‘Superman’ Is HBO Max’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

This week’s HBO Max lineup blends just-dropped 2025 premieres with staple thrillers, sci-fi epics, and a buzzy true-crime series. It’s a spread that covers superhero world-building, modern war drama, intimate character studies, stand-up, and genre favorites—plenty to queue up no matter what you’re into.

Below, we count down the ten titles people streamed most over the past seven days. The headings still run from 10 down to 1.

10. ‘Prometheus’ (2012)

‘Prometheus’ follows a scientific expedition that travels aboard the ship Prometheus to investigate an ancient star map linked to theories about humanity’s origins. The crew’s search leads them to a distant moon and an encounter with artifacts—and threats—that point to a larger, unsettling history behind human life.

Directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof, the film stars Noomi Rapace as Dr. Elizabeth Shaw and Michael Fassbender as the android David, alongside Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green, and Guy Pearce. Set in the wider ‘Alien’ universe, the movie combines exploratory sci-fi with horror elements and large-scale production design.

9. ‘The Case Against Adnan Syed’ (2019)

‘The Case Against Adnan Syed’ is a four-part documentary series re-examining the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee and the conviction of Adnan Syed. Across its episodes, the series reviews trial records, investigative gaps, and post-conviction developments while following advocates and legal teams as new questions emerge.

Directed by Amy Berg, the series uses interviews, archival materials, and case documentation to track how the story evolved after widespread public attention. The documentary format provides a structured timeline of events and legal motions, situating the case within a broader discussion about evidence, appeals, and criminal justice.

8. ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ (2011)

‘The Cabin in the Woods’ follows five college friends on a weekend trip to a remote cabin that is secretly under surveillance and manipulation by an unseen organization. As events escalate, the group’s choices are steered by engineered scenarios that activate familiar horror tropes in a controlled environment.

Directed by Drew Goddard and co-written by Goddard and Joss Whedon, the movie stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, and Jesse Williams, with Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford as the operators running the show. It layers a classic setup with a meta framework, integrating control-room logistics, ritual mechanics, and a broad mythology.

7. ‘Se7en’ (1995)

‘Se7en’ pairs a veteran detective with a rookie partner on a serial-murder investigation in which each crime corresponds to one of the seven deadly sins. The case unfolds over a rain-soaked week as the detectives navigate cryptic clues, staged scenes, and the killer’s escalating pattern.

Directed by David Fincher from a screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker, the film stars Brad Pitt as Detective David Mills, Morgan Freeman as Detective William Somerset, and Kevin Spacey as the unknown perpetrator, with Gwyneth Paltrow and R. Lee Ermey in pivotal roles. Its procedural structure, attention to forensics, and tightly paced investigation established it as a landmark crime thriller.

6. ‘The Sitter’ (2011)

‘The Sitter’ follows Noah Griffith, a suspended college student who agrees to babysit the neighbor’s kids and is pulled into a chaotic night across the city after a quick favor goes sideways. The plot strings together episodic scrapes that force Noah to keep three very different children safe while negotiating old flings, new threats, and a series of bizarre detours.

Directed by David Gordon Green from a screenplay by Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka, the film stars Jonah Hill as Noah, with Ari Graynor, Sam Rockwell, Max Records, Landry Bender, and Kevin Hernandez rounding out the cast. It’s built around a tight, one-night timeframe that leans on momentum, character dynamics, and city-spanning misadventures.

5. ‘The Devil Is Busy’ (2025)

‘The Devil Is Busy’ is a short documentary set at a women’s health clinic in Atlanta, following staff and patients over a stretch of days marked by logistical hurdles and outside pressure. The film documents intake, counseling, and day-to-day operations, presenting a ground-level view of healthcare work in a contested space.

Directed by Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton, the documentary uses on-site footage, interview segments, and observational sequences to show how the clinic’s team coordinates care. Its compact runtime concentrates on process and policy impacts, presenting a snapshot of healthcare access and the people who make the system function.

4. ‘Caleb Hearon: Model Comedian’ (2025)

‘Caleb Hearon: Model Comedian’ is a full-length stand-up special showcasing Caleb Hearon’s debut hour for Max, blending personal stories with observational bits framed for a live audience. The set moves through recurring themes from everyday life to identity and relationships, structured as a continuous performance.

Directed by Sandy Honig, the special emphasizes stage craft, timing, and pacing, with production focused on a clean capture of the room and the performer’s act. As a single-event release, it’s designed for a one-sitting watch that highlights Hearon’s writing and delivery without interstitial sketches or documentary interludes.

3. ‘Friendship’ (2024)

‘Friendship’ follows a suburban dad whose life takes a turn when a charismatic new neighbor moves in, triggering a series of increasingly awkward and consequential encounters. The plot explores shifting social boundaries, personal insecurity, and the escalation that can follow a seemingly harmless attempt to connect.

Written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, the feature stars Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson, with Kate Mara and Jack Dylan Grazer in key supporting roles. Built around escalating set-pieces and tightly observed interactions, the film uses the suburban setting to chart how a simple introduction evolves into a bigger personal reckoning.

2. ‘Warfare’ (2025)

‘Warfare’ centers on a special-operations mission set during the Iraq War, following a tight-knit unit through a real-time operation that tests planning, discipline, and team trust under fire. The plot tracks the chain of command and the ground-level view of a mission as choices ripple across the battlefield.

Written and directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, the film features a cast that includes Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Charles Melton, Joseph Quinn, and Kit Connor. Released by A24, it blends procedural detail with character-driven beats, emphasizing the training, tactics, and coordination that underpin modern combat.

1. ‘Superman’ (2025)

‘Superman’ follows Clark Kent as he balances his life at the Daily Planet with protecting Metropolis, introducing core figures like Lois Lane and Lex Luthor while establishing a refreshed continuity for DC’s connected film slate. The story tracks Kal-El’s effort to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as new threats and alliances surface in the city.

Written and directed by James Gunn, the film stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, with Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The ensemble includes Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, and others in DC Comics roles, positioning the movie as a foundational chapter for future installments.

Tell us what you watched and what should make the list next week in the comments.