After a well-deserved rest, the list of most watched movies of the week is back. And although this first ranking of 2023 is full of well-known titles, it is the unreleased films that attract the most attention.
It has a bit of everything, showing that moviegoers are willing to watch different genres during this vacation period. So new among the most watched movies of the week include a supernatural period thriller and an authentic whodunnit that’s pumping, both from Netflix.
In addition to the streaming service, attention is drawn to the premiere of a highly awarded drama at international festivals and highly acclaimed by critics. It is a guarantee of a dense plot and that you will probably need a tissue to watch.
Were you curious to know what titles these are? Then see below the complete list with the 10 most watched movies of the week that the canaltech prepares weekly in partnership with Justwatch.
10. The Pale Blue Eye
One of Netflix’s top premieres in January, The Pale Blue Eye managed to get enough attention from audiences to become one of the most watched films of the week. And a lot of that has to do with the cast headed by the always excellent Christian Bale and the plot bringing none other than Edgar Allan Poe as one of its characters.
In addition, the feature has attracted attention for being a gothic thriller that mixes a dark atmosphere with suspense to tell the story of an investigation beyond mysterious. It’s a fun romp with reality mixed with fictional elements that will have you biting your nails from beginning to end.
The Pale Blue Eye is exclusive to Netflix.
9. X: Mark of Death
Considered by many people to be one of the best horror films of 2022, X: Mark of Death premiered on streaming and has gathered even more fans. And it’s very easy to understand all this popularity: in addition to starring Jenna Ortega, who has been making an absurd success, the plot of the feature is fascinating.
It tells the story of a group that rents a farm to shoot an erotic film. Only they have no idea that the elderly couple who own the place have many hidden secrets.
X: Mark of Death can be watched on Prime Videoin addition to being rented or purchased in Microsoft Store, play store, amazon and Apple TV.
8. No! Do not look!
Jordan Peele’s latest masterpiece, which has spawned hits like Run! and We, Not! Do not look! has been holding steady in the second half of the most watched movies of the week ranking since 2022.
Much of this has to do with the director’s ability to reinvent and reuse various elements used in his other productions to deliver a fascinating film that stirs the viewer’s imagination, making him delve into far-fetched theories to explain the outcome of the story. And that’s not all: the development of the title is full of twists and turns that will make your head explode.
Not! Do not look! is in the catalog of Claro TV+ and available for rent at apple tv, play store and amazon.
7. The Man from the North
After a few months of absence, the epic the man from the north is once again among the most watched films of the week. And the reason for that is pretty obvious: it’s now available on streaming.
So, those who couldn’t watch it at the cinema now have the opportunity to check out all the grandeur of one of the most acclaimed films of 2022 without spending a penny more. Much more than just a vikings movie, it is a masterpiece and swept moviegoers by the epic tone of its revenge story, all orchestrated with an overwhelming soundtrack.
grandiose, the man from the north is in the catalog of Telecinein addition to being able to be rented or purchased at apple tv, play store and amazon.
6. Everything Everywhere at the Same Time
it’s been 84 years since Everything Everywhere at the Same Time ranks among the most watched films of the week, and that is solely his merit. With a virtually non-existent marketing campaign, it gained popularity through word of mouth and has been around ever since.
And there are several reasons for this, but the main one is, without a doubt, the fun way in which he works with the idea of a multiverse: with an ordinary woman, without any special power, as the person largely responsible for saving multiple universes.
Everything Everywhere at the Same Time presents a very enjoyable adventure to watch and can be purchased or rented at play store, amazon and apple tv.
5. Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick has been standing firm and strong on the list of most watched films of the week, especially after it premiered on streaming platforms. And that’s impressive, especially if we take into account that he’s been flying around here since he debuted on digital services in mid-2022.
Undisputedly one of the best films of 2022, Top Gun: Maverick rescues the franchise and its characters in a masterful way. With a healthy dose of nostalgia, the film manages to continue the story of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the Air Force more than 30 years later. And this merging of the old with the new is done in a spectacular way.
Top Gun: Maverick is available to subscribers of Paramount+ and Telecinebut can also be bought or rented at Microsoft Store, apple tv, play store and amazon.
4. Aftersun
One of the most acclaimed films at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022, aftersun passed by most movie theaters in Brazil, but now that it is available on streaming, it has become the fourth most watched in our ranking.
Starring award-winning actor Paul Mescal, the film is a drama about fatherhood and how memories shape our lives. And this is explored by telling the story of Sofia, a woman who keeps memories of vacations she spent 20 years ago with her father, but who is now reluctant to meet the man she thought knew so well who she was.
Deep and enchanting, aftersun is available in the catalog of MUBI.
3. Between Knives and Secrets
With the debut of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix, Between Knives and Secrets again caught the attention of the public that is eyeing the continuation. But the truth is that the film works very well on its own.
Like a good whodunnit movie, with an engaging, exciting and very entertaining plot, Between Knives and Secrets puts us at the center of the investigation of an apparently unsolved crime. That’s when Detective Benoit Blanc appears to investigate and solve the murder case of the millionaire patriarch of a dysfunctional family.
Between Knives and Secrets can be assisted in Netflix and not Globoplay.
2. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
continuation of Between Knives and Secrets, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery has been drawing so much attention from the public that it is the second most watched film of the week, even some time after its premiere on Netflix.
And what stands out the most here is how the film manages to present a premise as captivating as its predecessor, putting detective Benoit Blanc to solve a very unusual crime. In the story, a millionaire invites friends and foes alike to celebrate his birthday on a private island. Only one caveat: he knows he’s going to be murdered and that’s why he also invites the detective.
For you who like to solve cases and mysteries, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is available at Netflix.
1. Avatar
Avatar: The Way of Water continues to run in theaters around the world; and yet another proof that James Cameron’s work is not just a fad, the original avatar continues as the most watched film of the week in our ranking.
The highest-grossing film in cinema history, the film ushered in a new era in cinema by employing 3D technology beautifully and raising the bar on visual effects by presenting stunning, eye-popping visuals. But much more than that, it is now being seen and reviewed by millions of people who want to see the sequel in theaters.
avatar is available in the catalog of disney+.
