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

Looking for something new (and a few stone-cold classics) to fire up this weekend? Hulu’s latest drop mixes fresh thrillers, festival darlings, and comfort-watch staples—perfect for a quick pick whether you want edge-of-your-seat suspense or sing-along nostalgia. Here are ten standout titles that just landed or are newly highlighted, with key details on casts, creators, and what each story covers so you can hit play fast.

‘Bride or Die’ (2025)

‘Bride or Die’ follows Allie, whose bachelorette weekend at a secluded rental spirals into a survival fight when an intruder targets the group. The thriller is written and directed by Nanea Miyata, who also produced alongside Ryan Moon under the Lunar Field banner. The focus is on loyalty under pressure and the shifting dynamics among friends as the danger escalates. Production details emphasize a contained setting and a character-driven approach to tension.

‘Sovereign’ (2025)

Inspired by real events connected to the sovereign citizen movement, ‘Sovereign’ centers on Jerry and Joe Kane, a father–son duo whose anti-government crusade leads to a deadly clash with law enforcement. Christian Swegal writes and directs, with Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay headlining and Dennis Quaid, Thomas Mann, Nancy Travis, and Martha Plimpton in support. The film examines radicalization, ideology, and family strain against a true-crime backdrop. Credits also highlight Dustin Lane (cinematography), David Henry (editing), and James McAlister (music).

‘Murder in Nashville’ (2025)

Set against Music City’s power circles, ‘Murder in Nashville’ tracks Eden’s romance with Jax—son of a well-connected industry insider—just as killings and buried secrets surface. Positioned as a contemporary TV-movie mystery, it leans into a romance-meets-danger formula. The listing notes cast and credits assembled ahead of a 2025 premiere window. Hulu’s schedule pegs its arrival in the same batch as other late-October adds.

‘The Exorcism’ (2024)

In ‘The Exorcism’, Russell Crowe plays an actor whose unraveling on a possession-movie set leaves his daughter questioning whether addiction or something darker is at work. Written and directed by Joshua John Miller with co-writer M.A. Fortin, the film also features Sam Worthington, Ryan Simpkins, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg, Adrian Pasdar, and David Hyde Pierce. The release trades on meta-horror ideas tied to “cursed production” lore. It was listed to hit Hulu on Tuesday, October 28.

‘Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point’ (2024)

Set on Long Island, ‘Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point’ brings together an Italian American family for what may be their last holiday under one roof. Tyler Thomas Taormina directs and co-writes with Eric Berger, with a large ensemble that includes Matilda Fleming, Maria Dizzia, Ben Shenkman, Francesca Scorsese, Elsie Fisher, Lev Cameron, Sawyer Spielberg, Gregg Turkington, and Michael Cera. The film highlights small rituals, generational friction, and the melancholy of change. Credits also call out Carson Lund (cinematography) and Kevin Anton (editing).

‘The Last Duel’ (2021)

Ridley Scott’s ‘The Last Duel’ recounts France’s final legally sanctioned duel, following knight Jean de Carrouges and squire Jacques Le Gris after an accusation from Marguerite de Carrouges. Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon wrote the screenplay, adapting Eric Jager’s nonfiction book. The film stars Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, and Affleck, with Dariusz Wolski as cinematographer and Harry Gregson-Williams composing. It appears in Hulu’s November 1 window of arrivals.

‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ (2020)

Armando Iannucci’s adaptation of Dickens’ novel stars Dev Patel, with Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Ben Whishaw, Morfydd Clark, Peter Capaldi, and more in a diverse ensemble. Iannucci co-wrote with Simon Blackwell, shaping a brisk, contemporary-feeling take that still follows David’s journey from hardship to authorship. The film premiered at TIFF and is identified in Hulu’s early-November slate. Credits include FilmNation and a noted emphasis on playful visual style.

‘A Star Is Born’ (2018)

‘A Star Is Born’ follows musician Jackson Maine as he discovers and champions Ally while his own career falters amid addiction. Bradley Cooper directs and stars opposite Lady Gaga, with Sam Elliott, Dave Chappelle, and Andrew Dice Clay in key roles. The screenplay is by Eric Roth, Bradley Cooper, and Will Fetters, and Matthew Libatique handled cinematography with Jay Cassidy editing. The title is the fourth screen iteration of the story and arrives as part of this week’s Hulu batch.

‘Unstoppable’ (2010)

Tony Scott’s ‘Unstoppable’ dramatizes the real CSX 8888 incident as a veteran engineer and a rookie conductor race to stop a runaway freight carrying hazardous materials. Denzel Washington and Chris Pine lead, with Rosario Dawson in a pivotal yardmaster role. Mark Bomback wrote the screenplay, and the film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Sound Editing. Hulu lists it among the Friday, October 31 arrivals.

‘The Sound of Music’ (1965)

Robert Wise directs this screen version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, following Maria’s arrival as governess to the von Trapp children in pre-war Austria. Ernest Lehman wrote the screenplay, and the film features songs by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The classic stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer and won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It is included in Hulu’s November 1 additions.

Tell us which of these you’re cueing up first this weekend—and what we should add to next week’s list—in the comments!