Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘Ragnarok’

Peacock’s latest drop brings a mix of fresh made-for-TV premieres, acclaimed ensemble pieces, high-altitude survival, family adventure, and the closing chapters of a fantasy phenomenon. If you’re mapping out a weekend lineup, these titles cover romance, mystery, thriller, sci-fi, animation, and more, with something for every time slot.

This list pulls from the newest arrivals first, followed by notable recent releases and then modern and classic staples. Each entry includes straightforward details—what it’s about, who’s in it, and who made it—so you can pick quickly and press play.

‘Autumn at Apple Hill’ (2024)

Elise Jacobs returns to her family’s Apple Hill farm and reconnects with the community just as a business-minded consultant, Luke Donovan, arrives with plans that could change the operation’s future. Erin Cahill stars as Elise alongside Wes Brown as Luke, with Paula Boudreau as Donna Bellwether, as the story centers on legacy, harvest-season traditions, and the push-pull between growth and preservation.

Set against small-town festivals and orchard work, the production spotlights family ties, local entrepreneurship, and the practical challenges of running a heritage farm. The cast’s supporting ensemble rounds out townspeople, relatives, and colleagues whose choices shape the farm’s next chapter.

‘A Nanny to Die For’ (2024)

A suburban family hires a new caregiver whose background and motives gradually surface, putting the household under increasing strain. Brittany Carel leads the cast as the nanny, with Meredith Thomas and Robert Brian Wilson among the key players as the story unfolds through secrets, shifting trust, and domestic suspicion.

Built around close-quarters tension, the film uses the home setting—rooms, routines, and everyday errands—as the stage for its unraveling. Investigations, past connections, and conflicting accounts drive the plot as characters weigh safety, loyalty, and accountability.

‘Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit’ (2024)

Caterer Goldy Berry’s latest upscale event is upended when a performer is electrocuted, drawing her back into amateur sleuthing with Detective Tom Schultz. Nikki DeLoach returns as Goldy and Andrew Walker as Schultz, with recurring friends and clients adding witnesses, alibis, and culinary clues.

The case threads through venues tied to Goldy’s business—kitchens, prep spaces, and tasting rooms—where recipes, schedules, and service lists become pieces of evidence. The film continues the franchise’s mystery-of-the-week structure, pairing procedural steps with Goldy’s catering know-how.

‘Asteroid City’ (2023)

In a retro-desert town hosting a Junior Stargazer convention, an unexpected astronomical event throws itineraries and relationships into disarray. Jason Schwartzman and Scarlett Johansson lead a large ensemble that includes Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Steve Carell, Maya Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and Margot Robbie.

Written and directed by Wes Anderson, the film uses a layered format—stage material and televised framing alongside the town’s events—to explore the gathering’s presenters, families, and visiting officials. Production design, costuming, and music cue distinct eras as the narrative toggles among actors, characters, and creators.

‘Fall’ (2022)

Two best friends scale an abandoned 2,000-foot TV tower for a daring climb that leaves them stranded with limited supplies and no easy exit. Grace Caroline Currey and Virginia Gardner star as the climbers, with Jeffrey Dean Morgan in a supporting role as the story tracks planning, ascent, and the aftermath on a narrow platform.

Directed by Scott Mann from a script co-written with Jonathan Frank, the film focuses on problem-solving—signal range, rope work, drones, and improvised tools—under extreme exposure. Practical builds and visual effects combine to depict tower sections, ladders, and anchor points as the characters attempt their descent.

‘Home’ (2015)

When the alien Boov relocate Earth’s population, a misfit named Oh accidentally alerts enemies and must team up with a human girl, Tip, to fix the mistake and find her mother. Jim Parsons voices Oh and Rihanna voices Tip, with Steve Martin and Jennifer Lopez in supporting voice roles as the journey spans cities, ships, and Boov tech.

Produced by DreamWorks Animation and directed by Tim Johnson, the feature adapts Adam Rex’s book ‘The True Meaning of Smekday’. Music and world-building play central roles, with Boov language quirks, gadgets, and relocation plans shaping the duo’s cross-country search.

‘Ragnarok’ (2013)

Also released as ‘Gåten Ragnarok’, this Norwegian adventure follows archaeologist Sigurd Svendsen as he deciphers Viking runes that guide an expedition into the far north. Pål Sverre Hagen stars as Sigurd alongside Nicolai Cleve Broch, Sofia Helin, and Bjørn Sundquist as the group navigates terrain linked to Norse legends.

The story interlaces fieldwork, rune puzzles, and historical artifacts with discoveries that test the boundary between myth and reality. Wilderness travel, cave systems, and river crossings frame the expedition’s clues as the team pieces together an old saga’s geographic markers.

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ (2011)

The long conflict reaches its final confrontation at Hogwarts as Harry and allies face Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson lead the returning ensemble, joined by Ralph Fiennes, Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, and many series regulars as the battle unfolds across school grounds.

Directed by David Yates from a screenplay by Steve Kloves adapting J.K. Rowling’s novel, the film brings together story threads involving Horcruxes, wand lore, and the school’s defenses. Set pieces span the Great Hall, courtyards, and the Room of Requirement as character arcs conclude.

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ (2010)

Harry, Ron, and Hermione leave Hogwarts to locate and destroy Horcruxes while evading Voldemort’s forces and new government controls. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson star, with Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, and Helena Bonham Carter among the returning cast as the trio moves from safe house to safe house.

David Yates directs from Steve Kloves’s adaptation, shifting the series into a road-movie structure that tracks campsites, covert meetings, and encoded clues. The narrative details the Deathly Hallows legend, the locket’s influence, and the search strategies that set up the conclusion.

‘Fright Night’ (1985)

Teenager Charley Brewster suspects his new neighbor is a vampire and seeks help from late-night horror host Peter Vincent. William Ragsdale stars as Charley, Chris Sarandon as Jerry Dandrige, and Roddy McDowall as Vincent as the investigation moves from suburban homes to TV sets and nightclubs.

Written and directed by Tom Holland, the film stages confrontations with household thresholds, invitations, and classic vampire rules. Makeup effects, creature design, and practical gags support encounters across attics, alleyways, and dance floors as Charley and Vincent prepare their countermeasures.

Tell us which of these you’re queuing up—and what else you found on Peacock this week—in the comments!