Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including ‘Dear Santa’

Looking for something to queue up on Paramount+ this weekend? Here’s a curated lineup of ten films currently highlighted for the service—spanning brand-new franchise entries, seasonal comedies, high-octane action, and enduring crowd-pleasers. Each pick below includes concise details on who made it and what it’s about so you can quickly decide what fits your watchlist. Dive in, pick your favorite, and enjoy the movie night.

‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

Akiva Schaffer directs this legacy sequel with Liam Neeson playing Frank Drebin Jr., joined by Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser. The film continues the slapstick-police spoof tradition with a modern production led by Paramount. Marketing rolled out with a trailer campaign earlier in the year, confirming the creative team and tone. Following its theatrical run, it made its way to streaming on Paramount+.

‘Dear Santa’ (2024)

This family holiday comedy centers on a misdelivered letter to Santa that sets off a chain of festive complications. The film is positioned as a broad, all-ages seasonal title from Paramount. Its plot structure leans on misunderstandings, disguises, and a community-centered finale. The production is designed to slot into December programming alongside other holiday offerings.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Joseph Kosinski directs, with Tom Cruise returning as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell training a new class of elite aviators for a high-risk mission. The production utilized specialized camera rigs mounted inside real aircraft for in-camera aerial sequences. The story connects directly to the original through Maverick’s mentorship of Rooster, the son of Goose. Music duties include contributions from Hans Zimmer alongside a contemporary score team.

‘American Made’ (2017)

Doug Liman directs Tom Cruise as pilot Barry Seal, dramatizing his entanglements with the CIA and drug-running networks in the 1980s. The film stages extensive aviation sequences tied to Seal’s expansion from commercial flying to covert operations. The narrative compresses and alters aspects of Seal’s biography for dramatic momentum. Domhnall Gleeson and Sarah Wright co-star in key supporting roles.

‘Faster’ (2010)

George Tillman Jr. directs Dwayne Johnson as an ex-getaway driver on a tight revenge timetable after a double-cross. The plot tracks parallel pursuits involving a contract killer and a conflicted cop closing in. The movie leans on muscle-car chases, terse confrontations, and a stripped-down neo-noir framework. Billy Bob Thornton and Carla Gugino appear in supporting roles.

‘Grown Ups’ (2010)

Dennis Dugan directs an ensemble led by Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider as childhood friends reuniting after their coach’s passing. The story unfolds over a lake-house getaway filled with family hijinks, small-town games, and old rivalries. The ensemble structure splits time among multiple families to weave overlapping comedic beats. Its commercial success later led to a sequel built on the same vacation setup.

‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

Adam McKay directs Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as adult men forced to live together when their single parents marry. The comedy escalates from household turf wars to shared schemes as the pair bond over mutual immaturity. Memorable set-pieces—like the drum-set altercation and a yacht-party fiasco—anchor the narrative. Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, and Adam Scott round out the principal cast.

‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’ (2006)

Adam McKay and Will Ferrell team up for a NASCAR-set spoof charting the rise and rivalry of an American stock-car star. Sacha Baron Cohen plays rival driver Jean Girard opposite Ferrell’s Ricky Bobby. Real racing venues and motorsports cameos are incorporated to ground the satire. The film also features sponsor-packed media gags that became part of sports-comedy pop culture.

‘Fatman’ (2020)

Written and directed by Eshom and Ian Nelms, the film stars Mel Gibson as a hardened Santa and Walton Goggins as a hitman hired by a vengeful kid. Production took place in Canada, and the feature runs approximately 100 minutes. The movie blends dark comedy and action elements across a wintry setting. U.S. distribution was handled by Saban Films.

‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ (1987)

John Hughes writes and directs this travel-misadventure comedy pairing Steve Martin with John Candy. The story follows a desperate cross-country push to make it home for the holiday, bouncing through multiple transit mishaps. Location work and weather-bound delays lend authenticity to the road-movie structure. The film has remained a seasonal staple across cable and streaming lineups.

What will you watch first on Paramount+ this weekend—drop your picks and thoughts in the comments!