Club Benefits
While your week might have been another marathon sprint, your weekend doesn't have to be. Whether you’re looking to escape into a high-stakes thriller, have a good cry over a heart-wrenching drama, or finally catch that documentary everyone at the office is buzzing about, there's plenty to watch across the best streaming services this weekend.
But between the hidden gems buried in the algorithms and the blockbuster premieres hitting the big (and small) screens, the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming. To help you skip the scrolling and get to streaming, we've done the heavy lifting for you to highlight the best of the bunch.
Leading the pack this week is the latest bloodcurdling entry in the iconic horror franchise "Scream 7" on Paramount+. For even more edge-of-your seat action, check out Bill Skarsgård and Colman Domingo‘s hit crime thriller "Dead Man's Wire" on Netflix.
HBO Max has two top picks this week, between the delightfully surreal "The Moment" about Charli XCX's rise to fame and the Allison Janney-led drama "Miss You, Love You" that'll make you laugh and cry. Finally, Hulu has a Studio Ghibli-esque sci-fi animated movie "Arco" that challenged "K-Pop Demon Hunters" for the Oscar last year.
So without further ado, let's dive into the best new movies on streaming this week.
'Scream 7' (Paramount+)
The original "Scream" writer Kevin Williamson reunites with franchise final girl Neve Campbell for "Scream 7," a massive departure for the series that feels more like a standard slasher with less of the meta-horror antics of other series entries. Set years after the events of "Scream VI", Sidney Prescott (Campbell) is doing her best to live a quiet life with her family in Indiana. But when a new Ghostface killer starts making headlines, her past comes back to haunt her, and this time her 17-year-old daughter, Tatum (Isabel May), is a target.
Ghostface taunts Sidney with references to past murders and deepfake-style re-creations of former killers and dead characters from the franchise. "Scream 7" may not be especially remarkable, but Williamson’s direction still manages to make several of the film’s action sequences and chase scenes feel intense and genuinely suspenseful, if nothing else.
Watch "Scream 7" on Paramount+ now
'Dead Man's Wire' (Netflix)
Bill Skarsgård and Colman Domingo‘s highly rated crime thriller "Dead Man's Wire" has finally found a streaming home on Netflix. Based on a real-life 1977 hostage situation in Indianapolis, it stars Skarsgård as Tony Kiritsis, a desperate and increasingly unstable man who's fallen behind on his mortgage payments for a shopping center he's developing. He goes after his mortgage broker (Dacre Montgomery) for revenge, suspecting a conspiracy is at play, and takes him hostage by placing a homemade "dead man's switch" around his neck.
The hostage situation quickly spirals into a tense, televised standoff that grips the public and turns Tony into an outlaw hero. Though the police are quick to respond and surround Kiritsis’ apartment, they can't act without risking the device going off and killing his hostage. It's a cross between a psychological thriller and dark comedy that critics are comparing to "Dog Day Afternoon" because of its focus on a volatile hostage-taker who unexpectedly gains public sympathy.
Watch "Dead Man's Wire" on Netflix now
'The Moment' (HBO Max)
"Brat summer" may have come and gone, but Charli XCX is back in the spotlight thanks to a new satirical mockumentary on HBO Max. "The Moment" takes a different approach than the kinds of concert films and pop-star documentaries that have surged in popularity following the massive success of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour.” It explores the chaos and pressure that come with suddenly getting thrust into the limelight, following a fictionalized version of Charli as she prepares for her biggest arena tour yet as 2024's "Brat Summer" begins to wind down.
While juggling record-label demands, relentless public scrutiny, and fan expectations, Charli is forced to confront whether remaining at the top of the pop world is worth sacrificing her sense of self. Directed by Aidan Zamiri, the film blends real-world references to the Brat era that propelled the singer to a new level of global fame with fictionalized events and exaggerated industry satire.
Watch "The Moment" on HBO Max now
'Arco' (Hulu)
"Arco" has been on my radar since it nabbed an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. I've always loved how emotional and profoundly weird French animation can be, and this time-traveling tale about friendship and a brighter tomorrow seems right up my alley. Set in a utopian future where humanity lives in arboretum-like homes among the clouds, the movie follows a 10-year-old boy named Arco who steals his sister’s time-traveling costume to do exactly what any kid would do if given the opportunity: Check out some dinosaurs.
The trip doesn't go as planned, and he ends up trapped in a past where he doesn't belong. Luckily, he has one friend on his side: Iris, a girl his age who's fascinated by his tales of an idyllic future. Like many Studio Ghibli films, "Arco" boats both strong native-language voice actors and English-language actors, including Mark Ruffalo, Natalie Portman, Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg and Flea.
Watch "Arco" on Hulu now
'Miss You, Love You' (HBO Max)
It's a pretty quiet week for new movie releases on HBO Max, but this new feature-length drama, "Miss You, Love You," seems tailormade to tug at your heartstrings. Written and directed by “Community” actor and “The Descendants” co-writer Jim Rash, it stars Allison Janney as Diane, a blunt and grieving widow who has to organize her husband's funeral. Her estranged son was supposed to help, but he sends his assistant Jamie (Andrew Rannells) in his stead, and she's less than thrilled to navigate this deeply personal event with a total stranger.
Their two equally stubborn personalities clash immediately, but that initial awkwardness gradually fades as they learn work through buried resentments and grief together. Rash originally came up with the story while at his own father’s funeral, where his absent sister sent her assistant in her place, and he shows off a sharp ear for the rambling, emotionally charged conversations that often emerge in the wake of loss. To absolutely no one's surprise, Janney delivers a powerhouse performance, navigating the stages of grief with precision and grace.
Watch "Miss You, Love You" on HBO Max now
Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Subscribe to Tom's Guide on YouTube and follow us on TikTok. Finally, you can visit our dedicated Tom's Guide Savings Squad hub for expert help on getting the best products for less.
More from Tom's Guide
