The best new streaming movies this week: Here’s what to watch

There’s a lot to watch on various streaming services — sometimes, it almost feels like too much. It’s not always easy to choose among the walls of options, jumping from one app to the other and looking for the perfect TV show or movie night selection, including some great original streaming movies. To simplify things for you, we’ve compiled some of the best new streaming movies to watch this week.

Check out our top picks from major streamers like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and more, including free streamers like Plex, Tubi, and Amazon’s Freevee, as well as more niche services like Mubi and Shudder. The titles below were added to these services in the last month, and we aim to include a mix of streaming originals, new releases, older classics, and more. Read on for a list of the best new movies to stream this week. 

Editor’s note: We’ll be updating this list of the best movies to stream weekly as new titles are added or removed.

The Flash (2023)

VOD — July 18

DC is in a bit of an awkward phase right now as it transitions over to James Gunn’s leadership, but the Flash is an interesting movie for a few reasons. First, who doesn’t love a time-travel flick? In the film, Barry Allen uses his powers to travel back in time to prevent his mother’s murder, although the change leads to unintended consequences. The second major pull for this movie is the return of Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne. 

Babylon (2022)

Amazon Prime — July 18

This dark comedy film follows several fictional Hollywood types as they attempt to navigate the transition from silent films to full sound. Much of the movie centers on Mexican immigrant Manny Torres as he arrives in Los Angeles and attempts to make a name for himself, but he’s far from the only focus. The movie has an all-star cast comprised of  Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Jean Smart, Li Jun Li, and many other notable actors. What makes the movie even more unique is that it follows their lives through a wide period of time, as the movie spans from 1926 to 1952.

Slashback (2022)

Hulu — July 19

Four teenage girls in a rural Artic community see their lives take a turn when they discover that they aren’t alone, as shapeshifting aliens are terrorizing the wilderness around them, grabbing victims and taking them to an alien artifact that drains the blood from their kills. Even worse, they can take the shape of anyone and anything. Armed with extensive knowledge of Sci-Fi movies, the friends team up to take on the invaders. 

Kill Bill, Volume 1 and 2 (2003, 2004)

Amazon Prime — July 19

This classic campy violent action thriller by Quentin Tarantino stars Uma Thurman at her very best. After being betrayed by her boss and ex-lover, Bill, a well-known assassin, “The Bride” sets out on a gory mission for revenge as she systematically takes out all the people in her life that wronged her. The action spans two films, and both are now available on Amazon Prime. 

Stephen Curry: Underrated (2023)

Apple TV+ — July 21

Looking for a documentary to sink your teeth into? Stephen Curry: Underrated follows the basketball player’s life and career as an NBA superstar. With interviews from Curry and his family members, expect this one to go pretty deep. There’s also commentary from teammates and couches as well. 

Ambulance (2022)

Peacock — July 23

Will Sharp is desperate for money as he needs over $200k to pay for his wife’s surgery. After trying to get the money by legit means, he ends up reaching out to his adopted brother Danny, a seasoned criminal. Together the two plan a bank heist, but it all goes horribly wrong, and they are forced to hijack an ambulance in their attempt to escape. The Ambulance is far from empty, with an EMT Cam Thompson, and an injured police officer onboard. To make matters worse, they soon find themselves engaged in an epic police chase.

Paradise (2023)

Netflix — July 26

Set in an advanced and dystopian future, imagine a world where you can add years to a person’s life by rolling back the clock. Sounds nice, right? But what if you could also do the same in reverse? A man’s life is turned upside down when she is forced to give up 38 years of her life to pay off a debt. Desperate to find a way to get those years back, he’ll stop at nothing. 

Check out the best new streaming movies from previous weeks

Below are some of the movies we recommended in previous weeks. In case you’ve watched the newer titles already or want more options, here’s a solid mix of more new movies on your favorite streaming services.

Pearl (2022)

Showtime — May 16

A surprise follow-up to 2022’s X, Pearl is a prequel shot covertly and concurrently by director Ti West. It stars Mia Goth as a young woman in 1918 who dreams of becoming a star to escape her parents’ farm. Instead, she slowly succumbs to madness.

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)

Hulu — May 16

Popstar is a hilarious and beloved musical mockumentary starring SNL and Brooklyn Nine-Nine alum Andy Samberg. Conner is an aging popstar who left his friends and collaborators by the wayside on his rise to stardom. Now, he wants to make a documentary about his life and career, but with his latest album bombing, the captures may instead capture his downfall.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)

Disney Plus — May 17

The 31st film in the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe and the third in the Ant-Man franchise, Quantumania sees Scott and Hope traveling into the Quantum Realm, where they meet an assortment of new allies and foes, including the mysterious and powerful Kang.

