A Recent Horror Remake and All the Other Movies & TV Shows Coming to Peacock This Week

Peacock is updating its streaming library this week with a diverse selection of cinematic offerings spanning animation, horror, and inspiring drama. Subscribers can look forward to a mix of recent theatrical releases making their streaming debuts between Monday, April 20, and Sunday, April 26. From deep-sea teenage adventures to terrifying vampire lore, the platform’s upcoming slate provides entertainment for a wide variety of viewing preferences. Here is a detailed look at the movies arriving on the service this week.

‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’ (2023)

Streaming on Peacock starting Monday, April 20, this animated feature follows a shy high school student who discovers she is part of a legendary royal lineage of mythical sea krakens. Her destiny lies in the depths of the ocean, which is bigger and more complex than she ever imagined. She must protect the seas from power-hungry mermaids while navigating the everyday struggles of being a teenager on land. The vocal cast of ‘Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken’ includes Lana Condor, Toni Collette, and Jane Fonda.

‘Nosferatu’ (2024)

Releasing on the platform on Tuesday, April 21, this gothic tale reimagines the classic vampire story with a chilling new atmospheric approach. The narrative centers on a haunted young woman in nineteenth-century Germany and the terrifying Transylvanian vampire who becomes dangerously infatuated with her. As the ancient creature pursues his obsession, he brings a wave of untold horror and despair to her once-quiet town. Directed by Robert Eggers, ‘Nosferatu’ features an ensemble cast led by Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, and Nicholas Hoult.

‘Ordinary Angels’ (2024)

Also arriving on Tuesday, April 21, this drama is based on a remarkable true story of faith and community rallying together during a crisis. A fiercely independent hairdresser finds a renewed sense of purpose when she meets a recently widowed father working hard to care for his two young daughters. When his youngest child requires a life-saving liver transplant, the community is mobilized to help the family navigate overwhelming medical debts and logistical hurdles during a severe snowstorm. Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson star in ‘Ordinary Angels’, highlighting the power of everyday miracles and human compassion.

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ (2023)

Arriving on Sunday, April 26, this supernatural horror film adapts the massively popular video game franchise of the same name. A troubled security guard begins working the night shift at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, an abandoned family entertainment center with a dark history. He quickly realizes that the animatronic mascots left inside the derelict building come alive after midnight with lethal intentions. To survive his shifts, he must uncover the tragic mysteries surrounding the establishment while protecting his younger sister from the mechanical threats. ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ features performances by Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, and Matthew Lillard.

Please share your thoughts on this week’s Peacock lineup and let us know which of these films you plan to stream in the comments.