Weekends are made for two things: rest and good movies. If you’ve been scrolling endlessly, unsure of what to watch next, you’re not alone. To save you the stress, we’ve rounded up ten of the most talked-about, highly engaging movies that are trending right now.
Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping drama, a feel-good comedy, or a heart-pounding thriller, there’s something here to make your weekend unforgettable. Let’s dive in.
1. Superman (2025)
Superman 2025 is a Hollywood Superhero action movie directed by James Gunn and available on Netflix. The main cast of the film is David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. The movie is A fresh reboot of the Superman saga, following Clark Kent as he struggles to balance his Kryptonian powers with human values while facing new global threats.
2. F1: The Movie
This movie is a sports drama directed by Joseph Kosinski. The main cast of the movie is Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Javier Bardem. The film centers on Retired racing legend Sonny Hayes (Pitt) , who returns to mentor a young driver, immersing audiences in the adrenaline-filled world of Formula One.
3. Predator: Badlands:
Predator: Badlands is a sci-fi action thriller directed by Dan Trachtenberg, starring Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. The movie is about a young Predator outcast who teams up with a human woman in a hostile desert to seek the ultimate adversary
4. Bugonia
Bugonia is an Absurdist Black Comedy, Thriller directed by Yorgos Lanthimos starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Alicia Silverstone. In the movie, two conspiracy theorists kidnap a powerful CEO, convinced she’s an alien plotting humanity’s destruction
5. Good Fortune
Good Fortune is a supernatural comedy directed by Aziz Ansari, starring Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, and Keanu Reeves. The movie is about an inept angel (Reeves) who meddles in the lives of a gig worker and a wealthy capitalist, leading to chaos and unexpected lessons.
6. Devil Is a Liar
Devil Is a Liar, directed by Moses Inwang, the drama-thriller unfolds around a wealthy Lagos realtor who falls for a charming designer, only to discover layers of manipulation, fraud, and betrayal. Starring Nse Ikpe-Etim, James Gardiner, and Mercy Aigbe, it’s a gripping story of love gone wrong..
7. Lisabi: A Legend Is Born
Lisabi: A Legend Is Born, directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, is a sweeping historical drama starring Lateef Adedimeji, Adebimpe Oyebade, and Odunlade Adekola. It retells the epic Yoruba legend of Lisabi, who rises against oppression in 18th-century Nigeria, blending cultural heritage with cinematic spectacle.
8. To Kill a Monkey
Kemi Adetiba’s To Kill a Monkey dives into the dark underbelly of Lagos cybercrime, following a desperate programmer who gets entangled in corruption and moral dilemmas. With performances from William Benson, Bucci Franklin, and Stella Damasus, it’s a tense crime thriller that mirrors modern realities
9. Red Circle
In Red Circle, directed by Akay Mason, Folu Storms, Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, and Tobi Bakre bring to life a journalist’s dangerous quest to expose a powerful Lagos crime ring, risking her life and family ties in the process.
10. The Masked King
The Masked King, directed by Uduak-Obong Patrick, is a historical action-drama starring Daniel Etim Effiong, Shaffy Bello, Segun Arinze, and Uzor Arukwe. It tells the story of King Ansa, whose betrayal of his people forces his mother into a heartbreaking choice between saving her son or preserving the kingdom.
