Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘Corpse Bride’

Peacock’s movie shelf is stacked with a mix of fresh franchise entries, seasonal family picks, and all-time crowd-pleasers, so you can jump from dinos to ghosts without switching apps. To make your weekend watchlist simple, here are ten solid options available right now, pulled from what’s trending on the platform this week.

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (2025)

Gareth Edwards directs this new chapter in the dinosaur saga, with a screenplay by David Koepp and a cast led by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. It positions itself as a standalone story set after the events of the previous installment while reconnecting the series to high-adventure roots. The film has delivered major worldwide grosses and is currently Peacock’s most-watched movie of the week. It’s the marquee blockbuster on the service right now.

‘M3GAN 2.0’ (2025)

Gerard Johnstone returns to helm the follow-up to the viral techno-thriller, with Akela Cooper scripting a new escalation of the AI-gone-wrong premise. Universal’s windowing strategy places the first streaming run on Peacock before the film heads elsewhere and cycles back. An unrated home version followed the theatrical rollout, giving fans multiple ways to watch the sequel’s expanded cut. If you’re following the franchise, this is the official next chapter.

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (2025)

This live-action reimagining of DreamWorks’ hit brings Hiccup and Toothless into a hybrid format under returning franchise director Dean DeBlois. Mason Thames and Nico Parker step into the lead roles, anchoring a large-scale adventure that bridges familiar beats with new spectacle. After a strong theatrical run, the film entered its initial streaming window on Peacock. It also set up plans for a continuing live-action arc.

‘The Grinch’ (2018)

Illumination’s take on Dr. Seuss’ classic features Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the green grouch scheming to swipe Christmas from Whoville. Directors Scott Mosier and Yarrow Cheney lean into broad, family-friendly comedy and bright, candy-colored design. The film became a major holiday hit for Universal and Illumination. It remains a go-to seasonal watch as soon as festive viewing starts.

‘Corpse Bride’ (2005)

Tim Burton and Mike Johnson co-direct this stop-motion Gothic fantasy about a nervous groom who accidentally pledges himself to a bride from the land of the dead. Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter lead the voice cast, with Danny Elfman handling the score. The film earned awards recognition for its animation craft. Its concise runtime and distinctive visual style keep it popular with animation fans.

‘Monster House’ (2006)

Gil Kenan’s feature debut follows three kids who discover the creepy house across the street is literally alive. The screenplay comes from Dan Harmon, Rob Schrab, and Pamela Pettler, with Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis among the producers via Amblin/ImageMovers. Performance-capture animation and a brisk pace make it an easy family fright-night pick. It continues to serve as a gateway spooky adventure for younger viewers.

‘Scream’ (1996)

Wes Craven’s meta-slasher tracks Sidney Prescott as a masked killer terrorizes Woodsboro while the movie riffs on horror rules. Kevin Williamson’s script re-energized the genre, and the ensemble includes Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Drew Barrymore. The film launched a long-running franchise with multiple sequels. Its self-aware structure and iconic opening cemented its modern-classic status.

‘Ghostbusters’ (1984)

Ivan Reitman directs the supernatural comedy about a trio of parapsychologists who start a ghost-removal business in New York City. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and Rick Moranis headline the cast. The movie dominated the box office and was later added to the National Film Registry. Its chart-topping theme song by Ray Parker Jr. became a pop-culture staple.

‘Scary Movie’ (2000)

Keenen Ivory Wayans directs this parody that skewers late-’90s teen slashers and pop-culture touchstones. The ensemble includes Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans, and the film kicked off a multi-sequel comedy series. It opened at number one and became a global hit. The movie’s success cemented a wave of broad, reference-driven spoofs.

‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ (2014)

Dean DeBlois expands the world of Berk as dragon riders explore beyond their island home and discover new species. Voice performances include Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, and Gerard Butler. The film premiered at a major festival, earned strong worldwide grosses, and collected top animation honors and nominations. It stands as one of the franchise’s most acclaimed entries.

Tell us which picks you’re queuing up first on Peacock this weekend, and share your favorites in the comments!