- A curated list of 10 new and noteworthy movies has just dropped on major streaming platforms.
- The selection spans nerve-wracking thrillers, horror films, true-crime documentaries, and animated comedies to suit any taste.
- Key highlights include the nuclear-scare thriller ‘A House of Dynamite’ on Netflix and the chilling horror flick ‘Weapons’ on HBO Max.
- Services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Paramount+, and Apple TV+ are all featuring these fresh releases, available to watch for free with a subscription.
Your Weekend Watchlist Is Here
If you’re scrolling endlessly for something new to watch, your search is over. Streaming services are aiming to keep you on the edge of your seat with a fresh slate of films, from thrillers about missing children and unhinged nannies to high-stakes dramas about nuclear threats. A host of compelling new movies are now available on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and more, blending theatrical releases making their home debut with original content you won’t want to miss. Here are 10 new movies you can stream right now.
’40 Acres’
In this post-apocalyptic thriller, Danielle Deadwyler stars as Hailey Freeman, an ex-soldier managing a large farm over a decade after a fungal pandemic and civil war reshaped the world. Her fragile peace is shattered when a mistake by her son puts her family in the crosshairs of cannibalistic invaders, forcing her to fight to protect everything she holds dear.
Where to watch: Hulu
‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’
A modern remake of the 1992 thriller, this version stars Maika Monroe as a manipulative nanny who secretly infiltrates a family. Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays the wife who must confront the nanny’s dark motives and sinister actions in a grounded and suspenseful take on the classic story.
Where to watch: Hulu
‘A House of Dynamite’
From director Kathryn Bigelow, this political thriller is a pulse-pounding watch. The film imagines a terrifying scenario where top government officials, played by Idris Elba, Jared Harris, and Rebecca Ferguson, have only 18 minutes to react before a nuclear missile strikes the United States. It’s a nerve-shredding experience that feels all too real.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’
Get ready for a dose of ’90s nostalgia. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. reprise their iconic roles in this slasher reboot. They return to guide a new generation of teens who find themselves stalked by the hook-wielding Fisherman, a relentless killer back to punish another dark secret.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘The Perfect Neighbor’
This gripping true-crime documentary is told almost entirely through police bodycam footage. It chronicles the escalating and hostile disputes between an older white woman and the Black families in her neighborhood, which ultimately leads to a shocking tragedy. The film is a heartbreaking look at how prejudice and fear can spiral into devastating violence.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘Shell’
This body-horror satire features a star-studded cast. Elisabeth Moss plays a former sitcom star whose career is fading. Desperate, she turns to a powerful wellness guru (Kate Hudson) for a solution, only to discover something deeply sinister is behind the guru’s methods.
Where to watch: Paramount+
‘Stay’
A troubled author (Megalyn Echikunwoke) and a former MMA fighter (Mo McRae) are ending their marriage and moving out of their home. Their plans are violently interrupted when a mysterious, unseen force traps them inside, forcing the estranged couple to confront their past traumas together in this supernatural drama.
Where to watch: Hulu
‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’
Directed by their son, Ben Stiller, this loving documentary explores the lives and careers of the legendary comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. With archival footage and family insights, the film chronicles their rise to fame on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and delves into the friction and love that defined their relationship off-stage.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
‘The Twits’
The first-ever screen adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book, this animated comedy follows the disgusting and mean-spirited Mr. and Mrs. Twit (voiced by Johnny Vegas and Margo Martindale) as they attempt to take over their town. Their vile plans are challenged by a pair of clever young orphans and their magical animal friends.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘Weapons’
From “Barbarian” director Zach Cregger comes a new mystery-horror tale. When an entire class of elementary school students vanishes overnight, their teacher (Julia Garner) becomes a social outcast. However, a sinister, possibly witchy, force is truly at play in this deeply unsettling film.
Where to watch: HBO Max
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