‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Is on Top This Week; Here Are the 14 Other Movies Atop IMDb’s Most-Popular List This Week

This week’s most-clicked titles span haunted-house horror, British whodunits, superhero ensembles, live-action reimaginings, and high-octane racing dramas. The mix brings together franchise favorites alongside fresh projects, with casts that pair A-list headliners and exciting newcomers across a range of genres and ratings. Release years reflect when each project landed or is slated to arrive.

Below, you’ll find quick, useful overviews for each entry—who’s in it, what it’s about at a high level, and notable production details like runtimes and ratings. Wherever a title is connected to a larger series or based on a well-known book or earlier film, that’s noted so you can place it within the bigger picture.

15. ‘The Roses’ (2025)

‘The Roses’ gathers an eye-catching cast—Allison Janney, Kate McKinnon, Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Zoë Chao, Sunita Mani, Jamie Demetriou, and Ncuti Gatwa among them. The title points to a character-focused story that leans on sharp dialogue and ensemble interplay.

The film runs 1 hour 45 minutes and is rated R. The production showcases a mix of acclaimed dramatic and comedic performers, suggesting an actor-forward project that emphasizes dynamics within a tightly paced feature.

14. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ features Ji-young Yoo, EJAE, Arden Cho, and May Hong. As the title indicates, it blends pop performance culture with supernatural action, centering its story on performers who confront otherworldly threats.

The movie runs 1 hour 35 minutes and is rated PG. It pairs action beats with music-scene energy, fronted by a cast with both screen and performance backgrounds.

13. ‘F1’ (2025)

‘F1: The Movie’ stars Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Damson Idris in a drama set within top-tier open-wheel racing. The story is built around the pressures, rivalries, and split-second decisions that define life at speed.

The film runs 2 hours 35 minutes and is rated PG-13. It uses a star-driven cast to frame the world of professional motorsport and the intense preparation behind race weekends.

12. ‘Superman’ (2025)

‘Superman’ introduces a new big-screen take on the Man of Steel, with David Corenswet in the cape. The film presents a contemporary iteration of Clark Kent and his world, relaunching one of comics’ foundational heroes for a new cycle.

At 2 hours 9 minutes and rated PG-13, it establishes the character’s latest cinematic baseline, setting up relationships and conflicts that can carry forward into future installments.

11. ‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)

‘Thunderbolts*’ unites a lineup of complicated operatives from across the Marvel universe, with Wyatt Russell, David Harbour, Olga Kurylenko, Sebastian Stan, Hannah John-Kamen, Lewis Pullman, and Florence Pugh among the stars. The premise gathers anti-heroes and morally gray figures for a team-up mission.

The movie runs 2 hours 7 minutes and is rated PG-13. As part of a broader interconnected franchise, it folds multiple character threads into a single ensemble story designed to intersect with other entries.

10. ‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

The live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ revisits the story of a spirited Hawaiian girl and the alien “experiment” she adopts as her pet, reframing the original’s family-first themes for a new cast. Performers include Maia Kealoha, Zach Galifianakis, Hannah Waddingham, Billy Magnussen, and Chris Sanders among many credited names.

Running 1 hour 48 minutes with a PG rating, this take highlights extensive local casting alongside well-known faces. Behind the scenes, the credits include producers such as Dan Lin and music contributions from Dan Romer, reflecting a large-scale studio reimagining.

9. ‘Nobody 2’ (2025)

‘Nobody 2’ continues the story launched by ‘Nobody,’ bringing Bob Odenkirk back as the seemingly ordinary family man with a lethal past. The sequel builds on the first film’s blend of suburban cover and explosive confrontations.

The follow-up runs 1 hour 29 minutes and is rated R. It extends the character’s arc and the world set up in ‘Nobody,’ focusing on tight action and brisk pacing.

8. ‘Caught Stealing’ (2025)

‘Caught Stealing’ assembles a sprawling ensemble including Vincent D’Onofrio, Liev Schreiber, Regina King, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Matt Smith, Zoë Kravitz, Austin Butler, Nikita Kukushkin, and Bad Bunny. The title suggests a collision of criminals and ordinary people caught up in a dangerous chain of events.

The film runs 1 hour 47 minutes and is rated R. With its deep bench of talent, it’s structured as a gritty, ensemble-driven thriller with interlocking characters.

7. ‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

‘The Naked Gun’ revives the beloved slapstick police-spoof brand, this time starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. The new take nods to the franchise’s gag-driven investigations and deadpan chaos while introducing a fresh pairing at the center.

The movie is 1 hour 25 minutes long and rated PG-13. It returns the series’ anything-for-a-laugh formula to the big screen with a contemporary cast and streamlined, punchline-friendly runtime.

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

‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish’ features Lauryn Licari and focuses on a high-school environment shaped by digital communication, identity, and the consequences that follow. The title points to a narrative tied to anonymous messaging and deception in a teen setting.

The film runs 1 hour 34 minutes and carries a TV-MA rating. It frames online behavior and social fallout within a compact runtime aimed at mature audiences.

5. ‘Wuthering Heights’ (2026)

‘Wuthering Heights’ is an upcoming adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel, with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi leading the cast as the story’s central, storm-tossed pair. The project revisits the moors-set classic with contemporary casting and a fresh production approach.

Slated for 2026, this new version is positioned as a future release. It continues the long line of screen adaptations while bringing a new ensemble and modern production values to the material.

4. ‘Weapons’ (2025)

‘Weapons’ is a mystery-horror feature written and directed by Zach Cregger, centering on a community reeling after the disappearance of a group of schoolchildren and unfolding across interlocking chapters. The ensemble is led by Julia Garner and Josh Brolin, with Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Toby Huss, and Amy Madigan among the credited cast.

Produced by New Line Cinema with Warner Bros. handling distribution, the film runs 128 minutes and is rated R. Principal photography took place in Georgia around the Atlanta/Covington area; it opened in U.S. theaters on August 8, 2025, and later became available on VOD.

3. ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (2025)

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ is a crime thriller from director Spike Lee, described as a contemporary reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s ‘High and Low.’ Denzel Washington stars as David King, a New York music mogul caught in a ransom plot, with Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, and A$AP Rocky in supporting roles.

The film premiered out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025, had a U.S. theatrical rollout with A24 on August 15, 2025, and began streaming globally on Apple TV+ on September 5, 2025. It carries an R rating and runs 2 hours and 13 minutes.

2. ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ (2025)

Adapted from Richard Osman’s bestselling novel, ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ centers on a group of retirees who meet weekly to puzzle through unsolved crimes and find themselves pulled into a live case. The ensemble features Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie.

The comedy–mystery clocks in at 1 hour 58 minutes with a PG-13 rating. It brings together several British screen icons in a contemporary whodunit built around the camaraderie, quirks, and deductive chops of its amateur sleuths.

1. ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ (2025)

The latest chapter in the ‘The Conjuring’ series again follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, with Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson returning to lead another case rooted in alleged real-world files. As with earlier entries, it connects to the broader Conjuring Universe of haunted tales and demonic encounters.

The film runs 2 hours 15 minutes and carries an R rating. It continues the mainline story thread that has tied together earlier ‘The Conjuring’ films and spin-offs, keeping the focus on the Warrens’ investigations as the franchise expands.

Tell us which titles you’re queuing up first and why in the comments!