The Best New Movies to Stream on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO (MAX), HULU & More

The Best New Movies to Watch & Stream: Are you prepared for an action-packed week featuring an array of new movies to stream across various OTT platforms? We’ve curated a collection of this weekend’s top movie picks, encompassing diverse choices such as Adam Driver’s showdown with Dinosaurs (yes, you read that correctly) in 65, the poignant return of Peter Quill to unite the Guardians following Gamora’s departure in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and the intriguing narrative of two best friends discovering themselves as the final survivors on Earth in the Duplass Brothers’ latest creation, Biosphere. From period dramas to Christmas tales, from Sci-fi marvels to uproarious comedies, this lineup caters to all tastes, ensuring there’s something for every viewer amidst this treasure trove of new movies available for streaming online, all within the comfort of your own space.

The Best New Movies To Stream on HBO MAX

1. The Flash (2023)
Where to Stream: HBO MAX | Dir: Andy Muschietti

In a thrilling turn of events, the Flash employs his superpowers to alter the past, inadvertently thrusting himself into a different reality. This new world is under the shadow of General Zod’s menacing return, putting everything at risk. Desperate for aid, the Flash forms an unlikely alliance, bringing in a retired Batman, an alternate Barry Allen, and a captive Supergirl. As time runs out, a race against destiny unfolds to rescue a world hanging in the balance.

“The Flash” takes you on a mesmerizing journey through time, where fate and chaos collide. The Flash is a nice weekend watch to stream if you absolutely love superhero content or the character.

Catch the movie on Max Amazon Channel, Max, or consider purchasing or renting it on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Video, and more. Directed by Andy Muschietti, the film stars Ezra Miller, Ben Affleck, Sasha Calle, Michael Keaton, and Michael Shannon.

2. The Iron Giant (1999)
Where to Stream: HBO MAX | Dir: Brad Bird

One of the best-animated movies that has recently started streaming on MAX, The Iron Giant, is a perfect family weekend watch. Post the massive box office failure of  Quest for Camelot, denting Warner Bros’ confidence in the animated genre, thus resulting in cutting on the budget and shortening the deadline, Brad Bird was understaffed but given full creative freedom. The outcome is a delightful and emotional animated film from American studios that has a style reminiscent of Japanese anime.

The Iron Giant is an adaptation of Ted Hughes’s 1968 children’s story The Iron Man, set in 1950s small-town America instead of England. An iron metal-eating giant from outer space finds himself stranded and lonely on Earth until he befriends a boy.

3. Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham (2023)
Where to Stream: HBO MAX | Dir: Sam Liu

David Giuntoli returns as a voice cast for Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham, along with Tati Gabrielle as Kai Li Cain, Christopher Gorham as Oliver Queen / Green Arrow, and John DiMaggio as James Gordon. Based on the comic book series with the same title, the animated movie depicts Bruce Wayne’s return to Gotham City after being away for twenty years. He accidentally unleashes an ancient evil, and now he must face the consequences. Sitting at 82% of rotten tomatoes approval, Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham is a perfect Sunday lazy watch.

4. Shoplifters (2018)
Where to Stream: HBO MAX | Dir: Hirokazu Koreeda

Soothing, understated, and so emotionally moving that you wouldn’t notice when tears start to roll down your cheeks, Shoplifters is a humanist masterpiece with an intense undertone of sadness often camouflaged in nuances of the everyday struggle. Having explored how true fatherhood doesn’t just involve a blood relation in his 2013 film “Like Father Like Son,” Hirokazu Kore-eda takes up the tough job of humanizing many misfit thieves by questioning the essence of what makes a family. In doing so, he dwells his naturalistic, heart-warming narrative structure in one of his finest, most deceptive, and heartbreakingly bleak stories about what binds people together. This is Kore-eda at his most realistically best.

5. Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Where to Stream: HBO MAX | Dir: Lee Cronin

Irish filmmaker Lee Cronin’s sophomore film, post his successful supernatural horror The Hole in the Ground, and the fifth in the Evil Dead series, Evil Dead Rise, ensures to take the legacy forward by serving us a delicious, bloody horror movie that might keep you up all night. Debopriya, in our review of the film, writes, “It carves out a fun, promising, gnarly middle-ground where the nastiest Deadties are allowed to mutate and fester.” She ends the review by writing, “Evil Dead Rise makes an already-solid horror franchise even stronger and introduces fresh, demented nightmares to the psyche. As the blood flows, the fun seems to have only begun.”

6. Dunkirk (2017)
Where to Stream: MAX | Dir. Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is receiving rave first reactions. Critics and the film fraternity are going bonkers for it. In order to prepare for it, there’s no better Nolan film than Dunkirk you can now stream on MAX. Nolan drops you in the middle of a swirling tornado to experience the endurance for survival in his War drama. The narrative is conveyed in a straightforward but impactful manner, leaving you drained and overpowered. Upon the conclusion, you will find yourself breathless and exhausted from an arduous expedition.

