What should I watch? Top new movies to stream this week (Oct. 13-19)

Looking for the best new movies to stream this week? This guide compiles the latest releases across Netflix, Hulu, Max, Apple TV+, On Demand and more — updated every week with critic favorites, audience picks and hidden gems you may have missed.  Whether you want a tense thriller, a comedy or the latest family-friendly hits, find what’s new to stream right now, plus where to watch each title.

Editor’s picks: Best new movies to stream this week (October 13–19, 2025)

A mix of brand-new releases and recent fan favorites trending again – these are perfect picks for spooky season streaming this October.

• Weapons – Zach Cregger’s psychological horror, still trending on PVOD since its September debut, remains one of fall’s must-watch thrillers.
• The Lost Bus – Matthew McConaughey leads this powerful true-story survival drama, newly streaming on Apple TV+ since October 3.
• Bring Her Back – The Philippou brothers’ occult thriller hit HBO Max on Oct. 3 after its PVOD run – a perfect pick for horror fans.
• The Substance – Demi Moore’s dark body-horror satire is trending again after joining the HBO Max lineup on October 10.
• The Conjuring: Last Rites – The Warrens’ final haunting chapter arrived on PVOD October 7, delivering a satisfying franchise closure.

This week’s new movies to watch at home

Here’s a quick look at the biggest streaming and PVOD releases coming to your TV this week:

1. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey — available to rent or buy starting October 14.
2. Strangers: Chapter 2 — arrives on PVOD on October 14.
3. Culpa Nuestro (Our Fault) — foreign drama available to stream on Prime Video October 16.
4. Bad Shabbos — the Tribeca Festival winner premieres on Netflix October 16.
5. The Twits — hits Netflix streaming on October 17.
6. Delivery Run — limited theater release & PVOD as of October 17.

Below you’ll find the best streaming movies available to watch at home right now On Demand, Prime Video, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Hulu and more. Each section includes the plot, cast, rating and where to watch so you can quickly pick your next movie night favorite.

1. Roofman

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Rating: R

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime

Cast: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage, Uzo Adubo

Director: Derek Cianfrance

Streaming: DirecTV Stream , Amazon Prime

Oscar Wins: Best Comedy

Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum) is a struggling father who turns to robbery to support his family – but with a twist, earning him the nickname Roofman. After escaping from prison, he uses his ingenuity to live undetected in a Toys “R” Us for months, before falling for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), threatening his carefully crafted double life.

Critics Consensus: Leaning on Tatum’s strengths, Roofman is a surprisingly engaging watch, full of humor and heartfelt moments.

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