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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 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (see how to watch the Apes movies in order), The Fall Guy, and Jerry Seinfeld comedy spoof Unfrosted.

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

#1
#1
Adjusted Score: 99208%
Critics Consensus: Carving out a new era for The Planet of the Apes with lovable characters and rich visuals, Kingdom doesn't take the crown as best of the franchise but handily justifies its continued reign.
Synopsis: Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar's reign,... [More]
Starring: Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, William H. Macy
Directed By: Wes Ball

#2

The Fall Guy (2024)
82%

#2
Adjusted Score: 103413%
Critics Consensus: With action, comedy, romance, and a pair of marvelously matched stars, The Fall Guy might be the rare mainstream movie with something to entertain everyone.
Synopsis: He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and... [More]
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Stephanie Hsu
Directed By: David Leitch

#3

Unfrosted (2024)
42%

#3
Adjusted Score: 49045%
Critics Consensus: Much like a preservative-packed toaster pastry, Unfrosted is sweet and colorful, yet it's ultimately an empty experience that may leave the consumer feeling pangs of regret.
Synopsis: Michigan, 1963. Kellogg's and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast... [More]
Starring: Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer
Directed By: Jerry Seinfeld

#4

The Idea of You (2024)
82%

#4
Adjusted Score: 91853%
Critics Consensus: The Idea of You offers a welcome reminder that Anne Hathaway remains a thoroughly delightful romcom lead -- and reaffirms that few filmmakers understand the genre better than Michael Showalter.
Synopsis: Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway),... [More]
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Annie Mumolo
Directed By: Michael Showalter

#5

Challengers (2024)
89%

#5
Adjusted Score: 110485%
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

Abigail (2024)
83%

#6
Adjusted Score: 96152%
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

#7
#7
Adjusted Score: 107710%
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

#8
#8
Adjusted Score: 114292%
Critics Consensus: War for the Planet of the Apes combines breathtaking special effects and a powerful, poignant narrative to conclude this rebooted trilogy on a powerful -- and truly blockbuster -- note.
Synopsis: Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a... [More]
Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Karin Konoval
Directed By: Matt Reeves

#9

Civil War (2024)
81%

#9
Adjusted Score: 105143%
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

#10
#10
Adjusted Score: 79266%
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

#11

LaRoy, Texas (2023)
100%

#11
Adjusted Score: 101319%
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

#12
#12
Adjusted Score: 14658%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Lana's daughter Emma returns from abroad and drops a bombshell: she's getting married. In Thailand. In a month! Things only... [More]
Starring: Brooke Shields, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Rachael Harris
Directed By: Mark Waters

#13

Tarot (2024)
20%

#13
Adjusted Score: 22341%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings -- never use someone else's deck --... [More]
Starring: Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika Vandanapu, Jacob Batalon
Directed By: Spenser Cohen, Anna Halberg

#14

Monkey Man (2024)
89%

#14
Adjusted Score: 108043%
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

#15
#15
Adjusted Score: 84805%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Turtles All the Way Down tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes. It's not easy being Aza, but she's... [More]
Starring: Isabela Merced, Cree Cicchino, Felix Mallard, Maliq Johnson
Directed By: Hannah Marks

#16
#16
Adjusted Score: 62473%
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
#17
Adjusted Score: 92084%
Critics Consensus: With a distinctive visual aesthetic that enhances its emotionally resonant narrative, I Saw the TV Glow further establishes writer-director Jane Schoenbrun as a rising talent.
Synopsis: Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a... [More]
Starring: Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, Lindsey Jordan
Directed By: Jane Schoenbrun

#18

New Life (2023)
93%

#18
Adjusted Score: 95188%
Critics Consensus: Breathing New Life to the genre, this excellently acted brooding horror thriller marks a propitious debut for John Rosman.
Synopsis: Jess is a woman on the run, desperate to cross the Canadian border to escape her past. On her tail... [More]
Starring: Sonya Walger, Hayley Erin, Tony Amendola, Ayanna Berkshire
Directed By: John Rosman

#19
#19
Adjusted Score: 93058%
Critics Consensus: Led by Rupert Wyatt's stylish direction, some impressive special effects, and a mesmerizing performance by Andy Serkis, Rise of the Planet of the Apes breathes unlikely new life into a long-running franchise.
Synopsis: Will Rodman (James Franco), a scientist in San Francisco, is experimenting with a drug that he hopes will cure his... [More]
Starring: James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox
Directed By: Rupert Wyatt

#20
#20
Adjusted Score: 106364%
Critics Consensus: With intelligence and emotional resonance to match its stunning special effects, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes expands on its predecessor with an exciting and ambitious burst of sci-fi achievement.
Synopsis: Ten years after simian flu wiped out much of the world's homosapiens, genetically enhanced chimpanzee Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his... [More]
Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell
Directed By: Matt Reeves

#21
#21
Adjusted Score: 98381%
Critics Consensus: Planet of the Apes raises thought-provoking questions about our culture without letting social commentary get in the way of the drama and action.
Synopsis: Complex sociological themes run through this science-fiction classic about three astronauts marooned on a futuristic planet where apes rule and... [More]
Starring: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans
Directed By: Franklin J. Schaffner

#22

Anyone But You (2023)
53%

#22
Adjusted Score: 58319%
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

#23

The Iron Claw (2023)
89%

#23
Adjusted Score: 103588%
Critics Consensus: Powerfully acted and profoundly sad, The Iron Claw honors its fact-based story with a dramatization whose compassionate exploration of family ties is just as hard-hitting as its action in the wrestling ring.
Synopsis: The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling... [More]
Starring: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Stanley Simons
Directed By: Sean Durkin

#24

Arcadian (2024)
84%

#24
Adjusted Score: 89537%
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

#25
#25
Adjusted Score: 69666%
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

#26

The Judge (2014)
49%

#26
Adjusted Score: 58259%
Critics Consensus: Solidly cast and beautifully filmed but thoroughly clichéd, The Judge seems destined to preside over a large jurisdiction of the basic cable afternoon-viewing circuit.
Synopsis: Hank Palmer (Robert Downey Jr.), a brilliant but shady attorney, returns to his Indiana hometown after learning that his mother... [More]
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Billy Bob Thornton
Directed By: David Dobkin

#27

Dune: Part Two (2024)
92%

#27
Adjusted Score: 121528%
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

#28

Dark Waters (2019)
89%

#28
Adjusted Score: 101105%
Critics Consensus: Dark Waters powerfully relays a real-life tale of infuriating malfeasance, honoring the victims and laying blame squarely at the feet of the perpetrators.
Synopsis: A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's... [More]
Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Camp
Directed By: Todd Haynes

#29

Unsung Hero (2023)
60%

#29
Adjusted Score: 60764%
Critics Consensus: Unsung Hero presents a heartwarming dramatization of its fact-based story that's just uplifting enough to make up for its tepid approach to real-life drama.
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

#30

The Beekeeper (2024)
70%

#30
Adjusted Score: 81570%
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

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