Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including ‘Vicious’

Paramount+ is stacked right now with fresh premieres, buzzy originals, and a wave of proven favorites—so whether you want a brand-new thriller, a music-legend documentary, or crowd-pleasing action and comedy, there’s plenty to line up for a perfect weekend watch.

‘Vicious’ (2025)

Bryan Bertino writes and directs this tense horror about Polly, who receives a mysterious box and must follow unnerving instructions through the night to stay alive. Dakota Fanning leads the cast, with Kathryn Hunter in a key supporting role. The film is a Paramount+ Original and runs a tight, feature-length 98 minutes. It’s currently the service’s most-watched movie of the week.

‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

Akiva Schaffer directs a new entry in the classic spoof franchise, co-written with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. Liam Neeson stars as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., joined by Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, and Danny Huston. Produced with Fuzzy Door and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the film clocks in at a brisk feature runtime. It’s newly streaming on Paramount+.

‘Ozzy: No Escape from Now’ (2025)

This feature documentary from director Tania Alexander chronicles Ozzy Osbourne’s late-career years, including health struggles and an unrelenting push to perform again. The film includes extensive participation from Sharon, Jack, Kelly, and Aimee Osbourne, and appearances from collaborators like Tony Iommi. It debuted on Paramount+ on October 7 with a focus on candid family access and archival material. A straightforward pick for music and doc fans.

‘Fight or Flight’ (2025)

James Madigan’s feature debut follows a mercenary tasked with identifying and protecting a high-value target known as “The Ghost” aboard a commercial flight. Josh Hartnett headlines alongside Charithra Chandran, Katee Sackhoff, Marko Zaror, and Julian Kostov. Written by Brooks McLaren and D.J. Cotrona, the film blends high-concept action with a confined, in-the-air setting. It’s now streaming on Paramount+.

‘Fifty Shades of Black’ (2016)

Marlon Wayans co-writes and stars in this broad parody that riffs on billionaire-romance tropes with Kali Hawk, Affion Crockett, and more in the ensemble. Michael Tiddes directs, packing gags, pop-culture references, and supporting turns from Jane Seymour, Fred Willard, and Mike Epps. The film lands on Paramount+ as part of this week’s cross-service drop. If you want something light and silly in the queue, this is the timely arrival.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Joseph Kosinski returns Tom Cruise to the cockpit as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, introducing Miles Teller as Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw and a stacked cast including Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer. The screenplay is by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, and Christopher McQuarrie, with Claudio Miranda behind the camera and music contributions from Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, and Hans Zimmer. It’s one of the platform’s most-streamed titles this week. A reliable high-octane pick for an at-home big-screen vibe.

‘Smile’ (2022)

Written and directed by Parker Finn, this breakout horror follows therapist Rose Cotter after a patient’s death triggers an escalating, contagious dread. Sosie Bacon leads, with Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner, Kal Penn, and Rob Morgan in supporting roles. Backed by Paramount Players and Temple Hill, the film quickly became a word-of-mouth hit. It’s trending again on Paramount+ right now.

‘Nightcrawler’ (2014)

Dan Gilroy’s neo-noir centers on Lou Bloom, an ambitious stringer who blurs the line between observer and participant to capture late-night crime footage in Los Angeles. Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed, and Bill Paxton anchor the cast. The film is sharply focused on media incentives, ethics, and the mechanics of local-news competition. It’s part of the latest batch of films added to Paramount+.

‘Men in Black’ (1997)

Barry Sonnenfeld directs this sci-fi comedy based on Lowell Cunningham’s comics, pairing Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith as Agents K and J on alien-policing duty. The film features memorable creature work from Rick Baker and a gallery of undercover extraterrestrials around New York City. It remains a cornerstone buddy-action title that still plays great on streaming. It’s among the current selections available on Paramount+.

‘Finding Neverland’ (2004)

Marc Forster directs this biographical drama about playwright J. M. Barrie’s friendship with the Llewelyn Davies family and the creative spark that led to ‘Peter Pan’. Johnny Depp stars as Barrie, with Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Freddie Highmore, and Dustin Hoffman in key roles. David Magee adapts Allan Knee’s play, tracing imagination, grief, and the making of an enduring stage work. It’s included in the latest Paramount+ catalog drop.

Tell us what you’re queuing up first—and which Paramount+ picks we should add next—down in the comments!