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

If you want fresh arrivals alongside some dependable favorites, Hulu’s weekly drop has you covered. This weekend’s mix spans new creature features, recent theatrical comedies, and franchise-friendly thrills—so you can line up something current without skipping the comfort picks.

Below are ten titles from this week’s batch, with a quick plot primer plus key cast-and-crew details for each. Dates inside Hulu can vary by region, but these are drawn from the latest additions landing between the end of September and the first days of October, so you can press play right away.

‘Werewolves’ (2024)

Set during a rare supermoon, this action-horror story follows a scientist and a small group of survivors as a sudden outbreak turns ordinary people into fast, pack-hunting werewolves. The setup leans on siege dynamics—radioed warnings, barricades, and timed sprints between safe rooms—as the group learns the rules of the infection.

Directed by Steven C. Miller, ‘Werewolves’ stars Frank Grillo, Katrina Law, and Ilfenesh Hadera, with Lou Diamond Phillips in a supporting role. The production blends creature-suit work with VFX augmentation and was mounted by independent backers focused on effects-forward genre projects.

‘Bloody Axe Wound’ (2024)

This horror-comedy centers on Abbie, a teenager in a small town whose dad runs a video store—while secretly shooting real murders on the side. As bodies and VHS tapes stack up, Abbie has to decide whether to inherit the “family business” or break the cycle.

Written and directed by Matthew John Lawrence, the film features Sari Arambulo, Billy Burke, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Chet Siegel. It was produced through an indie pipeline that favors practical gore gags and micro-budget ingenuity, with a lean crew and location-heavy scheduling.

‘Mafia Mamma’ (2023)

An American mom flies to Italy for a funeral and discovers she’s the unexpected heir to a mafia clan. Fish-out-of-water complications turn into a crash course in consigliere etiquette, turf diplomacy, and rival families as she learns to run the organization.

Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, ‘Mafia Mamma’ stars Toni Collette and Monica Bellucci, with a supporting turn by Rob Huebel. The screenplay is by Michael J. Feldman and Debbie Jhoon, and the Italy-set shoot uses on-location interiors and piazzas to stage comic set-pieces.

‘Barbarian’ (2022)

Arriving at a Detroit rental late at night, a traveler discovers the house is already occupied—and that the basement hides a far worse problem. The plot unfolds in distinct chapters that reframe what’s happening inside the property and why the neighborhood looks the way it does.

Written and directed by Zach Cregger, ‘Barbarian’ stars Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long. The production was handled by BoulderLight and partners, making extensive use of set construction to build the house’s subterranean spaces and carefully managed POV shifts.

‘Master Z: Ip Man Legacy’ (2018)

After losing to Ip Man, Cheung Tin Chi tries to live quietly but gets pulled back into fights with triads and foreign gangsters in Hong Kong. The story tracks his efforts to protect his son and friends while keeping Wing Chun principles intact.

Directed by Yuen Woo-ping, the film stars Max Zhang, Dave Bautista, Michelle Yeoh, and Tony Jaa. Fight choreography emphasizes wide-angle coverage and multi-opponent staging, with veteran action producers Raymond Wong and Edmond Wong also credited on story duties.

‘Underwater’ (2020)

An earthquake devastates a deep-sea drilling station, leaving a small team to traverse collapsed corridors and flooded modules to reach escape pods. As they move through pressure-crushed sections, they encounter creatures disturbed by the rupture.

Directed by William Eubank, ‘Underwater’ stars Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel, Jessica Henwick, John Gallagher Jr., and Mamoudou Athie. The production features large water-tank sets, pressure-suit costume design by industry specialists, and post-production creature work integrated with practical stunt rigs.

‘Ice Age: Collision Course’ (2016)

A cosmic mishap triggered by Scrat sends asteroids Earth’s way, forcing Manny, Sid, Diego, and the herd to find a solution before impact. The plot strings together migration detours, family milestones, and new animal communities tied to the extinction threat.

Co-directed by Mike Thurmeier and Galen T. Chu, the animated feature includes voice performances from Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Simon Pegg, Queen Latifah, and others. Blue Sky Studios handled animation, with franchise producer Lori Forte overseeing the series’ continuity and pipeline.

‘The Last Witch Hunter’ (2015)

An immortal warrior in present-day New York maintains an uneasy truce with witches until an old enemy’s resurrection threatens the city. The story mixes contemporary detective beats with centuries-old flashbacks and spellcraft procedures.

Directed by Breck Eisner, ‘The Last Witch Hunter’ stars Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, and Michael Caine. Effects combine pyrotechnics and CG sigils, with specialty makeup and design teams crafting the Witch Queen and practical set pieces for ritual spaces.

‘Knight and Day’ (2010)

A civilian is swept into a global chase after crossing paths with a rogue operative guarding an experimental power source. The itinerary jumps from Boston to the Alps to the Mediterranean, layering double-crosses with set-piece escapes.

Directed by James Mangold, ‘Knight and Day’ stars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, with Peter Sarsgaard, Jordi Mollà, and Viola Davis in supporting roles. Second-unit stunt work and location shoots support the film’s mix of action and comedy, backed by a studio production led by veteran producers.

‘The Sixth Sense’ (1999)

A Philadelphia child psychologist tries to help a boy who says he can see and speak with the dead. The case unfolds through private sessions, unattended whispers, and a methodical search for patterns in the boy’s encounters.

Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, ‘The Sixth Sense’ stars Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, and Toni Collette. The production was mounted through studio partners known for character-driven thrillers, with Tak Fujimoto’s cinematography and James Newton Howard’s score shaping the film’s muted, wintery tone.

Spot something I missed or a title you’d swap in from this week’s drop—share your picks in the comments!