3 new to Paramount+ movies you need to stream this weekend — including an Oscar-winning thriller (Oct. 2-4)

A new month brings plenty of exciting titles to Paramount+, and that includes a stellar lineup of great movies worth adding to your weekend watchlist. Whether you are looking for a gripping historical epic, an acclaimed international masterpiece, or a terrifying horror film to kick off the spooky season, Paramount+ has you covered.

'Parasite' (2019)

Director Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' made history at the 2020 Academy Awards when it became the first Korean film to win an Oscar and the first non-English-language movie to take home Best Picture. Now streaming on Paramount+, there is no better time to revisit this modern classic.

The film follows the clever yet struggling Kim family, who catch a lucky break when Kim Ki-woo lands a tutoring job for the wealthy Park family. Soon, the Kims hatch an elaborate plan to infiltrate the lavish household and get all of their family members onto the payroll, leading to a thrilling and unpredictable sequence of events.

'Troy' (2004)

If you are in the mood for a grand-scale historical epic, 'Troy' delivers old Hollywood magic with a star-studded cast. Based on Homer’s epic poem 'The Iliad,' the film chronicles the legendary Trojan War.

The conflict ignites when Trojan Prince Paris falls in love with Helen, the wife of Spartan King Menelaus. When the lovers elope, a massive war is declared, setting the stage for a brutal siege featuring legendary warriors like Achilles and Hector seeking glory on the battlefield.

'It Follows' (2015)

To properly kick off spooky season, look no further than the modern horror masterpiece 'It Follows.' Starring Maika Monroe as Jay, the film follows a young woman who becomes stalked by a relentless supernatural entity after a romantic encounter.

The entity can assume the appearance of anyone and will track its target to the ends of the Earth at a slow, terrifying pace. With its brilliant slow-burn tension and eerie atmosphere, 'It Follows' will have you looking over your shoulder all weekend long.