Best new movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and more

Big Eyes (2014) new

Genre Drama

Stars Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston

Directed by Tim Burton

Tim Burton’s art drama tells the store of artist Walter Keane (Christoph Waltz), who achieves great fame and success in the late 1950s and early ’60s through his signature, enigmatic portraits of waifs with saucer eyes. But nobody knows that it’s his wife, Margaret (Amy Adams), who is actually doing the work. While Margaret is horrified and upset by Walter’s falsehoods, she’s too meek to get out from under his domineering thumb. But as the lie grows too big and Margaret finds her voice, she discovers the strength to end their tumultuous relationship and advocate for her work.

They Cloned Tyrone (2023)

Genre Science Fiction, Comedy, Mystery

Stars John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, Jamie Foxx

Directed by Juel Taylor

watch on Netflix

When strange things begin to happen in their neighborhood, Fontaine (John Boyega), Yo-Yo (WandaVision‘s Teyonah Parris), and Slick Charles (Jamie Foxx) form an unlikely trio to investigate the happenings. But as they get deeper down the rabbit hole, they unravel a nefarious government conspiracy unfolding underneath their neighborhood.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

Genre Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy

Stars Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Harvey Guillén

Directed by Joel Crawford

watch on Netflix

The latest installment in the surprisingly popular Shrek spinoff, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish finds the feisty feline (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny‘s Antonio Banderas) on the last of his nine lives. He’s led eight glorious ones, but his passion for adventure has taken its toll. Puss still has so much more living to do, though, so he embarks on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish to restore his nine lives.

65 (2023)

Genre Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama

Stars Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, Chloe Coleman

Directed by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods

watch on Netflix

The time- and genre-bending action hit 65 stars Adam Driver as space pilot Mills, stranded on an unknown planet after a catastrophic crash. However, he soon realizes he’s not on an unknown planet … he’s on Earth 65 million years in the past. In a world dominated by dinosaurs, Mills and the only other survivor, Koa (Ariana Greenblatt), must traverse across hostile, terrifying prehistoric terrain to chase their only chance at rescue.

Nimona (2023)

Genre Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang

Directed by Troy Quane, Nick Bruno

watch on Netflix

When Knight Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed) is framed for a crime he didn’t commit, the only person who may be able to help prove his innocence is Nimona (Chloë Grace Moretz), a teen shape-shifter with an edge. Unfortunately, she might also be a monster that he’s sworn to kill.

Knock at the Cabin (2023) new

Genre Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Stars Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge

Directed by M. Night Shyamalan

watch on Amazon

M. Night Shyamalan returns somewhat to thriller form after the debacle of Old with Knock at the Cabin. On vacation at a remote cabin, a young girl and her two fathers are taken hostage by four armed strangers. The strangers, however, appear to have a noble mission. The family is at the center of an apocalyptic crisis, and the strangers demand they make an unthinkable choice to avert the end times. All the family has to do is decide what’s real and what isn’t.

Till (2022)

Genre Drama, History

Stars Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison

Directed by Chinonye Chukwu

watch on Amazon

The heinous lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till was a major rallying moment for the Civil Rights Movement, but the story goes far beyond marches and sit-ins. Till tells the story of Till’s mother, Mamie Till Mobley’s (Danielle Deadwyler) relentless pursuit of justice. Through her poignant journey, harnessing her grief to turn it into action, Till becomes a fierce warrior for justice.

Los iniciados (2023)

Genre Crime, Thriller

Stars Andrés Parra, Aria Jara, Juan Pablo Urrego

Directed by Juan Felipe Orozco

watch on Amazon

Inspired by the Frank Molina detective novels by Colombian writer Mario Mendoza, Los iniciados stars Andrés Parra as Molina, an alcoholic private investigator in 2031 Bogotá. As Molina unmasks sinister plots in Bogotá’s underworld, he soon stumbles into a conspiracy that goes far deeper than he could have imagined.

80 for Brady (2023)

Genre Comedy

Stars Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno

Directed by Kyle Marvin

watch on Amazon

80 for Brady tells the true story of four best friends in their golden years who decide to take the trip of a lifetime to fulfill a decades-long dream in the making: Seeing Tom Brady play in the Super Bowl. The road trip comedy stars a quartet of legendary actresses: Sally Field, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Rita Moreno.

M3GAN (2022)

Genre Science Fiction, Horror

Stars Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Jenna Davis

Directed by Gerard Johnstone

watch on Amazon

M3GAN became a meme culture of its own, which fortunately didn’t take too much away from the fact that it’s actually a pretty good movie. Designed by toy company roboticist Gemma (Allison Williams), M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence. The life-like doll is programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally — the coolest toy ever, basically.

But when Gemma suddenly becomes the caretaker of her 8-year-old niece, Cady (Violet McGraw), it’s M3GAN, not Gemma who takes on the brunt of the protector responsibilities. And M3GAN takes those responsibilities very, VERY seriously.

