All the Movies Premiering on Hulu This Week, Including a Hit Biographical Drama

Movie enthusiasts have an exciting slate of streaming arrivals to look forward to over the coming week on Hulu. From highly anticipated musical adaptations and legendary biopics to vibrant animated adventures and chilling suspense thrillers, the upcoming lineup offers something for every type of viewer. Audiences can plan their viewing schedule in advance as fresh titles drop throughout the week. Here is the complete guide to the movies premiering between Monday, September 21, and Sunday, September 27.

‘Wicked’ (2024)

Directed by Jon M. Chu, ‘Wicked’ brings the beloved Broadway musical adaptation to audiences starting on Monday, September 21. The story chronicles the formative years of Elphaba, a misunderstood green-skinned woman who eventually becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba alongside Ariana Grande, who portrays the ambitious and popular Glinda. Their unlikely friendship at Shiz University is tested by deep ideological differences and the corrupt government of the Land of Oz. The film serves as the first chapter of a two-part cinematic event celebrating iconic musical theatre lore.

‘The Last Whale Singer’ (2026)

The family-friendly animated adventure ‘The Last Whale Singer’ arrives on the platform on Thursday, September 24. Directed by Reza Memari, the story follows a rebellious young humpback whale named Vincent who discovers his hidden vocal power. When a monstrous menace emerges from the deepest ocean trenches, Vincent must embrace his destiny to protect his pod and marine habitat. The narrative explores themes of environmental stewardship, friendship, and self-belief across vibrant underwater environments.

‘The Plague’ (2025)

Atmospheric suspense and aquatic dread arrive on Friday, September 25, with the streaming debut of ‘The Plague’. The psychological thriller centers on an isolated group confronting terrifying phenomena deep beneath the ocean’s surface. As unexpected dangers emerge in the murky depths, survival instincts drive the characters into intense interpersonal conflict. The project delivers relentless tension through visual claustrophobia and looming underwater peril.

‘A Complete Unknown’ (2024)

Closing out the weekly schedule on Sunday, September 27, ‘A Complete Unknown’ dramatizes the rise of one of music history’s most transformative figures. Directed by James Mangold, the biographical drama stars Timothée Chalamet as the young, revolutionary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The film focuses on Dylan’s emergence in the early 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene and his controversial switch to electric instrumentation at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. The supporting cast includes Edward Norton as folk icon Pete Seeger alongside Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro. This detailed period piece captures the shifting cultural and musical landscape of America during a pivotal decade.

Let us know which of these upcoming movie premieres you are most excited to stream this week in the comments.