Here are detailed breakdowns for each recommended movie and show you can stream this weekend:
The Pickup
Stars: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson Year: 2025 Genre: Action Comedy Synopsis: Two hapless criminals inadvertently kidnap a mob accountant’s girlfriend, leading to hilarious and thrilling complications. Network: Prime Video
Butterfly
Stars: Daniel Dae Kim, Piper Perabo Year: 2025 Genre: Espionage Thriller Synopsis: A former U.S. intelligence officer and his daughter are drawn into a tense conspiracy in Korea involving spies and shifting allegiances. Network: Prime Video
My Oxford Year
Stars: Sofia Carson, Corey Mylchreest Year: 2025 Genre: Romantic Drama Synopsis: An American student at Oxford falls for a charming local, leading to personal growth, romance, and heartbreak. Network: Netflix
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Stars: Pedro Pascal, Tom Hanks Year: 2025 Genre: Horror Synopsis: The latest installment in the Final Destination franchise follows a new group desperate to escape the grasp of fate and death. Network: Max
The Monkey
Stars: Theo James Year: 2025 Genre: Supernatural Horror Synopsis: A possessed toy reveals chilling secrets and unleashes terror within a troubled family. Network: Hulu
Clown in a Cornfield
Stars: Kate Siegel Year: 2025 Genre: Indie Horror Synopsis: A group of teenagers faces off against a murderous clown in rural America, with pranks turning into a deadly ordeal. Network: Shudder
Legend of Ochi
Stars: Willem Dafoe Year: 2025 Genre: Fantasy Adventure Synopsis: A family embarks on an epic quest, encountering magical creatures and ancient mysteries. Network: Max
Chief of War
Stars: Jason Momoa Year: 2025 Genre: Epic Drama Synopsis: Inspired by history, Momoa portrays a Hawaiian warrior fighting to unite the islands in the 18th century. Network: Apple TV+
Alien: Earth
Stars: Sydney Chandler Year: 2025 Genre: Sci-Fi Thriller Synopsis: After a spaceship crash brings deadly xenomorphs to Earth, survival and corporate agendas collide. Network: Hulu
Peacemaker: Season 2
Stars: John Cena, Frank Grillo Year: 2025 Genre: Superhero Comedy Synopsis: The offbeat hero Peacemaker continues his adventures, facing new villains and awkward personal dilemmas. Network: Max
Outlander: Blood of My Blood
Stars: Hermione Corfield Year: 2025 Genre: Drama Synopsis: Delving into the origins of Jamie and Claire’s story, the series explores their parents’ time-travel romance. Network: Starz
Long Story Short
Stars: Raphael Bob-Waksberg Year: 2025 Genre: Animated Comedy Synopsis: A witty, heartfelt exploration of family life across decades, blending humor and poignant moments. Network: Netflix
Fixed
Stars: Genndy Tartakovsky Year: 2025 Genre: Animated Comedy Synopsis: A dog discovers he’s about to be neutered, leading to a wild and hilarious day packed with canine misadventures. Network: Netflix
Night Always Comes
Stars: Vanessa Kirby Year: 2025 Genre: Drama Synopsis: A family’s struggles and buried secrets come to light in this emotional portrait set in Portland. Network: Netflix
The Rainmaker
Stars: New cast (originally Matt Damon) Year: 2025 Genre: Legal Drama Synopsis: A reboot of the John Grisham legal thriller with a fresh cast tackling underdog courtroom battles. Network: Peacock
Freaky Tales
Stars: Pedro Pascal, Normani Year: 2025 Genre: Ensemble Drama Synopsis: A diverse cast weaves intersecting stories on a chaotic night full of unexpected twists. Network: Max
Platonic
Stars: Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen Year: 2025 Genre: Comedy Synopsis: Old friends reconnect and navigate the ups and downs of their platonic bond in adulthood. Network: Apple TV+
Demascus
Stars: Okieriete Onaodowan Year: 2025 Genre: Limited Series Comedy Synopsis: Reality-bending sessions and quirky therapy create a surreal, entertaining journey. Network: Tubi
The Friend
Stars: Naomi Watts, Bill Murray Year: 2024 Genre: Drama Synopsis: Tender drama exploring grief and enduring friendship, highlighting life’s bittersweet moments. Network: Paramount+
Hostage
Stars: Suranne Jones Year: 2025 Genre: British Thriller Synopsis: The Prime Minister’s husband is kidnapped, triggering a tense and suspenseful rescue mission. Network: Netflix
Kevin "KevRoss" Ross is a music and radio industry expert. He is a 20 -plus year entrepreneur with the leading most successful industry trade publication and site Radio Facts (www.radiofacts.com). He has also published various books, magazines, performed marketing and promotions for major corporations and recording artists and he is on the advisory board of several industry organizations. This year Ross introduced his non profit organization LOMARI (Leaders of the Music and Recording Industry) to help teach young minority students how to market and manage their music and products.
