Top movies you can’t miss streaming this weekend, from fire-breathing dragons to sinister Werewolves, which one will you binge first?

Werewolves, dragons, and monsters are making their seasonal debut, but the real surprises come in unexpected places, like women mechanics taking charge. Whether you’re in the mood for blockbuster adventure, spine-tingling thrillers, or compelling documentaries, Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max are serving up a weekend menu packed with top-notch entertainment. From the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” to a Keira Knightley maritime thriller, a John Candy documentary, and the long-awaited “The Substance”, there’s something for every taste. Here is the roundup of the top movies to stream this weekend.

Bring her back - HBO Max

After the success of Talk to Me, Australian directors Danny and Michael Philippou return with a chilling horror story that explores grief, love, and cycles of abuse. Following the death of their father, a brother and sister move in with a new foster mother, played brilliantly by Sally Hawkins, whose ritualistic methods aim to heal their traumatic loss.


How to Train Your Dragon - Peacock

This live-action adaptation rises above the usual remake pitfalls, offering a new spin on the animated favorite. Mason Thames stars as a young Viking who forms an unlikely bond with a dragon he’s supposed to fear, as the story unfolds with breathtaking visuals and richer character arcs that make the adventure feel entirely new.

John Candy: I Like Me - Prime Video

Directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds, this documentary offers an intimate look at Canadian comedian John Candy, blending archival footage with interviews from family and Hollywood friends. It delves into early traumas that shaped his life while shedding new light on the moments that made Candy a beloved screen icon.

The Lost Bus - AppleTV+

Matthew McConaughey stars as a frazzled bus driver tasked with safely transporting a group of schoolchildren during a massive California wildfire. Alongside their determined teacher, played by America Ferrera, he navigates a perilous gauntlet of blazing flames and chaotic traffic in a high-stakes fight for survival.

Maintenance Required - Prime Video

Madelaine Petsch shines as the owner of an all-female auto shop who strikes up an online friendship in a Bronco forum, unaware that her new virtual friend, played by Jacob Scipio, is also a major executive at a national repair chain opening a store right across the street. Sparks, rivalry, and romance collide in this clever, contemporary take on You’ve Got Mail.

Play Dirty - Prime Video

Adapted from Richard Stark’s Parker novels, Shane Black’s over-the-top action comedy stars Mark Wahlberg as a legendary thief seeking revenge on Rosa Salazar, the woman who betrayed him on their last job. The twist? They must team up again for a daring heist to recover a sunken Spanish galleon’s treasure, blending explosive action with sharp humor.

Werewolves - Hulu

Blending sci-fi thrills with horror, this action-packed film stars Frank Grillo and Katrina Law as scientists racing to develop a cure for a pandemic unleashed by a supermoon. This event turned over a billion people into werewolves the previous year. When their experiments go awry, chaos erupts and feral creatures run rampant.