Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘Don’t Breathe’

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Peacock’s weekly drops have a little bit of everything right now—new thrillers, comfort-watch fantasy, spooky game adaptations, and a couple of high-octane franchise favorites—so you can build a weekend watchlist without bouncing between apps. To make it easy, we pulled 10 standouts from the latest Comic Basics rundowns and ordered them with the newest releases first, then crowd-pleasing hits and classics.

‘Haunted Wedding’ (2024)

‘Haunted Wedding’ (2024)
Shalom Amigo Productions

Engaged ghost hunters Jana and Brian plan to marry at a notoriously haunted inn, only to draw the attention of Angelique, a tragic spirit who fixates on the groom and derails the nuptials. The setup blends a paranormal mystery with romantic stakes as the pair follow journals, artifacts, and local lore to solve a centuries-old case. Janel Parrish and Dominic Sherwood lead the cast, with Cassandra Potenza as the spectral interloper. Directed by Jeff Beesley, the production leans on cozy-gothic locations, practical effects, and a clue-driven investigation.

‘The Mouse Trap’ (2024)

‘The Mouse Trap’ (2024)
Into Frame Productions

A teen named Alex gets locked inside an arcade on her birthday and is hunted through the cabinets and corridors by a killer wearing a familiar mouse mask. The cat-and-mouse premise uses the neon-lit venue to stage chases, traps, and reveals as she pieces together motives behind the attack. Sophie McIntosh stars, with Jamie Bailey directing from a script by Simon Phillips. The film pitches itself squarely at slasher fans who like single-location survival stories with grim twists.

‘Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday’ (2019)

‘Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday’ (2019)
Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday

Book editor Lucy returns to her hometown to revive a holiday literary festival and crosses paths with local author Jack, with an angelic guide nudging both career and personal choices. The plot uses parades, bookshop events, and community projects as recurring set pieces while Lucy reconnects writers with readers. Jen Lilley and Carlo Marks headline, with Jonathan Wright directing. Warm lighting, winter palettes, and music cues emphasize the small-town festivities throughout.

‘Patient Zero’ (2018)

‘Patient Zero’ (2018)
Vincent Newman Entertainment

After a rabies-like pandemic turns people into rage-fueled killers, a scientist who can communicate with the infected leads a hunt for the original carrier. Matt Smith plays the lead researcher, joined by Natalie Dormer and Stanley Tucci in key supporting roles. The story mixes outbreak logistics with interrogation-room showdowns and desperate forays into overrun zones. Stefan Ruzowitzky directs from Mike Le’s screenplay.

‘Don’t Breathe’ (2016)

‘Don’t Breathe’ (2016)
Screen Gems

Three Detroit burglars break into the home of a blind Gulf War veteran, only to find themselves trapped in a house built like a maze and guarded by a ruthless adversary. Stephen Lang anchors the antagonist, while Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, and Daniel Zovatto play the intruders with competing motives. Director Fede Álvarez structures the tension around silence, confined staging, and a stark blackout sequence. The screenplay, co-written with Rodo Sayagues, parcels out reversals that keep the power dynamic shifting.

‘Furious 7’ (2015)

‘Furious 7’ (2015)
Universal Pictures

Deckard Shaw targets Dominic Toretto and crew, pushing them into a globe-spanning hunt tied to a surveillance tool called God’s Eye and a hacker named Ramsey. The team’s missions hop from the Caucasus to Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles, folding in sky-drop car extractions and high-rise leaps. James Wan directs, with series architect Chris Morgan scripting and Kurt Russell’s Mr. Nobody steering the covert-ops angle. Practical stunt work is foregrounded and augmented by visual effects for the set-piece payoffs.

‘Goosebumps’ (2015)

‘Goosebumps’ (2015)
Columbia Pictures

When a teen accidentally unleashes the monsters from R.L. Stine’s manuscripts, he and Stine team up to recapture the escaped creatures. Jack Black plays Stine, with a supporting ensemble navigating a town overrun by werewolves, gnomes, and more. The adventure leans into fast-paced creature chaos designed for family audiences. Rob Letterman directs from a screenplay by Darren Lemke adapted from the bestselling books.

‘The Cabin in the Woods’ (2012)

‘The Cabin in the Woods’ (2012)
Lionsgate

Five friends head to a remote cabin for a getaway and unknowingly trigger a ritual observed by technicians who manipulate events behind the scenes. The film toggles between analog terror in the woods and clinical oversight in the control room, gradually revealing a larger system that reframes familiar horror tropes. Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, and Jesse Williams headline, with Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford as the controllers. Drew Goddard directs from a script co-written with Joss Whedon.

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ (2010)

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ (2010)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Harry, Ron, and Hermione leave school to hunt Horcruxes, facing ambushes, betrayals, and hard choices while evading the Death Eaters. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint return as the trio whose mission sets up the saga’s final confrontation. David Yates directs, with Steve Kloves adapting the novel for a darker, on-the-run chapter. The narrative emphasizes secrecy, loyalty under pressure, and a widening war across the wizarding world.

‘Silent Hill’ (2006)

‘Silent Hill’ (2006)
Silent Hill DCP Inc.

A mother named Rose follows a trail into a fog-shrouded town after her adopted daughter disappears, confronting cultists and nightmarish creatures. Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean star in a story that draws heavily on the iconography of the game series it adapts. The film favors psychological dread and surreal monster design over straightforward action. Christophe Gans directs, with the plot unraveling the town’s dark history through ritual, guilt, and sacrifice.

Tell us which picks you’re queuing up first—and what we should add to next weekend’s list—in the comments!

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