From Captain America: Brave New World to Wolf Man - Every new movie streaming this weekend 

Weekends are for winding down, ordering in, and diving into something fresh onscreen, and this week’s streaming lineup does not disappoint. Whether you're in the mood for a superhero spectacle, a spooky transformation, or some old-school animated chaos, there’s something new just a click away. Leading the charge is Captain America: Brave New World, now available on video-on-demand after its high-flying theatrical debut in February. Also newly up for rent is the animated apocalyptic movie, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, a blast of animated madness that pits Porky Pig and Daffy Duck against an alien invasion.

Jason Statham is back in gritty action mode with A Working Man, and The Woman in the Yard brings a psychological thriller edge that’ll keep you guessing. The streaming giants are bringing the heat, with Netflix's acclaimed Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar returning with The Room Next Door, a moody, intimate drama, while HBO drops Companion, a genre-blending sci-fi horror comedy that's as weird as it is watchable. So grab your popcorn as we count down the exciting new releases to binge this weekend.

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Captain America: Brave New World

Streaming on: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video

Genre: Action, Superhero, Sci-fi, Fantasy

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1h 58m

“The shield doesn’t belong in a museum. It belongs to the people.” These powerful words, delivered by Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, encapsulate the emotional weight of Captain America: Brave New World. Directed by Julius Onah, the latest movie to join the list of the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn’t just a superhero spectacle, but a long-awaited reckoning. Sam Wilson has officially taken up the mantle of Captain America, shedding the Falcon suit. He's battling both internal doubts and dangerous external threats, including a political conspiracy that strikes deep within the heart of the new America he’s trying to protect.

Co-starring Harrison Ford as Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, the film wrestles with trust, nationalism, and the burden of legacy. And then there’s Danny Ramirez reprising his role as Joaquin Torres, the new Falcon, providing sharp comedic timing and solid action chops. Giancarlo Esposito, in a chilling, surprise role, delivers yet another masterclass in menace as the new Marvel big bad. Mildly reminiscent of 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the new movie still manages to deliver groundbreaking performances and unique narratives and stands as a testament to the enduring Marvel legacy.

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Eephus

Streaming on: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video

Genre: Comedy, Sports, Drama

Rated: NR

Runtime: 1h 39m

Eephus, directed by Carson Lund, is a meditative ode to those unsung, twilight moments in life, and in Eephus, in a dusty Massachusetts baseball field. “What’s the point of playing the game if no one remembers who won?” An ensemble indie with the kind of poetic patience rarely seen in today's cinema, this film doesn’t swing for the fences and instead lingers on the pitcher’s mound, taking in the sunset.

The plot is simple. A group of aging men gather for their last softball game, but under the fading light and friendly banter, tensions stir and past regrets, and buried secrets slowly unravel. The tone of the film is somber yet quietly devastating. The sound design is pure nostalgia, with the bat's crack, the cicadas' distant hum, and a bar jukebox echoing Springsteen. Eephus may not be flashy, but it’s a soul-satisfying slow burn, the kind that sneaks up on you and leaves a lasting mark.

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Small Things Like These

Streaming on: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video

Genre: Historical fiction, drama

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1h 38m

Cillian Murphy’s soul-searing new drama set in 1980s Ireland is based on Claire Keegan’s novella, Small Things Like These. A Christmas tale that peels back the layers of comfort to expose a raw and unforgiving truth. Murphy, portraying the role of Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and caring family man, uncovers a chilling secret concealed within hidden within the local convent.

Bill's character arc is meticulously crafted, and astonishing to witness on screen as Murphy delivers one of the most subtle and emotionally intense performances of his career. His expressive eyes reiterate the story of inherited silence and moral awakening. The film directed by Tim Mielants does not rely on spectacle. Rather, it relies heavily on its melancholic atmosphere, enhanced with the use of shadows, silence, and snow-covered streets to construct its emotional framework. If you're looking for something cerebral and deeply heartfelt this weekend, Small Things Like These is a must-watch.

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The Room Next Door

Streaming on: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Netflix

Genre: Drama, Narrative

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1h 50m

Pedro Almodóvar’s latest work, The Room Next Door, was quietly released on Netflix, after an initial covert reveal, and it thoughtfully reflects on themes of character, companionship, friendship, as well as death. This is Almodóvar's first attempt at English language filmmaking. He has adapted Sigrid Nunez's novel called 'What Are You Going Through'. It tells the story of Martha (Tilda Swinton), a war correspondent suffering from terminal cervical cancer, and Ingrid (Julianne Moore), a writer who is estranged from Martha. Their reunion takes place in a stark modernist upstate New York house where Martha intends to die on her own terms, in complete solitude. The film examines the past, regrets left unspoken, and their complicated reconciliation.