Also, Read: 10 Films to Watch If You Love Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk

The Best New Movies To Stream on Netflix

7. The Deepest Breathe (2023)
Where to Stream: Netflix | Dir: Laura McGann

A champion freediver embarks on a quest to shatter a world record with the unwavering support of an expert safety diver. Their extraordinary journey, seemingly guided by destiny, unfolds against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the silent ocean depths.

In the Sundance premiered documentary, we follow Alessia Zecchini  – an Italian champion free diver, resolute in her quest to shatter the boundaries of human capability and establish a new world record in this perilous extreme sport that defies the use of scuba gear.

8. Heart of Stone (2023)
Where to Stream: Netflix | Dir: Tom Harper

Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt headline the cast of an exhilarating globe-trotting spy film, which has just been added to the array of New Movies to Stream on Netflix. Helmed by director Tom Harper, “Heart of Stone” follows the journey of international intelligence agent Rachel Stone, who embarks on a perilous mission to safeguard ‘The Heart’ from falling into the clutches of the enemy. IThis is *cough* Dead Reckoning *cough*, but with Gal Gadot calling for the shots, minus the jump from the cliff. You can read our review of Netflix Heart of Stone here.

9. Hidden Strike (2023)
Where to Stream: Netflix | Dir: Scott Waugh

It’s an undeniable fact that when one of Hollywood’s most iconic action stars, Jackie Chan, collaborates with the ever-popular WWE player, John Cena, the result is sure to capture global interest. The staggering 22 million views garnered within the initial moments of its release speaks volumes about its allure. In “Hidden Strike,” the dynamic duo of John Cena and Jackie Chan assume the roles of elite combatants entangled in a high-stakes mission, compelled to join forces against a nefarious oil magnate. This cinematic venture presents an ideal blend of action and entertainment, making it a perfect choice for a leisurely weekend afternoon. With its availability for streaming on Netflix, this film promises an engaging cinematic experience that perfectly fits the mood of a relaxed weekend.

10. The Out-Laws
Where to Stream: Netflix | Dir: Tyler Spindel

The Netflix Original film, The Outlaws, is supposed to be a  film that defies conventions and delivers a fresh twist on the classic bank robbery story. Starring Adam DeVine as Owen Browning, an unassuming bank manager leading a content life and eagerly waiting for his wedding day. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when his bank is targeted by thieves right in the midst of his wedding preparations. Now thrust into a whirlwind of chaos, Owen finds himself on a quest to uncover the masterminds behind the daring heist. And who would you least suspect? None other than his previously unknown in-laws, who mysteriously arrive in town just as suspicion mounts.

11. 65
Where to Stream: Netflix | Dir: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods

From the makers of A Quiet Place comes a twisted sci-fi action thriller that has Adam Driver fighting dinosaurs. The movie follows space pilot Mills, who finds himself stranded on a desolate planet with only a young girl named Koa as his companion after a near-fatal crash. As they explore their new surroundings, they soon discover they have traveled back in time to a prehistoric era, 65 million years in the past.

12. Nimona (2023)
Where to Stream: Netflix | Dir:  Troy Quane, Nick Bruno

In this thrilling story, a knight is accused of a crime he did not commit. He finds help from an unexpected person named Nimona to clear his name. But he does not know that Nimona is a shape-shifting teenager, and it is possible that she is the one who the Knight wants to eliminate.

13. The Pope’s Exorcist (2023)
Where to Stream: Netflix | Dir: Julius Avery

In the realm of New Movies to Stream, ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ is a 2023 supernatural horror directed by Julius Avery, featuring Russel Crowe that is currently available to stream in Netflix. Inspired by Father Gabriele Amorth’s books, the screenplay is crafted by Michael Petroni and Evan Spiliotopoulos. Crowe embodies Father Amorth, the Vatican’s chief exorcist, locked in a battle against Satan and malevolent spirits.

The narrative follows him through a life-altering exorcism that propels him into a new mission. Embark on a journey with Gabriele Amorth, Vatican’s foremost exorcist, as he delves into a child’s possession, unveiling a hidden Vatican conspiracy. Experience this chilling tale within the domain of streaming New Movies.

Also, Read: The Pope’s Exorcist (2023): Movie Ending, Explained

The Best New Movies To Stream on Prime Video

14. Emily (2022)
Where to Stream: Prime Video | Dir: Frances O’Connor

Sex Education fame Emma Mackey stars in Frances O’Connor’s part-fictional retelling of English writer Emily Brontë. A melancholic period film drenched in 19th-century gothic costumes that take creative liberties for a profound drama. The film focuses on what may have led the author to write Wuthering Heights, where the author herself is imagined in the frame of Catherine Earnshaw, and her romance with the young curate is not too withdrawn from Catherine’s love for Heathcliff. Emily will be available on multiple streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ShowTime, Paramount+, and fuboTV.

