Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including a Classic Dark Comedy

Peacock offers a diverse selection of films ranging from modern blockbusters to nostalgic cult classics and upcoming biographical dramas. Whether viewers are looking for high-stakes thrillers, family-friendly animation, or intense supernatural horror, the platform provides options for every preference. This weekend’s lineup features award-winning performances, directorial favorites, and long-awaited sequels. Subscribers can explore stories of suburban paranoia, heroic plumbers, and the complex world of professional tribute artists.

‘Song Sung Blue’ (2025)

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star in this biographical drama based on the 2008 documentary of the same name. Directed by Craig Brewer, ‘Song Sung Blue’ follows a Milwaukee couple who gain fame as a Neil Diamond tribute band. The narrative explores their personal struggles and professional journey within the local music scene. It highlights the couple’s dedication to their craft and each other during their rise to prominence.

‘Black Phone 2’ (2025)

Scott Derrickson returns to direct this sequel to the 2021 supernatural horror hit. Ethan Hawke reprises his role as the Grabber, while Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw return as the survivors of the original film. The story delves deeper into the trauma experienced by the children and provides more background on the mysterious black phone. ‘Black Phone 2’ continues the chilling atmosphere established in the first film while expanding the supernatural lore.

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ (2025)

This feature-length adaptation of the popular children’s series utilizes a mix of live-action and CG animation. Gabby and her best friend Pandy Paws go on an adventure that requires them to solve various puzzles and challenges. Produced by DreamWorks Animation, the film focuses on the themes of creativity and problem-solving found in the show. ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ takes the characters beyond the usual dollhouse setting for a larger-scale journey.

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ (2023)

Produced by Universal Pictures and Illumination, this animated film brings the iconic video game characters to the big screen. Brothers Mario and Luigi find themselves separated after falling through a mysterious pipe into a magical new world. Mario must team up with Princess Peach and Toad to rescue his brother from the clutches of Bowser. ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ features the voices of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black.

‘The Boss Baby’ (2017)

Seven-year-old Tim Templeton finds his life turned upside down when a suit-wearing baby brother arrives at his home. The newcomer is actually a secret agent on a mission to stop the CEO of Puppy Co. from stealing the world’s love for babies. Tim and the titular character in ‘The Boss Baby’ must set aside their sibling rivalry to save their parents and the future of Baby Corp. This DreamWorks Animation production features the voice work of Alec Baldwin and Steve Buscemi.

‘Trolls’ (2016)

Princess Poppy, the happiest troll ever born, must team up with the overly cautious and grumpy Branch to save their village. The Trolls are kidnapped by the Bergens, creatures who believe they can only find happiness by eating Trolls. The journey in ‘Trolls’ takes the two unlikely companions far away from the only world they have ever known. Produced by DreamWorks Animation, the film features a soundtrack curated by Justin Timberlake.

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ (2015)

Based on the best-selling novel by E.L. James, this film follows the relationship between college student Anastasia Steele and billionaire Christian Grey. When Anastasia interviews Christian for her school newspaper, she discovers he has a very specific and controlling approach to intimacy. The narrative of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ explores the power dynamics and emotional complexities of their unconventional romance. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, it stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in the lead roles.

‘Law Abiding Citizen’ (2009)

This thriller stars Gerard Butler as Clyde Shelton, a man who loses his family in a violent home invasion. When the justice system fails to provide what he considers a fair outcome, Shelton takes matters into his own hands from his prison cell. Jamie Foxx plays Nick Rice, the prosecutor who becomes the target of Shelton’s intricate and deadly plans. ‘Law Abiding Citizen’ examines the flaws within the American legal system through a series of escalating confrontations.

‘Zombieland’ (2009)

A shy college student named Columbus survives a zombie apocalypse by strictly adhering to a set of survival rules. He joins forces with a gun-toting traveler named Tallahassee and two sisters, Wichita and Little Rock, on a journey to a rumored safe haven. The group navigates through abandoned cities while fending off various classes of undead threats. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, ‘Zombieland’ features a cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin.

‘The ‘Burbs’ (1989)

Directed by Joe Dante, this dark comedy stars Tom Hanks as Ray Peterson, a suburbanite who spends his vacation at home. Ray and his eccentric neighbors become convinced that the new family on the block, the Klopeks, are ritualistic killers. They launch a series of increasingly absurd investigations to prove their suspicions about the mysterious newcomers. ‘The ‘Burbs’ satirizes the paranoia and boredom often associated with middle-class suburban life.

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