Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘Terrifier 3’

Peacock has a fresh batch of films this week, so building a weekend queue is easy and quick. This list pulls from the newest arrivals and mixes big screen thrills with comedy, action, and animation to keep your watchlist moving from Friday night through Sunday.

To keep things tidy, the picks start with the most recent releases from this week’s drop, then move through other standouts. Each entry gives you a short story setup and key cast and crew details so you can press play without digging around for the basics.

‘Terrifier 3’ (2024)

A murderous clown returns to stalk a small community during the holidays as survivors from the previous story face a renewed threat. The plot follows the ensuing chase and the attempts to stop the killer before another night turns into a massacre.
Writer and director Damien Leone continues the series with David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown and Lauren LaVera and Elliott Fullam returning in central roles. The production expands the ongoing narrative from the earlier entries and brings back the team behind the effects and sound design that define the franchise.

‘Downton Abbey’ (2019)

The Crawley household prepares for a royal visit that puts the estate under intense scrutiny and forces staff and family to coordinate every detail. The story moves between the grand rooms upstairs and the busy quarters downstairs as plans unfold and duties collide.
Creator Julian Fellowes wrote the feature continuation of the series and Michael Engler directed. The ensemble includes Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Jim Carter, and Imelda Staunton with Focus Features and Carnival Films producing.

‘Sicario’ (2015)

An FBI agent joins a task force on the border and soon learns that the mission against a cartel involves rules that shift with every move. The operation crosses jurisdictions and pushes the team into choices that blur lines between law and strategy.
Denis Villeneuve directs from a script by Taylor Sheridan with Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin in leading roles. Roger Deakins handles cinematography and the score is by Jóhann Jóhannsson, with production by Black Label Media and Thunder Road.

’22 Jump Street’ (2014)

Two undercover officers head to college to track a new supplier and find that the assignment mirrors their earlier case in bigger and louder ways. The investigation sends them through campus life as they try to hold the partnership together while following leads.
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller direct with Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum starring and Ice Cube in a key supporting role. The film is produced by Columbia Pictures and Original Film with Peter Stormare and Amber Stevens West joining the cast.

‘Django Unchained’ (2012)

A freed man teams up with a bounty hunter to find and free his wife who is held on a remote plantation. Their journey moves across the American South as the pair use skill and deception to reach the owner who controls her fate.
Quentin Tarantino writes and directs with Jamie Foxx as Django and Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, and Samuel L Jackson in major roles. Columbia Pictures and The Weinstein Company produced with a score and soundtrack that mix original music and curated tracks.

’21 Jump Street’ (2012)

Two rookie detectives go undercover as high school students to break up a drug ring that spreads through a student network. The assignment tests their cover stories and forces them to relive classes and social hierarchies while tracking the source.
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller direct with Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum leading and Ice Cube, Brie Larson, and Dave Franco in support. The project is produced by Columbia Pictures and Metro Goldwyn Mayer with a story by Michael Bacall and Jonah Hill based on the television series.

‘Ted’ (2012)

A wish brings a teddy bear to life and the childhood bond between man and toy continues into adulthood where daily life turns chaotic. The plot follows their friendship as it collides with work and a new relationship that demands responsibility.
Seth MacFarlane directs and voices the title character with Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis starring and Giovanni Ribisi and Joel McHale in support. Universal Pictures produced with music by Walter Murphy and a story by MacFarlane with Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild.

‘Zombieland’ (2009)

A cautious survivor teams up with a fearless drifter and two sisters as they navigate an America overrun by the undead. The group creates its own rules while crossing the country in search of safety and a sense of normal life.
Ruben Fleischer directs from a script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick with Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin starring. The production is by Columbia Pictures with supporting appearances including a memorable cameo that connects to classic Hollywood.

‘The 40 Year Old Virgin’ (2005)

A big box store employee with a quiet routine becomes the focus of friendly coworkers who try to help him change his love life. Their efforts lead to a series of plans that push him to meet new people and rethink how he approaches relationships.
Judd Apatow directs and co writes with Steve Carell who stars alongside Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, and Romany Malco. The film is produced by Apatow Productions and Spyglass with supporting turns from Elizabeth Banks, Leslie Mann, and Jane Lynch.

‘Shrek 2’ (2004)

A newly married ogre couple travels to visit royal parents and encounters a fairy godmother and a prince with plans of their own. The trip forces the family to deal with expectations and identity while friends step in to help.
Directors Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon lead the sequel with voices by Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Antonio Banderas. DreamWorks Animation produced with additional cast members including Julie Andrews, John Cleese, and Jennifer Saunders.

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