‘The Naked Gun’ Is Paramount+’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week
Paramount+ viewers leaned into a mix of brand-new releases, classic crowd-pleasers, and seasonal thrills this week—ranging from high-octane action in the skies to ’90s sci-fi staples and fresh 2025 premieres. Here’s the full countdown, presented from 10 to 1, exactly as they’re trending on the service right now.
10. ‘Men in Black II’ (2002)
‘Men in Black II’ reunites the original partners to confront a returning extraterrestrial threat that ties back to an old case. The sequel revisits the agency’s memory-erasure twist, advanced tech, and disguise-heavy aliens, while expanding the organization’s headquarters and field procedures. Key set-pieces move between New York City landmarks and hidden base areas to keep the investigation brisk. On Paramount+, it pairs naturally with ‘Men in Black’ for a back-to-back franchise watch.
9. ‘Ozzy: No Escape from Now’ (2025)
‘Ozzy: No Escape from Now’ is a feature-length documentary chronicling Ozzy Osbourne’s final years, covering his health struggles after 2019 and creative resurgence in the studio. Directed by BAFTA winner Tania Alexander, it features candid participation from Sharon, Jack, Kelly, and Aimee Osbourne along with fellow musicians. The film debuted globally on Paramount+ the week of October 7, 2025, and runs roughly two hours. It assembles extensive home footage, new interviews, and performance material to chart his last chapter.
8. ‘Grown Ups’ (2010)
‘Grown Ups’ reunites childhood teammates after their coach’s passing, leading to a lakeside weekend where families collide and old rivalries resurface. The story moves through pick-up games, backyard challenges, and small-town hangouts designed to rekindle friendships. Ensemble scenes keep multiple side gags and subplots in motion, from parenting debates to summer-camp one-upmanship. It’s a steady performer in the service’s comfort-watch comedy lineup.
7. ‘Sleepy Hollow’ (1999)
‘Sleepy Hollow’ reimagines Washington Irving’s tale with a forensic-minded investigator sent to probe a string of beheadings in a haunted hamlet. The production design leans into fog-soaked forests, period props, and a gothic courtroom-to-cemetery trail of clues. It threads superstition with early detective work—autopsies, diagrams, and hidden family histories. Paramount+ frequently spotlights it during Halloween-season programming blocks.
6. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ returns to naval aviation as an ace pilot trains a new class for an ultra-risky mission that demands precise low-altitude flying. The film brings back familiar faces while adding a fresh squadron lineup, emphasizing in-camera aerial stunts and real aircraft footage. Its central exercise—hitting a narrow target and escaping a heavily defended valley—structures the entire training arc. Paramount+ streams it alongside bonus features and related catalog titles.
5. ‘Fight or Flight’ (2025)
‘Fight or Flight’ is a 2025 action-comedy about a protection job on a commercial airliner that turns into a mid-air gauntlet when assassins flood the cabin. Directed by James Madigan, the film stars Josh Hartnett as a mercenary tasked with safeguarding a mysterious target dubbed “The Ghost.” It premiered in the U.K. in February 2025 and opened in the U.S. in May before moving to streaming availability. The feature runs about 102 minutes and blends close-quarters fights with cat-and-mouse reversals.
4. ‘Men in Black’ (1997)
‘Men in Black’ introduces a covert agency policing extraterrestrial activity on Earth, pairing a veteran agent with a new recruit to stop a planet-threatening crisis. The film established the franchise’s core elements—memory-wiping tech, hidden alien society rules, and a deadpan procedural tone. Its practical creature effects and sleek gadgets set up a universe later expanded by sequels and spinoffs. On Paramount+, it anchors a pocket of late-’90s sci-fi favorites.
3. ‘Step Brothers’ (2008)
‘Step Brothers’ pairs two middle-aged men who become reluctant housemates when their single parents get married, immediately turning every room into a battleground. The comedy tracks their job hunts, failed adulting, and escalating pranks before forcing an uneasy truce for a big family-saving moment. It features recurring bits that became cultural touchstones, from failed interviews to outlandish entrepreneurial schemes. Paramount+ carries it in the service’s rotating library of studio comedies.
2. ‘Vicious’ (2025)
‘Vicious’ follows a woman trapped in a nightmarish loop after a brush with an uncanny force, escalating from strange sounds to full-blown survival as the hours tick by. Written and directed by Bryan Bertino, the film stars Dakota Fanning and Kathryn Hunter and runs under two hours, focusing tightly on a single location and mounting dread. It premiered in 2025 and landed on Paramount+ as part of the streamer’s fall horror push. The movie’s release aligned with a digital rollout that made it easy to stream day-and-date at home.
1. ‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)
The 2025 revival of ‘The Naked Gun’ brings the slapstick crime-capers back with a modern cast and a fresh case that spirals from a simple assignment into city-wide chaos. It continues the franchise’s hallmark setup of a well-meaning detective plowing through an increasingly absurd investigation while trying to protect a key witness. The plot zips through botched stakeouts, public mishaps, and a finale that ties the conspiracy threads in deliberately tangled fashion. It’s positioned on Paramount+ alongside the service’s broader slate of legacy-brand comedies and studio reboots.
Tell us which titles you watched this week and what should land in next week’s top 10 in the comments!
