Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

If you are planning a quiet weekend at home, Hulu just added a stack of fresh picks across August that make choosing a movie easy. The newest drops lean into big action, sharp thrillers, and a few crowd favorites, so there is something ready for every mood without a long search.

This list follows the latest arrivals first, then a few recent standouts and modern classics. Each title below includes what it is about, who made it, and when it landed on Hulu in August, so you can jump straight to what sounds best.

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ (2023)

The fourth chapter sends John on a global push to break the grip of the High Table. Keanu Reeves returns as the relentless assassin, with Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Shamier Anderson in key roles. It is directed by Chad Stahelski and continues the series’ precision fight design and globe-trotting intrigue. It arrived on Hulu on Friday 8/15.

The story follows John as he seeks a path to freedom through an ancient code that sets up a decisive duel. Locations span Osaka, Berlin, Paris, and New York, and the film draws on characters first created by Derek Kolstad with stunt teams led by longtime franchise collaborators. The scale and choreography reach their peak here while staying rooted in the rules of the assassin underworld.

‘Thanksgiving’ (2023)

This slasher from director Eli Roth brings a new masked killer named John Carver to the town that inspired the holiday. The cast includes Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Nell Verlaque, Rick Hoffman, and Gina Gershon. It takes the seed of a fake trailer and turns it into a full mystery with seasonal mayhem. It arrived on Hulu on Sunday 8/17.

The plot begins after a Black Friday tragedy and builds into a string of revenge-tinged murders that pull the whole community into suspicion. The film uses classic whodunit beats inside a modern slasher frame and features a small-town police investigation that tests everyone’s alibis.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ (2022)

The blue blur is back with friends and rivals in this family adventure from director Jeff Fowler. Ben Schwartz returns as the voice of Sonic with James Marsden and Tika Sumpter in live action, while Jim Carrey escalates as Dr. Robotnik. Colleen O’Shaughnessey voices Tails and Idris Elba voices Knuckles. It arrived on Hulu on Sunday 8/24.

The story teams Sonic with Tails to stop Robotnik and Knuckles from using the Master Emerald. The film expands the game lore with larger set pieces, new gadgets, and a globe-spanning chase that keeps the pace brisk for viewers of all ages.

‘Copshop’ (2021)

A con man books himself into a small-town jail to hide from a hitman in this siege thriller from director Joe Carnahan. Gerard Butler and Frank Grillo square off across the cell blocks, with Alexis Louder as the rookie officer who holds the line when everything goes sideways. It arrived on Hulu on Monday 8/11.

Most of the action unfolds inside the precinct as competing killers and double crosses pile up. The film blends tight corridors, sharp dialogue, and ticking-clock stakes, with Carnahan’s punchy style giving each standoff clear momentum.

‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ (2019)

Chapter three picks up seconds after the Continental incident as John faces an open contract and the loss of sanctuary. Keanu Reeves leads a cast that includes Halle Berry, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, and Asia Kate Dillon. Chad Stahelski directs with the series’ signature practical stunt work. It arrived on Hulu on Friday 8/15.

The plot sends John through New York, Casablanca, and the desert as he seeks a way to survive the High Table’s judgment. The film expands the assassin mythos with new factions, canine-assisted fight sequences, and a deeper look at the rules that govern this world.

‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ (2017)

A blood marker pulls John back into the life he tried to leave, setting him against dangerous allies and rivals in Rome. Keanu Reeves stars with Riccardo Scamarcio, Common, Ruby Rose, and Ian McShane. Chad Stahelski directs the second entry with sleek set pieces and operatic gunfights. It arrived on Hulu on Friday 8/15.

The story explores the binding power of assassin contracts and the reach of the High Table. Roman catacombs, mirrored galleries, and tightly choreographed chases build the foundation for the conflicts that drive the later chapters.

‘Money Monster’ (2016)

A live financial advice show turns into a hostage crisis when an angry investor storms the set. Jodie Foster directs a cast led by George Clooney as the flashy TV host and Julia Roberts as the longtime producer, with Jack O’Connell as the desperate caller who wants answers. It arrived on Hulu on Thursday 8/21.

The film plays out in near real time as the broadcast stays on the air and the team works to uncover what went wrong with a hot stock pick. The script weaves media, markets, and accountability while the control room and studio floor fight to keep everyone alive.

‘John Wick’ (2014)

The saga begins with a retired hitman who returns to a violent life after a personal loss. Keanu Reeves anchors the film with support from Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe, and Adrianne Palicki. It is directed by Chad Stahelski, with David Leitch contributing as an uncredited co-director, and it set a new benchmark for modern action craft. It arrived on Hulu on Friday 8/15.

The plot tracks a revenge mission that collides with a Russian crime family and introduces the Continental, gold coins, and the rules that define this hidden society. Clean geography, long takes, and carefully designed gunfights give the series its distinctive rhythm from the start.

‘The Host’ (2013)

Humanity has been colonized by parasitic beings called Souls in this science fiction drama from writer director Andrew Niccol. Saoirse Ronan plays a young woman whose mind remains active after implantation, with Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, and William Hurt rounding out the cast. It arrived on Hulu on Friday 8/15.

The story follows a resistance group hiding in the desert as they work to free loved ones from control. The film adapts the novel by Stephenie Meyer and blends romance and identity questions with the mechanics of an alien occupation.

‘Killer Elite’ (2011)

A retired operative is pulled back for a dangerous job to save his mentor in this action thriller based on the book ‘The Feather Men’ by Ranulph Fiennes. Jason Statham leads alongside Clive Owen and Robert De Niro, with Gary McKendry directing. It arrived on Hulu on Friday 8/15.

The mission targets former SAS soldiers tied to a shadowy vendetta, and the plot moves through Europe and the Middle East with period detail. The film features tactical shootouts, close-quarters fights, and a web of private agendas that keep the outcome uncertain.

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