Looking for the best new movies streaming this weekend (Feb. 27 – Mar. 1)? This guide rounds up the latest movie releases across Netflix, Hulu, Max, Apple TV+ and other top streaming services to help you decide what to watch right now. Whether you’re in the mood for a tense thriller, a laugh-out-loud comedy or a family-friendly hit, you’ll find what’s new to stream this weekend — plus where to watch each title — all in one place.
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Editor’s Pick: Best New Movie to Stream This Weekend
While fans will need to wait a bit longer for highly anticipated movies like Hamnet, The Housemaid, Marty Supreme and The Secret Agent to come to a streaming service (although they are now available to rent on PVOD), there are plenty of other new films to queue up this weekend.
Here’s our top pick:
‘Rental Family’
Brendan Fraser plays Phil, an American actor living in Tokyo who stumbles upon an unusual job that may just give him the purpose he has been searching for. Rental Family is sure to be a feel-good story to warm you up this weekend.
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‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’
Rating: R
Genre: Musical, Drama
Cast: Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, Jennifer Lopez
Director: Bill Condon
Released on Streaming: Feb. 27
Set against the backdrop of Argentina’s Dirty War, Kiss of the Spider Woman tells the story of two very different prisoners sharing a cell. As the war rages outside, the men – who have each been labeled a criminal – form an unexpected bond through the retelling of a favorite film. Bill Condon’s story is brought to life through the performances of Deigo Luna, Tonatiuh and Jennifer Lopez.
‘In the Blink of an Eye’
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Cast: Kate McKinnon, Rashida Jones, Daveed Diggs
Director: Andrew Stanton
Released on Streaming: Feb. 27
In the Blink of an Eye takes on the ambitious task of telling three interconnected stories over the course of thousands of years, with a focus on humanity’s evolving relationship with science and technology. And while the film may not land for everyone, its sweeping scope and bold execution leaves audiences with plenty to think about after the credits roll.
‘Rental Family’
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto
Director: Hikari
Released on Streaming: Feb. 18
Rental Family follows Phil, an American actor in Tokyo who, desperate for any kind of gig, takes on an unconventional acting role in hopes of finding renewed success. Hired to play stand-in family members for strangers, Phil begins forming unexpected and meaningful connections.
‘Urchin’
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Cast: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster Koloamatangi
Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Released on Streaming: Feb. 17
Directed and written by Harris Dickinson, Urchin is a compassionate yet unflinching look at life on the margins of society. The film explores addiction and poverty, illuminated the all-to-real stories of those often overlooked.
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‘Dead of Winter’
Rating: R
Genre: Thriller, Action
Cast: Emma Thompson, Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca, Gaia Wise
Director: Brian Kirk
Released on Streaming: Feb. 20
Stuck in a Minnesota blizzard, a woman stops at a remote cabin hoping for shelter. What she finds, however, is a nightmarish couple, a kidnapped girl and a situation that is even more dangerous than the perilous weather outside.
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‘The Bluff’
Rating: R
Genre: Action, Thriller
Cast: Priyanka Chopra, Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green
Director: Frank E. Flowers
Released on Streaming: Feb. 25
The Bluff is a swashbuckler action-adventure, delivering plenty of impressive action sequences and swordplay. Sit in the 19th-century Caribbean, the film follows a former pirate who is forced back into action when her past resurfaces, threating the family she’d do anything to protect.
‘The Summer Book’
Genre: Drama
Cast: Glenn Close, Emily Matthews, Anders Danielsen Lie
Director: Charlie McDowell
Released on Streaming: Feb. 26
The Summer Book is a stunning exploration of life’s journey, supported by breathtaking cinematography and nature landscapes. Anchored by moving performances from Glenn Close and Emily Matthews, the film captures the nuanced beauty found within the circle of life.
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‘Blue Moon’
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Biopic, Music
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualle, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott
Director: Richard Linklater
Released on Streaming: Feb. 14
One of the top movies now for drama fans, Blue Moon stars Ethan Hawke as Lorenz Hart in an emotional yet sharp story set in a New York City restaurant on the opening night of his former partner’s Oklahoma!, where his professional and personal lives begin unraveling in front of his own eyes.
‘Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip’
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Tyler Perry, Jermaine Harris, Amber Reign Smith
Director: Tyler Perry
Released on Streaming: Feb. 13
Tyler Perry’s latest entry in the Madea franchise is sure to be a fan favorite. This time, the spotlight is on Madea’s brother, Joe, as he prepares his sheltered grandson for his biggest life change yet: heading off to college.
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‘Eternity’
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, Miles Teller, Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Director: David Freyne
Released on Streaming: Feb. 13
Among the top new movies to stream this weekend, Eternity follows Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) as she enters the afterlife and is faced with an impossible choice: spend forever with her lifelong husband (Miles Teller) or reunite with her first love (Callum Turner) who died young and has been waiting for her to arrive.
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‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Cast: Tom Kenny, Mark Hamill, George Lopez
Director: Derek Drymon
Released on Streaming: Feb. 17
SpongeBob SquarePants is back for an all-new underwater adventure! Packed with colorful animation, outrageous antics and the characters we know and love, the latest SpongeBob movie delivers for fans of all ages.
This list of new movies streaming this weekend was last updated on February 24, 2026.
And there you have it: the top movies streaming this weekend. Each week, this page will be updated to reflect the top movies across platforms, so make sure to check back here to keep up with what’s hot in entertainment.
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