What to watch this weekend: Netflix, Hulu premiere new movies for viewers

Netflix, Hulu are releasing a number of movies this weekend for their viewers. This weekend offers a rich streaming lineup as Netflix and Hulu roll out fresh content catering to thrill‑seekers, true‑crime fans and animation lovers alike.

An animated adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The Twits” was released on Netflix on Friday, October 17. The mean, hateful couple are voiced by Johnny Vegas and Margo Martindale, in this film about their rise to power in the city and the group of children who team up to fight for goodness. Animation veteran Phil Johnson (“Wreck-It Ralph,” “Zootopia”) directed and co-wrote the film, which features a starry voice cast including Natalie Portman, Emilia Clarke and Jason Mantzoukas. David Byrne also contributed some new songs, with Paramore’s Hayley Williams.

Danielle Deadwyler stars in the apocalyptic thriller “40 Acres” about a family, the Freemans, surviving on a farm while the rest of society has collapsed in the wake of plagues and wars. But their survivalist existence is put in jeopardy when her eldest son meets a woman outside of their property. It started streaming on Hulu from Friday, October 17.


Also on Friday, October 17, Netflix has premiered “The Perfect Neighbor” from Geeta Gandbhir uses police bodycam footage to reconstruct a neighborhood dispute in Florida that turns deadly. It’s a riveting real life look at the state’s “stand your ground laws.”

Together, this weekend’s offerings underscore the streaming platforms’ push for high‑impact originals — from true‑crime dramatizations to high‑stakes reality to suspense‑driven fiction. Whether you’re looking to buckle in for a psychological thriller or get lost in an engrossing series, there’s ample content to fill your screen.

FAQs

Q1. Where can you watch new movies?
A1. New movies can be watched on Netflix, and Hulu.

Q2. Which platforms are releasing new movies?
A2. Netflix and Hulu are releasing new movies.