Must-Watch New Movies Streaming This Weekend: Dragons, Thrills, and Sci-Fi Action Await!
New Movies to Watch on Streaming This Weekend (July 18-20)
Ready for your weekend movie lineup? This weekend brings a mix of thrillers, action, sci-fi, and fantasy to streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and VOD services. Whether you’re into psychological thrillers, action-packed adventures, or heartwarming fantasy, there’s something fresh waiting for you. Here’s a quick rundown of the highlights and where to find them!
- How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake hits VOD
- M3GAN 2.0 returns with more sci-fi action
- Wall to Wall – a tense thriller about noisy neighbors
- The Amateur – CIA thriller starring Rami Malek
- The Assessment – dystopian sci-fi drama
- Bride Hard – action comedy with Rebel Wilson
- Iconic – psychological thriller about social media fame
How to Train Your Dragon (Live-Action)
The beloved DreamWorks story gets a new life in this live-action remake directed by Dean DeBlois, who also helmed the original animated films. The movie follows teenage Viking Hiccup as he bonds with the sleek, catlike dragon Toothless. Fans of the original will appreciate the extra depth and longer runtime, showing more of their flying adventures. This one’s available across VOD platforms this weekend.
M3GAN 2.0 – The Robotic Doll Returns
If you liked the first M3GAN, the sequel amps up the sci-fi action. Directed by Gerard Johnstone, it follows the rogue robot doll M3GAN as she tries to stop a military AI from taking over the world. Allison Williams stars alongside Violet McGraw in this mix of horror and action.
Wall to Wall (Netflix Thriller)
Dealing with noisy neighbors is frustrating, but what if it drives you to paranoia? That’s the premise of Wall to Wall, a thriller starring Kang Ha-neul (known from Squid Game). Woo-sung invests in a Seoul apartment but can’t escape the maddening noise, leading to a tense, psychological ride.
The Amateur (New on Hulu)
Rami Malek stars as a CIA cryptographer on a globe-trotting mission for justice after his wife’s death in a terrorist attack. Directed by James Hawes and written by Ken Nolan, this action thriller features intense spy tactics and gripping drama, with support from Lawrence Fishburne.
The Assessment – Dystopian Drama
Set in a near future where parents must pass a psychological test to have children, The Assessment explores a couple’s intense and intimate struggle with their assessor. Elizabeth Olsen and Alicia Vikander lead this gripping sci-fi drama about control and human nature.
Bride Hard – Action Comedy to Rent
Rebel Wilson stars as Sam, a secret spy who must save her best friend’s wedding when things go sideways. Expect laughs and action in this fun Bride Hard flick, perfect for fans of Bridesmaids and action comedies.
Iconic – Psychological Thriller
Emma Jade plays a bipolar beauty influencer whose life spirals out of control after a makeup mishap. With stalking, volatile romance, and social media drama, Iconic dives into the dark side of online fame and mental health.
Enjoy your weekend movie marathon with these fresh picks from Netflix, Hulu, and VOD. Whether you want to chill with dragons, get spooked by AI, or dive into thrillers, there’s plenty to stream and rent right now!