God's Country (2022) new

Genre Mystery, Thriller, Western, Drama

Stars Thandiwe Newton, Jeremy Bobb, Jefferson White

Directed by Julian Higgins

watch on Hulu

In God’s Country, Thandiwe Newton stars as Sandra, an exhausted college professor. After trying and failing for years to please her recently deceased mother, she still can’t get past the trauma. She also struggles to navigate the political and power dynamics at her school. When she catches two hunters trespassing on her property, her patience and self-restraint finally run out, pushing her anger to its limits.

Death on the Nile (2022)

Genre Mystery, Crime, Thriller

Stars Kenneth Branagh, Tom Bateman, Annette Bening

Directed by Kenneth Branagh

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Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this soft-boiled detective tale set aboard a glamorous river steamboat embarking on a luxury vacation along the Nile River. Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot (Branagh) is looking to simply get away, but when a beautiful couple aboard the cruise turns up dead, Poirot is thrust into action to untangle a series of wicked twists, turns, and deceptions among the cosmopolitan vacationers to discover the culprit.

See How They Run (2022)

Genre Mystery, Comedy, Thriller

Stars Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody

Directed by Tom George

watch on Hulu

Set in the West End of 1950s London, See How They Run tells the story of a smash-hit play getting ready to make the leap to a movie adaptation. But when a pivotal member of the crew is murdered, the plans come to an abrupt halt. World-weary Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) pick up the case, venturing into the sordid, glamorous world of London’s theater underground — while putting themselves into more peril than they anticipated.

Infinity Pool (2023)

Genre Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Stars Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth, Cleopatra Coleman

Directed by Brandon Cronenberg

watch on Hulu

The newest film from Possessor director Brandon Cronenberg, Infinity Pool stars Alexander Skarsgård and Cleopatra Coleman as young couple James and Em, who are enjoying a pristine vacation at an isolated island resort. But when they meet the alluring Gabi (Mia Goth), they go against their better instincts to wander with her outside the resort grounds. After a tragic accident, they discover a zero-tolerance policy on crime on the island. They may either be executed or, if they can afford it, they can watch themselves die instead.

Barbarian (2022)

Genre Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Stars Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, Justin Long

Directed by Zach Cregger

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One of the most popular thrillers of 2022, Barbarian stars Georgina Campbell as Tess, a young woman who arrives in town for a job interview, only to find that Keith (Bill Skarsgård) is already staying in her Airbnb. The rental has been mistakenly double-booked. She knows she shouldn’t stay, but Tess is tired and decides to stay just one night. Soon, however, she discovers there’s far more to fear in the house than Keith.

Ambulance (2022) new

Genre Thriller, Action

Stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza González

Directed by Michael Bay

watch on Peacock

One of the most far-out Michael Bay premises you’ll ever see, Ambulance is about a high-speed chase through LA in an ambulance after a heist gone wrong. Decorated veteran Will Sharp (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is desperate enough for money to cover his wife’s medical bills that he asks his adoptive brother and known criminal Danny (Jake Gyllenhaal) for help. Rather than cash, Danny offers Will a massive score: a $32 million bank heist. Will can’t say no, but when the getaway goes wrong, the two men are forced to hijack an ambulance with a wounded cop and EMT Cam Thompson (Eiza González) on board. They’ll have to attempt the most insane escape in L.A. criminal history.

Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023)

Genre Comedy, Romance

Stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen

Directed by Bill Holderman

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Diane, Vivian, Sharon, and Carol (Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen) have been best friends for a long time, but they’ve still never taken a girls’ trip together. So, when they finally take a trip to Italy, they think it should be a wonderful time. Unfortunately, things go off the rails, secrets are revealed, and a relaxing vacation turns into a cross-country road trip.

Renfield (2023)

Genre Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

Stars Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina

Directed by Chris McKay

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Renfield offers a modern take on the Dracula tale, centering on the evil one’s loyal servant, Renfield (Nicholas Hoult). However, it’s a tale that can’t resist modern sensibilities, namely exploring the codependent psychology of Renfield and his narcissistic boss, Dracula (Nicolas Cage). After centuries of servitude, Renfield is finally ready to step out of the shadows and attempt to start living his own life. But is he, really?

The Slumber Party (2023) new

Genre Comedy

Stars Darby Camp, Emmy Liu-Wang, Valentina Herrera

Directed by Veronica Rodriguez

watch on Disney+

A kid-friendly version of The Hangover, The Slumber Party is a new original about the aftermath of a slumber party hypnotism gone wrong. Best friends Megan (Darby Camp) and Paige (Emmy Liu-Wang), plus soon-to-be stepsister Veronica (Alex Cooper Cohen), wake up the next day with zero memory of the previous night. Now, they have to retrace their steps because it was apparently a night.

Stan Lee (2023)

Genre Documentary

Stars Stan Lee

Directed by David Gelb

watch on Disney+

Stan Lee has been a bit of a controversial character in comics lore, but it’s hard to argue that he’s not the most recognizable contributor to comics in the 21st century. This documentary follows Lee’s upbringing as Stanley Lieber in New York City, telling his story and celebrating his legacy as a co-creator of characters from the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and the Avengers using his own words and materials from his personal archives.