The film retains an Almodóvar touch because of his characteristic use of color, leaving behind vibrant color palettes and taking on more somber themes, which can be described as visual “sorrow”. Accompanying the story's emotional beats, snow-covered scenes, and gentle close-ups add an even deeper intensity. Many critics admired the delight the film managed to capture in the steadfast sorrow, Time stating that it “captures life's fleeting pleasures while navigating towards death”. With The Room Next Door, Almodóvar showcases his unrivaled temperament in storytelling, compelling us to ponder even deeper about the inner intricacies of the human condition.

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Companion

Streaming on: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, HBO

Genre: Thriller, Sci-fi, Horror, Romance

Rated: R

Runtime: 1h 37m

If you’ve ever wondered what a science fiction horror film co-written by Zach Cregger and produced by a dream team of indie horror maestros might look like, Companion is your answer. Part fever dream, part psychological trauma, and 100% unforgettable, the story is an American science fiction thriller, starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as a couple on a weekend getaway to a remote cabin with their friends. However, the mystery unravels, descending into chaos after a revelation that one of the guests is a humanoid robot.

The film toes a fascinating line between ‘Her’ and ‘Ex Machina,’ but is drenched in existential dread. Quaid delivers a quietly heart-wrenching performance, full of hesitation and hurt, while Thatcher plays off him with an eerie, ambiguous charm. Director Drew Hancock’s steady hand guides the narrative through twists that feel organic and not forced. This film doesn’t just want to scare you, it wants you to question your own sense of connection and companionship in a digital world.

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Grand Tour

Streaming on: Mubi, Amazon Prime Video

Genre: Adventure, Historical Drama, Fiction

Rated: PG

Runtime: 2h 8m

Directed by Miguel Gomes, Grand Tour is a phantasmagorical tale of longing, love, and slow-motion wanderlust. Set in 1918 Burma, it follows Edward (Gonçalo Waddington), a British civil servant posted in Rangoon, who flees from his fiancée Molly (Crista Alfaiate) the moment she arrives there. What follows isn’t so much a chase as it is a black and white mosaic, with Edward drifting across Asia as Molly follows in his shadow, through India, Thailand, and Japan. Shot in rich 16mm and narrated in voiceover pulled from letters, diary entries, and even documentary footage, Grand Tour is less about what happens and more about how it feels.

It’s like watching memories evaporate under the sun. “He left not because he did not love her,” says the narrator in Burmese, “but because love had become too real.” As he collapses time and space, blending documentary with fiction, myth with fact, a surreal devotion is seen in Gomes’ direction. The movie is steeped in nostalgia and feels like a half-remembered dream from a lost childhood. This is arthouse cinema at its finest and most inspiring. As you slowly surrender to the rhythm of this masterpiece, you'll find yourself profoundly moved.

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Dead Mail

Streaming on: Mubi, Shudder

Genre: Horror, Crime, Mystery

Rated: R

Runtime: 1h 46m

In the dim, analog haze of the 1980s Midwest, a bloodied man crawls to a roadside mailbox, slipping in a desperate plea for help before vanishing into the cornfield shadows. That letter, stained and cryptic, lands on the desk of Jasper (Tomas Boykin), a meticulous dead letter investigator in Peoria. What begins as routine postal sleuthing spirals into a chilling descent through obsession, betrayal, and synthwave-fueled madness. Now streaming on Shudder, Dead Mail is the latest mind-bending thriller from writer-directors Joe DeBoer and Kyle McConaghy. Premiering at SXSW 2024 and earning accolades at Sitges and the Brooklyn Horror Fest, the film is a grimy love letter to VHS-era noir, soaked in analog dread and retro synths.

Sterling Macer Jr. plays Josh, a keyboard technician lured into a sinister partnership with Trent (John Fleck), a seemingly affable synth enthusiast whose obsession turns deadly. “You’re not just building a machine,” Trent whispers, eyes gleaming. “You’re building a legacy.” An embodiment of charm and menace, Fleck’s performance is a masterclass on manipulation. The atmosphere is thick with tension, amplified by a haunting score featuring compositions by Wendy Carlos and Janet Beat. Critics have praised Dead Mail for its atmospheric storytelling and strong ensemble cast, with Collider describing it as "an engrossingly atmospheric crime horror." Those craving a horror experience that’s both nostalgic and unsettling, Dead Mail delivers a chilling journey into the dark corners of obsession and the eerie echoes of the past.

