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
