All the Movies Coming to Hulu This Week, Including a Hit Drama Starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal
Hulu is expanding its streaming library this week with a diverse selection of cinematic titles arriving between August 17 and August 23. Subscribers can explore everything from crime comedies and post-apocalyptic thrillers to emotional dramas and horror satires. The upcoming releases provide an array of entertainment choices for audiences looking to stream at home throughout the week.
‘Greedy People’ (2024)
Directed by Potsy Ponciroli, ‘Greedy People’ arrives on Hulu on Wednesday, August 19. The dark comedy crime film follows a rookie police officer and his eccentric partner in an island town who discover a large sum of money at a crime scene. Their fateful decision to conceal the cash triggers a chaotic sequence of events involving scheming locals, unexpected murders, and a pregnant spouse. The ensemble cast features Himesh Patel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lily James, and Tim Blake Nelson.
‘The Christophers’ (2026)
‘The Christophers’ officially premieres on Hulu on Saturday, August 22. The narrative explores the complex dynamics and personal histories of its central family members as they navigate their creative legacies. Through reflective storytelling, the production examines how memory and artistic passion influence familial relationships over time. The film offers viewers an intimate portrait centered on identity, heritage, and expression.
‘9/11 Reunited’ (2026)
The documentary ‘9/11: Reunited’ debuts on the platform on Saturday, August 22. Produced in collaboration with National Geographic, the project focuses on survivors, first responders, and everyday citizens connected by the events of September 11, 2001. Decades after the tragedy, the film documents emotional reunions among individuals who shared life-changing moments of survival and rescue. The retrospective highlights themes of resilience, community, and the lasting human bonds forged in the face of disaster.
‘Elevation’ (2024)
The post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller ‘Elevation’ lands on Hulu on Saturday, August 22. Set in the Rocky Mountains, the story takes place in a world where predatory creatures have forced surviving humans to live above an altitude of eight thousand feet. A desperate father must venture below the safety threshold alongside two companions to obtain a medical treatment capable of saving his young son. Directed by George Nolfi, the feature stars Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, and Maddie Hasson.
‘All of Us Strangers’ (2023)
The acclaimed romantic fantasy drama ‘All of Us Strangers’ arrives on Hulu on Saturday, August 22. Directed by Andrew Haigh, the story follows a lonely screenwriter living in London who starts a relationship with a neighbor while revisiting his childhood home. During these visits, he finds his deceased parents alive and appearing unchanged from the time of their deaths thirty years prior. The cast features Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, and Claire Foy. The screenplay is based on the 1987 Japanese novel ‘Strangers’ by Taichi Yamada.
‘Beast Mode’ (2020)
The horror comedy ‘Beast Mode’ premieres on the platform on Sunday, August 23. The narrative centers on a struggling Hollywood film producer who accidentally kills his lead star during a high-stakes production. To keep the movie on track, he uses an experimental elixir on a stand-in actor, only to unleash uncontrollable creature transformations. Directed by Chris W. Freeman and Spain Willingham, the film features performances by C. Thomas Howell, Leslie Easterbrook, and Ray Wise.
Let us know which movie premiere you are most excited to watch this week in the comments.