A Thousand and One (2023)

Peacock — May 19

One of the best new streaming movies this week comes from Focus Features and is available exclusively on Peacock. The film follows Inez as she kidnaps six-year-old her son from foster care to reconnect him to his roots. The free-spirit finds herself grappling with her sense of home, identity, and stability in a rapidly changing New York City.

The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

Mubi — May 19

Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman star in this bizarre and haunting film from The Favorite director Yorgos Lanthimos, one of the best new streaming movies you’ll want to check out this week. Doctor Steven Murphy’s idyllic, sanitized life is upset when a fatherless youth infiltrates his household, slowly inserting himself into Mrphy’s affairs. The boy’s intentions soon reveal themselves, threatening the order and safety of Murphy’s family.

Parasite (2019)

Max — May 19

This Academy Award best picture winner remains one of the best films of the last decade. The Korean drama follows a poor family tying its fate to a richer household, slowly revealing the many injustices inherent in their social stratification. As the two families grow closer, their fates intertwine and barrel toward an inevitably disastrous end.

White Men Can’t Jump (2023)

Hulu — May 19

A remake of the 1992 sports comedy of the same name starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, this Hulu original film is an update on the story of American race relations. Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow star as two ballers with seemingly nothing in common. That changes as they bond over their shared love of the game.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)

Max — May 23

Despite a lukewarm reception amid major changes to the DC Extended Universe, Shazam! Fury of the Gods has its defenders, and you can make up your own mind as it has its streaming premiere on the new Max streaming service, replacing HBO Max. Watch Billy and his family of heroes battle a trio of gods who have come to earth with dark intentions.

Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022)

Prime Video — May 23

Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba star in this gorgeous, underrated 2022 film from Mad Max: Fury Road director George Miller, one of the best new streaming movies to add to your watchlist this week. When a scholar of story and mythology encounters a djin, who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom, she is plagued by her own skepticism and knowledge of the risks inherent in such wishes. But as he tells her of his past lives, she begins to believe and is enchanted by him.

Victim/Suspect (2023)

Netflix — May 23

In this stirring, enlightening, and disturbing feature-length documentary, Emmy-winning reporter Rachel de Leon investigates a troubling trend — women charged with crimes when they themselves report their sexual assaults to authorities, looking for help and justice but finding the opposite.

Broker (2022)

Hulu — May 24

This touching Korean drama sees a young mother reconsidering when she surrenders her baby into foster care. When she returns, she discovers an illegal scheme to sell foundlings on the black market and joins up with two baby brokers to ensure a safe and happy future for her child.

Blood & Gold (2023)

Netflix — May 26

As World War II comes to an end, a German deserter is eager to return home to his daughter, but he and a young woman get caught up in a fierce battle with Nazi treasure hunters after a trove of hidden Jewish-owned gold.

Influencer (2023)

Shudder — May 26

From the producers of V/H/S/94, Influencer is a vacation horror movie premiering on Shudder. It follows a social media influence vacationing alone in Thailand when she meets and befriends a mysterious fellow traveller happy to share tips and enjoy the trip as a duo, until things take unexpected and dark turns in one of the best new streaming movies to check out this week.

Violent Night (2022)

Max — May 26

Christmas comes early this year on Max! David Harbour stars as Santa Claus in this dark, violent Christmas title. When a group of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, they have no idea what they’re in for. Santa is on the grounds, and he’s about to give new meaning to Christmas spirit.

Reality (2023)

Max — May 29

After leaking government documents pertaining to Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election, NSA translator Reality Winner was sentenced to the longest prison sentence ever passed down for such a crime. In this HBO original movie, Sydney Sweeney plays Reality Winner in a dramatization of the story based on the FBI interrogation transcripts of the case.

Jackie Brown (1997)

Max — June 1

Quite probably Quentin Tarantino’s best film, Jackie Brown is adapted from the 1992 Elmore Leonard novel Rum Punch and is one of the best new streaming movies to check out this week. When a flight attendant is caught smuggling money for her arms dealing boss, she enlists the help of a bail bondsman who is falling in love with her.

Out of Sight (1998)

Peacock — June 1

Steven Soderbergh’s Out of Sight is one of the best Elmore Leonard adaptations around, and it features Michael Keaton reprising his role from Jackie Brown. The film sees a bank robber escaping from prison. One of the US Marshalls assigned to catch him finds herself in a game of cat and mouse that quickly turns romantic as the two consider their options.

