All the Movies Coming to Hulu This Week, Including a Heartwarming Sports Comedy

Movie lovers have plenty of fresh options to stream as Hulu updates its platform with a diverse slate of releases this week. The upcoming lineup features everything from high speed classics and hilarious comedies to intense crime thrillers and revealing music documentaries. Viewers can look forward to a blend of celebrated fan favorites alongside brand new feature film debuts hitting the service. Here is the full guide to every movie landing on the platform throughout the week.

‘Run Lola Run’ (1998)

‘Run Lola Run’ arrives on the streaming platform on August 12. The story follows a young woman named Lola who has twenty minutes to obtain a massive sum of money to save her boyfriend from a ruthless crime boss. The narrative explores three different scenarios depending on the small choices she makes during her frantic run through the city streets. High energy visuals and an electronic soundtrack propel the dynamic narrative forward from start to finish. It remains a groundbreaking work of late nineties cinema that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

‘Saving Silverman’ (2001)

Joining the platform catalog on August 12 is ‘Saving Silverman’, an early two thousands comedy starring Jason Biggs and Steve Zahn. Two lifelong friends attempt to save their best pal from marrying a controlling woman who threatens to break up their trio and their Neil Diamond tribute band. Desperate to stop the wedding, the duo resort to extreme measures including kidnapping the prospective bride to reunite their friend with his high school sweetheart. The comedic cast includes Jack Black and Amanda Peet alongside a special appearance by Neil Diamond himself. The film delivers a chaotic story centered on friendship, loyalty, and absurd schemes.

‘Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear’ (2026)

The music documentary ‘Travis Barker Louder Than Fear’ premieres on the streaming service on August 13. The film chronicles the life and career of the famous Blink 182 drummer from his early days as a trash collector to global stardom. It deeply examines his traumatic recovery following a devastating plane crash that left him critically injured and fearful of flying. Through intimate interview footage and personal stories, the feature explores his mental health battles, sobriety journey, and eventual return to the stage. Key figures from his personal life and musical career appear throughout the documentary to offer unique perspectives on his journey.

‘Busboys’ (2026)

Viewers can stream the original comedy ‘Busboys’ starting on August 14. The plot centers on two down on their luck friends who believe that getting jobs as restaurant busboys will solve all of their financial and social problems. Their chaotic workplace journey leads them into a series of absurd restaurant mishaps and unpredictable customer encounters. Comedians David Spade and Theo Von lead the cast in this lighthearted comedic feature that they also co wrote. The supporting ensemble includes popular comedy figures who add to the chaotic energy of the service industry storyline.

‘Violent Ends’ (2025)

The gritty crime thriller ‘Violent Ends’ arrives on the platform on August 14. Set against the backdrop of the Ozark Mountains, the story focuses on a man who was raised by a family deeply involved in local criminal activity. When a tragic incident involving his cousin destroys his world, he finds himself torn between adhering to the law or seeking personal retribution. Billy Magnussen leads the cast as a conflicted protagonist forced to navigate dangerous family loyalties and escalating conflict. The film examines the cycle of violence and the severe consequences that follow revenge.

‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ (2008)

Sci fi fans can tune into ‘The X Files I Want to Believe’ when it hits the service on August 14. The story reunites former Federal Bureau of Investigation agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as they are called out of retirement to solve a strange missing persons case. A disgraced priest claiming to experience psychic visions leads the pair into a dark cold web of organ trafficking and bizarre medical experiments. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprise their iconic roles as partners navigating deep moral choices and supernatural mysteries. The standalone film explores belief, redemption, and human vulnerability outside of the core mythology of the original television series.

‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ (2026)

The intriguing political drama ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ debuts on the streaming service on August 14. Set during the aftermath of the Soviet Union collapse, the story explores the ascension of modern political power in Russia through the eyes of a strategic advisor. Paul Dano stars as a former artist and television producer who becomes the key spin doctor for a rising state official played by Jude Law. Together they utilize public media, political theater, and calculated influence to construct a tightly controlled government regime. Directed by Olivier Assayas, the narrative offers an engaging look inside the world of political manipulation and propaganda.

‘Next Goal Wins’ (2023)

Rounding out the weekly releases is ‘Next Goal Wins’, streaming on August 15. Directed by Taika Waititi, the film tells the true story of the American Samoa soccer team as they recover from a devastating thirty one to zero international loss. An eccentric Dutch American coach played by Michael Fassbender is hired to transform the world notorious underdogs into a competitive squad capable of qualifying for the World Cup. The heartwarming narrative highlights cultural unity, perseverance, and personal growth both on and off the soccer field. Oscar Kightley and Kaimana co star alongside Fassbender in this uplifting tale of athletic triumph.

Please share your thoughts in the comments about which of these upcoming movie premieres you are most excited to stream this week.