Four men stand together in 'Mountainhead.'
What to Stream This Weekend: 15 Standout Films Across HBO, Netflix, Hulu, and More
As June approaches and HBO gears up for new premieres, there’s no need to wait idly. Whether you’re in the mood for sharp satire, animated adventures, gripping political thrillers, or heart-tugging dramas, streaming platforms offer a wide spectrum of entertainment. Here are 15 carefully selected films guaranteed to enrich your weekend watchlist.
1. Mountainhead (HBO Max)
If you’re still nursing a Succession-shaped void, Jesse Armstrong’s latest black comedy is the perfect fix. Set at a luxurious alpine resort, the film brings together four Silicon Valley billionaires facing the consequences of one catastrophic invention. With Steve Carell leading a stellar ensemble, Mountainhead delivers biting dialogue, corporate satire, and moments of wicked hilarity.
2. Dog Man (Peacock)
This animated adventure based on Dav Pilkey’s beloved children’s series is a delightful ride for all ages. With voice performances by Pete Davidson and Ricky Gervais, the film blends absurd humor, heart, and action in a charmingly oddball story about a heroic part-dog, part-man cop battling a villainous cat.
3. The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Hulu)
A powerful Iranian drama about justice, corruption, and family betrayal. When a judge in Tehran finds a government-issued gun missing at home, paranoia takes hold. What unfolds is a slow descent into fear and suspicion that explores the price of moral compromise.
4. Mickey 17 (HBO Max)
Robert Pattinson plays multiple versions of himself in this quirky sci-fi tale about a clone stuck in a life-or-death loop aboard a space vessel. Blending existential comedy with action, the film offers both visual flair and philosophical bite.
5. Fear Street: Prom Queen (Netflix)
R.L. Stine’s retro horror series returns with a campy, blood-spattered story set around a deadly high school prom. A clever blend of slasher tropes and teen drama, this entry continues the fun and gore of the previous Fear Street trilogy.
6. Night Call (Hulu)
A tense thriller set in Brussels, where a locksmith is unwittingly dragged into a criminal scheme during a city-wide lockdown. Topical, stylish, and deeply engaging, Night Call brings both suspense and social commentary into sharp focus.
7. The Last Showgirl (Hulu)
Pamela Anderson delivers a moving performance as a veteran Las Vegas performer facing the end of her career. With poignant moments and touches of dry humor, this mother-daughter story stands out as one of Anderson’s most affecting roles.
8. Last Breath (Peacock)
Inspired by true events, this survival thriller follows a diver lost in the North Sea with only minutes of oxygen left. A nerve-wracking, visually gripping tale of loyalty and endurance.
9. Novocaine (Paramount+)
A bank worker born without the ability to feel pain becomes an unlikely action hero when his crush is kidnapped. This fast-paced, violent romp doesn’t aim for depth, but it’s full of energy and clever twists.
10. I’m Still Here (Netflix)
Based on a true story, this political drama follows a mother’s desperate search for her disappeared husband in 1970s Brazil. With Fernanda Torres at the center of a raw and deeply emotional narrative, the film is both intimate and epic in its scope.
11. Hard Truths (Paramount+)
A family drama with sharp writing and understated performances. Marianne Jean-Baptiste shines as a woman forced to confront past wounds and present bitterness through an unexpected emotional reckoning.
12. The Brutalist (HBO and Max)
Adrien Brody portrays a determined Hungarian architect trying to realize his artistic vision in America. A grand, brooding exploration of ambition, ego, and the cost of staying true to oneself, this award-winning film is rich with atmosphere and pathos.
13. The Ugly Stepsister (Shudder)
A grotesque reimagining of the Cinderella story as a horror tale. Exploring themes of body image and toxic beauty standards, the film shocks and provokes in equal measure with its unsettling visual design and emotionally raw storytelling.
14. Another Simple Favor (Amazon Prime Video)
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reunite for another round of glamorous deception and plot twists. While not as fresh as the original, this sequel is still an entertaining blend of fashion, mystery, and dry wit.
15. Black Bag (Peacock)
Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett star as married spies caught in a web of betrayal and secrets. Intelligent and sleek, Black Bag is an espionage drama that explores the thin line between personal loyalty and national duty.
