Piracy Trends and 2025's Most Torrented Movies

Hansel Thunberg

So, piracy—it is still, how do you say, uh, the thorn in, in the side of the movie peoples, ja? Even with the Netflixes, and the, uh, Spotal-fly thingies. Why don’t, ach, they just... stop stealing?

Hoggboy

Well, you see, Hansel, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Piracy has evolved with technology. Back in my day, we were dealing with dodgy VHS tapes and CDs. Now, with torrents and VPNs, it’s practically a global black market at your fingertips.

Hansel Thunberg

Ach! VPN? This is the, uh, the Very Private Nose-thing, ja?

Hoggboy

Oh, good grief. No, Hansel. It’s "Virtual Private Network." Basically, it lets people mask their location. So, someone in, oh, let’s say, Germany, could pretend they’re in the US. Makes pirating a lot safer and easier for them, sadly.

Hansel Thunberg

Ah, so it is like hiding behind a bush, ja?

Hoggboy

Ha! Sure, let’s call it a bush. But here’s the thing—it’s not just about access. Media piracy isn’t always about money anymore. It’s about control, availability. Some movies or shows are geo-restricted, not available everywhere, and that drives people, well, behind the digital bush, as it were.

Hansel Thunberg

Hmm... ja. But, isn’t it still, uh, bad? Like, you steal, you should feel bad. The, uh, guilts!

Hoggboy

You’d hope so, but not always. The ethical implication of piracy can be a murky pond. Some say the industry overcharges anyway—think of those fifteen-dollar popcorns at the cinema—and justify downloading. Some see it as rebellion, like sticking it to "The Man."

Hansel Thunberg

"The Man?" You mean the man with the popcorn bucket?

Hoggboy

Ha! Sort of. More the idea of big corporations. But here’s the kicker—piracy also influences the industry itself. Sometimes studios see what’s pirated and use it to gauge what’s popular. Ironic, isn’t it?

Hansel Thunberg

Ach, ja. The pirate helps the captain! Strange world. But why do the peoples not use streamings instead?

Hoggboy

Good question. Convenience often helps, but streaming platforms come with fragmented libraries. You may get one movie on Platform A, but to watch something else, you have to subscribe to Platform B. People get fed up, and then... torrents happen.

Hansel Thunberg

Aaah, so they say, "Nein! I am not joining. I will download!" You know, it sounds a bit... dramatic.

Hoggboy

It is, but that’s the thing—it’s a mix of frustration, entitlement, and, sometimes, a genuine lack of alternatives. Technology’s made piracy too convenient to resist for many, and the ethics often take a back seat to that.

Hoggboy

Right, so we’ve touched on why people pirate, but what are they pirating these days? Let’s look at the top pirated movies of this week. Leading the pack? "Wicked." A blockbuster with plenty of hype, a splashy trailer, and, of course, that 7.8 IMDb rating. No wonder it’s topping the charts.

Hansel Thunberg

Wicked? Is this the, uh, the story about the angry witches, ja?

Hoggboy

Bingo. It’s the prequel to "The Wizard of Oz," but darker and packed with those big-budget musical numbers. Clearly, the torrent crowd couldn’t resist it—probably everyone wanting to see if those songs are worth the fuss.

Hansel Thunberg

Ach, singing witches! Is that, how do you say... nostalgic? Like, from the olden days?

Hoggboy

Sort of. Nostalgia definitely plays a role. And speaking of that, look at number two: "Mufasa: The Lion King." Another nostalgia trip, this one banking on fans of the original animated classic. But, with a 6.8 IMDb score, I’m guessing the buzz was mixed, at best. Could be why it’s all over pirate sites now.

Hansel Thunberg

Mixed, you say? Like—hmm, ja—like the popcorn bag with the butter and the, uh, cheese ones together!

Hoggboy

Right, because that doesn’t sound disgusting. But yes, mixed. Some folks loved the nostalgia, others thought it didn’t stand up to the original. It’s the kind of movie that gets people curious, enough to skip the ticket price and download it instead.

Hansel Thunberg

Hmm... well, sometimes you must try the cheese popcorn. But what about number three? Gladiator II... sequels are tricky! Is it good?