The Social Network (2010)

Paramount Plus — June 1

David Fincher directs this Academy Award-winning look at the creation of social media juggernaut Facebook, from a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin. The film sees founder Mark Zuckerberg as an undergrad student working with (and against) friends and classmates to create one of the biggest tech success stories of all time.

Timecrimes (2007)

Plex — June 1

This Spanish sci-fi thriller from director Nacho Vigalondo sees a man investigating a possible assault near his home. When he is attacked by a masked assailant, the man hides out at a science facility in a time machine and gets trapped in a deadly time loop, realizing that nothing has been as it seemed.

Magic Mike’s Last Dance (2023)

Max — June 2

Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike saga comes to a close in this third chapter, with Channing Tatum reprising the role of male stripper Mike Lane. Broke and bartending to make ends meet, Mike joins a rich divorcée to Europe with the promise of choreographing his own show. s her motives become clear, Mike realizes that this may be his last chance at greatness in one of the best new streaming movies to check out this week.

Shooting Stars (2023)

Peacock — June 2

This Peacock original feature film, one of the most anticipated new streaming movies this week, looks at the early days of NBA superstar Lebron James and his three best friends as they work to make their high school basketball team the best in the country.

Tár (2022)

Prime Video — June 6

Critically acclaimed and featuring top-tier direction and acting from Todd Field and Cate Blanchett, Tár is a must-see film, among the best of 2022 and certainly one of the best new streaming movies of the week. Renowned conductor Lydia Tár is at the top of her game when suddenly her entire world seems to fall down around her in this stunning, beautiful, haunting portrait of the world of art and music.

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

Disney Plus and Max — June 7

Return to Pandora in the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron’s groundbreaking 2009 sci-fi epic Avatar. Forced to leave their home, Jake Sully and his family seek aid from other tribes of Pandora as they prepare to face off against the humans once more. Nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture, The Way of Water is certainly among the best new streaming movies to check out this week.

Brooklyn 45 (2023)

Shudder — June 9

Told in real-time over 92 minutes, this supernatural thriller, a Shudder original, tells the story of a group of military veterans coerced into holding a séance while out for cocktails in the parlor of a Brooklyn brownstone at the end of World War II. As they make contact with the spiritual world, the group learns that they are not all what they seem.

Flamin’ Hot (2023)

Hulu — June 9

Eva Longoria makes her feature directorial debut with this inspiring story about the origin of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Richard Montanez, a janitor at Frito Lay, came up with the unique flavor by drawing on his Mexican roots. Little did he know, the new product would revitalise the company and disrupt the food industry.

Renfield (2023)

Peacock — June 9

A horror-comedy focused on Count Dracula’s loyal servant, Renfield sees the tortured man imagining a life outside of the shadow of the Prince of Darkness. Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage star as the comedic duo, reimaging the classic characters created by Bram Stoker, set in the present day.

Dune (2021)

Hulu — June 10

Denis Villeneuve’s stunning adaptation of the classic Frank Herbert novel is one of the best new streaming movies this week. Timothée Chalamet heads up an all-star cast as the son of a politician sent to rule a dangerous planet. Old rivalries flare up, and he must fight for his life on the planet that is home to a rare and precious resource wanted by all.

The Devil’s Candy (2015)

Shudder — June 12

A struggling painter moves into his dream home with his family in rural Texas, forcing him to take on a few extra jobs to pay the mortgage. But soon, he finds himself possessed by a mysterious force that tries to lead him down a dark path.

Spoiler Alert (2022)

Prime Video — June 12

Based on Michael Ausiello’s 2017 memoir Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies, Spoiler Alert tells the story of a writer whose life changes in an instant when his partner gets diagnosed with terminal cancer. Directed by Michale Showalter (The Big Sick) and starring The Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons, Spoiler Alert is one of the best new streaming movies to check out this week.

Jagged Mind (2023)

Hulu — June 15

Jagged Mind is a new Hulu original horror film from director Kelley Kali. When Billie starts dating a new girlfriend, she finds herself experiencing mysterious blackouts and reliving moments from her life over and over again.

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023)

Netflix — June 16

In this Netflix original anime feature film, a boy born without magic must overcome adversity and prove himself on his quest to become the Wizard King in the Clover Kingdom, a world ruled by magic and those who can wield it. Among his challenges is the return of four banished Wizard Kings of yore seeking to destroy the kingdom.

