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

Discover the top, most popular movies available now! Across theaters, streaming, and on-demand, these are the movies Rotten Tomatoes users are checking out at this very moment, including Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (see the series ranked), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (check out how to watch Godzilla movies in order), and Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2.

Other notable movies on the chart this week include The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Abigail, Civil War, Monkey Man, The Beautiful Game (see soccer movies ranked), and You’ll Never Find Me (on our guide to the year’s best horror movies).

Check back for latest updates to the charts, and also take a look at the most popular TV shows out right now!)

#1

Civil War (2024)
81%

#1
Adjusted Score: 104956%
Critics Consensus: Tough and unsettling by design, Civil War is a gripping close-up look at the violent uncertainty of life in a nation in crisis.
Synopsis: From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they... [More]
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen Henderson
Directed By: Alex Garland

#2
#2
Adjusted Score: 79719%
Critics Consensus: Cranking up a true story of derring-do into a high-octane action flick that's heavy on spectacle if not suspense, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is another solid entry into Guy Ritchie's pantheon.
Synopsis: Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE... [More]
Starring: Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Cary Elwes, Henry Golding
Directed By: Guy Ritchie

#3

Abigail (2024)
84%

#3
Adjusted Score: 95516%
Critics Consensus: Carrying off well-worn vampire tropes with a balletic flourish, Abigail dances around the familiarity of its premise with a game cast and slick style.
Synopsis: After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to... [More]
Starring: Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, William Catlett
Directed By: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett

#4
#4
Adjusted Score: 20448%
Critics Consensus: Less a course correction than a compounding of everything that tangled up its predecessor, The Scargiver is an uninvolving space opera full of flat notes.
Synopsis: The rebel warriors gear up for battle against the ruthless forces of the Motherworld as unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes... [More]
Starring: Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Cleopatra Coleman, Cary Elwes
Directed By: Zack Snyder

#5

Challengers (2024)
96%

#5
Adjusted Score: 103569%
Critics Consensus: With its trio of outstanding performers volleying their star power back and forth without ever dropping the ball, Challengers is a kinetic and sexy romp at court.
Synopsis: From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force... [More]
Starring: Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, Mike Faist, A.J. Lister
Directed By: Luca Guadagnino

#6

Monkey Man (2024)
88%

#6
Adjusted Score: 106722%
Critics Consensus: An audacious effort from debuting director Dev Patel, Monkey Man dispenses action and sociopolitical commentary with equal aplomb.
Synopsis: Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Dev Patel as Kid, an... [More]
Starring: Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma
Directed By: Dev Patel

#7
#7
Adjusted Score: 70370%
Critics Consensus: Come to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire for the sheer monster-mashing spectacle -- and stay for that too, because the movie doesn't have much else to offer.
Synopsis: This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic... [More]
Starring: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle
Directed By: Adam Wingard

#8
#8
Adjusted Score: 97553%
Critics Consensus: Sustaining a zany premise with stylistic bravura and inspired gags, Hundreds of Beavers is a comedic gem that gives a dam.
Synopsis: A slapstick epic about a frostbitten battle between JEAN KAYAK and DIABOLICAL BEAVERS--hundreds of them--who stand between him and survival.... [More]
Starring: Ryland Brickson Cole Tews, Olivia Graves, Wes Tank, Doug Mancheski
Directed By: Mike Cheslik

#9

Dune: Part Two (2024)
93%

#9
Adjusted Score: 123631%
Critics Consensus: Visually thrilling and narratively epic, Dune: Part Two continues Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the beloved sci-fi series in spectacular form.
Synopsis: "Dune: Part Two" will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while... [More]
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem
Directed By: Denis Villeneuve

#10

The First Omen (2024)
81%

#10
Adjusted Score: 92743%
Critics Consensus: Frequently frightening even as it plays within the confines of a nearly 50-year-old film series, this prequel is The First Omen of a bright future for the franchise in quite some time.
Synopsis: When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters... [More]
Starring: Nell Tiger Free, Ralph Ineson, Sonia Braga, Tawfeek Barhom
Directed By: Arkasha Stevenson

#11

Argylle (2024)
33%

#11
Adjusted Score: 53998%
Critics Consensus: Argylle gets some mileage out of its silly, energetic spin on the spy thriller, but ultimately wears out its welcome with a convoluted plot and overlong runtime.
Synopsis: Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World franchise) is Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose... [More]
Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, John Cena
Directed By: Matthew Vaughn

#12
#12
Adjusted Score: 106822%
Critics Consensus: Delightfully dark, Late Night with the Devil proves possession horror isn't played out -- and serves as an outstanding showcase for David Dastmalchian.
Synopsis: Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated talk show 'Night Owls' that has long been a trusted companion to... [More]
Starring: David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Fayssal Bazzi, Ian Bliss
Directed By: Colin Cairnes, Cameron Cairnes

#13

Immaculate (2024)
71%

#13
Adjusted Score: 82668%
Critics Consensus: Immaculate in conception if not always in execution, this religiously themed horror outing is saved by a divine performance from Sydney Sweeney.
Synopsis: Sydney Sweeney (Anyone But You, Euphoria, The White Lotus) stars as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on... [More]
Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Álvaro Morte, Benedetta Porcaroli, Simona Tabasco
Directed By: Michael Mohan

#14

One Life (2023)
90%

#14
Adjusted Score: 96598%
Critics Consensus: Held aloft by outstanding work from a tremendous cast, One Life pays heartwarming tribute to a remarkable humanitarian effort.
Synopsis: Based on the book If It's Not Impossible...: The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton by Barbara Winton, ONE LIFE tells... [More]
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin, Romola Garai
Directed By: James Hawes

