There’s no shortage of quality content to watch these days, so check out this list of the best new movies available for streaming at home right now.
With an ever-expanding list of new movies to watch, how can you be sure you’re watching the best of them? Rather than spend time sorting through the diamonds in the rough, you can check out this list of 20 of the newest and most popular films for you to watch at home.
The films on this list span genres, streaming services, and ratings (from PG to R and NR), ensuring there’s something for everyone in your home to love.
Each week, we’ll look at new and trending films making their way to your TV and update this list to keep you up to speed on the very best content. Now, you can spend less time channel surfing (or endlessly bouncing back and forth between streaming services) and more time enjoying movies you’ll love.
And make sure to check back weekly so you can stay on top of what’s hot in movies right now.
*Movies on this list were released between the previous year, and are available to watch on streaming services or through DIRECTV On Demand.
Plus, check out our Top 20 TV Series to Binge Watch Now for even more great content to get obsessed with.
1. ‘HIT MAN’ (2024) (NEW!)
Rating: R
Genre: Romance; Comedy; Action; Thriller
Cast: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona,
Austin Amelio, Retta
Director: Richard Linklater
When you initially think of Glen Powell, things like ‘talented’ or ‘handsome’ may come to mind, but did ‘neo-noir thriller?’ If not, think again, because Hit Man, directed by Oscar-nominated Richard Linklater, is a movie that you’ll remember him for.
Playing a no-nonsense professor moonlighting as a fake hit man for the New Orleans Police Department, Powell takes audiences on a journey down into the darkest parts of the crime scene in the Big Easy. If that weren’t enough to intrigue you, just wait for the multiple under-cover personas and a steamy affair between a potential criminal and Powell. You really don’t want to miss it.
This new hit is the perfect blend of action, romance and thrills.
WATCH ‘HIT MAN’
2. ‘THE FALL GUY’ (2024)
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy; Action; Romance
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson,
Stephanie Hsu
Director: David Leitch
Ryan Gosling never disappoints, whether he’s just Ken or he’s building his love’s dream house, his talent brings movies to life, and his latest blockbuster is no exception. The Fall Guy stars Gosling as a die-hard stuntman who’s more than happy to get blown up, crashed into or thrown through windows, all for the love of the industry. It isn’t until a near career ending stunt that he must take a step back and figure out what to do next. What does he decide, you wonder? Just finding a missing movie star, solving a conspiracy and a few other totally manageable tasks.
A hilarious feel-good film with just the right mix of action and funny moments.
WATCH ‘THE FALL GUY’
3. ‘IF’ (2024)
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family; Comedy; Drama
Cast: Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Director: John Krasinski
Being a kid can be hard, as IF’s young protagonist, Bea, knows well. So well, unfortunately, that she often finds herself feeling lonely. But when she discovers a newfound power – the ability to see everyone’s imaginary friends – everything begins to change. After discovering her neighbor, played by Ryan Reynolds, can also see these imaginary friends, the two team up together to find new homes for those IFs whose original kid friends had since grown up. An endearing story filled with creativity and heartwarming moments, John Krasinski’s foray into a new genre can certainly be counted as a success.
An original take on imaginary friends that the whole family will enjoy.
WATCH ‘IF’
4. ‘CHALLENGERS’ (2024)
Rating: R
Genre: Drama; Sports
Cast: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist
Director: Luca Guadagnino
Challengers is a sports drama like you’ve never seen before. Starring Zendaya in her first leading role, the story follows tennis prodigy turned coach, Tashi Duncan as she works tirelessly to ensure her tennis champion husband gets over his losing streak. What neither Tashi nor her husband expect is to run into someone special from both of their pasts. As the competition heats up and emotions run high, Tashi has to figure out what winning really looks like, and what she is willing to do to get there.
A seriously steamy sports movie that will have you pulling out your tennis shoes.
WATCH ‘CHALLENGERS’
5. CIVIL WAR (2024) (NEW!)
Rating: R
Genre: Action; War; Drama
Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny,
Stephen Henderson
Director: Alex Garland
You can thank A24 for yet another film that is equally as adrenaline inducing as it is existential crisis inducing. Civil War follows a group of militarized journalists journeying across dystopian America in hopes of reaching the White House before rebels attack once and for all.
Full of action and high stakes, you’ll be on the edge of your seat from start to finish. And while not directly related to the current issues the country is facing, there is an air of familiarity throughout the film, making it even more sobering to take in.
This film is in no way an easy watch, but it is an intriguing one that will leave you thinking about it long after it’s over.
WATCH ‘CIVIL WAR’
6. ‘DUNE: PART TWO’ (2024)
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Science Fiction; Fantasy; Action
Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem
Director: Dennis Villeneuve
Step into the sandy, spice-filled world of Arrakis in the second installment of the Dune film franchise. A continuation of the first movie, Dune: Part Two dives even deeper into the beautifully complex universe created by author Frank Herbert.
