Staying in doesn’t mean missing out on the excitement of the big screen. Every week, streaming platforms and digital rental services bring a fresh lineup of new releases straight to your living room and we’ve gathered the very best for you.
Whether you’re in the mood for a pulse-pounding action blockbuster, a heartfelt drama, or an offbeat indie gem, there’s always something new waiting to hit “play.” Our goal is to make your weekend movie hunt easier by giving you one place to see all the latest titles now available to stream, rent, or buy at home. So grab your favorite snacks, settle into the couch, and let’s dive into the newest films that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
One Battle After Another
Why you should see it: the movie tells the story of Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a former revolutionary who abandoned his past to raise his daughter under a new identity. For years, he has lived quietly, concealing his history with a radical activist group. But when an old adversary resurfaces and his daughter vanishes, Bob is forced back into a world of betrayal, violence, and unfinished battles. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this gripping political thriller blends explosive action with an emotional story about family, ideology, and the cost of resistance.
How to watch: One Battle After Anotheris now in theaters nationwide.
The Strangers: Chapter 2
Why you should watch it :the chapter continues the terrifying saga of Maya Lucas (Madelaine Petsch), the sole survivor of a brutal home invasion by three masked killers. Recovering in a small-town hospital, Maya believes the nightmare is over until the Strangers return to finish what they started. Hunted through hospital corridors, isolated roads, and the dark Oregon woods, she must summon every ounce of strength to stay alive.
As the violence escalates, Maya uncovers chilling fragments of the killers’ past, raising more questions than answers about who they are and why they kill. Blending relentless suspense, psychological dread, and shocking twists, Chapter 2 expands the horror beyond the walls of a single house into an entire community where nowhere is safe.
How to watch: The Strangers: Chapter 2 is now in theaters nationwide.
Fantastic Four: First Steps
Why you should see it: Set in a vibrant, 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world, The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach). Four years after gaining their powers during a space mission, they must balance their roles as superheroes with the strength of their family bond. Their lives are upended when the cosmic entity Galactus (Ralph Ineson) arrives, threatening to consume Earth. Complicating matters, Sue discovers she’s pregnant, and the unborn child’s altered DNA could have unforeseen consequences. The team must navigate interstellar threats, personal dilemmas, and the challenges of impending parenthood to protect their world.
How to watch: Fantastic Four: First Steps isnow available to rent or buy on Apple TV and other VOD platforms.
Splitsville
Why you should watch it: In Splitsville, Carey (Kyle Marvin) is blindsided when his wife, Ashley (Adria Arjona), asks for a divorce after a traumatic roadside accident. Seeking solace, Carey turns to his best friend Paul (Michael Angelo Covino) and Paul’s wife Julie (Dakota Johnson), only to discover that their seemingly perfect marriage thrives on being open. Carey’s involvement in their unconventional relationship sparks a series of chaotic and comedic events, leading to unexpected confrontations and revelations.
How to watch: Splitsville isnow available to rent or buy on Amazon, Apple TV and other VOD platforms.
The Surfer
Why you should see it: In The Surfer, Nicolas Cage portrays an unnamed man who returns to his childhood beach in Lunar Bay, Australia, accompanied by his teenage son (Finn Little). His goal is to reconnect with his past by surfing the waves he once knew and to purchase his late father’s beachfront home. However, their arrival is met with hostility from a local gang of surfers led by Scally (Julian McMahon), who enforce a strict “don’t live here, don’t surf here” mantra.
Humiliated and increasingly desperate, the man becomes entangled in a psychological and physical battle with the locals, leading to a series of events that blur the line between reality and delusion. As his personal life unravels, he finds himself spiraling into madness, questioning his identity and purpose. The film explores themes of masculinity, obsession, and the human desire for belonging.
How to watch: The Surferis now streaming on Hulu.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4, Ballerina follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas), the daughter of assassins Javier and a Cultist mother. After her mother’s death and her father’s murder, Eve is taken in by the Ruska Roma, a covert organization of ballerina-assassins led by the Director (Anjelica Huston). Under their tutelage, she trains for 12 years, honing her skills as a “Kikimora” assassin.
Seeking vengeance for her father’s death, Eve embarks on a mission to confront the Cult, led by the Chancellor (Gabriel Byrne), in Hallstatt, Austria. There, she uncovers shocking family secrets, including the revelation that her sister, Lena (Juliet Doherty), was abandoned by their father. The Cult’s influence runs deep, and as Eve battles her way through enemies, she crosses paths with John Wick (Keanu Reeves), who offers guidance and assistance in her quest for justice.
The film culminates in a high-stakes confrontation, with Eve confronting the Chancellor and rescuing his granddaughter, Ella. However, Eve’s actions have consequences, leading to a $5 million bounty on her head and setting the stage for future conflicts within the assassin underworld.
How to watch: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina is now streaming on Starz.