Also, Read: Emily (2022) Review & Ending Explained

15. Los Iniciados (The Initiated)
Where to Stream: Prime Video | Dir:  Juan Felipe Orozco

Inspired by the literary work of Columbian writer Mario Mendoza,  Los Iniciados is a crime thriller that addresses the looming water crisis that tragically makes this a dystopian thriller.  Andres Para, Aria Jara, and Juan Pablo Urrego star in the main roles. The plot synopsis says, “Frank Molina (Andrés Parra) investigates a murder, which leads to the discovery of a larger and completely unexpected conspiracy affecting an entire city.“

16. Babylon (2022)
Where to Stream: Prime Video | Dir: Damien Chazelle

Damien Chazelle’s Babylon is exhilarating and trippy, drenched in debauchery and flamboyancy, but it is his most divisive film of the year and his decorated career. In our review, Aadesh writes, “Seeing another original film go unnoticed by a large portion of the mainstream audience is disheartening. There are many entries in the metatextual “love-letter-to-cinema” genre, including Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, and more. Babylon is perhaps the most maximalist out of all of these.” Now, Babylon is available to stream from the comfort of your couch on Prime Vide.

17. The Portable Door (2023)
Where to Stream: Prime Video | Dir: Jeffrey Walker

From Jeffrey Walker, who previously helmed Dance Academy: The Movie (2017) and Ali’s Wedding, comes another comedy adventure, ‘The Portable Door’ that critics have received quite well (86% on RT at the time of writing this).

Patrick Gibson & Sophie Wilde star as an employee working at the mysterious London firm J.W. Wells & Co, who grows suspicious of their employers. The CEO has a unique approach to corporate strategy, combining modern practices with ancient magic in a captivating manner.

The Best New Movies To Stream on Apple TV+

18. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Where to Stream: Apple TV+ | Dir: Joel Crawford

Antonio Banderas & Salma Hayek reunite to voice Puss in Boots &  Kitty Softpaws in an entertaining and warm sequel, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Joel Crawford sits on the chair of the director, popularly known as a storyboard artist in the Kung Fu Panda series, and takes Puss in Boots for an adventure putting his life at stake. So when Puss in Boots learns he has thrown away eight of his nine lives, he sets on the journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.  Puss in Boots: The Last Wish stands out as one of the flagging achievements of the animated genre recently.

19. The Beanie Bubble (2023)
Where to Stream: Apple TV+ | Dir: Kristin Gore, Damian Kulash

Barbie is not the only recently released movie capitalizing on nostalgia and our love for dolls. The new release on Apple TV+, “The Beanie Bubble,” captures the whirlwind rise of a line of stuffed toys – Beanie Babies, created by American businessman H. Ty Warne, and his subsequent fall, mainly as a result of overshadowing women and undermining their invaluable efforts. The film stars Zach Galifianakis as Ty Warner in the lead role, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook and Geraldine Viswanathan in supporting roles. You can stream The Beanie Bubble on Apple TV+ right now.

The Best New Movies To Stream on HULU

20. The Quiet Girl
Where to Stream: HULU | Dir: Colm Bairéad

“The Quiet Girl” is an emotionally captivating, Oscar-nominated international feature that beautifully encapsulates the essence of Ireland. This poignant coming-of-age drama centers around a young girl who finds solace from her neglectful past when she is placed with caring extended family members. As she embarks on this transformative journey, she discovers a newfound sense of belonging and affection that she longs to embrace, even in the face of life’s unpredictable twists and turns. The film’s heartfelt narrative vividly portrays resilience, love, and the enduring power of finding one’s true home.

The Quiet Girl: 15 Best Movies of 2022, According to Rotten Tomatoes.

21. Ford v Ferrari (2019)
Where to Stream: HULU | Dir.  James Mangold

In “Ford v Ferrari,” Matt Damon and Christian Bale unite as car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles. They defy corporate meddling, physical limitations, and inner struggles to create a groundbreaking race car for Ford Motor Company. Together, they challenge Enzo Ferrari’s dominant race cars at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, pushing the boundaries of speed and endurance. James Mangold directs this thrilling tale of determination as Shelby and Miles strive to etch their names in motorsport history.

22. Old Man (2022)
Where to Stream: HULU | Dir. Lucky McKee

Lucky McKee, an American writer-director renowned for his indie horror gems like “May” and “The Woman,” brings a fresh, captivating movie that blends the elements of a chamber thriller and psychological horror. The film centers around a lost hiker who by chance stumbles upon a remote cabin, only to discover that it belongs to an erratic and reclusive old man. At first, their encounter seems friendly and innocuous as they engage in polite conversation. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes evident that there’s more to their meeting than meets the eye, and the atmosphere becomes increasingly claustrophobic. You can stream Lucky McKee’s new movie on HULU.