Extraction 2 (2023)

Netflix — June 16

A sequel to 2020’s Extraction, Extraction 2 sees black-ops commando-for-hire Tyler Rake, having narrowly escaped death when we saw him last, back in action. Extraction 2 digs into Rake’s past as he embarks on a mission to save the battered family of a Georgian gangster from the prison where they’re being held. Chris Hemsworth returns as the tortured hero.

Non-Stop (2014)

Tubi — June 17

Liam Neeson stars in this 2014 actioner from director Jaume Collet-Serra. In Non-Stop, Neeson plays an air marshall who must use his special skills to find a killer aboard a plane when he receives a mystery text threatening to kill the passengers before landing.

Armageddon Time (2022)

Amazon Prime — June 20

This film is inspired by the life of director, writer, and producer James Gray. This coming-of-age tale centers around a sixth-grade Jewish-American boy named Paul as he struggles with family expectations and the challenges of growing up in Queens during the 80s. A fantastic cast helps this movie stand even taller, with performances from Anne Hataway, Anthony Hopkins, Banks Repeta, and more. 

Evil Dead Rise (2023)

Max — June 23

The fifth installment in the Evil Dead series stars Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland as two estranged sisters who finally reunite, only for things to be cut short by the rise of human-possessing demons. Together the sisters must attempt to survive together and save their family in the process.

The Perfect Find (2023)

Netflix — June 23

After getting fired from her job, Jenna Jones (played by Gabrielle Union) makes a career change, starting over as a beauty journalist. Things get a bit more complicated when she learns a stranger she kissed at a party is actually her boss’ son, and her co-worker. The romantic comedy also stars Keith Powers, Aisha Hinds, D. B. Woodside, La La Anthony, and Gina Torres.

Unwelcome (2023)

Shudder — June 23

After Maya is attacked in their London home, she and her significant other Jamie design to locate to somewhere safer. They move to a new home in rural Ireland, hoping to make a better life for themselves. Soon they find themselves victims of an even bigger threat. Their house is haunted by goblin-like creatures called Red Caps. These vicious creatures are out for blood, and the couple will have to find a way to protect themselves from these unwelcome pests. 

Infinity Pool (2023)

Hulu — June 23

A struggling writer and his wife go on vacation to a remote island resort and enjoy the seeming paradise. While at an infinity pool, they meet a mysterious woman named Gabi. She invites them to join her on a trip outside of their resort. Hoping to make the most of their trip, they agree but soon find themselves thrust into a world of violence, horror, and brutal murder. 

Those are our top picks from the new streaming movies this week. We hope you can find something to your liking here and that this saves you a bit of scrolling time on your next movie night.

We’ll be back next week with more new movies to stream.

Megan (2023)

Amazon Prime — June 27

Megan is an Android with highly artificial intelligence onboard, designed to be the perfect child’s companion and a protector to keep kids safe. When robotics expert Gemma becomes the caretaker to her eight-year-old niece, she decides to give Megan to the girl in order to test it further, as well as provide companionship for the young child. As Megan learns more about the world around her, she becomes extremely protective of the young girl. She will do anything to protect her, and that includes killing anyone who gets in the way.

Run Rabbit Run (2023)

Netflix — June 28

A young girl claims to have memories from another life, much to the shock of her mother Sarah. She initially tries to shrug off as kids being kids, but her daughter’s behavior becomes increasingly strange. This leads Sarah to challenge her own beliefs while she comes to terms with ghosts from her own past. 

Burial (2022)

Hulu — June 30

Set in West Poland after World War II, a group of Russian soldiers prepare to deliver Hitler’s remains to Moscow. However, everything goes horribly wrong when German werewolves attack them. The few survivors must band together to make a last stand against the Nazi werewolves. Silly and consulted story aside, the movie takes itself reasonably seriously in this thriller film. 

Linoleum (2023)

Hulu — June 30

Cameron’s life changes suddenly when part of a mysterious rocket lands in his backyard. This sparks something in him, the yearning to follow his unrealized dream of building his own rocket. In what initially seems to be an odd sort of mid-life crisis, Cameron soon realizes there is much more going on than he previously realized in this sci-fi mid-life crisis drama. 

Nimona (2023)

Netflix — June 30

Nimona is a young shapeshifter living in a medieval fantasy world where magic is outlawed. As an outcast, Nimona lives alone in the shadows, though she secretly dreams of being a knight. One day she meets Ballister Blackheart, a knight who is framed for murder. The two agree to work together to clear his name, forging a powerful friendship along the way. 

