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Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that’s before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each one!
Don’t be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We’ve got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, animation, and more.
But if you’re seeking something brand spanking new (or new to streaming), we’ve got you covered there, too.
Mashable’s entertainment team has scoured the streaming services to highlight the most buzzed-about releases of this week and ranked them from worst to best — or least worth your time to most watchable. Whether you’re looking for a crypto heist movie, a Lord of the Rings anime, a ghost-centred haunted house tale, or a look at the role that could win Timothée Chalamet an Oscar, we’ve got something just for you.
Here’s what’s new on streaming, from worst to best.
Honorable mention: The Oscars
It’s here! The the 97th Academy Awards will take over the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, with Hollywood set to celebrate the biggest films of the year. With Conan O’Brien set to host, the ceremony will see Oscar nominees including Best Picture hopefuls Anora,The Brutalist, Nickel Boys, A Real Pain, Dune: Part Two, Wicked, Emilia Pérez, Conclave, A Complete Unknown, The Substance, and I’m Still Here yearning for that iconic gold statue. And yes, you can watch it without cable. — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor
How to watch: The 97th Academy Awards are streaming live on ABC.com or the ABC app via your pay TV service provider, but the ceremony will simultaneously stream on Hulu.
7. September 5
The 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis and massacre is rendered in docudrama form in September 5. Director Tim Fehlbaum presents the events — in which 11 Israeli athletes were taken hostage and later murdered by Palestinian militant group Black September, demanding the release of 236 Palestinian prisoners — from the perspective of an ABC sports broadcasting team covering the situation in real time.
As Siddhant Adlakha wrote in his review for Mashable, “An unremarkable real-world thriller, September 5 fails on numerous fronts: both as a film re-telling the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis, and as a journalistic retrospective about TV broadcasting. It arrives with renewed relevance in light of constant, harrowing news from Palestine, but the movie’s narrowed focus — almost entirely confining the plot to the real-time developments within ABC’s Munich newsroom — is a blinkered approach that ends up saying little about the events either in retrospect, or as they unfolded in the moment.” — S.C.
Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Benesch, Zinedine Soualem, Georgina Rich, Corey Johnson, Marcus Rutherford, Benjamin Walker, Daniel Adeosun
How to watch:September 5 is streaming on Paramount+ Feb. 25.
6. Cold Wallet
Who needs to steal cash in the age of cryptocurrency? Steven Soderbergh presents a chilly heist movie about a motley band of thieves looking to hijack a “cold wallet,” the super cyber-protected hoard of a deceitful tech billionaire.
Far from Ocean’s Eleven, Billy (Raúl Castillo) and his crew aren’t slick master criminals. They’re Redditors who bought into what crypto kingpin Charles Hegel (Josh Brener) was selling. So when they feel robbed, it only feels fitting to plot a home invasion to retrieve what’s theirs. But this weaselly hostage proves a lot to handle. Studded with slapstick humor and suspense, Cold Wallet is a timely thriller with a raw appeal. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor
Starring: Raúl Castillo, Melonie Diaz, Tony Cavalero, Josh Brener, and Zoe Winters
How to watch: Cold Wallet is available for purchase on Apple TV+.
Running Point
is like a mix of Ted Lasso and professional basketball, with a touch of Succession‘s billionaire family drama. Created by Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, the show focuses on the Gordon family, owners of the Los Angeles Waves. When president Cam (Justin Theroux) steps down, his sister Isla (Kate Hudson) takes charge, facing the challenge of turning around a failing team.
A Comedy Gem with a Stellar Cast
Led by Kate Hudson’s strong performance, Running Point is a sharp comedy that humorously takes on professional basketball and dysfunctional families. The ensemble cast, including Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, and Scott MacArthur, adds to the show’s charm. With the right ingredients, this series could become a Netflix hit.
Starring: Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, and more.
Don’t Miss It on Netflix
Catch Running Point streaming on Netflix starting Feb. 27.
Middle-earth Anime Adventure
Experience a new take on Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. This anime prequel, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, delves into the past of Rohan, where King Helm Hammerhand and his daughter Héra must defend their people from invading forces. The film stands out with its unique approach and captivating storytelling.
Starring: Miranda Otto, Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, and more.
Stream It on Max
Watch The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim on Max starting Feb. 28.
Unsettling Haunted House Tale
For a truly eerie experience, check out Presence. Directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp, this haunted house story offers a fresh perspective and chilling moments. The cast delivers standout performances, making this film a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Starring: Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, and more.
Available on Prime Video
Watch Presence on Prime Video for a spine-tingling experience.
Experience the Bob Dylan Biopic
Before the Oscars, dive into A Complete Unknown, the acclaimed biopic about Bob Dylan. Enjoy Timothée Chalamet’s award-winning performance and immerse yourself in the rebellious ’60s soundtrack from the comfort of your home.
Review of “A Complete Unknown”
In my review for A Complete Unknown, I praised Chalamet’s “irritating” performance, as well as how writer/director Mangold held space for other major figures in folk, like Pete Seeger (Edward Norton) and Joan Baez (Monica Barbaro). Each of these performances masterfully fleshes out these figures so they exist beyond their connection to Dylan. You can see how they tie together, how it hurts when he cuts that tie, but also that each is a tapestry even without him. This, above all else, makes A Complete Unknown remarkable, setting it apart from countless dramas about an abusive (and always male) creative genius whose bad behavior is effectively shrugged off as the cost of art. — K.P.
Starring:
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, and Scoot McNairy
How to watch:
How to watch: A Complete Unknown is available for purchase on Prime Video.
* denotes that this blurb appeared in a previous Mashable list.
