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

Critics Consensus: Tapping into the primal pleasures of the classic creature feature, The End of Oak Street is pulpy good fun carried off with a light touch and a sharp bite.

Synopsis: After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Christian Convery, Maisy Stella

Directed By: David Robert Mitchell, Chris Bender, Jake Weiner, Joanne Lee

Critics Consensus: If Out of the Further‘s modest efforts to put a fresh spin on Insidious only serve to underline how formulaic this franchise has become, some chilling set pieces distinguish it as one of the most effective entries yet.

Synopsis: In Insidious: Out of the Further, Amelia Eve stars as Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house she grew up in who… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea, Lin Shaye, Sam Spruell

Directed By: Jacob Chase, Steven Schneider, Ryan Turek, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones

Critics Consensus: Perversely funny while giving its quartet of fine actors some of their best material yet, The Invite is a sophisticated farce that reaffirms Olivia Wilde as one of the most exciting filmmakers working today.

Synopsis: Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places…. View Full Synopsis

Starring: Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton

Directed By: Olivia Wilde, Patrick Chu, Shayne Fiske, Chelsea Barnard

Synopsis: In this coming-of-age dramedy, Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until suddenly she’s living with… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Jack Champion

Directed By: Julia Hart, Sophia Lin, Judit Maull, Kevin Grady

Critics Consensus: Spinning a web of spectacular set pieces together with mature emotional stakes and Tom Holland’s soulful performance, Brand New Day is a promising reset that portends Spidey will remain sticky on the big screen for years to come.

Synopsis: It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him — and the pressure of… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon

Directed By: Destin Daniel Cretton, Louis D'Esposito, David Cain

Critics Consensus: Combining a proudly queer coming-of-age story with a wild sense of humor, Lesbian Space Princess is a raucous animated adventure with a big heart to go along with its rebellious spirit.

Synopsis: A space princess is thrust out of her sheltered life and into a galactic quest to save her bounty hunter ex-girlfriend from Straight White Maliens.

Starring: Shabana Azeez, Gemma Chua-Tran, Bernie Van Tiel, Jordan Raskopoulos

Directed By: Leela Varghese, Emma Hough Hobbs, Ari Harrison, Cam Rogers

Critics Consensus: Reinvigorating an ancient adventure with majestic sweep and sterling work by its colossal ensemble, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey imbues myth with primal human feeling.

Synopsis: Odysseus, king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War. Crossing the Mediterranean Sea with his fellow soldiers, they… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson

Directed By: Christopher Nolan, Thomas Hayslip

Critics Consensus: A daffy satire that’s equal parts heart and wily humor, Coyote vs. Acme makes a triumphant case for the Looney Tunes’ modern relevance with a sense of good-natured mischief that’d make even Bugs Bunny bow.

Synopsis: After decades of being blown to bits by bombs, demolished by dynamite, mangled by magnets, battered by boulders, trampled by trains, tricked by tunnels, sprung… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, Eric Bauza

Directed By: Dave Green, Jesse Ehrman, Allison Abbate, Carsten H.W. Lorenz

Critics Consensus: Mutiny offers up a bounty of crunchy carnage that Jason Statham serves with characteristic finesse, but convoluted plotting and an unrelentingly grim tone weigh down this action flick’s fun factor like an anchor.

Synopsis: In MUTINY, after witnessing his billionaire boss’s murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed (Jason Statham) boards a cargo ship on a one-man… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, Jason Wong, Roland Møller

Directed By: Jean-François Richet, Alastair Burlingham

Critics Consensus: Exploring how the iconic Anthony Bourdain came to be with a scrappy coming-of-age story that’s equal parts sweet and tart, Tony is a splendid tribute to mentorship, complete with a standout performance by Antonio Banderas.

Synopsis: Nineteen-year-old Anthony Bourdain stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that shapes the course of his life.

Starring: Dominic Sessa, Emilia Jones, Leo Woodall, Antonio Banderas

Directed By: Matt Johnson, Chris Stinson, Amy Greene, Emily Rose

Critics Consensus: The Last House drags a capable cast through an increasingly repetitive narrative without delivering the suspense or thematic depth its premise demands.

Synopsis: A family of four are suddenly sealed inside their home with no way out, and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Greta Lee, Wagner Moura, Riley Chung, Emma Ho

Directed By: Louis Leterrier

Critics Consensus: Equal parts bracing and sensitive in its exorcism of the taboo, Blue Film is provocative without being exploitative thanks to phenomenal performances and writer-director Elliot Tuttle’s emotional frankness.

