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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 Challengers (see Zendaya movies ranked), Civil War (see A24 movies ranked), and Monkey Man (now on PVOD).

Other notable movies on the chart this week include Bill Skarsgard action/thriller Boy Kills World, Anyone But You (now on Netflix), and Alien (back in theaters for its 45th anniversary).

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

#1

Challengers (2024)
88%

#1
Adjusted Score: 105341%
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

#2

Civil War (2024)
81%

#2
Adjusted Score: 105167%
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

#3

Monkey Man (2024)
89%

#3
Adjusted Score: 107699%
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

#4
#4
Adjusted Score: 107119%
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

#5

Boy Kills World (2023)
60%

#5
Adjusted Score: 65476%
Critics Consensus: Bolstered by Bill Skarsgård's all-in performance, Boy Kills World may offer just enough action thrills to offset its thinly written characters and predictable plot.
Synopsis: Bill Skarsgård stars as "Boy" who vows revenge after his family is murdered by Hilda Van Der Koy (Famke Janssen),... [More]
Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Famke Janssen, Sharlto Copley, Jessica Rothe
Directed By: Moritz Mohr

#6
#6
Adjusted Score: 78838%
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

#7

Anyone But You (2023)
55%

#7
Adjusted Score: 60018%
Critics Consensus: Slick direction and a pair of tremendously watchable stars make Anyone But You a passably fizzy diversion despite a less than scintillating story.
Synopsis: In the edgy comedy Anyone But You, Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) look like the perfect couple, but... [More]
Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Alexandra Shipp, GaTa
Directed By: Will Gluck

#8
#8
Adjusted Score: 20891%
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

#9

Abigail (2024)
83%

#9
Adjusted Score: 95258%
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

#10

Alien (1979)
93%

#10
Adjusted Score: 114233%
Critics Consensus: A modern classic, Alien blends science fiction, horror and bleak poetry into a seamless whole.
Synopsis: In deep space, the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo is awakened from their cryo-sleep capsules halfway through their journey... [More]
Starring: Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright
Directed By: Ridley Scott

#11

Arthur the King (2024)
69%

#11
Adjusted Score: 73842%
Critics Consensus: It's hard to deny Arthur the King's ability to tug at the heartstrings, although it may have been more effective if it had taken a subtler approach.
Synopsis: Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light... [More]
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Nathalie Emmanuel, Simu Liu, Paul Guilfoyle
Directed By: Simon Cellan Jones

#12

Unsung Hero (2023)
60%

#12
Adjusted Score: 60499%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Based on a remarkable true story, Unsung Hero follows David Smallbone as he moves his family from Down Under to... [More]
Starring: Daisy Betts, Joel Smallbone, Kirrilee Berger, Jonathan Jackson
Directed By: Richard Ramsey, Joel Smallbone

#13
#13
Adjusted Score: 29973%
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

#14
#14
Adjusted Score: 70153%
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

#15
#15
Adjusted Score: 97609%
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

#16

LaRoy, Texas (2023)
100%

#16
Adjusted Score: 101237%
Critics Consensus: Distinguished by sharp writing and a talented cast, LaRoy, Texas is a generally satisfying neo-noir treat for crime thriller fans.
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

#17

Dune: Part Two (2024)
92%

#17
Adjusted Score: 122309%
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

#18
#18
Adjusted Score: 108730%
Critics Consensus: Lust and violence collide to powerfully pulpy effect in Love Lies Bleeding, a well-acted addition to writer-director Rose Glass' growing body of exceptional work.
Synopsis: From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious... [More]
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Katy M. O'Brian, Ed Harris, Jena Malone
Directed By: Rose Glass

#19

Immaculate (2024)
71%

#19
Adjusted Score: 82584%
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

#20

Argylle (2024)
33%

#20
Adjusted Score: 53722%
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

#21

Rust Creek (2018)
86%

#21
Adjusted Score: 87868%
Critics Consensus: Rust Creek subverts expectations with a surprisingly layered survival drama anchored in a rich setting and a gripping lead performance from Hermione Corfield.
Synopsis: Sawyer is an ambitious, overachieving college senior who has a seemingly bright future. While on her way to a job... [More]
Starring: Hermione Corfield, Jay Paulson, Sean O'Bryan, John Marshall Jones
Directed By: Jen McGowan

#22

One Life (2023)
90%

#22
Adjusted Score: 96738%
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

#23
#23
Adjusted Score: 62973%
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

#24

The Beekeeper (2024)
71%

#24
Adjusted Score: 82958%
Critics Consensus: Cheerfully undemanding and enjoyably retrograde, The Beekeeper proves that when it comes to dispensing action-thriller justice, Statham hasn't lost his sting.
Synopsis: In The Beekeeper, one man's brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a... [More]
Starring: Jason Statham, Jeremy Irons, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi
Directed By: David Ayer

#25
#25
Adjusted Score: 84897%
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... [More]
Starring: Liam Neeson, Kerry Condon, Jack Gleeson, Sarah Greene
Directed By: Robert Lorenz

#26

Nowhere Special (2020)
100%

#26
Adjusted Score: 101869%
Critics Consensus: Focusing pragmatically on the ordinary human moments that bind us, Nowhere Special leads us somewhere devastating yet surprisingly uplifting.
Synopsis: When single father John is given only a few months left to live, he tries to find the perfect family... [More]
Starring: James Norton, Daniel Lamont, Valerie O'Connor, Keith McErlean
Directed By: Uberto Pasolini

#27

The First Omen (2024)
81%

#27
Adjusted Score: 92659%
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

#28

Infested (2023)
96%

#28
Adjusted Score: 97579%
Critics Consensus: A chillingly effective creature feature with more on its mind than simple creepy-crawlies, Infested draws viewers into its web with stylish efficiency.
Synopsis: Kaleb is about to turn 30 and has never been lonelier. He's fighting with his sister over an inheritance and... [More]
Starring: Théo Christine, Sofia Lesaffre, Jérôme Niel, Lisa Nyarko
Directed By: Sébastien Vaniček

#29

Humane (2024)
69%

#29
Adjusted Score: 70621%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: HUMANE takes place over a single day, mere months after a global ecological collapse has forced world leaders to take... [More]
Starring: Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire, Peter Gallagher, Enrico Colantoni
Directed By: Caitlin Cronenberg

#30

Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
72%

#30
Adjusted Score: 82086%
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