Biosphere (2023)

VOD — July 7

Biosphere is a sci-fi comedy that takes place in a not-too-distant future where climate change has ravaged the planet, ending the world as we know it. The two men are the only known survivors, living in a protected biosphere away from the chaos outside. There are several twists to this movie, making it absolutely worth the watch. 

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 (2023)

VOD— July 7

The final chapter of the Guardians of the Galaxy has arrived. Following the death of the original Gamora, the Guardians are still reeling from the lose while they attempt to adjust to life with the ‘new’ ‘Gamora. Meanwhile, a new threat is rising in the form of a mad scientist, the High Revolutionary. This same scientist is the one responsible for creating Rocket in the first place.

The Portable Door (2023)

Prime Video — July 7

Set in an alternate London, Paul Carpenter is a new intern for a secretive firm that blends corporate strategy and culture with magic. Things get interesting when Paul discovers a magical artifact that lets him travel to different worlds instantly. He soon also stumbles upon the corporation’s true purpose and finds himself embattled in a war against evil.

The Quiet Girl (2023)

Hulu — July 7

The Quiet Girl is a coming-of-age drama set in Ireland during the 80s. Cáit has lived her young life in poverity with little positive attention from either of her parents. When her mother becomes pregnant again they send her off to live with a distant cousin. Slowly but surely she forms a bond with her new foster family as she starts to know and accept love and kindness for the first time in her short nine years of life. 

The Out-Laws (2023)

Netflix — July 7

Adam DeVine stars as Owen Browning, a bank manager who’s life is turned upside down when his bank is held up by the Ghost Bandits. As luck would have it, this robbery occurs the week before Owen’s wedding. It’s also the same week his fiancee’s parents show up. Certain evidence pops up and soon has Owen wondering if his in-laws are actually behind the robbery. 

65 (2023)

Netflix — July 8

65 is set in a sort-of Star Wars-like reality. In other words, it takes place long before the time of humankind on Earth, and yet has human-looking ‘aliens’. After his ship crashes on an uncharted planet, pilot Mills (Adam Driver) must team up with the only other survivor, a young girl who doesn’t speak his language. Together they must make their way to an escape pod. But they aren’t alone. The planet is filled with deadly dinosaurs that make survival all the more difficult. 

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

Netflix — July 13

Puss and Boots: The Last Wish has been available for a while but is now finally making its way to Netflix for the first time. While technically the second Puss and Boots movie, this movie stands out in many ways, including a deeper and emotionally-driven story and unique animation style that takes some inspiration from Sony’s Into the Spiderverse movies. As for the story, Puss is living his best life until he dies. As a cat, he has nine lives but is down to his last one. There is one way to restore his previous lives: a legendary wishing star. 

Gray Matter (2023)

Max — July 13

This coming-of-age sci-fi thriller centers on a young girl named Aurora, who is said to possess dangerous superhuman powers. Her mother has taught her to avoid using them, that is, until tragedy hits. Forced to use her powers, she soon starts to question everything she knew about herself and her family. Although the movie has received mixed reviews, strong performances from the cast and a somewhat interesting (though predictable) premise could make it worth the watch. 

A Little White Lie (2023)

Hulu — July 14

Eddie Shriver is a reclusive author who the public hasn’t seen in over 20 years, but this doesn’t stop him from being invited to a university to deliver a keynote speech. Only one issue, the Eddie that shows up isn’t a writer at all. Heck, he’s barely ever read a book. The down-on-his-luck handyman accepts the invite and poses as the writer. Everything goes well until the real Shriver shows up. With big names like Zach Braff, Kate Hudson, and Don Johnson — this comedy is worth a look. 

Bird Box Barcelona (2023)

Netflix — July 14

A spin-off of the 2018 film Bird Box, this Spanish post-apocalyptic horror thriller centers around Sebastian and his daughter Anna as they team up with other survivors to find a safe haven in a world that has been invaded by mysterious and deadly alien creatures just nine months prior. While the invaders are certainly dangerous, the survivors soon learn that’s not the only threat, as the humans that remain prove just as ruthless. 

Quicksand (2023)

Shudder — July 14

A married couple on the brink of divorce end up in Columbia on business. During their downtime, they set off on a hike through the Amazon. Things don’t go as planned when a storm hit, and the couple ends up trapped in a pit of quicksand. Unable to move, the couple must attempt to survive while battling the elements. 

The Deepest Breath

Netflix — July 19

This documentary follows Italian freediver Alessia Zecchini as she attempts to break a world record with the help of safety diver Stephan Keenan. This film not only follows her training, which involves her breathing underwater for over 200 meters, but also explores the psychological and physical challenges of freediving.