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This week’s crop of new movies across the best streaming services has plenty of noteworthy arrivals. Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and Hulu are offering fresh films for subscribers to enjoy in the coming days. There’s also plenty of variety with comedy, action and romance.
Netflix will debut a teen comedy this week, “Roommates,” which sees two college freshmen go from friends to enemies. Meanwhile, Prime Video has a ridiculous-looking soccer-themed adventure that arrives just ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Horror fans should check out “Shelby Oaks” on Hulu, and action obsessives have “Dust Bunny” on HBO Max.
There’s plenty to add to your watchlist this week, and to save you time scrolling through the latest options, I’ve done the legwork for you, compiling the five most noteworthy new movies you can stream in the coming days. Also, see our guide to the top new TV shows this week.
Article continues below‘Reminders of Him’ (PVOD)
Fresh off the success of “It Ends With Us” and "Regretting You” comes “Reminders of Him,” the latest big-screen adaptation of a best-selling Colleen Hoover novel. Fans will know exactly what to expect here with this romantic drama offering all the hallmarks of a Hoover adaptation, including countless longing stares, a storyline that goes heavy on the melodrama, and plenty of corny dialogue. But these movies (and books) are popular for a reason, and “Reminders of Him” smartly plays to its intended audience without trying to reinvent the wheel.
Kenna (Maika Monroe) is released from prison on parole, six years after a car accident that resulted in the death of her boyfriend, Scotty (Rudy Pankow). Trying to get her life back on track, she is desperate to be reunited with her young daughter, who was born shortly after her incarceration and then taken away to live with Scotty’s parents. However, she faces resistance at every turn, but finds surprising solace in Scotty’s best friend, Ledger (Tyriq Withers).
Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) from April 14
‘Balls Up’ (Prime Video)
The World Cup 2026 is just two months away, and soccer fans looking to get into the spirit of the world’s most-watched sporting event are being served up a new Prime Video original movie that’s all about the beautiful game (well, sort of). This raunchy action-comedy comes from director Peter Farrelly, who is no stranger to the outrageous comedy genre and also helmed 2018’s “Green Book,” which won Best Picture at the Oscars. Though I think it’s safe to say that “Balls Up” isn’t going to be a major awards player. It looks like a very silly watch.
Marketing executives Brad (Mark Wahlberg) and Elijah (Paul Walter Hauser) are riding high after successfully pitching a full-coverage condom sponsorship to the World Cup executive team (Yes, this is the actual setup for this Prime Video movie). After a drunken night celebrating their success in Brazil, they accidentally spark a global scandal and have to outrun angry fans, criminal parties, and power-hungry officials to save their careers and make it back to America.
Watch on Prime Video from April 15
‘Dust Bunny’ (HBO Max)
“Dust Bunny” is an action-thriller with fantasy elements and a strong cast, including Mads Mikkelsen, David Dastmalchian and Sigourney Weaver. This movie was released in theaters last December and enjoyed a solid critical reception, currently holding an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s now heading to HBO Max and could be a great pick this week for viewers craving some action with a unique twist.
Aurora (Sophie Sloan) is a young girl living in New York City, terrified of the monster living under her bed. Her parents attempt to convince her that the monster is just a figment of her youthful imagination, but when the monster attacks, Aurora seeks the help of the mysterious neighbor in 5B (Mikkelsen), a contract killer. However, 5B believes that the “monster” that “ate” Aurora’s family is actually a group of assassins who mistook her parents for 5B himself.
Watch on HBO Max from April 17
‘Roommates ‘ (Netflix)
Netflix is debuting its latest original movie this week in the form of “Roommates.” This teen comedy could be painfully relatable to anybody with a few awkward college stories in their locker (trust me, I’ve got plenty). It stars young talents, Sadie Sandler and Chloe East, with some more experienced performers in the wings, including Sarah Sherman, Natasha Lyonne and Nick Kroll. I’m sure it’ll be a critical hit, but I’m confident it’ll land in the Netflix top 10 shortly after its April 17 debut.
Devon (Sandler) is a naive college freshman who asks the ultra-cool and confident Celeste (East) to be her roommate. This initially spawns a sweet friendship, but soon spirals into a passive-aggressive war as their two very different personalities clash. Fun fact: Sadie Sandler is the daughter of legendary comedic actor Adam Sandler, who makes a cameo in this Netflix film.
Watch on Netflix from April 17
‘Shelby Oaks’ (Hulu)
Last year, popular YouTube movie critic Chris Stuckmann made his feature directorial debut with “Shelby Oaks,” a supernatural horror movie that was unfortunately a bit of a critical bust. At least its box office returns were respectable considering its comparatively small budget.
Personally, I wasn’t a huge fan of this one. While it starts promising enough with a hooky mystery, the finale descends into cheesy terror, and it ends on a real whimper. However, if you missed it in theaters and consider yourself a dedicated Stuckmann fan, it’s now heading to Hulu.
This horror centers on Mia (Camille Sullivan), a woman determined to find her missing sister, who hasn’t been seen in 12 years after vanishing while filming an episode of her online paranormal investigation show. Searching for clues, Mia finds shocking secrets that suggest Riley’s disappearance could be linked to a childhood demon, which isn’t so imaginary. Stuckmann uses found-footage and YouTube-style presentation in some interesting ways out of the gate, so it’s a shame that the back half of the movie is far more cookie-cutter.
Watch on Hulu from April 17
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