Hoggboy

Not according to the 6.7 IMDb score. It’s a bit divisive, like you said—sequels are tricky. The original "Gladiator" set a high bar, so sequel expectations were through the roof. Add that curiosity to a blockbuster budget, and you have a piracy magnet.

Hansel Thunberg

Ja, ja. And maybe they want to see if the Russell Crowe, uh, still is... gladiating!

Hoggboy

Ha! That’s one way to put it. But no, Hansel, this one’s about a new protagonist entirely—a younger character. It’s drama, battles, all that—but perhaps without the spark of the original. Another reason people might pirate first, rather than, uh, gamble their cinema ticket.

Hansel Thunberg

Hmm. So, it is like a dessert—you know, you take the bite because it looks tasty, but sometimes ugh... it is too sweet?

Hoggboy

Exactly. And these three movies show the range: from big-budget musicals to nostalgia-driven tales and risky sequels. All different, but all pirated for similar reasons—curiosity, access, and maybe a little bit of that rebellion against overpriced entertainment.

Hoggboy

So, Hansel, after dissecting the top three, it’s interesting to see how further down the list we’ve got surprises like "Deadpool Wolverine" holding strong at number eight. Highest IMDb rating among the top ten at 8.2. I mean, who doesn’t love a bit of irreverent chaos?

Hansel Thunberg

Ach, ja. The two angry mens! But why not higher? Eight is... middle-ish, no?

Hoggboy

Good question. Maybe it’s the expecting-too-much syndrome. Fans hype it up, then nitpick it to death. But with that rating, it’s clearly doing something right—it’s probably hit the sweet spot for both newcomers and die-hard fans.

Hansel Thunberg

Hmm. Sweet spot, you say? Like the caramel popcorns, ja?

Hoggboy

Oh, for... sure, caramel popcorn. Anyway, let’s talk about a fall from grace—number nine, "The Order." Last week’s number two! That’s a steep drop.

Hansel Thunberg

Ach, did the peoples not like it? What happened? Did someone spill the milkshakes on the movie?

Hoggboy

Not quite, but maybe it’s just lost momentum. Reviews weren’t glowing—lukewarm at best. Combine that with stiff competition from flashier titles, and it just... slipped. Sometimes, that’s all it takes.

Hansel Thunberg

Hmm. Like a cake falling in the oven when you, uh, stomp the floor?

Hoggboy

Exactly. A fragile cake. So, we’ve got some shaking up in the rankings, clearly. But let’s shift gears—what do you think, Hansel, would happen if piracy just... vanished tomorrow?

Hansel Thunberg

Poof! Gone, ja? Hmm... then maybe everyone must buy the, uh, cinema tickets again, like, like it is the 1990s!

Hoggboy

That’s one possibility, sure. But it could also mean studios rethink distribution entirely. Would we see more affordable rentals? Fewer big-budget flops? Or would the industry just double down on profits elsewhere—like, what, charging twenty bucks for water at cinemas?

Hansel Thunberg

Hah! Twenty bucks? Is it from, uh, a golden fountain?

Hoggboy

Ha, probably. But seriously, piracy disappearing might not solve as much as we’d hope. Accessibility and pricing are still big issues, even without torrents. People want to watch what they want, when they want, at a fair price. Otherwise, frustration just finds another outlet.

Hansel Thunberg

Ach... it is all the big circle, ja? The peoples fight the corporations, the corporations fight the peoples. Meanwhile, the caramel popcorn... does not care!

Hoggboy

And that sums it up—well, except for the popcorn philosophy, maybe. At the end of the day, it’s about balance. The industry adapting, viewers compromising. Until that happens, piracy isn’t going anywhere.

Hansel Thunberg

Hmm. So, Hoggboy, this—this podcast today, it is free, ja? We are not pirate radio!

Hoggboy

Ha! No, Hansel. We’re safe. No bush-hiding needed here. And on that note, we’re wrapping things up. Thanks for tuning in, folks—same time next week, ja?

Hansel Thunberg

Ja, ja! And remember, do not steal movies. Or popcorn! Auf wiedersehen!