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

Genre Science Fiction, Adventure, Action

Stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver

Directed by James Cameron

watch on Disney+

One of the biggest blockbusters of 2022 is now on Disney+ (and Max). Avatar: The Way of Water picks up more than a decade after the original film, where Sully (Sam Worthington) has fully immersed himself into life on Pandora with Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) and their children. But trouble always seems to follow them and survival is a constant battle. Nominated for four Academy Awards, Avatar: The Way of Water was one of the most anticipated films of the last decade and it largely met expectations.

The Beanie Bubble (2023) new

Genre Comedy

Stars Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook

Directed by Kristin Gore, Damian Kulash

watch on Apple TV+

A semi-true story of the incredible Beanie Babies boom of the 1990s, The Beanie Bubble introduces the world to Ty Warner (Zach Galifianakis), a frustrated toy salesman struggling to get any idea off the ground. But when he collaborates with Robbie (Elizabeth Banks), Sheila (Succession‘s Sarah Snook), and Maya (Geraldine Viswanathan), his one masterstroke of an idea grows into the world’s wildest toy craze. This is the tale of the names that weren’t on the TY tag.

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023)

Genre Documentary

Stars Michael J. Fox, Tracy Pollan

Directed by Davis Guggenheim

watch on Apple TV+

Michael J. Fox grew up as the short kid on a Canadian army base and improbably became Hollywood’s “it” kid in the 1980s. But almost as soon as his star arrived, his life was permanently altered by a stunning Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis. This is the story of when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease.

Shirley (2020)

Genre Drama, Thriller

Stars Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg

Directed by Josephine Decker

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Elisabeth Moss stars as legendary horror writer Shirley Jackson, on the precipice of penning her masterpiece, The Lottery. Jackson, however, is notoriously routine-oriented and a bit of an agoraphobe, so when her professor husband (Michael Stuhlbarg) invites a young professor and his wife (Logan Lerman, Odessa Young) to live with them as the professor gets acclimated to his new job, it throws Shirley for a loop. While the older couple are already in a ruthless, philandering relationship, the young ones are naïve and wide-eyed by the excitement of their romance. They’re the perfect playthings for Stanley Hyman and Shirley Jackson.

Evil Dead Rise (2023)

Genre Thriller, Horror

Stars Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies

Directed by Lee Cronin

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In Evil Dead Rise, the Evil Dead franchise continues when a reunion between estranged sisters (Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland) is cut short after an earthquake shakes loose a concealed chamber under the apartment they are in. There, they find one of the three volumes of the Naturom Demonto, and flesh-possessing demons soon invade their home. A primal battle for survival between the living and the dead commences.

A Star Is Born (2018)

Genre Music, Drama, Romance

Stars Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott

Directed by Bradley Cooper

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Nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture, A Star Is Born was somewhat of a surprise sensation in 2018. The remake of a remake stars Bradley Cooper (who also wrote the screenplay) as star country musician Jackson Maine who is falling out of love with music just when he meets struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). Ally has just about given up on her dream of making it as a singer, but Jackson rediscovers his own light with her, and he coaxes her into the spotlight to perform with him. As they fall in love and Ally’s career takes off, their relationship struggles to endure as Jackson’s personal struggles amplify.

Reality (2023)

Genre Drama

Stars Sydney Sweeney, Josh Hamilton, Marchánt Davis

Directed by Tina Satter

watch on max

Air Force veteran and former American intelligence specialist Reality Winner was given the longest sentence ever for the unauthorized release of government information to the media. This is the story of June 3, 2017, when Winner (The White Lotus‘ Sydney Sweeney) returned home from running errands to find two FBI agents at her Augusta, Georgia, home. Over the next two hours, she’s questioned about her work and her connection to the leak of a classified document related to Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections. Reality is a gripping, intense portrait of American malfeasance and espionage.

Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023)

Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance

Stars Channing Tatum, Salma Hayek, Ayub Khan-Din

Directed by Steven Soderbergh

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The steamy male stripper comedy saga comes to an end in Magic Mike’s Last Dance as “Magic” Mike Lane (Channing Tatum) takes to the stage one last time after a business deal goes bust, leaving him broke and bartending in Florida. When socialite Maxandra Mendoza (Salma Hayek) lures him to London with an offer he can’t refuse, Mike soon finds she also has an agenda. But will Mike and his new crew of dancers be able to pull off her grand scheme?

Best new movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Max (HBO), and more

Netflix

Big Eyes (2014) new

They Cloned Tyrone (2023)

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

65 (2023)

Nimona (2023)

Amazon Prime Video

Knock at the Cabin (2023) new

Till (2022)

Los iniciados (2023)

80 for Brady (2023)

M3GAN (2022)

Hulu

God's Country (2022) new

Death on the Nile (2022)

See How They Run (2022)

Infinity Pool (2023)

Barbarian (2022)

Peacock

Ambulance (2022) new

Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023)

Renfield (2023)

Disney+

The Slumber Party (2023) new

Stan Lee (2023)

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

Apple TV+

The Beanie Bubble (2023) new

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023)

Max (formerly HBO and HBO Max)

Shirley (2020)

Evil Dead Rise (2023)

A Star Is Born (2018)

Reality (2023)

Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023)

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