After last week’s exciting lineup featuring blockbusters like Deadpool & Wolverine and chilling horrors like Salem’s Lot, this week continues the momentum with a diverse array of new streaming releases. From the much-anticipated return of iconic characters in legacy sequels to fresh horror flicks perfect for the Halloween season, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a rundown of all the new movies you can stream this week.
New on VOD
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Thirty-six years after Tim Burton’s beloved horror-comedy first graced the screens, Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder reprise their iconic roles as Betelgeuse and Lydia Deetz in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Directed by Tim Burton himself, the sequel picks up decades later with Lydia now hosting a popular supernatural talk show. Estranged from her teenage daughter Astrid and entangled with her manipulative manager Rory, Lydia returns to Winter River alongside her stepmother Delia after a family tragedy. Meanwhile, Betelgeuse, trying to evade his vengeful ex-wife Delores and the ghost detective Wolf Jackson, seizes the opportunity to haunt the Deetz family once more. The film blends Burton’s signature gothic aesthetic with themes of family, identity, and the supernatural.
Cast: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara (as Delia), Jenna Ortega (as Astrid), Justin Theroux (as Rory), Monica Bellucci (as Delores), Willem Dafoe (as Wolf Jackson), and Arthur Conti.
Streaming on: Video On Demand (VOD)
Hellboy: The Crooked Man
“Hellboy: The Crooked Man” marks a new chapter in the Hellboy franchise, directed by Brian Taylor (Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance). Jack Kesy takes on the role of Hellboy in this horror-centric reboot. Set in the 1950s, Hellboy teams up with rookie BPRD agent Bobbie Jo Song to investigate a secluded community in Appalachia. They uncover a coven of witches led by the demonic Crooked Man. The film embraces darker themes, focusing on folklore, witchcraft, and the battle between good and evil.
Cast: Jack Kesy, Jefferson White, Adeline Rudolph, Martin Bassindale, Joseph Marcell, and Leah McNamara.
Streaming on: Video On Demand (VOD)
Never Let Go
Academy Award winner Halle Berry returns to the horror genre in “Never Let Go,” directed by Alexandre Aja (Crawl). Berry plays a single mother living with her two sons in a remote cabin. She insists they must remain tethered to the house to avoid possession by a malevolent force known as “The Evil” that has supposedly wiped out humanity. As her sons grow suspicious of her claims, they contemplate risking everything to seek the truth. The film explores themes of paranoia, trust, and the lengths a parent will go to protect her children.
Cast: Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, and Anthony B. Jenkins.
Streaming on: Video On Demand (VOD)
New on Netflix
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
After the success of Bad Boys for Life, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as the dynamic duo Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett in “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the fourth installment sees Lowrey settling down to get married while Burnett adjusts to being a grandfather. Their peaceful lives are disrupted when Burnett suffers a heart attack and their late boss, Captain Howard, is framed for a criminal conspiracy. Finding themselves fugitives, they reluctantly team up with Lowrey’s estranged son, former cartel assassin Armando, to clear Captain Howard’s name. The film combines high-octane action with comedic chemistry, exploring themes of family, loyalty, and redemption.
Cast: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Joe Pantoliano, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Jacob Scipio, Tasha Smith, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Melanie Liburd, Rhea Seehorn, and Tiffany Haddish.
Streaming on: Netflix
Lonely Planet
Academy Award winner Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth star in “Lonely Planet,” a romantic drama directed by Susannah Grant (Unbelievable). The film follows Katherine Lowe, an introverted author attending a writer’s retreat in Morocco. There, she meets the charming Owen Brophy, played by Hemsworth, and what begins as a friendship soon blossoms into a deep romantic connection. Set against the exotic backdrop of Morocco, the movie explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the transformative power of new experiences.
Cast: Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, Diana Silvers, Younès Boucif, Adriano Giannini, and Rachida Brakni.
Streaming on: Netflix
New on Max
Caddo Lake
From producers M. Night Shyamalan comes “Caddo Lake,” a supernatural thriller directed by Celine Held and Logan George (Servant). Starring Dylan O’Brien and Eliza Scanlen, the story begins with the mysterious disappearance of an eight-year-old girl near Caddo Lake. As her family searches for answers, they uncover connections to similar vanishings in the past, delving into a haunting mystery that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural. The film touches on themes of grief, family secrets, and the inexplicable forces that lurk beneath the surface.
Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Eliza Scanlen, Lauren Ambrose, Eric Lange, Sam Hennings, and Diana Hopper.
Streaming on: Max
Tuesday
In “Tuesday,” eleven-time Emmy winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus takes on a dramatic role unlike any in her career. Directed by Daina O. Pusić in her feature debut, the film is a fantastical drama about Zora, a single mother caring for her terminally ill daughter, Tuesday. As Zora struggles to maintain a sense of normalcy, their lives are upended when Death arrives in the form of a macaw. This magical journey forces both mother and daughter to confront themes of grief, acceptance, and the art of letting go.
Cast: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lola Petticrew (as Tuesday), Leah Harvey, and Arinzé Kene.
Streaming on: Max
New on Hulu
Mr. Crocket
“Mr. Crocket” is a Hulu original horror film directed by Brandon Espy. Set in 1993, the movie stars Jerrika Hinton as Summer, a single mother struggling to raise her son, Major, played by Ayden Gavin. Their lives take a terrifying turn when Mr. Crocket, the deranged host of a children’s TV show, magically emerges from their television and kidnaps Major. Summer embarks on a perilous journey into a nightmarish world to save her son, confronting her deepest fears. The film blends slasher horror elements with psychological thrills, exploring themes of motherhood, fear, and the influence of media.
Cast: Jerrika Hinton, Elvis Nolasco, Ayden Gavin, Kristolyn Lloyd, and Alex Akpobome (as Mr. Crocket).
Streaming on: Hulu
Sting
Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner (Wyrmwood: Apocalypse), “Sting” is a creature feature that centers on 12-year-old Charlotte, portrayed by Alyla Browne. After discovering a tiny spider hatching from a mysterious object, Charlotte names it Sting and keeps it as a secret pet. However, the spider grows at an alarming rate, and as neighbors begin to disappear, she realizes that Sting is a monstrous, bloodthirsty creature. The film delves into themes of responsibility, the consequences of secrecy, and facing one’s fears.
Cast: Alyla Browne, Ryan Corr, Penelope Mitchell, Robyn Nevin, Noni Hazlehurst, Silvia Colloca, Danny Kim, and Jermaine Fowler.
Streaming on: Hulu
New on Apple TV+
The Last of the Sea Women
“The Last of the Sea Women” is a documentary directed by Sue Kim in her feature debut. Set on the shores of Jeju Island, the film chronicles the lives of a group of female South Korean divers known as “Haenyeo.” These women face numerous threats to their centuries-old traditions, including environmental changes and modernization. The documentary sheds light on their struggle to preserve their culture and the indomitable spirit that drives them. Themes of resilience, cultural identity, and the impact of progress are central to this moving narrative.
Streaming on: Apple TV+
