Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including ‘Selena’

Paramount+ is dropping a fresh batch of films that spans suspense, biographical drama, sci-fi comedy, and a few stone-cold classics. If you’re stocking your queue for a weekend binge, this lineup covers small-town mysteries, home-invasion thrills, genre-bending horror, and a couple of films that defined entire eras of pop culture.

Below you’ll find ten picks pulled from the latest additions, arranged with the most recent titles first and then moving into modern favorites and enduring classics. Each entry gives you the basics—what it’s about, who stars, and who’s behind the camera—so you can press play with zero guesswork.

‘I See You’ (2019)

‘I See You’ follows a suburban detective investigating a missing-child case just as unsettling incidents begin to plague his own home, drawing his family into a pattern of strange occurrences. The story tracks the case and the domestic disturbances in parallel, gradually revealing how the two threads intersect.

Helen Hunt and Jon Tenney lead the cast, with Judah Lewis and Owen Teague in key roles. The film is directed by Adam Randall from a screenplay by Devon Graye.

‘Breaking In’ (2018)

‘Breaking In’ centers on a mother who takes her kids to a remote house and is forced to outwit a group of intruders using the property’s high-tech security system against them. The plot unfolds in a tight timeframe, focusing on the cat-and-mouse tactics she uses to protect her family.

Gabrielle Union stars, joined by Ajiona Alexus, Seth Carr, and Billy Burke. James McTeigue directs, with production led by Will Packer and a story credited to Ryan Engle.

‘Nightcrawler’ (2014)

‘Nightcrawler’ follows a driven stringer who prowls Los Angeles nights to film crime scenes, selling his footage to local news stations as he pushes ethical boundaries to get the most shocking material. The narrative charts his rise through increasingly risky strategies that entangle him with competitors and broadcasters.

Jake Gyllenhaal headlines alongside Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed, and Bill Paxton. Dan Gilroy writes and directs, shaping the film around the world of freelance video journalism.

‘Grown Ups’ (2010)

‘Grown Ups’ brings together five childhood friends who reunite after their former basketball coach passes away, turning the memorial weekend into a series of family outings and old-school pranks. The story pairs ensemble comedy with a focus on friendship and parenting.

Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider star, with Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph co-starring. Dennis Dugan directs from a screenplay by Adam Sandler and Fred Wolf.

’30 Days of Night’ (2007)

’30 Days of Night’ is set in an Alaskan town that sinks into a month-long polar night, where residents are hunted by a roaming clan of vampires. The plot follows the town’s sheriff and a small group of survivors as they attempt to endure the prolonged darkness.

Josh Hartnett and Melissa George lead the cast, with Danny Huston as the vampires’ formidable leader. David Slade directs, adapting the comic series created by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith.

‘Finding Neverland’ (2004)

‘Finding Neverland’ dramatizes playwright J. M. Barrie’s friendship with the Llewelyn Davies family and the creative spark that led to ‘Peter Pan’. The film weaves scenes of the play’s development with Barrie’s home life and the children who inspired the work.

Johnny Depp stars as Barrie, with Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, and Dustin Hoffman in supporting roles. Marc Forster directs from David Magee’s screenplay, adapted from Allan Knee’s play ‘The Man Who Was Peter Pan’.

‘Fight Club’ (1999)

‘Fight Club’ follows an office worker who meets a charismatic soap maker, and together they form underground fight clubs that grow into a broader subculture. The story examines identity, secrecy, and the escalation of their partnership as the club takes on a life of its own.

Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter star, with Jared Leto and Meat Loaf in supporting roles. David Fincher directs, adapting Chuck Palahniuk’s novel with a screenplay by Jim Uhls.

‘Men in Black’ (1997)

‘Men in Black’ tracks two agents working for a secret organization that monitors extraterrestrial life on Earth, who must recover a device while managing interstellar visitors in New York City. The plot pairs case-of-the-week antics with world-building around covert alien immigration.

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones lead, with Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Rip Torn co-starring. Barry Sonnenfeld directs, adapting Lowell Cunningham’s comic series, with production design and visual effects establishing the film’s signature look.

‘Selena’ (1997)

‘Selena’ chronicles the life and career of Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, following her family band’s rise, major tours, and studio success. The film covers milestones on and off the stage, culminating in her legacy’s impact on audiences.

Jennifer Lopez portrays Selena, with Edward James Olmos as her father, Abraham Quintanilla. Gregory Nava directs and co-writes, incorporating performances of songs associated with Selena’s catalog.

‘The Fly’ (1986)

‘The Fly’ focuses on a scientist whose teleportation experiment goes wrong, fusing his DNA with that of a housefly and triggering a transformation that accelerates as he searches for a cure. The narrative blends romance and laboratory drama with the escalating consequences of the experiment.

Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis star, with John Getz in support. David Cronenberg directs and co-writes with Charles Edward Pogue, drawing from George Langelaan’s short story and the earlier film adaptation.

Tell us which titles you’re queuing up on Paramount+ and what you think in the comments!