Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Peacock | July 27-August 2, 2025

So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through Peacock, 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 July 27-August 2, 2025 —because your time is too valuable for another “meh” movie night.

1. The Phoenician Scheme (2025)

Wes Anderson goes full espionage with The Phoenician Scheme, and yeah—it’s as eccentric as it sounds.

Benicio del Toro plays a mega-rich industrialist who randomly makes his daughter (a nun, by the way) his sole heir. That move sparks chaos across countries, as assassins, moguls, and terrorists close in. And of course, everyone’s impeccably dressed.

It’s got the usual Anderson suspects—Scarlett Johansson, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Murray—and more pastel symmetry than your brain can handle.

Is the plot straightforward? Not even a little. But it looks amazing, and if you like your adventure with a side of weird, this one hits the sweet spot.

2. Drop (2025)

First date jitters? Try getting anonymous texts that slowly unravel your sense of reality.

Drop follows a widowed mom (Meghann Fahy) dipping her toe back into the dating pool. Her date’s charming, the restaurant’s fancy—and then her phone starts pinging with cryptic, threatening messages that turn the night into a nightmare.

It’s sharp, tense, and hits like a modern Hitchcock flick with an iOS update. Christopher Landon directs with a steady hand, and Brandon Sklenar plays “maybe hot, maybe evil” with unnerving charm.

Don’t be surprised if you end up side-eyeing your own phone by the end.

3. Despicable Me 3 (2017)

Gru’s back. So are the Minions. And yes, there’s a supervillain stuck in the ’80s who moonwalks into crime scenes. What more do you need?

In Despicable Me 3, Gru gets fired, meets his long-lost twin brother, and takes on Balthazar Bratt—an ex-child star turned dancing criminal. It’s loud, ridiculous, and packed with enough banana-fueled nonsense to keep kids locked in for 90 minutes.

Is it groundbreaking? No. Is it fun, colorful, and weirdly nostalgic for shoulder pads? Absolutely.

Put it on, grab a juice box (or wine), and let the chaos roll.

4. Friday (1995)

One porch. One Friday. Zero chill.

Friday is a classic hangout comedy starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker as two dudes trying to survive the most eventful day in the neighborhood—with no job, no money, and a very angry drug dealer on their backs.

The jokes are timeless. The quotes are legendary. And the vibe? Pure 90s gold.

If you’ve never seen it, now’s your moment. If you have? You already know it’s worth the rewatch.

5. Next Friday (2000)

Craig’s back—and this time, suburbia’s not ready.

In Next Friday, Ice Cube heads to Rancho Cucamonga to lay low with his uncle and cousin Day-Day after giving Debo that iconic beatdown. But trouble follows, of course. New neighborhood, same energy.

Mike Epps joins the party, and his chemistry with Cube is a full-on comedic tag team. Is it messier than the original? Definitely. Funnier in parts? Also yes.

This one’s for fans who want more porch talk, more trouble, and more laughs.

6. Trolls Band Together (2023)

Branch has a secret past. Specifically, a boy band past.

In Trolls Band Together, Poppy finds out that Branch used to sing backup in BroZone, and now one of his brothers has been kidnapped by glittery pop-star villains. Cue the most neon-colored rescue mission ever animated.

The songs slap. The cast is stacked (Camila Cabello! Daveed Diggs! actual NSYNC reunion!). And the visuals? Total cotton-candy chaos.

Perfect for the kids, but honestly, you’ll be humming along, too.

7. Horton Hears a Who! (2008)

A giant elephant hears voices coming from a speck of dust. That’s either a red flag… or a Dr. Seuss plot.

Horton Hears a Who! is one of those animated gems that’s still funny, still sweet, and somehow still kind of deep. Jim Carrey voices Horton, Steve Carell plays the Mayor of Whoville, and together they try to prove that “a person’s a person, no matter how small.”

It’s silly. It’s heartfelt. And it holds up—especially if you want something that makes kids laugh and teaches them something.

8. About My Father (2023)

Sebastian Maniscalco brings his very Italian dad (played by Robert De Niro, naturally) to meet his WASP-y future in-laws. What could go wrong?

About My Father leans into every awkward family comedy trope—and somehow still feels fresh. There’s culture clash, fancy dinners gone sideways, and De Niro doing full-on “I’m not mad, I’m disappointed” dad energy.

It’s not reinventing anything, but it’s charming, fast-paced, and full of warm, relatable chaos.

Watch it with your parents. Or maybe don’t.

9. The Woman in the Yard (2025)

She shows up. She stares. She leaves. And then things get worse.

The Woman in the Yard is a slow-burn psychological horror where grief and paranoia bleed into something much darker. Danielle Deadwyler anchors the whole thing with a haunting performance, and the tension builds like a quiet scream.

There aren’t a ton of jump scares—but the dread? Constant. If you liked The Babadook or Hereditary, this one’s right in your unsettling little wheelhouse.

Just… maybe close the curtains first.

10. Legally Blonde (2001)

Elle Woods gets dumped, buys a laptop, and gets into Harvard Law—because what, like it’s hard?

Legally Blonde is still a rom-com icon two decades later. Reese Witherspoon nails the role, the courtroom twist still lands, and the whole thing is basically bottled serotonin.

It’s funny, fast, and feminist without being preachy. Also: Jennifer Coolidge. Enough said.

If you need a pick-me-up with a side of pink, look no further.

And That’s a Wrap

There it is—ten Peacock picks that serve up everything from Wes Anderson’s pastel assassins (The Phoenician Scheme) to Minions in mullets (Despicable Me 3). You’ve got genre-hopping thrillers (Drop, The Woman in the Yard), iconic comedy classics (Friday, Next Friday), and one pink power suit that still owns the courtroom (Legally Blonde).

Need something family-friendly? Trolls Band Together and Horton Hears a Who! bring the color, the heart, and the musical chaos. More into awkward in-laws and culture clashes? About My Father delivers laughs with just the right amount of cringe.

Whether you’re queuing up a comfort rewatch or diving into something brand new, this week’s lineup brings the goods.

Fire up Peacock. Pop the snacks. Let the streaming spree begin.