Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘Eeenie Meanie’

Looking for something new to queue up without spending all night scrolling? Hulu’s late August lineup mixes fresh 2025 arrivals with recent favorites and a couple of crowd pleasing adventures, so you can build a watchlist that actually fits a full weekend. The picks below come straight from this month’s weekly drop lists, with the newest releases up top and a few recent hits rounding things out.

Each entry includes quick need to know details like what the story is about and who is involved behind and in front of the camera. That way you can jump into a thriller, a heartfelt indie, or a big studio sequel knowing the basics before you press play.

‘The Bayou’ (2025)

A survival thriller set in the Louisiana Everglades, ‘The Bayou’ follows a small group of plane crash survivors who discover that getting out of the marsh is only the start of their fight as aggressive alligators close in. The story stays focused on improvised rescues and the uneasy choices that come with being stranded in a hostile environment where every sound can give you away.

Produced by Cowboy Cosmonaut Films, ‘The Bayou’ leans on water work and creature suspense as the characters test group dynamics and resourcefulness while navigating flooded grass and mud.

‘Eenie Meanie’ (2025)

‘Eenie Meanie’ centers on Edie, a former teenage getaway driver who walked away from crime until a former employer offers a last job that could keep her unreliable ex out of serious trouble. The plot blends heist mechanics with a race against time as Edie weighs old loyalties against the risks that come with getting back behind the wheel.

Written and directed by Shawn Simmons, the film stars Samara Weaving as Edie with Karl Glusman, Steve Zahn, Andy Garcia, Randall Park, Marshawn Lynch, and Mike O’Malley in the ensemble, while Elle Graham appears as a younger Edie in flashbacks. The release comes through 20th Century Studios.

‘Sharp Corner’ (2025)

‘Sharp Corner’ arrives as a brand new title, presented as a clean slate for viewers who prefer to discover a story as it unfolds. The film is positioned as a fresh streaming debut during the current rollout window.

Backed by Alcina Pictures, ‘Sharp Corner’ is introduced on the weekly slate as a premiere, with details kept light in advance of release to let audiences go in without plot reveals.

‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ (2025)

‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ follows a young woman who seeks connection after a strained relationship with her father and finds an unexpected bond with a stranger online named Bob Trevino. The film frames a contemporary story about searching for family in unlikely places.

The cast features John Leguizamo as Bob Trevino with Barbie Ferreira in a leading role. The project is presented by Laymon’s Terms and hits Hulu as part of this month’s new additions.

‘The Monkey’ (2025)

Adapted from Stephen King’s short story, ‘The Monkey’ revolves around twin brothers who uncover a cursed toy monkey and come to believe that each chime brings tragedy. The narrative tracks how the discovery pulls the family back into a pattern of danger tied to the object.

The film features Theo James and Elijah Wood in principal roles and comes from Atomic Monster. It arrives in the horror slot of the weekly slate as a new 2025 release on the platform.

‘Levels’ (2024)

In ‘Levels’ a man named Joe tries to make sense of the daylight murder of his girlfriend Ash and stumbles into a reality bending mystery where ordinary rules no longer seem to apply. The plot follows Joe’s hunt for the truth as impossible events push him to question what is real.

Written and directed by Adam Stern for Farpoint Films, the film stars Peter Mooney as Joe and Cara Gee as Ash with Aaron Abrams and David Hewlett in supporting roles, while Amanda Tapping provides the voice of an in world system called MEL.

‘Journey to Bethlehem’ (2023)

‘Journey to Bethlehem’ offers a musical retelling of the Nativity story, combining a faith driven narrative with original songs across a family friendly production. The film presents familiar figures and events through a contemporary musical approach.

The cast includes Antonio Banderas as King Herod, with the project arriving on Hulu as part of the recent week’s lineup from Affirm Films.

‘The Lost City’ (2022)

Set in the world of a best selling romance novelist who is drawn into a real life treasure hunt, ‘The Lost City’ pairs adventure with comedic beats as the leads are forced into a jungle chase by a persistent billionaire. The plot tracks a search for a hidden trove that complicates every step the characters take.

The film stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, with Daniel Radcliffe as the antagonist. It comes to Hulu from Fortis Films as one of the newer big studio entries on the slate.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ (2022)

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ continues the story of the speedy blue hero as Dr Robotnik returns from exile with new ally Knuckles to pursue a powerful emerald. Sonic teams up with Tails to protect his adopted family and keep the emerald out of the wrong hands.

Directed by Jeff Fowler with a screenplay by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington, the film features Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic, Idris Elba as the voice of Knuckles, and Colleen O’Shaughnessey as the voice of Tails, with Jim Carrey, James Marsden, and Tika Sumpter in live action roles. The release arrives on Hulu following its theatrical run.

‘Copshop’ (2021)

Set largely inside a police station, ‘Copshop’ builds its crime story around conflicting motives and a contained location where tensions escalate as trouble converges under one roof. The setup uses the precinct setting to drive a cat and mouse dynamic.

The film appears on the weekly list with WarParty Films credited and joins the platform’s August additions as a recent action title to round out a weekend queue.

Tell us which of these picks you are queuing up first and share your favorites in the comments.