Recommended Cinema on Streaming Services: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and Other Platforms
In the streaming world, this week delivers a mix of magic and intrigue. Snow White – a film that left audiences a little chilly at the box office, but been a hit for Disney+ – makes its debut.
Alongside Snow White, other streaming ventures include Echo Valley, an Apple TV+ thriller featuring powerhouse actresses Sidney Sweeney and Julianne Moore, and Cleaner, a Max action pic starring the Star Wars universe's Rebecca Hall.
Hop on the stream train and check out the best new movies to watch this week. Want more suggestions? We also have guides to the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime, the best movies on Max, and the best movies on Disney.
New movies to stream at a glance: Snow White PG2025, Echo Valley R2025, Cleaner R2025*
Snow White (2025)
Disney Snow White This expanded, live-action version of the classic tale follows Snow White as she eludes the witchy Queen who has issued a decree to end her life. In the forest, she connects with the Seven Dwarfs who help keep her safe while she plans her revenge against the Queen. The battle for love, power, and freedom takes center stage.
Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Disney Captain America finds himself in a new world, as President Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross asks him to reform the Avengers in an attempt to keep the world safe. The team must face off against Samuel Sterns, a dangerous and manipulative foe aiming to wield power. Will Captain America and the Avengers be able to stop the evil schemes that threaten to plunge the world into chaos?
Echo Valley (2025)
Apple TV In this suspenseful thriller, Kate (Julianne Moore) is forced to confront the past when her adult daughter, Claire (played by Sidney Sweeney), appears at her door covered in someone else's blood. Kate goes to great lengths to protect her child from the looming danger, proving that even love knows no bounds.
Fountain of Youth (2025)
Apple TV A tale of adventure and treasures past, this movie follows a feuding family of archeologists led by Natalie Portman's character and John Krasinski's Luke Purdue. With the backing of a dying billionaire, they embark on a quest to locate the legendary fountain of youth, all while navigating the challenges of a complex family history.
The Gorge (2025)
Apple TV Set in a dystopian future, this sci-fi thriller centres on two operatives, played by Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, who are tasked with protecting the planet from an unknown evil lurking within the gorge. Their connection is tested when a catastrophe threatens to unleash the evil forces upon the world.
Cleaner (2025)
Max Daisy Ridley takes on a thrilling action role in Cleaner. When a company's corruption is revealed, the protagonist, played by Blake, plans to expose the wrongdoing by taking drastic measures. Unbeknownst to him, his sister, Joey, becomes involved in the chaos and must use her combat skills to save her brother and bring the mastermind to justice.
The Brutalist (2024)
Max This historical drama tells the story of an architect faced with building a monumental structure, responsible for introducing the 'Brutalist' style of architecture. Award-winning actors like Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones lead this three-hour epic that verges on pain and suffering, earning multiple Oscar nominations and wins, including Best Actor for Brody.
Babygirl (2024)
Max Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson star in this examination of inter-generational sexual dynamics in the workplace, crossing the lines of power and desire. It's erotic drama without the glossy sheen of shows like 50 Shades, achieving a more cerebral approach.
The Fire Inside (2024)
Amazon Claressa Shields, the first American woman to win a gold medal in boxing at the Olympics, finds herself struggling after her victory. Claressa worked tirelessly with her coach, Jason Crutchfield, to become one of the best boxers in the world. But her efforts don't lead to the fame and fortune she hoped, causing her to fight for resurgence and redemption in her career.
Another Simple Favor (2025)
Amazon A sequel to 2018's A Simple Favor, this film brings back Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively as Stephanie and Emily, who reunite on the Italian island of Capri for Emily's wedding. The twists and turns of the glamorous European wedding are anything but simple as murder and betrayal come to the foreground.
The Last Showgirl (2024)
Hulu Pamela Anderson's critically acclaimed performance shines as Shelly Gardner, a Las Vegas showgirl who has built her life around her performances. But when the revue she's starred in for thirty years announces its closure, Shelly finds herself lost and desperate to find a new purpose in her life.
Summer of 69 (2025)
Hulu Sam Morelos plays Abby in this teen comedy that explores the lengths one will go to win the affections of their crush. After learning about her crush's favorite sexual position and enlisting the help of a local stripper, Abby goes all out to win her crush over.
Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025)
Netflix A continuation of the Fear Street franchise, Prom Queen follows the struggles of Lori Granger (India Fowler) as she dreams of being prom queen and outshining her rival, Tiffany (Fina Strazza). However, the pair finds themselves entangled in a dark mystery involving a serial killer targeting prom-goers. Will either make it out intact?
I'm Still Here (2024)
Netflix Winner of the Best International Film Oscar, this movie is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's memoir about life under Brazilian military dictatorship in 1971. As the power of the dictatorship reaches its peak, the Paiva family – including Rubens, Eunice, and their five children – must navigate hardship and find hope in the chaos.
Paddington in Peru (2024)
Netflix The third movie in the heartwarming live-action Paddington series finds our favorite bear traveling to Peru in search of his missing aunt. Along the way, he encounters new friends, exciting adventures, and even more opportunities to share love and kindness.
Novocaine (2025)
Paramount Jack Quaid stars in this action-comedy about Nate, a normal guy with an extraordinary ability: he can't feel pain. When his girlfriend is kidnapped, Nate turns his lack of sensation into a secret advantage to save her and prove himself as a real hero.
Better Man (2024)
Paramount Better Man tells the true story of a deep-sea dive rescue team on a mission to save one of their crewmates who's trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface. Despite its star power – with Robbie Williams playing himself as a CGI monkey – the film bombed at the box office, grossing just over $20 million against a $110 million budget.
Entertainment enthusiasts should consider streaming Echo Valley, an Apple TV+ thriller starring Sidney Sweeney and Julianne Moore, along with other captivating shows like Snow White on Disney+. Daisy Ridley takes on a thrilling role in the Max action pic Cleaner, while fans of movies on Netflix can enjoy Fear Street: Prom Queen.
