30 Most Popular Movies Right Now: What to Watch In Theaters and Streaming

Critics Consensus: A startlingly assured feature debut from director Kane Parsons, Backrooms bends the liminal spaces that have haunted the internet for years into a horror film that's as mesmerizing as it is terrifying.

Synopsis: A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett

Directed By: Kane Parsons

Critics Consensus: Taking an icky conceit and twisting it to deviously crowd-pleasing ends, Obsession is dauntingly disturbing while also skillfully amusing and thrilling.

Synopsis: After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless

Directed By: Curry Barker

Critics Consensus: Bountiful in action but threadbare in narrative thrust with its episodic structure, this Star Wars is more of a skirmish that coasts on the charm of its central dynamic duo.

Synopsis: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, Jonathan Coyne

Directed By: Jon Favreau

Critics Consensus: Finding a fresh angle on one of the most dramatized days in military history, Pressure is a brainy war film that derives most of its thrills from Andrew Scott's simmering performance.

Synopsis: In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, PRESSURE follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina

Directed By: Anthony Maras

Critics Consensus: As unlikely to ruffle any feathers as it is to drum up many laughs, The Breadwinner's half-baked jokes turn Nate Bargatze's avatar of the befuddled patriarch into one stale oaf.

Synopsis: Starring record-shattering comedian Nate Bargatze in his first feature film, The Breadwinner stars Bargatze as salesman Nate Wilcox and Mandy Moore as his wife, Katie.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Stella Grace Fitzgerald, Birdie Borria

Directed By: Eric Appel

Critics Consensus: A visually dazzling space odyssey that's carried along effortlessly by the gravitational pull of Ryan Gosling at his most winning, Project Hail Mary is a near-miraculous fusion of smarts and heart.

Synopsis: Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce

Directed By: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Damien Sachs (Sacha Baron Cohen) seemingly has it all: money, power, and a never ending stream of casual flings. As he prepares to ascend to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike, Charles Dance, Emily Mortimer

Directed By: Thea Sharrock

Critics Consensus: While Jaafar Jackson's smooth moves bring the King of Pop to uncanny life, this musical biopic mostly plays like a "greatest hits" album that could've benefitted from including liner notes to give actual insight into the icon.

Synopsis: MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Miles Teller, Colman Domingo, Nia Long

Directed By: Antoine Fuqua

Critics Consensus: A stylish ride weighed down by the litany of clichés it picks up along the way, Passenger drives in circles but has some memorable bumps and jolts during the journey.

Synopsis: After stopping at the scene of a gruesome accident on a remote highway, a couple soon realize they didn't leave alone. A demonic presence known... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, Melissa Leo, Joseph Lopez

Directed By: André Øvredal

Critics Consensus: Drolly funny and sweet as a lamb, The Sheep Detectives is a delightful family entertainment that bundles disarmingly profound themes in a cozy package.

Synopsis: In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Galitzine

Directed By: Kyle Balda

Critics Consensus: Announcing Leo Woodall as a compelling star talent, Tuner enhances its nifty caper setup with a smart sense of humor and vivid characterizations.

Synopsis: In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu, Lior Raz

Directed By: Daniel Roher

Critics Consensus: As gripping as it is deeply unsettling, The Perfect Neighbor lays bare the systemic failures and the quiet terror embedded in American legal systems with surgical precision.

Synopsis: A seemingly minor neighborhood dispute in Florida escalates into deadly violence. Police bodycam footage and investigative interviews expose the consequences of Florida's "stand your ground"... View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Geeta Gandbhir

Critics Consensus: Putting director Sam Raimi's penchant for diabolical mayhem to great use, Send Help doesn't need any assistance in thrills thanks to a very game Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien along with a viciously clever script.

Synopsis: In "Send Help," two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Edyll Ismail, Dennis Haysbert

Directed By: Sam Raimi

Critics Consensus: An unsettling maze navigated with finesse by director Genki Kawamura, Exit 8 is a video game adaptation rendered with existential dread and stylistic sophistication.

Synopsis: A man trapped in a endless sterile subway passageway sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase

Directed By: Genki Kawamura

Critics Consensus: A raucous capitalist critique, I Love Boosters careens through the carefully-controlled chaos of writer-director Boots Riley's imagination to deliver a comedy that's as funny as it is thought-provoking.

Synopsis: Professional shoplifters embark on a wild adventure as they target a cutthroat fashion mogul.

