Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Peacock | October 12-18, 2025

So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through Paramount Plus, hoping something jumps out. We’ve been there. That’s why we pulled together the Top 10 Movies you would actually want to watch this week—no fluff, no filler. Whether you’re into thrillers, rom-coms, or indie gems, there’s something worth hitting play on. Here’s your movie cheat sheet for October 12–18, 2025—because your time is too valuable for another “meh” movie night.

The Grinch (2018)

C’mon, it’s never too early for Christmas movies.

Benedict Cumberbatch gives this green grouch a perfectly grumpy edge in Illumination’s colorful spin on Dr. Seuss’s holiday classic. Pharrell narrates, Rashida Jones plays the sweet mom down in Whoville, and the animation? Total eye candy. It made over half a billion dollars for a reason—it’s charming, fast-paced, and actually funny. Basically, it’s your cozy Sunday morning movie with cocoa in hand.

How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

Yep, they went live-action—and it actually works.

Dean DeBlois, who made the original animated trilogy, steps behind the camera again for this grounded, emotional remake. Mason Thames (from The Black Phone) plays Hiccup, Nico Parker (The Last of Us) is Astrid, and Gerard Butler’s back as Stoick, because who else could yell like that? It’s bigger, louder, and somehow still hits that sweet emotional nerve the original did. Toothless looks incredible in CGI—like, “reach out and pet him” real.

How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

The one that started it all.

This was the film that made DreamWorks go toe-to-toe with Pixar. Shy Viking kid befriends a dragon. Chaos, adventure, and heart ensue. Jay Baruchel voices Hiccup, Gerard Butler plays the dad, and the flying scenes? Still jaw-dropping 15 years later. It’s funny, moving, and has one of the best animated scores ever (John Powell fans, rise up). Rewatch it before seeing the remake—trust me.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

The middle movie that doesn’t feel “middle.”

Set five years later, this sequel brings back Hiccup, Toothless, and introduces Cate Blanchett as Hiccup’s long-lost mom—who, no surprise, absolutely rules. The animation jumps up several notches, the emotional gut punches land harder, and the dragon battles? Chef’s kiss. It cleaned up at the box office and took home the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature. Honestly, it’s the best one in the trilogy.

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)

All good things (and dragons) must come to an end.

The trilogy wraps up with a bittersweet goodbye as Toothless finds a mate and Hiccup faces what growing up really means—letting go. It’s gorgeous, heartfelt, and yes, you’ll tear up. Director Dean DeBlois sticks the landing, closing out one of animation’s strongest trilogies. Perfect for when you’re in the mood for something epic and emotional.

M3GAN 2.0 (2025)

M3GAN’s back, and she’s not playing nice.

This time, the world’s sassiest android faces off against a new AI creation built for war. Allison Williams and Violet McGraw return, and the movie dials everything up—more action, more attitude, more meme potential. It’s not quite as tight as the first one, but it’s still a wild ride. Think Terminator 2 if it had a blowout and a better playlist.

Corpse Bride (2005)

Burton’s spooky little love story that never gets old.

Johnny Depp voices Victor, a nervous groom who accidentally proposes to a dead bride—oops—and winds up in the underworld. Helena Bonham Carter’s Emily steals the show, and Danny Elfman’s music gives it that perfect gothic fairytale vibe. It’s weird, sweet, and kind of romantic in a creepy way. Basically, Halloween comfort food.

Honey Don’t! (2025)

Ethan Coen’s latest is exactly as weird as you want it to be.

Margaret Qualley plays Honey, a small-town PI who gets tangled up in church-related murders (because of course she does). Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans pop in for chaos and charm. It’s messy, funny, and absolutely drenched in Coen-style absurdity. If Fargo and Burn After Reading had a slightly drunk cousin, this would be it.

Monster House (2006)

Your childhood nightmare in animated form.

Before Coraline, there was Monster House—the mo-cap movie where three kids realize the creepy home across the street is literally alive. Directed by Gil Kenan and produced by Spielberg and Zemeckis, it walks the line between scary and silly perfectly. It even snagged an Oscar nom. Great for a spooky night in that won’t wreck your sleep.

Scream (2022)

A reboot that actually gets it.

Ghostface is back in Woodsboro, terrorizing a new group of teens while the OG crew—Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette—tries to make sense of it all. Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera lead the new blood, and the directors behind Ready or Not deliver kills that hit just right. It’s gory, clever, and genuinely fun. Basically, the perfect horror comfort watch.

And That’s a Wrap

From Christmas chaos in The Grinch to dragon flights and murder mysteries, Paramount Plus has you covered this week. Want something spooky? Go Corpse Bride or Monster House. Need adrenaline? M3GAN 2.0 will scratch that itch. Or just dive into the How to Train Your Dragon saga for a guaranteed emotional rollercoaster. Whatever you pick—just, you know, stop scrolling and press play.