There’s an actual combine of recent films and exhibits to discover on one of the best streaming companies this Mother’s Day weekend for these within the US and Australia, and Netflix is main the cost with its slate of recent releases.
We’ve picked out a romantic slasher, feel-good comedy and darkish fantasy animation out of every part new on Netflix, however there’s additionally the brand new teen drama collection impressed by Judy Blume’s Forever novel from 1975 that is value a watch from what we hear.
Remote on the prepared? Great, as a result of here is our high streaming picks out of all the newest new releases. – Amelia Schwanke, senior leisure editor.
Heart Eyes (Netflix)
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Recently, I described Heart Eyes as one of the best horror-romance film of the 12 months and I’m so excited that it’s out there to stream on Netflix this weekend. If you’re on the lookout for the correct quantity of romance, comedy and horror, this film blends all of it completely and has a powerful 81% Rotten Tomatoes vital ranking, making it simply as worthy of among the finest horror films.
While it was initially launched in time for Valentine’s Day, I believe it’s excellent horror viewing any time of 12 months! With some nice gory moments and a thriller on the coronary heart of the plot, it’s a gripping watch and completely entertaining. Netflix horror films could be fairly hit or miss however this is without doubt one of the finest ones on there.
Need extra horror suggestions this month? Check out eight new horror films on Netflix, Shudder, Max and extra in May 2025. – Lucy Buglass, senior leisure author
Poker Face season 2 (Peacock)
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This story of a on line casino employee turned human lie detector carried out extremely properly after season one Poker Face, which has a near-perfect 99% Rotten Tomatoes vital ranking. After loving her work in Netflix’s Russian Doll and Orange is the New Black, Natasha Lyonne impressed me right here too and I’m so excited to see what the second season of this mystery-a-week present brings.
Season 2 picks up with Charlie hitting the street as soon as once more after receiving a name from crime boss Beatrix Halp. She’s again on the street and there’s some wonderful visitor stars resembling Wicked’s Cynthia Eviro and The Office star BJ Novak, so the solid simply retains getting larger and higher.
In Rian Johnson we belief. We’ll have to attend and see if it returns for season three however for now, you’ve got acquired the second installment to dive into. – LB
Octopus (Prime Video)
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This week’s first documentary choose is a nature collection that delves into the lives of octopuses. That won’t sound immediately thrilling however with Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag; Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) narrating the collection, we’re anticipating her signature humor to maintain the pacing energetic.
Octopus! is a two-part collection that sees an eclectic mixture of characters, together with scientists, explorers and fans, share their connections with the eight-limbed sea creatures that might simply grow to be the most effective Prime Video exhibits.
I liked Netflix’s My Octopus Teacher and National Geographic’s Secrets of the Octopus on Disney+, each of which scored extremely with critics, so I would not be stunned if this turns into an on the spot hit. – AS
Nonnas (Netflix)
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Looking for a superb comedy film? Nonnas ought to whet your urge for food, maybe actually, because it follows a person who opens an Italian restaurant with precise nonnas aka grandmothers because the cooks.
Feast your eyes on this nice solid too: Vince Vaughn leads an important line-up, together with stars like Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Joe Manganiello and Linda Cardellini. This has all the important thing elements to grow to be the most effective Netflix films, certainly.
It’s based mostly on a real story, impressed by the lifetime of Joe Scaravella, the proprietor of the Staten Island restaurant Enoteca Maria, the place grandmothers are invited to work as cooks. This one ought to be an important watch. – LB
Blood of Zeus season 3 (Netflix)
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The third and last season of Blood of Zeus, aka the most effective Netflix exhibits, is right here, so that you’re sorted in case you want your grownup animation repair this weekend. It’s an action-packed one, focusing primarily on two storylines.
This time round, anticipate to see Cronos and Typhon’s rampage throughout Greece, in addition to Heron serving to Seraphim to get his lover, Priestess Gorgo, into the Elysian Fields. So there’s so much happening and lots to wrap up earlier than the season finale.
This legendary historical Greece impressed collection has had a superb run, nevertheless it would not seem like it’s going to be returning any time quickly. If you want extra animation in your life, take a look at these Adult Swim exhibits together with one with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. – LB
Long Way Home (Apple TV+)
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Broom broom, motorheads! It’s lastly time to look at Ewan McGregor’s and Charley Boorman’s newest biking journey on Apple TV+, Long Way Home.
This new Apple TV+ journey collection is an awe-inspiring trip that may see one of the best associates reunite for a fourth season to journey throughout 17 European nations on custom-made basic bikes.
As the most effective Apple TV+ exhibits, I’m excited to saddle up for the primary 4 episodes of this 10-part journey documentary collection. Trust me, it is a lighthearted watch that is positive to thrill. – AS
Summer of 69 (Hulu)
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The newest new Hulu film to grace our screens is Summer of 69. The movie’s premise would possibly make it sound like one other raunchy teen comedy akin to the likes of Superbad and Bottoms, however this coming-of-age story is claimed to be rather more heartfelt.
What begins of as a narrative about an ungainly teenager referred to as Abby (Sam Morelos) enlisting the assistance of a stripper (Chloe Fineman) to show her find out how to have intercourse quickly turns into a lesson in confidence.
Early critiques look promising for Jillian Bell’s directorial debut, however we’ll have to attend and see if it turns into the most effective Hulu films. – AS
For extra streaming suggestions, learn our guides on finest Prime Video films, finest Paramount+ films and finest Max films.