Starring: Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu

Directed By: Boots Riley

Critics Consensus: By the power of Grayskull and with a little help from its self-deprecating script and spirited cast, Masters of the Universe is a delightful adventure that finds the humanity in He-Man.

Synopsis: In MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, Director Travis Knight brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. After being separated... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy

Directed By: Travis Knight

Critics Consensus: Grounded by a characteristically wonderful Sally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures is a sweet melodrama that tugs the heartstrings with admirable restraint.

Synopsis: A widow who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus and a wayward... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen

Directed By: Olivia Newman

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson

Directed By: Steven Spielberg

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: In this new film, Jack Ryan is reluctantly thrust back into the world of espionage when an international covert mission unravels a deadly conspiracy, forcing... View Full Synopsis

Starring: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, Maxton Beesley

Directed By: Andrew Bernstein

Critics Consensus: Benefitting from astonishing Australian locations and Charlize Theron's raw athleticism while skimping on the finer details, Apex doesn't mark the zenith of survival thrillers but makes for a solid entry.

Synopsis: A grieving woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.

Starring: Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, Eric Bana, Bessie Holland

Directed By: Baltasar Kormákur

Critics Consensus: With Hitchcockian flair, inventive gore, and electric performances, Over Your Dead Body blends tense thrills and playful twists into a satisfying, if occasionally conventional, ride.

Synopsis: When miserable couple Dan and Lisa retreat to a remote cabin for a romantic reset, each arrives with a secret plan to kill the other.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant, Juliette Lewis

Directed By: Jorma Taccone

Critics Consensus: Meryl Streep still wears Miranda Priestly like a finely-tailored suit in this sinfully enjoyable sequel, which is dressed to the nines in off-the-rack wish fulfillment and some trenchant observations about the state of modern media.

Synopsis: Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel--Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci

Directed By: David Frankel

Critics Consensus: A self-aware slugfest that plays directly to those who know the difference between Fatalities and Babalities, Mortal Kombat II may not be a flawless victory but it's likely the most roundly enjoyable entry in the franchise yet.

Synopsis: From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, Mortal Kombat II. This time,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson

Directed By: Simon McQuoid

Critics Consensus: Concocted with all the restraint of a mad scientist's experiment, THE BRIDE! lurches in so many different creative directions that the overall effect is both sloppy and inspired.

Synopsis: A scientist revives a murdered woman as a companion for a legendary creature. The aftermath defies all expectations.

Starring: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening

Directed By: Maggie Gyllenhaal

Critics Consensus: Director Lee Cronin's take on The Mummy injects some juicy gore and personal stakes into the classic horror setup, but the scares in this gross-out extravaganza get entombed by a padded running time.

Synopsis: The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she's returned to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace

Directed By: Lee Cronin

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case in... View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Gareth Johnson

Critics Consensus: A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks, Hokum further solidifies writer-director Damian McCarthy as a modern master of horror.

Synopsis: When novelist Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes, he is consumed by tales of a witch haunting... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Adam Scott, David Wilmot, Peter Coonan, Florence Ordesh

Directed By: Damian McCarthy

Critics Consensus: Unapologetically leaning into its own pulpy excess, Fuze detonates as a stylish thriller with energy, craft, and twists to spare.

Synopsis: Set in contemporary London, Fuze unfolds after an unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed at a busy construction site, forcing a massive citywide evacuation.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Saffron Hocking, Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Directed By: David Mackenzie

Critics Consensus: Normal thrives on Bob Odenkirk's gruff yet playful presence and director Ben Wheatley's over-the-top carnage, delivering simple, ridiculous, and consistently entertaining thrills despite its familiar premise.

Synopsis: For Sheriff Ulysses (Bob Odenkirk), his provisional posting to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal was meant to be a welcome respite from both... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Lena Headey, Henry Winkler, Summer H. Howell

Directed By: Ben Wheatley

Critics Consensus: Daisy Ridley's credible action chops and Martin Campbell's smooth direction keep Cleaner from being a mess, but this thriller borrows one too many elements from better predecessors to have a polished identity of its own.

Synopsis: Set in present-day London, a group of radical activists take over an energy company's annual gala, seizing 300 hostages in order to expose the corruption... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Daisy Ridley, Taz Skylar, Clive Owen, Matthew Tuck

Directed By: Martin Campbell, Sébastien Raybaud