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

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

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

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: One of indie stalwart Gregg Araki's most accessible works yet, this bawdy dramedy leverages well-judged performances by Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman to deliver incisive commentary on carnality and connection.

Synopsis: When fresh-faced Elliot (Cooper Hoffman) lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Olivia Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders

Directed By: Gregg Araki

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

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

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: 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

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A forty-year-old executive hopes to save his flailing career by joining a group of twenty-somethings on a wild three-day bachelor party, after he's inadvertently added... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kevin Hart, Teyana Taylor, Mason Gooding, Marcello Hernández

Directed By: Tim Story

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: 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

Critics Consensus: Avatar Aang is a glowing continuation of The Last Airbender series, giving audiences an audacious update to their favorite characters while being technically proficient and visually captivating.

Synopsis: Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Eric Nam, Dave Bautista, Jessica Matten, Román Zaragoza

Directed By: Lauren Montgomery

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

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Five friends set out on one last adventure along Thailand's stunning coast, eager for a final thrill before life in the real world begins. They... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kathryn Newton, Lana Condor, Nico Hiraga, Gavin Casalegno

Directed By: Jeff Wadlow

Critics Consensus: Jake Johnson gives his all to pickleball in The Dink, a funny and easygoing enough comeback for the sports comedies of yore that leaves it all on the court with ample pizzazz.

Synopsis: Washed up former tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd (Jake Johnson) has been reduced to coaching unruly children at his father Chuck's (Ed Harris) suburban country club.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Ben Stiller

Directed By: Josh Greenbaum

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: 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

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: 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: The sea calls to no one in this underwhelming new version of Moana, an endeavor that solidifies its animated predecessor as the superior adventure.

Synopsis: In Disney's live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Laga'aia) answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Catherine Laga'aia, Dwayne Johnson, Rena Owen, John Tui

Directed By: Thomas Kail

Critics Consensus: Swathing classic themes in the sweltering rhythms of jazz while capturing all the action with crisp clarity, Hadestown: The Musical recreates the Broadway experience with transporting aplomb.

Synopsis: The live theater capture of the hit musical Hadestown, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Reeve Carney, Andre De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada

Directed By: Brett Sullivan

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

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

Critics Consensus: Spider-Man: Homecoming does whatever a second reboot can, delivering a colorful, fun adventure that fits snugly in the sprawling MCU without getting bogged down in franchise-building.

Synopsis: Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei

Directed By: Jon Watts

Critics Consensus: A breezily unpredictable blend of teen romance and superhero action, Spider-Man: Far from Home stylishly sets the stage for the next era of the MCU.

Synopsis: Peter Parker's relaxing European vacation takes an unexpected turn when Nick Fury shows up in his hotel room to recruit him for a mission. The... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marisa Tomei

Directed By: Jon Watts

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: Motor City's deliberate lack of dialogue occasionally backfires in a story that winds up running on fumes, but a rollicking soundtrack and visual panache soup up the engine enough to deliver a memorable ride.

Synopsis: In 1970s Detroit, a working class romantic is framed by a ruthless gangster after falling for his girlfriend. After years in prison, he returns with... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Alan Ritchson, Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster, Pablo Schreiber

Directed By: Potsy Ponciroli

Critics Consensus: Swapping out derring-do for ultraviolence, this grim take on the merry legend of Robin Hood could use more levity in its quiver, but its aim of exploring the complicated humanity behind a folk hero nails the target.

Synopsis: Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett

Directed By: Michael Sarnoski

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: 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: 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