Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV+, Including an Acclaimed Remake of a Japanese Classic

Apple TV+ continues to expand its cinematic library with a diverse range of original films spanning high-octane action, heartwarming drama, and speculative fiction. This weekend offers subscribers several high-profile releases featuring Academy Award-winning actors and visionary directors. From historical survival stories to futuristic thrillers, these selections provide a comprehensive look at the platform’s current offerings. Viewers can explore a variety of genres while enjoying the high production value associated with Apple’s streaming service.

‘Eternity’ (2026)

Directed by David Freyne, this romantic comedy stars Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller in a premise involving a bureaucratic afterlife. A woman is forced to navigate a complex spiritual system where she must choose between remaining with her husband or returning to her first love. The film explores themes of memory, regret, and the persistence of romantic feelings beyond the physical world. ‘Eternity’ marks a significant addition to the platform’s original speculative fiction library.

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (2025)

In this thriller directed by Spike Lee, Denzel Washington portrays a wealthy music mogul who faces a profound moral dilemma. The plot follows the mogul after kidnappers mistakenly abduct the son of his chauffeur rather than his own child. Jeffrey Wright joins the cast in this exploration of class, power, and the value of human life. ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ serves as a modern reinterpretation of classic suspense tropes through a contemporary lens.

‘The Family Plan 2’ (2025)

Mark Wahlberg returns as a former elite assassin who is now attempting to maintain a peaceful domestic life. During a European Christmas vacation, a threat from his past resurfaces and forces him to protect his family once again. Director Simon Cellan Jones returns to helm this sequel, which also features Kit Harington in a prominent role. ‘The Family Plan 2’ combines holiday comedy with fast-paced action sequences across various international locations.

‘The Gorge’ (2025)

Scott Derrickson directs this genre-bending film starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy as elite snipers. The protagonists are tasked with guarding a highly classified and mysterious gorge from unseen, monstrous threats. As they monitor the perimeter, a deep emotional bond develops between the two soldiers despite their isolation. ‘The Gorge’ blends elements of action, romance, and horror as the pair faces an escalating supernatural danger.

‘The Lost Bus’ (2025)

This survival drama, directed by Paul Greengrass, tells the true story of heroes during the 2018 California Camp Fire. Matthew McConaughey portrays a school bus driver who, along with a teacher played by America Ferrera, must lead a bus full of children to safety. The film captures the harrowing reality of the wildfire and the incredible courage required to navigate through the disaster. ‘The Lost Bus’ focuses on the resilience of the human spirit amidst one of the state’s deadliest natural events.

‘Fountain of Youth’ (2025)

Directed by Guy Ritchie, this adventure film follows two estranged siblings portrayed by John Krasinski and Natalie Portman. They find themselves in a high-stakes race against time and rival treasure hunters to find the legendary Fountain of Youth. The siblings must utilize their historical knowledge and survival skills to solve ancient puzzles and stay ahead of their competitors. ‘Fountain of Youth’ features Ritchie’s signature fast-paced editing and stylized action within an archaeological setting.

‘F1’ (2025)

Brad Pitt stars as a veteran Formula 1 driver who comes out of retirement to assist a struggling racing team. Under the direction of Joseph Kosinski, the film utilizes groundbreaking camera technology to capture authentic racing footage. The story focuses on the mentorship between Pitt’s character and a rising young prodigy on the track. ‘F1’ was filmed during actual Grand Prix weekends to ensure a high level of technical realism for the audience.

‘Fly Me to the Moon’ (2024)

Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in this romantic comedy set during the 1960s Space Race. A marketing expert is hired to improve NASA’s public image and eventually tasked with staging a fake moon landing as a backup plan. Tensions and romantic sparks fly as she clashes with the dedicated launch director responsible for the actual mission. ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ offers a lighthearted and stylish look at the historical paranoia and ambition surrounding the Apollo 11 mission.

‘The Instigators’ (2024)

Directed by Doug Liman, this heist comedy features Matt Damon and Casey Affleck as an unlikely duo on the run. After a robbery goes wrong, a desperate father and an ex-con find themselves forced to take their therapist along for the ride. The trio must evade corrupt politicians, crime bosses, and law enforcement through the streets of Boston. ‘The Instigators’ emphasizes the comedic friction between the protagonists as they navigate increasingly dangerous circumstances.

‘Ghosted’ (2023)

Chris Evans plays a regular guy who falls in love with an enigmatic woman, played by Ana de Armas, only to discover she is a secret agent. He is suddenly swept into an international adventure involving biological weapons and high-level espionage. The film subverts traditional action tropes by placing a civilian in the middle of a global crisis alongside a highly skilled operative. ‘Ghosted’ features various cameos and action set-pieces that span multiple continents.

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