Top 6 Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend (January 23-25)

Our roundup of the best new movies and shows to binge this weekend on streaming platforms has something for every type of viewer. With so many streaming services available, there’s a little something for everyone.

Here’s a selection of 6 exciting new titles on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV Plus, and Hulu. This week features some thrilling releases, including Ryan Murphy’s wild new series on Hulu, Sophie Turner’s latest thriller on Prime Video, and Dwayne Johnson’s acclaimed film, The Smashing Machine.

As we keep an eye on upcoming films and shows, along with a season packed with fantastic new anime on Crunchyroll, we’ve compiled the freshest and most exciting releases. If you’ve already caught up on the best movies and shows of 2025, see what the new year has in store.

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Prime Video

Last week, we got our first glimpse of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, but before the Tomb Raider series drops, you can catch her in a different role in a new show on Prime Video. Co-starring Archie Madekwe and Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Steal follows an office worker who becomes embroiled in a major heist.

The official synopsis states, “A typical workday at Lochmill Capital, a pension fund investment company, is disrupted when a gang of violent thieves storms in, forcing Zara (Turner) and her friend Luke (Madekwe) to comply with their demands. But who would dare to steal billions of pounds from ordinary people’s pensions, and why? DCI Rhys (Fortune-Lloyd) is determined to uncover the truth, but as a recently relapsed gambling addict, he must manage his own financial troubles while navigating the secret agendas surrounding this extensive crime.”

Steal is available to stream on Amazon Prime starting January 21.

Available: US
Watch now: Hulu

If you enjoyed The Substance, Hulu’s latest offering might be right up your alley. Ryan Murphy’s new series, The Beauty, is based on the comic by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. Created alongside Matt Hodgson, this series features a stellar cast, including Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Ashton Kutcher, and Rebecca Hall.

According to the synopsis, “A sexually transmitted treatment known as ‘the Beauty’ spreads quickly, enhancing users’ physical attractiveness while hiding deadly side effects. As fatalities and public panic rise, an FBI investigation and various interests converge on the forces behind the drug and the epidemic it triggers.”

The Beauty premieres on Hulu on January 21.

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Apple TV Plus

Drops of God is a hidden gem that deserves your attention. This Apple TV series is based on the manga by Tadashi Agi and illustrated by Shu Okimoto, brought to life by a French-Japanese production team with a unique narrative.

The first season showcased a fierce competition for a prestigious wine collection belonging to the late Alexandre Léger. His estranged daughter Camille aimed to claim her inheritance but had to face Alexandre’s protégé, Issei, in a series of wine-related challenges. What can viewers expect from season 2? Set three years after the first season, the new episodes follow Camille and Issei as they embark on a quest to discover the origins of the world’s finest wine, traveling the globe and deepening their sibling bond.

Drops of God season 2 premieres on Apple TV Plus on January 21.

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Netflix

As Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End season 2 kick off an impressive anime winter season, another title worth your time is Netflix’s Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, a fresh take on the folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, which has inspired numerous anime, including Studio Ghibli’s The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. This marks the directorial debut of Shingo Yamashita, known for his work on the opening sequences of series like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man.

Set in a virtual realm called Tsukuyomi, the story follows a high school girl who discovers a mysterious baby emerging from a glowing telephone pole (yes, that’s Kaguya). Together, they launch a streaming career in Tsukuyomi, but their aspirations are threatened by dark forces seeking to reclaim Kaguya for the moon.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is available to stream on Netflix starting January 22.

Available: US
Watch now: HBO Max

Dwayne Johnson undergoes a remarkable transformation in this sports biopic, which could potentially earn him an Academy Award nomination, though competition is fierce. Despite a lukewarm box office performance, The Smashing Machine received critical acclaim after its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where Benny Safdie won the Silver Lion for directing.

The film portrays Johnson as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, delving into the aftermath of loss and its psychological impact. Emily Blunt plays Kerr’s wife, Dawn Staples, reuniting with Johnson after their collaboration in the Disney film Jungle Cruise.

The Smashing Machine premieres on HBO Max on January 23.

Available: US
Watch now: Disney Plus

If this week’s new streaming releases don’t pique your interest, here’s a wild card – Disney Plus has just added Venom: Let There Be Carnage to its lineup, and it’s definitely worth a mention. The 2021 sequel confirmed that Venom was no fluke, kicking off a delightfully campy superhero trilogy that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Featuring Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, and Woody Harrelson, the film follows Eddie Brock and Venom as they navigate their cohabitation challenges, leading Eddie to interview serial killer Cletus Kasady and explore his connection with his own alien symbiote, Carnage.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage is available to watch on Disney Plus starting January 22.