Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1’

If you’re queuing up a watchlist for the next couple of days, Peacock’s latest arrivals cover 2024 premieres, recent family hits, and a handful of genre touchstones. The lineup spans horror, mystery, documentary, coming-of-age, and fantasy—so you can jump from new releases to classics without leaving the app.

Below you’ll find ten film picks pulled from this week’s additions, arranged with newer titles first, followed by notable originals and then classics. Each entry gives you the essentials—what it’s about and who’s involved—so you can pick quickly and press play.

‘Blackwater Lane’ (2024)

A psychological thriller centered on Cass, who begins to see unsettling visions after moving into a new home, leading her to unravel a mystery connected to her past. The story follows her investigation into the apparitions and the danger that closes in as she digs deeper into long-buried secrets.

Directed by Jeff Celentano from a screenplay by Elizabeth Fowler, the film stars Minka Kelly and Maggie Grace, with Dermot Mulroney in a key supporting role. Production comes from Clear Pictures Entertainment, delivering a suspense plot that ties domestic unease to a slowly unfolding cold case.

‘Dìdi’ (2024)

Set in 2008 California, this coming-of-age drama follows Chris as he navigates a summer of skateboarding, friendships, and family expectations while figuring out where he fits. The plot tracks his small but formative choices, capturing how school, home, and internet culture shape a teenager’s identity.

Written and directed by Sean Wang, the film features Izaac Wang in the lead, with Joan Chen and Shirley Chen among the principal cast. The production focuses on intimate, character-driven storytelling, using period details and everyday settings to chart Chris’s growth over one pivotal season.

‘The Mouse Trap’ (2024)

A horror feature about Alex, who finds herself locked inside an arcade on her birthday and pursued by a killer wearing a Mickey Mouse-style mask. The narrative follows her attempts to survive the night, evade elaborate traps, and uncover why she has been targeted.

Directed by Jamie Bailey from a script by Simon Phillips, the film stars Sophie McIntosh and Callum Sywyk, with Phillips also appearing on screen. Into Frame Productions backs the project, which uses a single, neon-lit location and a countdown structure to frame Alex’s escalating fight to escape.

‘Traces of Doubt: The Forensics of Dr. Henry Lee’ (2024)

This feature documentary surveys the career of forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee, highlighting high-profile cases and the investigative techniques that defined his work. The film blends archival materials, case summaries, and expert commentary to trace how forensic methods influence courtroom outcomes.

Directed by Lisa Hepner and written by Hepner, the production presents Dr. Lee as its central on-camera subject. Interviews and reenactments structure the examination of multiple investigations, offering a chronological view of procedures, lab innovations, and the larger history of forensic science in modern policing.

‘A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery’ (2024)

A cozy crime feature following baker and amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen as she investigates a murder connected to a local festival. The plot pairs small-town routines and confectionery shop life with clue-gathering and interviews that funnel toward the culprit.

Directed by Lisa Demberg from a teleplay by Marcy Holland, the film stars Alison Sweeney as Hannah Swensen with Cameron Mathison among the core cast. Produced by Lighthouse Pictures, the entry continues the long-running mystery cycle with a self-contained case and familiar recurring characters.

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ (2023)

This animated adventure tracks Mario and Luigi from Brooklyn into the Mushroom Kingdom, where Mario joins Princess Peach and Toad to stop Bowser’s bid for power. The story moves through iconic locations—from training grounds to kart tracks—while building toward a showdown that pulls both worlds together.

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel, the film features voice performances by Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, and Seth Rogen. It’s produced by Illumination in partnership with Nintendo, with Chris Meledandri and Shigeru Miyamoto among the producers.

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

The seventh installment sends Harry, Ron, and Hermione away from Hogwarts to find and destroy Horcruxes as Voldemort tightens his grip on the wizarding world. Their search tests their alliance while Ministry surveillance and Death Eater threats force the trio into constant movement.

Directed by David Yates from a screenplay by Steve Kloves, the film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, with Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter, and Alan Rickman in principal roles. It adapts J.K. Rowling’s novel with production by David Heyman, David Barron, and Rowling, and features music by Alexandre Desplat.

‘I Saw the Devil’ (2010)

A Korean revenge thriller about a secret agent who hunts the serial killer responsible for his fiancée’s murder, orchestrating a series of confrontations to break his target down. The plot follows his off-the-books pursuit across multiple encounters, raising questions about vengeance and the cost of retaliation.

Directed by Kim Jee-woon from a script by Park Hoon-jung, the film stars Lee Byung-hun and Choi Min-sik. The production combines procedural beats with psychological drama, using alternating perspectives to chart the hunter-and-hunted dynamic through tightly staged set-pieces.

‘Fright Night’ (1985)

A suburban teenager becomes convinced his new neighbor is a vampire and turns to a late-night horror host for help when no one believes him. The story escalates from suspicious sightings to a plan that pits a small group against a predatory immortal next door.

Written and directed by Tom Holland, the film stars William Ragsdale, Chris Sarandon, Amanda Bearse, and Roddy McDowall. Produced for Columbia Pictures, it blends creature effects, makeup, and practical stunts with a tongue-in-cheek premise rooted in classic vampire lore.

‘Friday the 13th’ (1980)

Set at Camp Crystal Lake, this slasher follows counselors preparing to reopen the site as a series of killings begins to mount. The plot pieces together past tragedy and present danger, moving toward a lakefront finale that established a template for the subgenre.

Directed by Sean S. Cunningham from a screenplay by Victor Miller, the film stars Adrienne King, Betsy Palmer, and Kevin Bacon among the ensemble. The production’s independent origins, location shooting, and practical gore effects helped launch one of horror’s longest-running franchises.

Tell us which of these you’re pressing play on first, and drop your own Peacock weekend picks in the comments!