Get set for a charming weekend of movies with Paramount Pictures’ new release, “Love in Taipei.” This romantic comedy is now ready to stream and transports you to the beautiful landscapes of Taiwan. Starring Ross Butler from “13 Reasons Why” and Ashley Liao from “Physical,” the film’s central performances are a real highlight. The ensemble cast weaves a tapestry of heartfelt interactions, taking the movie up a notch from the usual romantic flicks.

While the story sticks to familiar romantic themes, “Love in Taipei” brings a fresh breeze. Its beautiful setting and skilful casting add a unique appeal, delivering a message that lingers. Amid stunning scenery and stylish outfits, the characters’ chemistry blossoms, offering a visual treat for modern viewers.

In a time when movies often lean towards intricate plots, “Love in Taipei” embraces the simple joy of romance. This approach, coupled with the film’s visual charm, makes it a perfect pick for a weekend of streaming.

The Best New Movies To Stream on AMC+

26. Rare Objects
Where to Stream: AMC+ | Dir: Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes co-stars and directs Rare Objects. A story that revolves around a courageous young woman who has survived a harrowing sexual assault.

Determined to rebuild her life, she finds solace and a fresh start by working at an enchanting antique shop. Through her interactions with the shop’s owners, she forms genuine friendships that help restore her confidence and rediscover her true identity. However, just as she begins to find stability and happiness, her haunting past threatens to resurface, casting a shadow over her newfound life.

27. Swallow
Where to Stream: AMC+ | Dir: Carlo Mirabella-Davis

One of the strangest, but in a good way, movies are currently streaming on AMC+ that stars Haley Bennett as a young housewife in a seemingly healthy marriage. She develops a disorder that compels her to swallow inedible materials. This unconventional approach to a narrative handling domestic issues is quite unsettling but compelling enough to tune into your AMC+ TV network.

Shikhar Verma writes in his review, “Swallow is occasionally a tough watch. The uncomfortable vibe is, however, ably counter-balanced by the exceptional set design and breathtaking cinematography. Leaving its ethereal beauty to engulf you. If you aren’t shocked and moved by that ending, I’m unsure what will.“

The Best New Movies To Stream on Peacock

28. Asteroid City (2023)
Where to Stream: Peacock | Dir: Wes Anderson

Experience Wes Anderson’s latest creation, “Asteroid City,” at the comfort of your home on Peacock. This desert haven, a paradise for science enthusiasts, hosts the 1955 Junior Stargazer and Space Cadet conventions. Amidst the dusty landscape, unexpected events captivate and catapult Asteroid City into the spotlight.

The film explores our unending quest for meaning, challenging our habit of assigning significance to random occurrences. “Asteroid City” debuted at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, captivating Anderson’s devotees with his distinctive style. Stream it exclusively on Peacock for a journey of whimsy and wonder.

The Best New Movies To Stream on VOD

29. Biosphere (2023)
Where to Stream: VOD | Dir: Mel Eslyn

The new Duplass Brothers movie – Biosphere, directed by Mel Eslyn, has an intriguing premise: two best friends find themselves the last men on earth. Sterling K. Brown and Mark Duplass star as Ray & Billy in this two-handler shot in a single location that is brimming with interesting ideas and funny moments.

Shikhar Verma writes in the review, “Biosphere is a film that is full of ideas, but since it’s mostly dialogue driven – with the only other conflict being a green light that appears somewhere outside the dome, it runs too thin for a 1-hour 47-minute-long narrative. That said, this funny and complex take on evolution left me delighted and baffled, and I’d recommend it for that alone. “

30. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
Where to Stream: VOD & Disney+ | Dir. James Gunn

After a series of Marvel debacles,  James Gunn’s final outing as a writer and director of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 saves the day for the MCU in this emotionally charged, well-narrated story of Guardians.

Rob Jones, in the review, writes, “Whatever the cinematic equivalent is, James Gunn has achieved two new highly sought-after scout’s badges with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – one for making a trilogy without a stinker and another for making a later-stage MCU film that’s very good in its own right. ”

The Best New Movies To Stream on Hallmark Channel

31. A Royal Christmas Crush (2023)
Where to Stream: Hallmark | Dir. Marita Grabiak

Early (a lot early, if I be honest) Christmas gift is here from Hallmark Channel. A Royal Christmas Crush stars Katie Cassidy as Ava, popularly known for playing Black Siren in Arrowverse, Emma Perkins in Monte Carlo (2011), and Stephen Huszar as a charming Prince.

Ava as an employer at the Royal Ice Hotel, finds herself in a surprising circumstance that directly leads to the heart of the Royal Prince. This could easily be one of the new movies coming out this weekend for a family watch.