Must-Watch Movies Streaming This Weekend: Sharks, Martial Arts, Thrillers & More
New Movies to Stream This Weekend: From Sharks to Martial Arts and More
Ready to skip the beach and dive into some shark movies? This weekend brings a fresh wave of movies to streaming platforms, perfect for cozy nights in. Whether you’re into documentaries, horror, thrillers, or family dramas, there’s something new to catch your eye.
- Discover the making and legacy of Jaws with the documentary Jaws @ 50 on Disney Plus
- Check out the latest from horror legend David Cronenberg, The Shrouds, on The Criterion Channel
- Enjoy martial arts nostalgia with Karate Kid: Legends featuring Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio
- Explore a variety of new thrillers, comedies, and sci-fi films across Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Peacock, and more
Highlight: Jaws @ 50 and Shark-Themed Fun
The iconic Jaws documentary Jaws @ 50 lands on Disney Plus this weekend. It’s a deep dive into how the first summer blockbuster changed the movie industry and our view of sharks, featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro, and George Lucas. For a lighter, campy shark flick, Hot Spring Shark Attack offers a quirky take on ancient sharks terrorizing a Japanese hot spring town.
New on Netflix: Thriller and Horror
Netflix adds Brick, a thriller about residents trapped inside their apartment by a mysterious brick wall. It’s like a twisted escape room with a dark mystery. Also new is Ziam, a horror flick where a Muay Thai fighter battles zombies in a hospital to save his girlfriend.
David Cronenberg’s Latest on The Criterion Channel
Fans of body horror can stream The Shrouds, a conspiracy thriller featuring Vincent Cassel as an inventor of a device that lets mourners watch their loved ones decay. Strange events surrounding his wife’s corpse push him into a dangerous investigation.
Family and Martial Arts Action: Karate Kid: Legends
Although Cobra Kai has ended, you can still catch Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso teaming up with Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han in Karate Kid: Legends. The film follows a new martial arts prodigy facing bullies with the help of his mentors.
Other Notable Streaming Releases
– Opus (HBO Max): A social satire thriller starring John Malkovich as a mysterious pop star hosting an exclusive album listening party.
– Riff Raff (Hulu): Dark comedy about a former criminal (Ed Harris) whose holiday plans go sideways when family trouble arrives.
– Drop (Peacock): Thriller about a first date turning terrifying due to threatening phone calls and stalking.
– Push (Shudder): Horror thriller mixing home invasion and childbirth as a pregnant realtor fights for survival.
Movies to Rent: Action, Drama, and Dark Comedy
– Bang: A hitman with a new heart fights for redemption against his former gang.
– Everything’s Going to Be Great: Bryan Cranston stars in a drama about a family chasing theater dreams and facing hard truths.
– The Phoenician Scheme: Wes Anderson’s quirky black comedy about an arms dealer scheming with his daughter and others, featuring a star-studded cast.
Thrillers, Westerns, and Sci-Fi
– Sovereign: Crime thriller inspired by true events about the Sovereign Citizen movement, starring Nick Offerman and Dennis Quaid.
– The Unholy Trinity: Western starring Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson, filled with shootouts and moral choices.
– Watch the Skies: Swedish sci-fi film using AI for lip-sync, about a teen searching for her UFO-obsessed father.
No matter your taste, this weekend’s streaming lineup offers plenty to explore. So grab your snacks, settle in, and enjoy some fresh new movies from the comfort of your couch!
