10 Awesome Movies You Can Stream Right Now (Updated July 17, 2026)

Hey there! Ever wonder what to watch tonight? We’ve got you covered like a cozy blanket. Think of this as a snack-sized guide to brand-new movies you can watch at home right now. No confusing words, just plain fun.

What’s the Big Idea?

• One of these movies is what you should watch tonight.
• There are theatrical releases (movies that were in cinemas first) available to watch at home, like the horror phenomenon "Obsession" now on Peacock.
• Don’t miss original streaming fare (movies made just for streaming services) as well, including the Netflix coming-of-age movie "Heartstopper Forever."

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For those few scary-movie nerds who haven’t seen it yet – and everyone else – it’s time to get obsessed with "Obsession." One of the biggest box-office successes of the year, director Curry Barker’s horror phenomenon is finally streaming on Peacock, one of many fresh flicks new to your favorite services. (And worth a watch for Inde Navarrette’s knockout scream-queen performance alone.) Kit Connor and Joe Locke reprise their coming-of-age roles from the queer teen romance series "Heartstopper" one last time for "Heartstopper Forever" on Netflix, while the latest "Descendants" fantasy franchise installment premieres on Disney+.

Here are 10 new and notable movies you can stream right now:

‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’

After using a time-travel pocketwatch to keep her mom, the Queen of Hearts, from turning evil, Red (Kylie Cantrall) faces new challenges with BFF Chloe (Malia Baker), Cinderella’s daughter. They team with Red’s new sister Pink (Liamani Segura) and other villain and hero kids to stop Wonderland bad dad Maddox Hatter in the peppy Disney musical.

• Where to watch: Disney+

‘Exit 8’

Based on a video game, the sci-fi thriller is excellently maddening and surprisingly emotional. Kazunari Ninomiya stars as a young man desperately trying to leave a seemingly endless Japanese subway station. The only way out? For him to track anomalies (weird changes) in various loops of a corridor, and if he fails, he’s forced to start all over again.

• Where to watch: Shudder

‘Heartstopper Forever’

Three seasons of the coming-of-age "Heartstopper" series followed the evolving relationship of Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke), and "Forever" finishes their big-hearted story. The young Brits’ last year in secondary school finds Charlie starting a pride club, Nick worrying about an uncertain future, and both considering the impact of long-distance love.

• Where to watch: Netflix

‘The Long Walk’

Based on the Stephen King novella (a short novel), the dystopian thriller (a story about a made-up unhappy future) stars Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson as young men living in an authoritarian version of America who volunteer for a grueling contest where there’s one winner and losers are executed if they don’t keep a 3 mph pace. Timely metaphors abound, but it also has its uplifting moments.

• Where to watch: HBO Max

‘Obsession’

In this gory and gonzo take on the "monkey’s paw" trope (a story where a wish goes wrong) – and one of the best movies so far this year – Bear (Michael Johnston) is a lovelorn guy who uses a mysterious trinket to wish his co-worker Nikki (Inde Navarrette) would love him. She shows him a whole lot of adoration, all right, to a deeply unsettling and unhinged degree.

• Where to watch: Peacock

‘Project Hail Mary’

This stunning, rousing sci-fi adventure stars Ryan Gosling as a middle-school teacher recruited to help figure out why the sun is dimming, which could lead to a new ice age. He also becomes a reluctant astronaut and makes a cosmic BFF in Rocky, a chatty alien engineer, on a last-ditch effort to save mankind.

• Where to watch: Prime Video

‘Redux Redux’

Michaela McManus stars in this nifty sci-fi thriller (written and directed by her brothers Kevin and Matthew) as a desperate mom traveling to different parallel worlds (like sideways versions of our world) to kill every version of the serial killer who murdered her daughter, hoping to find her kid alive in one. Her quest gets complicated when an intended victim (Stella Marcus) comes along for the vengeful ride.

• Where to watch: Hulu

‘Reminders of Him’

The adaptation of the Colleen Hoover best seller stars Maika Monroe as a young woman back home after serving six years for the car-accident death of her boyfriend. She wants to meet her daughter who was born in jail – the kid’s grandparents (Lauren Graham and Bradley Whitford) are dead set against it, but she finds an ally in a local bar owner (Tyriq Withers).

• Where to watch: Peacock

‘They Fight’

Based on a 2016 documentary, the sports drama stars André Holland as an ex-con (someone who was in prison) having a hard time readjusting to society and being a dad for his young son. He finds home and redemption in his old youth boxing gym, where he trains young fighters for a national championship with his former mentor (Wendell Pierce).

• Where to watch: Hulu

‘Wardriver’

In the neo-noir crime thriller (a moody crime story), Cole (Dane DeHaan) is a thief who makes a living hacking people’s bank accounts from his car. But he’s forced into a higher-stakes heist by Oscar (Mamoudou Athie), a more sinister class of criminal, involving a money-laundering woman (Sasha Calle) and a mob lawyer (Jeffrey Donovan).

• Where to watch: Paramount+

Summary

To wrap it up like a gift: There are 10 fresh movies to stream right now across services like Disney+, Shudder, Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock, Prime Video, Hulu, and Paramount+. From a peppy Disney musical to a scary subway loop and a space-saving adventure, there’s something for every mood. Grab your popcorn and pick one!

FAQ

1. What does "streaming" mean?
Streaming means watching a movie over the internet on your TV, phone, or computer without downloading it.

2. Do I need special accounts to watch these?
Yes, each movie lists where to watch (like Netflix or Disney+), and those usually need a paid sign-up.

3. Is "Obsession" too scary for kids?
It is a gory horror movie, so it’s best for older teens and adults, not little ones.

4. What is a "coming-of-age" movie?
It’s a story about young people growing up and figuring out life, like "Heartstopper Forever."

5. Can I watch these outside the USA?
Availability depends on your country’s streaming services, so check the listed app in your area.