Dive into Peacock: 10 Films You Absolutely Can’t Miss Right Now (May 2025)

Peacock, now one of the buzziest platforms in streaming—especially thanks to Poker Face Season 2—is quietly building a stellar film library. From clever teen comedies to sweeping fantasy musicals, there’s something here for everyone. If you’re wondering what to watch, here’s a curated guide to ten standout movies currently available on Peacock.

1. Nope (2022)

Jordan Peele’s third feature veers into sci-fi western territory while retaining his signature tension. Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer play siblings who uncover an eerie UFO phenomenon over their horse ranch. What begins as a quest for viral footage spirals into something terrifying—and mesmerizing. More action-thriller than traditional horror, Nope is visually bold, thematically rich, and deeply unsettling.

2. The DUFF (2015)

This sharp, underrated teen rom-com stars Mae Whitman as Bianca, who learns she’s been unofficially labeled the “Designated Ugly Fat Friend.” What follows is a makeover with heart, laughs, and just the right touch of teen angst. Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, and Ken Jeong round out a cast that delivers more than just clichés.

3. Black Bag (2025)

Steven Soderbergh returns with this espionage thriller, pairing Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as married British spies whose relationship unravels alongside a national security breach. Regé-Jean Page fuels the paranoia as a colleague with questions of loyalty. Black Bag simmers with suspense and seductive tension.

4. Bridesmaids (2011)

An all-time classic that shattered glass ceilings for female-driven comedies. Kristen Wiig leads a powerhouse cast—Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, and Rose Byrne among them—in a story about friendship, insecurity, and bridal mayhem. The humor is outrageous, the heart is real.

5. My Cousin Vinny (1991)

This legal comedy ages like fine wine. Joe Pesci plays Vinny, a slick-talking novice lawyer trying to save two accused murderers in the Deep South. Marisa Tomei won an Oscar as his brash but brilliant fiancée. Hilarious, quotable, and surprisingly accurate when it comes to courtroom procedure.

6. Wicked (2024)

Elphaba and Glinda come to life in this lush adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande soar in their roles, while Jonathan Bailey adds depth as Fiyero. Director Jon M. Chu infuses the film with visual wonder—don’t miss the breathtaking field of tulips sequence.

7. The Wild Robot (2024)

In this animated gem, a robot named Roz crash-lands on a remote island and finds purpose raising an orphaned gosling. Lupita Nyong’o and Kit Connor lead a tender voice cast in a story about nature, nurture, and connection. Visually elegant and emotionally moving for all ages.

8. Emma. (2020)

Anya Taylor-Joy brings sly charm to this fresh take on Jane Austen’s matchmaking heroine. Directed with flair by Autumn de Wilde, the film sparkles with pastel-perfect visuals, biting wit, and sweet romantic entanglements. It’s period drama that never feels dusty.

9. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

Revisit the DreamWorks classic that started a beloved trilogy. Young Hiccup’s friendship with the dragon Toothless changes his world—and his tribe’s way of life. Heartwarming, funny, and visually dazzling, this film remains one of the best animated adventures of the last 20 years.

10. Stranger Than Fiction (2006)

Will Ferrell gives a career-best performance as Harold Crick, a man who hears a narrator (Emma Thompson) narrating his life—until she reveals he’s about to die. Part fantasy, part existential drama, it’s a poignant, surprising story about free will, mortality, and finding joy in the ordinary.