Looking for something new to stream this week (June 22–28)? This week’s lineup delivers everything from a chaotic John Cena–Eric André buddy comedy and unsettling psychological horror and one of Netflix’s strangest crime epics in years. If you’re a horror fan, this is an especially strong week to stay in.
We’ve also included four standout releases from recent weeks that may have slipped under your radar but are still well worth adding to your watchlist. Whether you’re in the mood for a laugh, a slow-burning thriller or something completely unexpected, these are the movies worth streaming right now.
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Top Movies to Stream at a Glance
Here’s a high-level view of the new movies streaming this week as well as our top picks from the prior month:
| Movie | Platform | Added |
| Little Brother | Netflix | Jun. 26 |
| Strung | Peacock | Jun. 26 |
| Undertone | HBO Max | Jun. 26 |
| In the Hand of Dante | Netflix | Jun. 24 |
| How to Make a Killing | HBO Max | Jun. 19 |
| Project Hail Mary | MGM+ | Jun. 18 |
| Pillion | HBO Max | Jun. 5 |
| Hoppers | Disney+ | Jun. 3 |
Keep reading for an overview of each movie, including plot details and why they’re worth watching.
New Movies Streaming This Weekend
These are the new movies coming to streaming this week. All titles will be available to watch across streaming platforms by June 26.
‘Little Brother’ – Netflix
Platform: Netflix · Added: June 26 · Rating: R · Runtime: 1h 42m · Genre: Comedy · Director: Matt Spicer · Cast: John Cena, Eric André, Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni, Ego Nwodim, Sherry Cola, Caleb Hearon · RT: TBD
Rudd (John Cena) has spent years building a perfectly ordered life as a successful real estate agent. Everything changes when Marcus (Eric André), the chaotic former “little brother” from the youth mentorship program they shared years ago, unexpectedly reappears. Directed by Matt Spicer (Ingrid Goes West), Little Brother is a raunchy comedy about what happens when someone who ignores every social boundary crashes into a carefully curated life.
Why watch it: The Cena-André pairing is genuinely hilarious. Cena’s stiff, bottled-up energy against André’s complete lack of a filter is exactly the kind of contrast that powers great comedies.
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‘Strung’ – Peacock
Platform: Peacock · Added: June 26 · Rating: R · Runtime: TBD · Genre: Psychological Thriller · Director: Malcolm D. Lee · Cast: Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Lucien Laviscount, Anna Diop, Coco Jones · RT: Score pending
Chloe Bailey plays a talented violinist struggling to make ends meet in Los Angeles when she lands a gig mentoring the gifted daughter of an influential, mysterious family. The money is good, the house is stunning and everything seems perfect — until it isn’t. As she settles in, small things start to feel off. Then bigger things.
Why watch it: Chloe Bailey in her best performance yet — Get Out energy with a classical music flare. Blumhouse and Tyler Perry together is an unusual combination, and Lee brings more emotional weight than its streaming-original status might suggest.
‘Undertone’ – HBO Max
Platform: HBO Max · Added: June 26 · Rating: R · Runtime: 1h 34m · Genre: Horror · Director: Ian Tuason · Cast: Nina Kiri, Adam DiMarco, Michèle Duquet, Keana Lyn Bastidas · RT: 74% critics / 50% audience
Evy (Nina Kiri) is the skeptic half of a small paranormal podcast, while her co-host Justin (Adam DiMarco) does most of the believing. When Justin receives ten anonymous audio recordings of a couple experiencing strange noises in their home, they play them on air — and something in those recordings starts mirroring Evy’s own life in ways that can’t be explained. Shot on a $500,000 budget and acquired by A24 after its festival debut, Undertone is a horror film that builds its dread almost entirely through sound.
Why watch it: A genuinely unsettling film — nearly every character exists only as a voice, forcing you to fill in the rest yourself. Its innovative sound design has drawn widespread praise from critics, though audience reactions have been more mixed, so temper expectations if you prefer conventional, jump-scare-driven horror.