Synopsis: Fetish camboy Aaron Eagle (Kieron Moore) agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client (Reed Birney), and discovers a disturbing tie to his past.

Starring: Reed Birney, Kieron Moore

Directed By: Elliot Tuttle, Reed Birney, Eric Kohn

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: A bloody valentine to slasher horror that celebrates personal self-discovery as much as it does the possibilities of cinema, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma combines killer style with a big, still-beating heart.

Synopsis: After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director (Hannah Einbinder, Hacks) for… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Gillian Anderson, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Patrick Fischler, Hannah Einbinder

Directed By: Jane Schoenbrun, Daniel Bekerman

Critics Consensus: Smartly driven by its magnetic young ensemble and mounting sense of dread, It Ends twists a perpetual road trip into an existential nightmare.

Synopsis: A group of recent grads head out on a late night drive for grub, hoping to enjoy one final hangout before their paths diverge. Instead,… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Phinehas Yoon, Akira Jackson, Noah Toth, Mitchell Cole

Directed By: Alexander Ullom, Jessica Calder, Keith Calder, Carson Tappan

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, Josh Adler, Rhonda Baker

Critics Consensus: Merging an emotionally-involving queer relationship with its clever monster concept, Leviticus executes its intriguing hook with eerie aplomb.

Synopsis: Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most — each other.

Starring: Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Mia Wasikowska, Jeremy Blewitt

Directed By: Adrian Chiarella

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, Kane Parsons, Jesse Savath, Judson Scott

Critics Consensus: Saddling a terrific cast with meager material, Spa Weekend never relaxes as it stacks hijinks upon hijinks without unlocking how to make all the antics particularly funny.

Synopsis: Spa Weekend follows three best friends, Jane, Coco and Sophie, as they embark on some much-needed pampering during a luxury spa break in Palm Springs…. View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anna Faris, Isla Fisher, Leslie Mann, Michelle Buteau

Directed By: Scott Moore

Critics Consensus: A humanistic variation on one of Steven Spielberg’s most revisited themes, Disclosure Day‘s breathless pursuit of optimism in an age of conspiracy gets its biggest boost from career-highlight work by Emily Blunt.

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, Adam Somner, Chris Brigham

Critics Consensus: Flirting with complex themes, The Drama walks a tonal tightrope with impressive poise thanks to career-highlight performances by Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.

Synopsis: A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie

Directed By: Kristoffer Borgli, Kristoffer Borgli, Chris Stinson, Amy Greene

Critics Consensus: The Rivals of Amziah King is a sprawling, unpredictable, and genre-blurring epic, anchored by Matthew McConaughey’s charm and Angelina LookingGlass’s striking debut.

Synopsis: Deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Kurt Russell, Cole Sprouse, Tony Revolori

Directed By: Andrew Patterson, John Friedberg, Christopher Casanova, Rob Silva

Critics Consensus: A derivative and drowsy tour through the post-apocalypse, The Dog Stars‘ lush visuals can’t compensate for its listless narrative and underpowered pacing.

Synopsis: Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars,” is a riveting, epic thriller set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice. Scott tells… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney

Directed By: Ridley Scott, Lily Brooks-Dalton, Brandon Scott Smith, Peter Heller

Critics Consensus: Proving that old toys can learn new tricks while reckoning with an era of endless screen time, Toy Story 5 largely sidesteps franchise fatigue by reaffirming that children everywhere still got a friend in these lovable characters.

Synopsis: The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Tony Hale

Directed By: Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter, Jonas Rivera

Critics Consensus: The Furious detonates into a relentless, blood-soaked spectacle of breathtakingly inventive martial arts choreography, with director Kenji Tanigaki delivering a brutal, balletic action extravaganza.

Synopsis: After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Enyou Yang, Brian Le

Directed By: Tanigaki Kenji

Critics Consensus: Anne Hathaway acquits herself well as a believable pop star in Mother Mary, a modish psychodrama that can be frustratingly obtuse but has style to spare.

Synopsis: Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, Sian Clifford

Directed By: David Lowery, Rusta Mizani, Carlotta Löffelholz, Simon B. Stein

Critics Consensus: Warm, charming, and quietly uplifting, The Magic Faraway Tree delivers a playful mix of whimsical characters, gentle humor, and a timely message about unplugging, making it an engaging and enjoyable family adventure.

