7 Best New Movies to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, and More (October 10-11)

Discover the Best Streaming Options for Your Weekend

Another weekend is finally here, and that means the perennial question of what to watch is fresh on our minds. With spooky season in full force, there are horror movies aplenty to choose from—and precious few truly worth your time—across the best streaming services, alongside new home releases of this year's biggest blockbusters.

Leading the pack is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest digital release, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' on paid video on-demand platforms. While it serves up plenty of action, viewers looking for peak MCU nostalgia might find it a bit flashy compared to past hits.

Top Picks Across Major Streaming Services

1. 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' (PVOD)

To save the day in previous installments, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) had to erase the memory of his existence from the world. Zipping about New York City, he now fights crime without the support of his former girlfriend, MJ (Zendaya), and best friend, Ned (Jacob Batalon). Just as his powers start to mutate in strange ways, a formidable new threat targets the city.

2. 'Animals' (Netflix)

Netflix subscribers who love high-stakes crime thrillers will find plenty to enjoy in 'Animals'. When the son of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Mark Kimball (Ben Affleck) is kidnapped, he and his wife, Abigail (Kerry Washington), race against the clock to pay the ransom and bring him home. Directed by Ben Affleck, this feature combines intense kidnapping drama with complex family dynamics and unexpected twists.

3. 'Disclosure Day' (Peacock)

Steven Spielberg's latest cerebral sci-fi project explores what happens when humanity comes face-to-face with extraterrestrial life. Emily Blunt stars as a Kansas City weather presenter who receives a hot tip from a government whistleblower (Josh O'Connor) claiming aliens are real—after an encounter forces her to broadcast an alien language live on air. Praised as a strong cinematic contender, it's a must-watch for sci-fi enthusiasts.

4. 'Matchbox: The Movie' (Apple TV)

For those seeking a more lighthearted, high-octane adventure, John Cena leads 'Matchbox: The Movie' on Apple TV. Cena stars as a retired soldier turned undercover CIA agent who gets pulled into an international conspiracy alongside his childhood friends, resulting in non-stop car chases and comedic action sequences.

5. 'It Follows' (Paramount+)

Perfect for viewers dipping their toes into horror during spooky season, 'It Follows' delivers agonizing slow-burn suspense with minimal jump scares. Maika Monroe stars as a young woman who, after a fateful encounter, finds herself stalked by an unrelenting supernatural entity.

6. 'The Witch' (Prime Video)

Before directing other genre-defining films, Robert Eggers terrified audiences with his atmospheric directorial debut, 'The Witch'. Set in 17th-century New England, the story follows a devout family banished to a remote farm at the edge of a sinister forest, where paranoia and dark forces slowly tear them apart.

7. 'The Prestige' (Netflix)

Christopher Nolan's critically acclaimed masterpiece 'The Prestige' has landed on Netflix. Starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale as rival Victorian-era magicians locked in a bitter, lifelong feud, this intricate psychological thriller is packed with brilliant twists and unforgettable performances from Scarlett Johansson and Michael Caine.