Popular Movies in Theaters
Prepare for an unforgettable week of cinematic excitement as new releases take over the big screen! With so many thrilling options, deciding which movie deserves your ticket can feel like a challenge. Curious about the films everyone’s buzzing about? Box office trends highlight the fan favorites dominating the spotlight. Based on the latest data from The Numbers, here are the Most Popular Movies In Theaters This Week—the top 10 must-see films you won’t want to miss!
Please note that these statistics were taken from The Weekend Domestic Chart from Friday, January 24, 2025.
#10: The Brutalist ($2.8 million) — popular movies in theaters
In 1947, a visionary architect and his wife escape post-war Europe to rebuild their legacy and witness the rise of modern America. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a mysterious and wealthy client who forever alters their lives.
#9: Den of Thieves 2: Pantera ($2.9 million) — popular movies in theaters
Big Nick returns to the hunt in Europe, closing in on Donnie, who is caught in the dangerous world of diamond thieves and the notorious Panther mafia. Together, they navigate a high-stakes game as the mafia plots a daring heist on the world’s largest diamond exchange.
#8: A Complete Unknown ($3 million) — popular movies in theaters
In 1961, a 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with nothing but his guitar. As he connects with the music legends of Greenwich Village, his meteoric rise leads to a groundbreaking performance that resonates across the globe.
#7: Wolf Man ($3.1 million) — popular movies in theaters
Blake inherits his childhood home and brings his family to visit, hoping to mend their strained bonds. Attacked by a mysterious creature, they barricade themselves inside, but as the night deepens, Blake’s transformation forces Charlotte to decide which threat is deadlier—inside or out.
#6: Presence ($3.3 million) — popular movies in theaters
It’s there before the family even arrives, observing their most intimate and uneasy moments. It moves through the house with unnatural speed, centering its attention on Chloe, the teenage girl ignored by her mother and brother. Over time, the presence begins to unravel how it can achieve its ultimate goal.
#5: Moana 2 ($4.1 million) — popular movies in theaters
Moana and Maui are reunited after three years for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her way finding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania.
#4: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ($5.3 million) — popular movies in theaters
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails team up to face Shadow, a mysterious and powerful new foe. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
#3: One of Them Days ($8 million) — popular movies in theaters
Best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.
#2: Mufasa: The Lion King ($8.5 million) — popular movies in theaters
Mufasa is an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. A chance meeting sparks an epic journey for a unique group of misfits, united in their search for destiny. As they face a dangerous and relentless foe, their bonds will be pushed to the limit.
#1: Flight Risk ($11.5 million) — popular movies in theaters
A pilot is transporting an Air Marshal accompanying a fugitive to trial. Tensions soar and trust fractures as they cross the Alaskan wilderness, uncovering that not everyone on board is who they claim to be.