Synopsis: Adapted from Enid Blyton’s beloved classic novel The Magic Faraway Tree, the film centers on Polly (Claire Foy), Tim (Andrew Garfield), and their three children… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nonso Anozie, Nicola Coughlan

Directed By: Ben Gregor, Tamara Birkemoe, Michael Cornelius, Jacqueline de Croy

Synopsis: President Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals–or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting from… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons, Aya Cash

Directed By: Michael Russell Gunn, Mark O'Connor, Brian Kornreich, John Walter

Critics Consensus: Buddy weaponizes the cheery conventions of children’s entertainment into an inventive, hilarious, and creepy descent into pop culture madness.

Synopsis: Remember BUDDY–the bright orange unicorn and star of that classic children’s television show who brought joy and life lessons into your living room? Inside the… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key

Directed By: Chris 'Casper' Kelly, Kevin Flanigan, Dexter Braff, Roberto Linck

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, Patricia Whitcher, Lucy Kitada

Critics Consensus: Hampered by a high-concept premise that’s full of red flags, One Night Only has charming moments thanks to its appealing stars but keeps killing the mood with world-building that prompts more questions than the script is willing to answer.

Synopsis: Academy Award® nominee Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown, Top Gun: Maverick) and BAFTA nominee Callum Turner (Masters of the Air, Fantastic Beasts franchise) star as… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Maya Hawke, Julia Fox

Directed By: Will Gluck

Synopsis: After a 25-year marriage to Irma (Jessica Lange), Roy Applewood (Tom Wilkinson) shocks his family when he reveals that he has a gender identity disorder…. View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jessica Lange, Tom Wilkinson, Hayden Panettiere, Clancy Brown

Directed By: Jane Anderson, Lydia Dean Pilcher, Cary Brokaw

Critics Consensus: Driven by an energetic mix of Green Day hits and deep cuts, Nimrods overcomes its familiar road comedy elements with a charmingly scrappy DIY spirit and winning performances.

Synopsis: When Tommy receives a phone call inviting his band to open for Green Day on New Years Eve, he doesn’t realize it’s an elaborate prank… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman, Ryan Foust, Jenna Fischer

Directed By: Lee Kirk

Critics Consensus: Ice Cream Man mistakes self-aware excess for subversion, serving up an increasingly uninspired splatterfest whose half-melted social commentary can’t disguise how little nutritional value lies beneath its gore.

Synopsis: Ice Cream Man follows an idyllic summer town descending into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.

Starring: Ari Millen, Charlie Zeltzer, Shiloh O'Reilly, Kiori Mirza Waldman

Directed By: Eli Roth, Eli Massillon, Kevin Scott Frakes, Lorenzo Antonucci

Critics Consensus: The Minions bring their penchant for mayhem to Hollywood history in this affectionate and charming sendup of moviemaking magic, turning out the franchise’s most roundly enjoyable entry yet.

Synopsis: This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg

Directed By: Pierre Coffin, Brian Lynch

Critics Consensus: A bigger, bolder Spider-Man sequel, No Way Home expands the franchise’s scope and stakes without losing sight of its humor and heart.

Synopsis: For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero’s identity is revealed, bringing his Super Hero responsibilities into conflict with… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon

Directed By: Jon Watts, Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, JoAnn Perritano

Synopsis: After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Carter Young, Mckenna Grace, Terry Crews, Meredith MacNeill

Directed By: Cal Brunker, Ronnen Harary

Critics Consensus: While this lackadaisical third installment sure ain’t super-duper, there’s some fun to be had watching these troopers continuing to enjoy each other’s company after all these years.

Synopsis: Everyone’s favorite cops are back with the third installment of the cult comedy classic from the Broken Lizard crew: SUPER TROOPERS 3. When Farva’s wildly… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter

Directed By: Jay Chandrasekhar

Critics Consensus: Millie Alcock brings a swagger to Kara Zor-El that’d make Krypton proud in this otherwise familiar origin story, dawning a promising new hero in the DCU who’s still waiting for an adventure that matches her vigor.

Synopsis: When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic,… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley

Directed By: Craig Gillespie, Nigel Gostelow, Chantal Nong, Lars P. Winther

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: Well-written and classically constructed, In the Land of Saints and Sinners is one of the better action thrillers Liam Neeson’s made in recent years.

Synopsis: Ireland, 1970s. Eager to leave his dark past behind, Finbar Murphy (Liam Neeson) leads a quiet life in the remote coastal town of Glencolmcille, far… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Liam Neeson, Kerry Condon, Jack Gleeson, Sarah Greene

Directed By: Robert Lorenz, Robert Lorenz, Marc Jacobson, Victor Hadida