#15
#15
Adjusted Score: 111341%
Critics Consensus: Dispassionately examining the ordinary existence of people complicit in horrific crimes, The Zone of Interest forces us to take a cold look at the mundanity behind an unforgivable brutality.
Synopsis: The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in... [More]
Starring: Christian Friedel, Sandra Hüller, Medusa Knopf, Daniel Holzberg
Directed By: Jonathan Glazer

#16
#16
Adjusted Score: 63239%
Critics Consensus: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire offers a certain amount of nostalgia-fueled fun for fans of the original, but a crowded cast and surprisingly serious tone prevent this sequel from truly sparking.
Synopsis: In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started -- the iconic New York City firehouse... [More]
Starring: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace
Directed By: Gil Kenan

#17

Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
72%

#17
Adjusted Score: 82226%
Critics Consensus: Kung Fu Panda 4 offers enough eye-catching entertainment to sustain the franchise's young fans, although it's starting to feel like this series is running out of steam.
Synopsis: After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior... [More]
Starring: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman
Directed By: Mike Mitchell

#18

LaRoy, Texas (2023)
100%

#18
Adjusted Score: 101246%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Broke and depressed, Ray (John Magaro) is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with... [More]
Starring: Steve Zahn, Dylan Baker, John Magaro, Megan Stevenson
Directed By: Shane Atkinson

#19

Arcadian (2024)
85%

#19
Adjusted Score: 90448%
Critics Consensus: Led by a trio of strong performances, Arcadian blends family drama and post-apocalyptic horror to visceral, emotionally stirring effect.
Synopsis: In a near future, life on Earth has been decimated. Paul (Nicolas Cage) and his twin teenage sons, Thomas (Jaeden... [More]
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, Sadie Soverall
Directed By: Benjamin Brewer

#20

Back to Black (2024)
39%

#20
Adjusted Score: 42473%
Critics Consensus: Back to Black's sympathetic approach to its subject's story is an overdue antidote to the tabloid treatment she often received in life, even if the end results are disappointingly pedestrian.
Synopsis: The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame and the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black.... [More]
Starring: Marisa Abela, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville
Directed By: Sam Taylor-Johnson

#21

Sasquatch Sunset (2024)
72%

#21
Adjusted Score: 79192%
Critics Consensus: For audiences attuned to the Zellners' utterly unique wavelength, Sasquatch Sunset offers a moving -- if often inscrutable -- look at our relationship with the natural world.
Synopsis: In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches--possibly the last of their enigmatic kind--embark on an absurdist,... [More]
Starring: Riley Keough, Jesse Eisenberg, Nathan Zellner, Christophe Zajac-Denek
Directed By: David Zellner, Nathan Zellner

#22

The Stranger (2024)
57%

#22
Adjusted Score: 30157%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: New to Los Angeles, rideshare driver Clare picks up Carl from a home deep in the Hollywood Hills. What begins... [More]
Starring: Maika Monroe, Dane DeHaan, Avan Jogia, Derrick L. McMillon
Directed By: Veena Sud

#23

The Bricklayer (2023)
48%

#23
Adjusted Score: 48439%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: The Bricklayer follows a rogue insurgent blackmailing the CIA by assassinating foreign journalists and making it appear the agency is... [More]
Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrev, Clifton Collins Jr., Tim Blake Nelson
Directed By: Renny Harlin

#24

Poor Things (2023)
92%

#24
Adjusted Score: 112298%
Critics Consensus: Wildly imaginative and exhilaratingly over the top, Poor Things is a bizarre, brilliant tour de force for director Yorgos Lanthimos and star Emma Stone.
Synopsis: From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a... [More]
Starring: Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Christopher Abbott
Directed By: Yorgos Lanthimos

#25
#25
Adjusted Score: 96497%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: He's a spy. She's an assassin. Together, Loid and Yor keep their double lives to themselves while pretending to be... [More]
Starring: Takuya Eguchi, Atsumi Tanezaki, Saori Hayami, Kenichirou Matsuda
Directed By: Takashi Katagiri

#26

Scoop (2024)
78%

#26
Adjusted Score: 82613%
Critics Consensus: Scoop wrings riveting drama out of its real-life story, even if the actual interview footage remains an arguably superior watch.
Synopsis: Inspired by real events, SCOOP is the inside account of the tenacious journalism that landed an earthshattering interview -- Prince... [More]
Starring: Gillian Anderson, Billie Piper, Rufus Sewell, Keeley Hawes
Directed By: Philip Martin

#27

Sting (2024)
68%

#27
Adjusted Score: 72533%
Critics Consensus: Sting should satisfy horror fans in the mood for a creature feature, even if the end results likely won't linger in the memory.
Synopsis: STING spins a web of thrilling terror when 12-year-old Charlotte's pet spider rapidly transforms into a giant flesh-eating monster, forcing... [More]
Starring: Ryan Corr, Alyla Browne, Penelope Mitchell, Robyn Nevin
Directed By: Kiah Roache-Turner

#28

Road House (2024)
60%

#28
Adjusted Score: 73716%
Critics Consensus: Road House updates a cult classic for a new generation, happily replicating the original's emphasis on cheesy brawn over narrative brains.
Synopsis: In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer... [More]
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams
Directed By: Doug Liman

#29
#29
Adjusted Score: 45405%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: When Jennifer Pan calls 911 to report that her parents have been shot, she becomes the primary focus of a... [More]
Starring:
Directed By: Jenny Popplewell

#30
#30
Adjusted Score: 30016%
Critics Consensus: Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire proves Zack Snyder hasn't lost his visual flair, but eye candy isn't enough to offset a storyline made up of various sci-fi/fantasy tropes.
Synopsis: From Zack Snyder, the filmmaker behind 300, Man of Steel, and Army of the Dead, comes REBEL MOON, an epic... [More]
Starring: Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman
Directed By: Zack Snyder