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The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie

Available to Rent On: Amazon Prime Video

Genre: Family, Sci-fi, Horror Spoof

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1h 31m

On the complete opposite end of the genre spectrum comes a film that’s been in the animation oven for what feels like forever: The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. In this hand-drawn, classic-style animated romp, Porky Pig and Daffy Duck find themselves caught in an alien invasion conspiracy that threatens to annihilate Earth. From Area 51 to outer space, this is Looney Tunes dialed up to eleven. “I told you NOT to push the big red button!” yells Porky, moments before Daffy... well, pushes the big red button. Cue explosion.

What makes The Day the Earth Blew Up special isn’t just the nostalgia, but the sharp wit of the script and the high-energy animation that, while giving homage to the past, zips into the future. Fans of the golden age of Looney Tunes will spot dozens of Easter eggs, its whiplash pacing, and visual gags galore. This isn’t a film you stream while multitasking; it's one you rent, grab popcorn, and watch with the entire family.

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The Order

Streaming on: Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix

Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Rated: R

Runtime: 1h 56m

Gritty, grounded, and rooted in a very real slice of American history, Hulu’s The Order is your weekend must-watch. Directed by Justin Kurzel, The Order is based on Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt’s 1989 nonfiction book The Silent Brotherhood. It tells the chilling true story of a white supremacist domestic terror group that carried out a series of robberies and assassinations in the 1980s. Chillingly relevant in today's sociopolitical climate, the film doesn't flinch away from portraying the rise of hate disguised as revolution.

Jude Law leads as Robert Mathews, the charismatic yet volatile leader of the group, delivering a performance so magnetic it’s terrifying. “We’re not burning down the world,” he says in a chilling monologue, “We’re cleansing it.” Kurzel’s direction is stark and unsettling, drawing inspiration from true crime procedurals and injecting them with the unease of a political thriller. There's no glorification or glamor here, just a mirror held up to society's darkest corners.

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A Working Man

Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV

Genre: Action, Thriller, Adventure

Rated: R

Runtime: 1h 56m

In A Working Man, Jason Statham is back in action as Levon Cade, a man who finds solace in construction after a life as a black ops assassin, seeking peace as a father. But when his boss’s daughter goes missing, his bliss is once again replaced with a life of strife and chaos. As in his previous films, here also Statham gives a fierce performance filled with grit and fanging determination. In the movies he played, including The Beekeeper, he was encapsulated by his own dark self, and projected a man who wishes for normalcy, but is far from living.

The movie may seem monotonous, however, A Working Man offers more than just broad plot lines. The filmmakers make sure that the strife within and the Shakespearian duel of redemption are blazing along with an action-heavy, smooth narrative. A Working Man will have the audience glued to the screen and is an inviting gift both for veterans of the genre and Statham fans alike.

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The Woman in the Yard

Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango

Genre: Psychological Horror, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 1h 25m

Danielle Deadwyler gives a wrenching portrayal of Ramona in The Woman In The Yard, a distraught wife who is struggling to cope with her husband's death alongside raising her children alone. Their fragile world is torn apart further when a strange woman appears out of nowhere in their yard, leading to a chain of unsettling incidents. Jaume Collet-Serra, as a Director, utilizes the uncanny setting alongside the otherworldly figure to delve into the subjects of grief, trauma, and the uncanny.

The film's gradual pacing contributes to the building tension and the development of the character's chilling demise. Weaving supernatural occurrences with reality, Deadwyler’s psychology-invoking performance captures the tormented essence of Ramona. Unlike most horror films, Deadwyler’s performance alongside the movie’s psychological complexity offers an insightful view, making it a standout masterpiece.

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Wolf Man

Streaming on: Peacock, Netflix, Fandango, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video

Genre: Horror, Thriller, Supernatural, fantasy

Rating: R

Runtime: 1h 43m

Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man takes the classic monster story and puts a modern spin on it. In it, Christopher Abbott plays Blake Lovell, a writer who relocates his family to Oregon, only to be horrifically mauled by a beast during his childhood home visit. The film explores the identity and family themes in addition to the untamed instincts that lie dormant within.

Abbott portrays the transformation of Blake into a monster, whilst Whannell highlights the psychological fear aspects through tension based on silence and visual effects to show his transformation. The film focuses on the struggle between personal demons and the relationships one must maintain, which allows a greater depth to be perceived in the horror element of the film. Wolf Man is guaranteed to capture the attention of those who seek thrilling horror tales that delve into the apprehension of one's identity as it unflinchingly merges suspense and introspection.