If you like high-profile movies heading to streaming, then you're going to like the list this week.On Apple TV, a popular Mattel toy brand has been turned into a movie.Hulu has two releases this week: one is a documentary about an iconic band, and the other is an intriguing horror movie.
The final two movies have some serious star power.The first is Ben Affleck's next directorial effort, which heads to Netflix.The second, and my top pick of the week, hails from the legend himself, Steven Spielberg.
All five movies can be streamed in the U.S.5 Matchbox The Movie The cars shine in this action movie Ever since the success of Mattel Films has been all-in on the movie-making business.Earlier this year, Mattel released , which garnered mixed reviews and flopped at the box office.
Mattel is hoping for more success with , which will bypass theaters and head right to streaming.John Cena stars as Sean Walker, a CIA agent who reunites with the "Matchbox gang," his group of childhood friends, played by Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, and Teyonah Parris.Their reunion is cut short when the group is drugged and kidnapped by international criminals looking for a nuclear warhead.
The CIA now believes Sean has the weapon, meaning the only way to clear his name is to find the warhead with the help of his friends.At the very least, I'm expecting excellent action scenes with director Sam Hargrave at the helm.streams on Oct.
9 on Apple TV.Matchbox the Movie PG-13 Action Comedy Adventure Release Date October 9, 2026 Runtime 127 minutes Director Sam Hargrave Powered by Expand Collapse 4 Hokum Underrated horror with a Severance star It's October, and many people, including myself, are likely looking for horror movies.While Netflix always has some great horror options, Hulu has bolstered the genre with some spooky titles.
One of the streamer's new movies this month is , Damien McCarthy's version of a haunted house tale.Adam Scott stars as Ohm Bauman, an American novelist hoping to find some inspiration in his travels to an Irish hotel where he plans to spread the ashes of his deceased parents.Ohm learns that the hotel has a honeymoon suite that is supposedly haunted by a witch.
Upon further investigation, it might be, as supernatural occurrences start happening.If you're a fan of atmospheric horror, then might be worth checking out.streams on Oct.
10 on Hulu.Hokum R Horror Thriller Release Date May 1, 2026 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH RENT BUY Powered by Expand Collapse 3 Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger The Gallagher brothers reunite Oasis might have played a pivotal role in shaping your musical tastes.Onstage, Liam and Noel Gallagher made magic.
Offstage, they got along like oil and water, and their constant fighting led to their breakup in 2009.They say time heals all wounds, and in 2024, Oasis announced they would be reuniting to play concerts in 2025.chronicles the historic reunion and how the Gallagher brothers put aside their differences to get the band back together.
Hopefully, Oasis will stay together for years to come so I can get to a concert.streams on Oct.9 on Hulu and Disney+.
Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger R Documentary Music Release Date September 9, 2026 Runtime 123 minutes Director Dylan Southern, Will Lovelace Powered by Expand Collapse 2 Animals A father's fight to get his son back Netflix is living up to its reputation as the "King of Thrillers." This year, Netflix released several pulse-pounding original thrillers, including , , and .As thrilling as those movies were, I'm hoping becomes the best of the bunch.In , Affleck, who also co-wrote and directed the movie, plays Mark Kimball, a Los Angeles politician running for mayor.
Kimball's life takes a turn for the worse when his son is kidnapped and held for ransom.Now, Affleck must work with his wife (Washington) to raise the money to pay the kidnappers for his son.That seems like a fairly cut-and-dried thriller.
However, the trailer teases that Mark and his wife have a few dirty little secrets that could tarnish their images.feels like a movie worth staying in on a Friday night for.streams on Oct.
9 on Netflix.Animals R Crime Thriller Release Date October 9, 2026 Runtime 106 minutes Director Ben Affleck Powered by Expand Collapse 1 Disclosure Day Spielberg's return to sci-fi If Spielberg makes a sci-fi movie, I pay attention.This is the master behind , and .
Clearly, he knows how to make compelling stories within this genre.In June, Spielberg released his latest sci-fi adventure in theaters, Disclosure Day.Aliens exist in the world of , but a government contractor known as Wardex Corporation has been hiding that information from the public.
Cybersecurity whistleblower Daniel Kellner (Josh O'Connor) steals important information from Wardex that would prove the existence of aliens.Meteorologist Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt) agrees to help Daniel, and the two quickly realize they might have previously had an interaction.Is one of Spielberg's best movies? No, I don't think so.
Is it still an entertaining conspiracy thriller? Absolutely.streams on Oct 9 on Peacock.Disclosure Day PG-13 Thriller Mystery Sci-Fi Action Drama Release Date June 12, 2026 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH RENT BUY Powered by Expand Collapse What else should I watch on streaming? One new show that could become a breakout hit is , an adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel.
I'm fully expecting Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, and Mike Faist to be contenders at the 2027 Emmys.If you're looking for an addictive show, try and
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