‘In the Hand of Dante’ – Netflix
Platform: Netflix · Added: June 24 · Rating: R · Runtime: 2h 33m · Genre: Crime / Drama · Director: Julian Schnabel · Cast: Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich, Al Pacino, Jason Momoa, Martin Scorsese · RT: 38% critics / audience TBD
Two timelines, one obsession. In 14th-century Italy, Dante Alighieri (Oscar Isaac) wrestles with his destiny as he writes The Divine Comedy. In 21st-century New York, writer Nick Tosches (also Isaac) is recruited by a mafia don (John Malkovich) to authenticate Dante’s original handwritten manuscript. Directed by Julian Schnabel (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly), the film features one of the most stacked ensemble casts you’ll see all year, including Martin Scorsese in an acting role as Dante’s spiritual mentor.
Why watch it: Reviews are sharply divided, but In the Hand of Dante is the kind of gloriously weird, ambitious swing that’s becoming increasingly rare. If it works for you, it really works; if not, it’s certainly not a film that you’ll say played it safe.
Previously Released Top Movies
Here are the top movies released in recent weeks that are worth checking out this weekend.
‘How to Make a Killing’ – HBO Max
Platform: HBO Max · Added: June 19 · Rating: R · Runtime: 1h 45m · Genre: Dark Comedy / Thriller · Director: John Patton Ford · Cast: Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Ed Harris, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace · RT: 44% critics / 77% audience
Disowned by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance — no matter how many relatives stand in his way. Narrated by Becket from death row as he reflects on how everything went so spectacularly wrong, How to Make a Killing is a dark class-warfare comedy that’s sure to add some excitement to your weekend.
Why watch it: Critics were split, but audiences have been much more enthusiastic — and it’s easy to see why. Powell throws himself into the role with infectious energy, and the film’s darkly comic style gives it a swagger that’s hard to resist.
‘Project Hail Mary’ – MGM+
Platform: MGM+ · Added: June 18 · Rating: PG-13 · Runtime: 2h 36m · Genre: Sci-Fi / Adventure · Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller · Cast: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub · RT: 94% critics / 95% audience
Middle school science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up alone on a spacecraft, light-years from Earth with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As his memories slowly return, so does the enormity of his mission: solve the mystery of a microscopic organism consuming the sun and find a way to stop it before Earth faces extinction. It’s an inventive sci-fi adventure elevated by Gosling’s charming performance and one of the most unexpected sci-fi friendships ever put on screen.
Why watch it: Project Hail Mary is one of the year’s most entertaining movies and a rare blockbuster that combines big ideas, genuine emotion and a sense of wonder. Adapted from Andy Weir’s bestselling novel and lifted by an excellent Gosling performance, it’s the kind of crowd-pleasing sci-fi film that’s hard not to love.
‘Pillion’ – HBO Max
Platform: HBO Max · Added: June 5 · Rating: R · Runtime: 1h 47m · Genre: Romance / Drama / Dark Comedy · Director: Harry Lighton · Cast: Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård · RT: 99% critics / 89% audience
When Colin (Harry Melling), a soft-spoken, directionless young man in London, meets Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), an impossibly handsome, enigmatic biker, he’s quickly pulled into a close-knit world of leather jackets and BDSM. Based on the novel Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones, Pillion is a sharp, funny, thoughtful film about desire and identity.
Why watch it: A hidden gem of 2026 films. Harry Melling (The Queen’s Gambit, Harry Potter) gives a career-best performance, and the chemistry between him and Skarsgård is unlike anything you’ll see elsewhere this year.
‘Hoppers’ – Disney+
Platform: Disney+ · Added: June 3 · Rating: PG · Runtime: 1h 45m · Genre: Animated Adventure / Sci-Fi Comedy · Director: Daniel Chong · Cast: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Meryl Streep, Dave Franco, Kathy Najimy · RT: 94% critics
When smooth-talking local mayor Jerry Generazzo (Jon Hamm) threatens the habitats around her community, animal-loving college student Mabel (Piper Curda) uses a radical new technology to “hop” her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver — communicating directly with animals and rallying them to fight back.
Why we picked it: Critics are calling it Pixar’s freshest and funniest movie in years — and it just landed on Disney+ after a hugely successful theatrical run. If you’ve been waiting to watch it at home, this is your weekend.
This list of new movies to stream this week was last updated on June 25, 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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