Audiences learn more about the Fremen people and their culture as Paul Atreides (Chalamet) and his Bene Gesserit mother (Ferguson) are taken on their wing. Finally united with Chani (Zendaya), Paul is faced with a choice that will impact the entire universe: love, or duty?
A beautifully, carefully crafted universe to get lost in – sci-fi fan or not!
WATCH ‘DUNE: PART TWO’
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7. ‘THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE’ (2024)
Rating: R
Genre: Action; Comedy
Cast: Henry Cavill, Eiza Gonzalez, Cary Elwes, Henry Golding
Director: Guy Ritchie
You can always count on director Guy Ritchie to take a story and turn it into a masterpiece, which is just what he did in his latest action-comedy entry, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
Based on a true story, the film follows the first special forces team formed during WWII as they undergo a covert mission, happily utilizing “ungentlemanly” fighting techniques. Ritchie turns things up a notch with high-octane action sequences, surprising twists and just the right amount of humor.
Even those not interested in action will find themselves engaged in this audacious film.
WATCH ‘THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE’
8. ‘TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN’ (2024)
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama; Romance
Cast: Isabela Merced, Cree Cicchino, Felix Mallard
Director: Hannah Marks
Many of the young adults today can point to author John Green for getting them through some tough times as teenagers, thanks to his raw, relatable and inviting storytelling. And now, thanks to Hannah Marks, that storytelling has been transformed onto the screen, this time telling the story of Aza Holmes in Turtles All the Way Down.
Aza, who on the surface seems like a typical teenager, struggles with obsessive thoughts to the point that often becomes overwhelming. The film beautifully depicts the journey of self-discovery, the importance of realizing that everyone around you is going through something and that a little bit of kindness is never a bad thing.
While the movie targets young adults, everyone will take something away from this film.
WATCH ‘TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN’
9. ‘MONKEY MAN’ (2024)
Rating: R
Genre: Action; Mystery, Thriller
Cast: Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash
Director: Dev Patel
In what’s already being compared to the John Wick franchise, Monkey Man is a soon-to-be classic action film to add to your watch list. After years of getting beat up in an underground fight club for money, Dev Patel as an anonymous young man, Kid, decides enough is enough.
What comes next is an outpouring of rage and revenge onto the city’s “sinister elite”, as Kid finally gives those who ruined his life the punishment they deserve. Inspired by a half monkey, half human god in Hindu legend, Hanuman, Monkey Man embraces the strength and courage to stand up against unjust power.
A strong, engaging action story for Dev Patel’s directorial debut.
WATCH ‘MONKEY MAN’
10. ‘THE BEEKEEPER’ (2024)
Rating: R
Genre: Action; Thriller
Cast: Jason Statham, Jeremy Irons, Emmy
Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi, Josh Hutcherson
Director: David Ayer
When a former operative of a group called the “Beekeepers” decides to take justice into his own hands, all bets are off. It’s only after his innocent landlady commits suicide after getting scammed out of millions of dollars does Clay, played by Jason Statham, come out of retirement to exact revenge, though. What follows is a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
The latest from Amazon MGM Studios promises to be an exciting ride for all action movie lovers.
WATCH ‘THE BEEKEEPER’ ON DIRECTV
11. ‘ANYONE BUT YOU’ (2023)
Rating: R
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Alexandra
Shipp, GaTa
Director: Will Gluck
These days there just aren’t as many blockbuster romcoms to look forward to. And while that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it is a treat when a feel-good easy love story comes our way, which is exactly what audiences get with Anyone but You. It goes like this: they meet, there’s a spark. They go out, and that spark quickly goes out. They both end up at a destination wedding in Australia, and the rest is history. Rather, you’ll have to watch this fun and feisty comedy for yourself to see what happens.
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell together are a treat for any romcom lover.
WATCH ‘ANYONE BUT YOU’ ON DIRECTV
12. ‘AMERICAN FICTION’ (2023)
Rating: R
Genre: Drama; Comedy
Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Rossm John Ortiz,
Erika Alexander
Director: Cord Jefferson
One of the top movies of 2023 (as seen by its many award nominations), American Fiction is a hilarious and poignant film that will not disappoint. The talented Jeffery Wright plays a frustrated, cynical author who is fed up with the media profiting off Black stereotypes and distasteful tropes. To prove his point, he ends up doing that exact thing, pushing him directly into the world of insincerity and inauthenticity he was trying to outsmart in the first place.
Cord Jefferson’s directorial debut is a huge – and hilarious – success.
WATCH ‘AMERICAN FICTION’ ON DIRECTV
13. ‘POOR THINGS’ (2023)
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy; Drama; Sci-fi
Cast: Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Christopher Abbott
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Oscar-award winning Emma Stone stars in this over-the-top and outrageous story about life, freedom and the wonderful journey that is finding out who you are. Yorgos Lanthimos gives us a new take on the classic Frankenstein that is masterfully done, from the score and costumes to the cinematography and storytelling. And while some viewers have found some of the film’s themes to be, well, disturbing, it may be worth asking ourselves: maybe that’s the point?
