Here Are All the Movies Coming to HBO Max and Peacock This Week, Including a Religious Horror

Streaming audiences have a diverse selection of films to anticipate as both HBO Max and Peacock expand their libraries during the second week of February. The upcoming slate includes a mix of supernatural horror, stylized science fiction, international thrillers, and intense ecclesiastical dramas. Viewers can look forward to high-profile performances from Academy Award winners and acclaimed international directors. These titles will become available for streaming between Monday, February 9, and Sunday, February 15.

‘Asteroid City’ (2023)

Peacock adds ‘Asteroid City’ to its library on Wednesday, February 11. Directed by Wes Anderson, the story takes place in a fictional American desert town circa 1955 during a Junior Stargazer and Space Cadet convention. The event, which brings together students and parents from across the country, is suddenly disrupted by world-changing events that force a military quarantine. The film features a massive ensemble cast including Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Hanks. It utilizes a meta-narrative structure, presenting the desert story as a play within a television documentary.

‘Train to Busan’ (2016)

‘Train to Busan’ makes its debut on Peacock this Wednesday, February 11. This South Korean action-horror film centers on a workaholic father and his young daughter who are trapped on a high-speed train during a sudden zombie outbreak. As the infection spreads rapidly throughout the country, the passengers must fight for survival while the train speeds toward a supposedly safe zone in Busan. The film gained international acclaim for its high-stakes tension and emotional character development within the zombie genre. It focuses on the breakdown of social order and the personal sacrifices made during a national crisis.

‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ (2023)

‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ arrives on HBO Max this Thursday, February 12. Russell Crowe portrays Father Gabriele Amorth, the official Chief Exorcist of the Vatican who investigated thousands of cases of demonic possession during his lifetime. The narrative follows Amorth as he visits a Spanish abbey to assist a young boy who has been targeted by a powerful and ancient entity. During the ritual, he uncovers a centuries-old conspiracy that the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden from the public. This supernatural horror film draws its inspiration from the actual files and memoirs written by the real-life Father Amorth.

‘Conclave’ (2024)

Arriving on Peacock on Friday, February 13, ‘Conclave’ explores the secretive and high-stakes process of selecting a new leader for the Catholic Church. Following the sudden death of the beloved Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with overseeing the ancient ritual of the papal conclave. As the world’s most powerful Catholic leaders gather behind closed doors, Lawrence discovers a trail of secrets that could shake the very foundations of the Church. The film is an adaptation of Robert Harris’s best-selling novel and features performances by Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow. This psychological thriller focuses on the political maneuvering and personal ambitions that emerge during the holy election.

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