Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘Shanghai Noon’

Hulu has lined up a mix of brand new arrivals and recent favorites, so building a weekend watchlist is simple. You can jump from tense thrillers to stylish heists and then close things out with family adventure without leaving the app. Everything below is drawn from the latest weekly drop roundups, so it is current for this weekend.

To keep things useful, each pick includes straight facts on what it is about and who made it. We start with the most recent releases, then fold in notable studio drops and modern classics, so you can quickly spot something that fits your mood.

‘Eenie Meanie’ (2025)

‘Eenie Meanie’ follows Edie, a onetime teenage getaway driver who walked away from crime until a former boss tempts her back for one last job that could keep her ex out of serious trouble. The story plays out as a high stakes heist with tight timing and a focus on how Edie balances old loyalties with the cost of returning to the wheel.

The film is written and directed by Shawn Simmons. Samara Weaving stars as Edie, with Karl Glusman, Steve Zahn, Andy Garcia, Randall Park, Marshawn Lynch, and Mike O’Malley, while Elle Graham appears as a younger Edie in key flashbacks.

‘The Bayou’ (2025)

‘The Bayou’ centers on survivors of a small plane crash in the Louisiana Everglades who discover that the swamp holds an even greater danger as aggressive alligators surround the wreck. The plot stays close to the marsh and tracks the group as they try improvised rescues and search for a safe route through water and grass.

The production emphasizes creature suspense and problem solving under pressure. It highlights group dynamics and resourcefulness as the wetlands setting turns into a maze that tests leadership and calm decision making.

‘The Monkey’ (2025)

‘The Monkey’ adapts a Stephen King short story about twin brothers who find a toy cymbal banging monkey that seems to trigger deadly events around anyone who crosses its path. The film follows the brothers as they try to escape the curse and uncover the origin of the object.

The cast features Theo James and Elijah Wood in lead roles. The production draws on King’s premise and builds its scares around the connection between the brothers and the pattern of incidents tied to the monkey.

‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ (2025)

‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ is a comedy drama about a young woman who seeks connection after a strained relationship with her father and forms an unexpected bond with a stranger online named Bob Trevino. The story explores how that friendship grows and what it means for her search for family.

John Leguizamo appears as Bob Trevino and Barbie Ferreira plays the young woman at the center of the story. The film frames their conversations and meetings as the core of a character driven piece about belonging.

‘Levels’ (2024)

‘Levels’ opens with the daylight murder of Joe’s girlfriend Ash and then shifts into a reality bending mystery as Joe chases answers that do not seem to fit together. The plot moves through a series of puzzling events that make the world feel like a layered system he has to decode.

Adam Stern writes and directs. Peter Mooney plays Joe and Cara Gee plays Ash, with Aaron Abrams and David Hewlett in support, and Amanda Tapping voicing an in world system known as MEL.

‘Journey to Bethlehem’ (2023)

‘Journey to Bethlehem’ retells the Nativity story as a contemporary musical that follows Mary and Joseph as they travel under the rule of King Herod. The film mixes narrative scenes with original songs and choreography to present a family focused version of the events.

Antonio Banderas appears as King Herod. The production brings together a large ensemble and uses a modern musical approach to present well known moments from the story.

‘The Lost City’ (2022)

‘The Lost City’ follows a romance novelist who is kidnapped by a billionaire who believes she can lead him to an ancient treasure that matches a legend from her latest book. A model from her book tour sets out to rescue her as they both get pulled into a jungle chase.

The cast includes Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, with Daniel Radcliffe as the antagonist. The production blends adventure set pieces with the publishing world setup and a treasure hunt framework.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ (2022)

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ brings Dr Robotnik back from exile with a new ally named Knuckles as they hunt for a powerful emerald that can reshape reality. Sonic teams with Tails to protect his friends in Green Hills while racing to keep the emerald out of the wrong hands.

Jeff Fowler directs from a screenplay by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington. Ben Schwartz voices Sonic, Idris Elba voices Knuckles, and Colleen O’Shaughnessey voices Tails, with Jim Carrey as Dr Robotnik alongside James Marsden and Tika Sumpter in live action roles.

‘Money Monster’ (2016)

‘Money Monster’ takes place during a live financial advice show that is hijacked by a viewer who lost his savings on a stock tip and demands answers on air. As the studio locks down and the police surround the building, the production team investigates a suspicious market move behind the crisis.

Jodie Foster directs from a script by Jamie Linden, Alan Di Fiore, and Jim Kouf. George Clooney stars as host Lee Gates and Julia Roberts plays producer Patty Fenn, with Jack O’Connell as Kyle Budwell and key roles for Dominic West, Caitríona Balfe, and Giancarlo Esposito.

‘Shanghai Noon’ (2000)

‘Shanghai Noon’ pairs a Chinese imperial guard with an American outlaw after a kidnapping leads them across the Old West. The plot follows their uneasy partnership as they track the captors and work through cultural clashes while crossing deserts and frontier towns.

Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson lead the cast. The film combines martial arts choreography with Western settings and buddy comedy rhythms while setting up the dynamic that would continue in the follow up story.

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