5 Best New Movies on Streaming to Watch This Weekend (May 9–10)

Cancel your plans because the streaming lineup for this weekend is insanely packed!

From emotional literary adaptations to post-apocalyptic thrillers and heartfelt dramas, the movies on streaming this weekend are everything you have been looking forward to. Platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max are consistently bringing fresh releases that will entertain you endlessly and leave you wanting more. 

Spread across genres and streaming platforms, these movies are worth binging with a bowl full of popcorn and your favorite candy snacks!

Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix)

Based on Shelby Van Pelt’s bestselling novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures is one of the most emotionally charged releases of the weekend. Directed by Olivia Newman, the film stars Sally Field as Tova Sullivan, an elderly aquarium caretaker who forms an unlikely connection with a highly intelligent octopus named Marcellus. 

The premise may seem a bit quirky, but the warmth and humanity of the tropes in the movie are unmatched. It’s a deeply moving story about grief, loneliness, and healing, and with Sally Field as the lead character, the movie is bound to exceed expectations and deliver a heartfelt narrative. On the other hand, Alfred Molina’s voice work as Marcellus adds charm and humor. It’s the kind of feel-good drama that balances mystery and heart effortlessly.

Wuthering Heights (HBO Max)

Released theatrically worldwide in February, the 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights is now streaming on HBO Max, reaching a wider set of audiences. The modern reimagining of Emily Brontë’s literary classic stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Cathy and Heathcliff.

The film stands out for its visual ambition and emotionally intense performances. Though there were some doubts over the casting, especially because of the age difference between the two actors, their sizzling chemistry eventually proved the naysayers wrong. While previous adaptations are big on gothic melodrama, this version retains the emotional themes while highlighting the tragic romance at the center of the story. 

We Bury the Dead (Hulu)

Zombie stories are hardly new, but We Bury the Dead takes a fresh approach to the genre from a more emotional and psychological angle. Starring Daisy Ridley as a woman who is searching for her missing husband in a devastated Tasmania, the story is set against the backdrop of a catastrophic event that unleashes the undead.

Rather than gore and violence, the movie chooses to shift focus to grief and survival. That said, the movie is not entirely devoid of action as Ridley steps into one of her darkest and most dramatic roles to date. It’s one of the more intriguing horror releases currently streaming.

Send Help (Hulu / Disney+)

Directed by horror veteran Sam Raimi, Send Help became a hit when it was released in theatres back in January 2026, appreciated for the lead performances by Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. The story centers on two coworkers stranded on a remote island after a plane crash, forcing them into a tense and unpredictable fight for survival. 

The film stands out for its unique premise, where two co-workers at odds are forced to unite in order to survive an unthinkable situation. Raimi’s signature style, including suspense, absurdity, and fast-paced storytelling, further enhances the charm of the film. It’s ideal for viewers who love immersing themselves in survival thrillers with personality, imagining what they would do when faced with a similar situation.

Greenland 2: Migration (HBO Max)

Greenland 2: Migration brings back Gerard Butler for another large-scale survival story set after Earth’s devastation. The sequel follows the Garrity family as they leave the safety of underground shelters and travel across a frozen, unstable Europe searching for a new home.

While the original movie focused on immediate disaster survival, the second instalment leans more into post-apocalyptic exploration and human resilience. The movie largely hinges on Butler’s grounded performance that continues to accentuate the emotional stakes, while the backdrop of the large-scale destruction sequences offers a spectacle for viewers.

Movie Name	Streaming Release Date	Streaming Platform
Remarkably Bright Creatures	May 8, 2026	Netflix
Wuthering Heights	May 1, 2026	HBO Max
We Bury the Dead	May 8, 2026	Hulu
Send Help	May 7, 2026	Hulu / Disney+
Greenland 2: Migration	May 9, 2026	HBO Max

This weekend’s streaming slate offers some of the strongest new releases, packed with emotional tropes, action sequences, and intense survival thrillers. Which one is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments!