Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV+, Including the Oscar-Nominated Sports Drama

Apple TV+ has established itself as a major player in the streaming landscape by curating a library of high-profile original films. This weekend features a diverse lineup ranging from high-stakes action thrillers to intimate supernatural dramas. Many of these projects boast collaborations between Academy Award-winning actors and visionary directors. Whether viewers are seeking historical survival stories or lighthearted romantic adventures, the platform provides several compelling options for home cinema.

‘Eternity’ (2026)

In this romantic drama directed by David Freyne, a woman enters a bureaucratic version of the afterlife. She is presented with a life-altering choice and given seven days to decide her eternal fate. The protagonist must choose between staying with her late husband or reuniting with her first love from years prior. Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner lead the cast in this exploration of love and legacy.

‘F1’ (2025)

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, this sports drama stars Brad Pitt as a veteran driver who returns to the world of Formula 1. He is tasked with mentoring a talented younger teammate, played by Damson Idris, while racing for the fictional APXGP team. The production utilized real racing footage and custom-built cars to provide an immersive experience of the motorsport world. The narrative focuses on the physical and psychological demands of high-speed competition and the pursuit of professional redemption.

‘Fountain of Youth’ (2025)

Guy Ritchie directs this globetrotting adventure starring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as estranged siblings. The pair joins forces for a high-stakes heist to locate the mythical Fountain of Youth. Their journey takes them across the world as they use their knowledge of history and survival to find the legendary artifact. The film combines Ritchie’s signature fast-paced style with elements of mythological lore and family dynamics.

‘The Gorge’ (2025)

This genre-bending film from director Scott Derrickson follows two elite snipers stationed on opposite sides of a massive, classified chasm. Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy play the leads who must defend against mysterious and dangerous creatures emerging from the depths. As they face external threats, a romantic connection develops between them despite their isolated and high-pressure environment. The story blends elements of science fiction, action, and horror within a high-stakes military setting.

‘The Lost Bus’ (2025)

Paul Greengrass directs this survival drama based on the real-life events of the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California. Matthew McConaughey stars as Kevin McKay, a bus driver who, along with teacher Mary Ludwig, played by America Ferrera, attempts to rescue school children from the advancing flames. The film depicts the harrowing journey through the deadliest wildfire in California’s history. It emphasizes the bravery of ordinary citizens during an unprecedented natural disaster.

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (2025)

Spike Lee directs this modern reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s classic crime thriller starring Denzel Washington as a high-powered music mogul. His life is upended by a complex kidnapping and ransom plot that forces him to make a devastating moral choice. The narrative explores themes of class disparity and integrity when a mistake leads to the wrong child being taken. Jeffrey Wright and A$AP Rocky join the cast in this intense exploration of urban tension and personal crisis.

‘The Family Plan 2’ (2025)

Mark Wahlberg returns as Dan Morgan, a former elite government assassin who has transitioned into a quiet suburban life. In this sequel, the Morgan family travels to Europe for a vacation that quickly turns into a high-stakes mission. Dan must protect his wife and children when a criminal syndicate discovers his whereabouts and launches an international pursuit. The film maintains the action-oriented tone of the original while expanding the scale of the family’s adventures.

‘The Instigators’ (2024)

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck star as two unlikely partners who attempt a daring robbery that goes catastrophically wrong. When their plan falls apart, they find themselves pursued by police, corrupt bureaucrats, and vengeful crime bosses. In an unusual turn of events, they end up taking their therapist along as a hostage during their chaotic escape through Boston. Directed by Doug Liman, ‘The Instigators’ blends heist elements with character-driven comedy.

‘Fly Me to the Moon’ (2024)

Set against the backdrop of the 1960s space race, ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ follows a marketing specialist hired to fix NASA’s public image. She clashes with a launch director, played by Channing Tatum, who is overseeing the rigorous preparations for the Apollo 11 mission. The tension between them escalates when she is tasked with staging a televised fake moon landing as a precautionary measure. The film blends historical fiction with romantic comedy elements to explore the era of lunar exploration.

‘Ghosted’ (2023)

Chris Evans stars as Cole, an average man who falls for the mysterious Sadie, played by Ana de Armas. After being ghosted following a successful first date, he travels to London to surprise her, only to discover she is an undercover secret agent. Cole is suddenly thrust into a dangerous world of international espionage and high-tech weaponry. The two must work together to survive a global conspiracy while navigating their burgeoning romantic feelings.

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