A stellar cast completely committed to the bit makes this worth watching, at least once.
WATCH ‘POOR THINGS’ ON DIRECTV
14. ‘GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE’ (2024)
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Fantasy; Action; Comedy
Cast: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard
Director: Gil Kenan
Let’s get the gang back together again! If you’re up for that, then you’ll definitely be a fan of the latest iteration of the Ghostbusters franchise. Frozen Empire brings audiences back to where it all began, when the Spengler family returns to the New York City firehouse fans know and love. There, though, they learn just how deep ghost busting goes, when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force that could freeze the entire world over. Only by joining forces with the top ghost hunters does the world have a chance at survival.
Fans of the original will love this installment; new fans will, too!
WATCH ‘GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE’
15. ‘ANATOMY OF A FALL’ (2023)
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery; Thriller; Crime Drama
Cast: Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado
Graner, Samuel Theis
Director: Justine Triet
Living in a chalet in the French Alps sounds like a fairytale, right? Right, that is, until it’s not. When Sandra’s husband is found dead outside their remote home, investigators rule it a murder, and look straight to Sandra. What follows is a deeper look into the lives and relationship between the couple that will make you realize there is always more than meets the eye. Anatomy of a Fall is as equally beautiful as it is haunting, and it will leave you with chills as if it were you out in the snow.
If you love crime dramas and thrillers, this is the movie for you (it’s giving Gone Girl, but French).
WATCH ‘ANATOMY OF A FALL’ ON DIRECTV
16. ‘KUNG FU PANDA 4’ (2024)
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family; Comedy
Cast: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman
Director: Mike Mitchell
Return to the tranquil Valley of Peace in Kung Fu Panda 4, where Po faces his latest adventure. Poised to become a spiritual guide, Po’s path requires him to select a worthy successor for the revered Dragon Warrior title. This quest leads him to train an emerging kung fu talent, a task fraught with unexpected challenges.
What follows is a journey that pushes Po beyond the limits of physical combat, testing his wisdom, courage and the very essence of his spirit.
A cute and funny addition to the saga the whole family can enjoy.
WATCH ‘KUNG FU PANDA 4’ ON DIRECTV
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17. ‘ALL OF US STRANGERS’ (2023)
Rating: R
Genre: Romance; Drama; Fantasy
Cast: Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott, Claire Foy, Jamie Bell
Director: Andrew Haigh
Andrew Haigh’s latest isn’t just a romance movie – it’s a genre-bending exploration of the power love has over all of us. After meeting Harry (Mescal), a mysterious neighbor, on a chance encounter, Adam’s (Scott) life ceases to be the same. As their relationship develops, Adam’s past becomes harder to ignore, until he finds himself back at the scene of his childhood. This fantastical story of love, loss and need will leave you breathless by the end.
Love comes in many forms, as this movie beautifully portrays. And you’ll certainly love watching it.
WATCH ‘ALL OF US STRANGERS’ ON HULU
18. ‘THE IRON CLAW’ (2023)
Rating: R
Genre: Drama; Sports; Biopic
Cast: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson,
Stanley Simons
Director: Sean Durkin
The Iron Claw is a biopic that won’t soon be forgotten, and for good reason. Depicting the true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, the film follows their historic professional wrestling careers in the early 1980s. Raw, gritty and surprisingly tender, The Iron Claw impressively balances the action in the ring with powerful commentary on family, masculinity and what it takes to make it all the way.
An emotional and gripping tale that will engage anyone – wrestling fan or not.
WATCH ‘THE IRON CLAW’ ON DIRECTV
19. ‘WONKA’ (2023)
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family; Musical
Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Calah Lane,
Keegan-Michael Key
Director: Paul King
In this new take on an old classic, Timothee Chalamet creates a magical world for both the children in the film and the audience watching. This version follows Dahl’s storyline but with a slightly lighter tone compared to the previous adaptations. With lively songs and extravagant sets, this chocolate factory is a favorite for children and adults alike!
A delicious look into the world of Wonka.
WATCH ‘WONKA’ ON DIRECTV
20. ‘OPPENHEIMER’ (2023)
Rating: R
Genre: History; Drama
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr.,
Matt Damon
Director: Christopher Nolan
The other half of this summer’s iconic Barbenheimer has finally been released to streaming, and it is continuing to make a splash. Oppenheimer tells the complicated history around the Manhattan Project and the man credited with building the atomic bomb. And it certainly tells the story well. Despite the film coming in at exactly three hours long, Christopher Nolan’s storytelling combined with the impeccable audio/visual effects keeps audiences engaged until the very end. Not to mention some incredible performances by the cast.
A new spin on the biopic that is definitely worth the three-hour watch.