‘A Star Is Born’ and Every Other Movie Coming To Hulu This Week

Here’s a friendly rundown of the week’s movie premieres, with quick primers on plots, key cast, directors, and writers so you can decide what to queue up next.

‘Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point’ (2024)

Set on Long Island, ‘Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point’ follows an extended Italian American family gathering for what may be their last holiday together, capturing small rituals, generational frictions, and the melancholy of change. The film is directed by Tyler Thomas Taormina, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Berger. The ensemble includes Matilda Fleming, Maria Dizzia, Ben Shenkman, Francesca Scorsese, Elsie Fisher, Lev Cameron, Sawyer Spielberg, Gregg Turkington, and Michael Cera. Cinematography is by Carson Lund, with editing by Kevin Anton.

‘American Murderer’ (2022)

Based on the true story of con man and fugitive Jason Derek Brown, ‘American Murderer’ tracks a charismatic schemer whose scams escalate toward a deadly confrontation, with an FBI agent closing in. The film marks the feature debut of writer-director Matthew Gentile. It stars Tom Pelphrey as Brown, with Idina Menzel, Ryan Phillippe, Jacki Weaver, Paul Schneider, Shantel VanSanten, Kevin Corrigan, and Moisés Arias in supporting roles. The score is by Scott Gentile, with cinematography by Kalilah Robinson and editing by Matt Allen and Christopher Young.

‘Bride or Die’ (2025)

‘Bride or Die’ centers on Allie, a bride-to-be whose bachelorette getaway at a secluded house turns into a fight for survival when an intruder targets the group. The thriller is written and directed by Nanea Miyata, who also serves as a producer alongside Ryan Moon. It’s produced under the Lunar Field banner. The story focuses on loyalty under pressure and the dynamics among friends when danger closes in.

‘Sovereign’ (2025)

Inspired by real events, ‘Sovereign’ follows father-and-son Jerry and Joe Kane, adherents of the sovereign citizen movement, as their anti-government crusade leads to a deadly clash with law enforcement. Written and directed by Christian Swegal, the film stars Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay, with Dennis Quaid, Thomas Mann, Nancy Travis, and Martha Plimpton in key roles. It explores radicalization, ideology, and the strain on familial bonds. The film’s crew includes cinematographer Dustin Lane, editor David Henry, and composer James McAlister.

‘A Star Is Born’ (2018)

‘A Star Is Born’ tells the story of seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers and champions singer-songwriter Ally even as his own career unravels under the weight of addiction. Bradley Cooper directs and stars, with Lady Gaga co-starring alongside Sam Elliott, Dave Chappelle, and Andrew Dice Clay. The screenplay is by Eric Roth, Bradley Cooper, and Will Fetters, and the film features cinematography by Matthew Libatique and editing by Jay Cassidy. It’s the fourth iteration of the classic Hollywood story, reimagined with contemporary music and performances.

Tell us which of these you’re most excited to watch this week—and why—in the comments!