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

Looking for fresh picks on Paramount+ this weekend? Between brand-new premieres, recent originals, and a wave of catalog favorites that just landed, there’s plenty to queue up. Below you’ll find ten handy, info-packed blurbs—who made each title, who’s in it, and why it’s notable—so you can jump straight to what fits your mood.

‘Vicious’ (2025)

Written and directed by Bryan Bertino, ‘Vicious’ follows Polly as she receives a mysterious box and must obey a series of unnerving instructions through the night to stay alive. Dakota Fanning leads the cast, with Kathryn Hunter among the supporting players. The thriller is presented as a Paramount+ Original and runs just under the two-hour mark. It premiered on the service following a festival bow.

‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

Akiva Schaffer directs this new entry in the long-running spoof series, co-writing with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. Liam Neeson stars as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., joined by Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, and Danny Huston. Produced with Fuzzy Door and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the film continues the franchise’s slapstick detective antics. It’s now streaming on Paramount+.

‘Ozzy: No Escape from Now’ (2025)

This feature documentary from director Tania Alexander chronicles Ozzy Osbourne’s recent years, including health struggles after surgery and life with Parkinson’s. The film features extensive participation from Sharon, Jack, Kelly, and Aimee Osbourne, plus collaborators like Tony Iommi. It charts an effort to return to performing and documents late-career appearances. The film debuted on Paramount+ in early October.

‘Fight or Flight’ (2025)

James Madigan makes his feature debut with an action thriller about a mercenary assigned to identify and protect a high-value target known as “The Ghost” aboard a commercial airliner. Josh Hartnett leads the cast alongside Charithra Chandran, Katee Sackhoff, Marko Zaror, and Julian Kostov. The screenplay is by Brooks McLaren and D.J. Cotrona, and producing credits include Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee. It’s available to stream on Paramount+.

‘Fifty Shades of Black’ (2016)

Marlon Wayans headlines and co-writes this broad parody of the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ phenomenon, directed by Michael Tiddes. The ensemble includes Kali Hawk, Affion Crockett, Jane Seymour, Florence Henderson, Fred Willard, and Mike Epps. The movie arrives on Paramount+ as part of a multi-service weekly drop highlighted by Comic Basics. It’s listed for the Saturday, October 18 window.

‘Finding Neverland’ (2004)

Marc Forster directs this biographical drama adapted from Allan Knee’s play ‘The Man Who Was Peter Pan’. Johnny Depp portrays playwright J. M. Barrie, with Kate Winslet as Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and Dustin Hoffman as producer Charles Frohman. The story explores Barrie’s bond with the Davies family and the creation of ‘Peter Pan’. It’s part of the batch that landed on Paramount+ during the early-October content drop.

‘Men in Black’ (1997)

Barry Sonnenfeld directs this sci-fi comedy based on Lowell Cunningham’s comics, written by Ed Solomon. Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith star as Agents K and J, with Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Rip Torn in key roles. Backed by Amblin Entertainment and Columbia, it launched a major franchise and remains a staple buddy-cop alien caper. It’s currently among the most-watched titles on Paramount+.

‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

Directed by Adam McKay, this comedy pairs Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as adults forced to live together when their single parents marry. The cast features Richard Jenkins, Mary Steenburgen, Adam Scott, and Kathryn Hahn. Ferrell and McKay co-wrote the script from a story by Ferrell, McKay, and Reilly, with Judd Apatow among the producers. It’s trending in Paramount+ viewing this week.

‘Smile’ (2022)

Parker Finn writes and directs this breakout horror hit from Paramount Players. The story follows therapist Rose Cotter after she witnesses a patient’s death and confronts a chain-reaction curse. Sosie Bacon stars, with Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner, Kal Penn, and Rob Morgan in supporting roles. The film marked Finn’s feature debut and is a strong horror option on the service.

‘Nightcrawler’ (2014)

Dan Gilroy writes and directs this neo-noir set in the world of freelance crime journalism in Los Angeles. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Lou Bloom, working alongside Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed, and Bill Paxton. The film examines the incentives behind sensational news footage and the ethical lines crossed to capture it. It’s part of the recent library additions highlighted for Paramount+.

Tell us what you’re streaming on Paramount+ this weekend—drop your picks in the comments!