Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’

There is a fresh mix of new premieres, franchise entries, and recent crowd favorites to line up for an easy weekend watch. Pulling from this week’s arrivals and what viewers are already queuing up, the picks below lean into the most current films first, then fold in a few standout studio releases that keep the momentum going.

Each entry includes a quick plot snapshot along with cast, crew, or production details so you can decide fast. Titles are presented with their release years in the headings and you will see studios and filmmakers noted in the text where helpful.

‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ (2025)

A narrow escape from a large scale accident sets off a chain of events as survivors realize they are being targeted one by one. The story follows the group as they decode patterns and warnings while trying to break the sequence before it closes in.

This new chapter in the long running series comes from New Line Cinema and connects back to earlier entries through references and case histories that chart prior incidents. Elaborate set pieces and Rube Goldberg style cause and effect sequences continue the signature approach that defines the franchise.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ (2025)

The Overworld faces a looming threat and a small band of builders and explorers sets out to save it. Familiar elements from the game appear throughout the adventure including crafting, resource gathering, and encounters with hostile mobs.

Developed with Mojang Studios and released by Warner Bros. Pictures, this live action adaptation translates the block based world to large scale sets and effects while keeping the tone accessible to newcomers. The production uses in universe rules to guide locations, creature behavior, and the look of tools and materials.

‘The Legend of Ochi’ (2025)

Set in a mythic landscape, the story follows a young traveler who learns to communicate with mysterious creatures and discovers an older world behind the one people know. The journey blends folklore, music, and discovery as the traveler searches for a lost path.

The fantasy feature is produced by A24 and directed by Isaiah Saxon. The cast includes Finn Wolfhard and Helena Zengel alongside veteran performers in supporting roles, with practical design and handcrafted visuals shaping the world’s look and feel.

‘Freaky Tales’ (2024)

Four stories unfold in 1980s Oakland and gradually intersect through shared places and characters. The vignettes move between clubs, neighborhood hangouts, and street corners as local legends and personal histories collide.

The film is written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck for MACRO with a cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Dominique Thorne, Jay Ellis, Normani, and Ben Mendelsohn. Period detail and on location shooting anchor the anthology format in a specific time and music scene.

‘Sinners’ (2024)

After a violent incident shakes a small community, the investigation pulls together people whose lives seemed unrelated. Multiple perspectives fill in the timeline as motives, opportunities, and buried connections surface.

The crime drama is released by Warner Bros. Pictures and uses a grounded visual approach focused on diners, back roads, and modest homes. The ensemble cast is structured so investigators, family members, and bystanders carry different pieces of the story until the threads meet.

‘Death of a Unicorn’ (2024)

A father and daughter accidentally hit a unicorn with their car and bring the body to a corporate retreat where its rumored properties set off a scramble. Scientific interest, corporate secrecy, and personal loyalties collide as word of the discovery spreads.

The film is produced by A24 and stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega. Writer director Alex Scharfman guides a blend of dark comedy and modern fable while the production balances boardroom settings, labs, and quiet forest locations.

‘Hop’ (2024)

A family friendly tale centers on a plucky lead who bounces through a series of bright, musical set pieces while friends lend a hand. The story aims for light adventure with colorful animation and a quick pace tailored for younger viewers.

The feature is credited to Epic Story Media and arrives as a new all ages option in the catalog. Its design leans on bold shapes and simple character animation that keep the focus on energy, rhythm, and easy to follow storytelling.

‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ (2022)

The Primms discover a singing crocodile living in their New York City home and work to help him fit in. Musical numbers and family misadventures move the plot along as the neighborhood reacts to an unexpected new friend.

Based on the classic children’s books, the film stars Shawn Mendes as the voice of Lyle with Javier Bardem and Constance Wu in key roles. Will Speck and Josh Gordon direct for Columbia Pictures, combining live action performances with digital character work and original songs.

‘The Woman King’ (2022)

A newly trained warrior joins the Agojie, the all woman army that protects the African kingdom of Dahomey, and learns what it takes to defend home and community. Battles and political maneuvering drive the story as the troops face an external threat.

The historical action drama stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, and John Boyega. Gina Prince Bythewood directs for TriStar Pictures with large scale location work, fight choreography, and a score that highlights regional instruments and voices.

‘Alien: Covenant’ (2017)

A colony ship diverts to a seemingly safe planet and instead finds the remnants of an earlier expedition and a lethal organism. The crew’s search for answers ties into events that expand the origin of the classic creature.

Ridley Scott directs with Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, and Billy Crudup leading the cast. Produced by 20th Century Fox, the film combines practical effects and digital work, linking the prequel storyline to the established continuity of the series.

Tell us which of these you plan to stream this weekend and share your picks in the comments.