7 Best Movies Available This Weekend on Max, Prime Video, Peacock and More

7 Best Movies Available This Weekend on Max, Prime Video, Peacock and More

This weekend, many new movies will be available on the best streaming services, including Max, Hulu, and Prime Video. But with so many films on offer, it's not always easy to narrow down which ones to watch.

So, to make your next movie night unforgettable, here's a roundup of hits and misses. Top of the list is Taylor Swift: featuring four new acoustic performances and all the songs added in an extended version of Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour (Taylor's Version), a Disney Plus exclusive. It is.

In Max, we see the "Dream Scenario," which is Nicolas Cage's signature unusual celebrity act. He plays a nondescript college professor who appears in people's dreams and infects them with a virus. In family-friendly fare, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" is on Prime Video, and the latest "Trolls" film, "Trolls Band Together," is at the Peacock.

Here are our top picks for movies to stream this weekend. Plus, see our top 7 new shows to stream this week.

A24's bizarre comedy-horror film starring Nicolas Cage is finally coming to streaming. Cage plays mild-mannered college professor Paul Matthews, who inexplicably begins to appear in the dreams of people all over the world.

But while the film is loaded with comedic moments, it also takes a dark turn. As Dream Paul's nocturnal cameos become increasingly prevalent, "Dream Scenario" uses his newfound virality as a commentary on the perils of fame and our collective obsession with parasitic social relationships. The absurdity grows steadily throughout the film as Paul's dreams begin to turn into violent nightmares. The film features a stellar cast, including Michael Cera, Dylan Gerla, David Klein, and Kara Volchov.

Watch Now on Max

The Trolls are back! Trolls Band Together is the latest installment in the Dreamworks animated series based on the wild-haired toy doll of the same name. If you don't have a youngster in your life demanding to see the "Trolls" movies over and over again, it's a simple but delightful treat for the eyes and ears. A stellar cast, including real pop stars, come together to sing karaoke to the kaleidoscopic, colorful visuals and playful humor.

In "Trolls Band Together," Branch (Justin Timberlake) and Poppy (Anna Kendrick) set out to rescue their brother Floyd (Troye Sivan), and in the process, the grumpy, music-hating Branch discovers that the boy band He uncovers a past where he was a member of BroZone. Eric Andre, David Diggs, and Kid Cudi voice the other members. This latest "Trolls" film is also a de facto NSYNC reunion, with the boy band performing their original songs for the first time in decades in the film.

Watch Now on Peacock

If you missed Taylor Swift's concerts during her record-breaking Eras Tour and missed the movie "The Eras Tour" in theaters, Disney Plus is offering "Taylor Swift" exclusively: The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version)" exclusively on Disney Plus.

This version includes all the songs added in the extended cut, including "Long Live," "The Archer," and "Wildest Dreams," as well as four new acoustic performances yet to be revealed. Also included will be a video of Swift performing her 2020 folklore single "Cardigan" for the first time. Swift fans will not want to miss this.

Watch it now on Disney Plus

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" sees the return of the chaotic but lovable Portokalos family. Almost a year after the events of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2," Toula (Nia Vardalos) and Ian (John Corbett) find themselves struggling with the grief of losing their father.

Their journey leads them to Greece for a family reunion, where the Portokalos clan crosses paths with Mayor Victory (Melina Kotselou), who dreams of restoring the village to its former glory. Tula embarks on a journey to explore her roots, Aunt Voula (Andrea Martin) seeks romance in Paris, and Ian just wants a pure vacation. Fans of the first two films are sure to find the Portokalos family re-entering your hearts and minds.

Watch Now on Prime Video

In 2023, Stephen King's franchise horror franchise returns for another installment, based on King's 1977 short story about a child in the Nebraskan backcountry who ritually sacrifices his parents to appease a pagan corn god The film centers on a murderous cult of children who ritually sacrifice their parents to appease a pagan corn god in the Nebraska backcountry. This latest film is directed by Kurt Wimmer, screenwriter of "Point Break" and "The Beekeeper." The core concept of a cult of children who worship the mysterious "walker across the ridges" remains intact, but the rest of the film deviates significantly from the original story.

Instead of following a couple of adults who stumble upon a seemingly deserted Nebraska town, Wimmer replaces them with high school senior Boleyn Williams (Elena Campouris). When the annual corn crop in her small farming community fails and the adults decide to destroy the crop in order to receive government subsidies, Boleyn conspires with her friends to hold a mock trial to hold them accountable. But things take a frightening turn when he brings in Eden, a local orphan who is being raised by the town preacher and has a bloodthirsty vengeance against the adults, into the group.

Watch it now on Hulu

Lindsay Lohan is quickly establishing herself as the queen of Netflix romantic comedies. After appearing in the charming Christmas romance Falling for Christmas, Lohan is back with a romance that winds up on the Emerald Isle just in time for St. Patrick's Day.

She plays Maddy, an editor secretly in love with a client writer who flies to Ireland to be a bridesmaid at her best friend's wedding and marry the man of Maddy's dreams. A spur-of-the-moment wish for true love leads Maddie to another reality where she becomes a bride. As she navigates this new reality, she begins to suspect that her soul mate is someone else entirely.

Watch Now on Netflix

Take a look into the profound world of renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in this fascinating Amazon Original documentary. Based on Frida's own words, including diaries, letters, essays, and interviews that tell her story, Frida is a fascinating exploration of the iconic artist's life. Filmmaker Carla Gutierrez blends first-person narration, archival footage, and lyrical animation inspired by Kahlo's artwork to create a truly magical documentary.

Watch Now on Prime Video

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