score by Mark Isham. It launched a franchise and helped pave the way for later comic-book films.

4. ‘Stans’ (2025)

Directed by Steven Leckart and produced with Shady Films, DIGA Studios, and Fuqua Films, this documentary explores Eminem’s superfan culture and how the term “stan” entered the mainstream lexicon. Interviews include Eminem alongside figures from music and media, tracing the fandom’s origins and its cultural imprint.

Following a limited theatrical event, the film rolled out internationally on Paramount+, spotlighting devoted fans and the ways they connect identity and community to the artist’s work. Coverage has noted premiere events and appearances that accompanied the release.

3. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Joseph Kosinski directs this follow-up to the original naval aviation hit, with Tom Cruise returning as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, now tasked with training an elite group of TOPGUN graduates for a high-risk mission. The screenplay is by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, and Christopher McQuarrie from a story by Peter Craig and Justin Marks. Co-stars include Miles Teller as Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer.

Jerry Bruckheimer, Cruise, McQuarrie, and David Ellison produced; Claudio Miranda served as cinematographer and Eddie Hamilton as editor, with music contributions from Harold Faltermeyer, Hans Zimmer, and Lady Gaga. The film became a major worldwide box-office success for Paramount Pictures.

2. ‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

Directed by Adam McKay, this comedy pairs Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as Brennan and Dale—two unemployed man-children forced under one roof when their single parents (Richard Jenkins and Mary Steenburgen) marry. McKay co-wrote the screenplay with Ferrell from a story by the duo and Reilly.

The film also features Adam Scott and Kathryn Hahn in key supporting roles, with a score by Jon Brion and cinematography by Oliver Wood. Produced by Jimmy Miller and Judd Apatow, it was released by Sony Pictures Releasing after being developed through Gary Sanchez Productions and The Apatow Company.

1. ‘Snake Eyes’ (1998)

Brian De Palma directs this Atlantic City-set conspiracy thriller about a political assassination during a heavyweight boxing match, captured in a bravura long opening shot. Nicolas Cage plays corrupt detective Rick Santoro, with Gary Sinise as Commander Kevin Dunne and Carla Gugino as eyewitness Julia Costello; the screenplay is by David Koepp from a story by De Palma and Koepp.

The investigation unfolds within the sealed arena and adjacent casino-hotel as shifting viewpoints reveal who orchestrated the hit and why. Key crafts include music by Ryuichi Sakamoto and cinematography by Stephen H. Burum; the film was released in North America by Paramount Pictures.

What did you watch from this list—tell us in the comments which title you loved most and why!