Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘The Exorcism’

From fresh arrivals to a few stone-cold classics, Hulu’s lineup this week spans thrillers, comedies, animation, and prestige crime epics—perfect for a weekend watchlist you can mix and match. The picks below prioritize the newest drops first, followed by notable originals and essentials with cultural staying power; dates refer to when each title lands on Hulu this week.

‘Murder in Nashville’ (2025)

Set in the high-stakes world of Music City insiders, this TV-movie thriller follows Eden as she’s drawn to Jax, the son of a powerful industry figure, just as a string of murders and buried family secrets surface. It’s presented as a contemporary mystery with romance-and-danger dynamics and a cast positioned around Nashville’s elite circles. Previews list it ahead of a wider premiere window with credits available in advance. It arrives on Hulu on Thursday, October 30.

‘The Exorcism’ (2024)

Russell Crowe stars as Anthony Miller, an actor whose behavior unravels while shooting a possession film, prompting his daughter to question whether addiction or something darker is at work. Written and directed by Joshua John Miller with co-writer M.A. Fortin, the ensemble includes Ryan Simpkins, Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, and David Hyde Pierce. The script leans into meta-horror, drawing on lore about “cursed” productions. It arrived on Hulu on Tuesday, October 28.

‘The Collective’ (2023)

This action thriller tracks a young assassin who goes rogue to dismantle a human-trafficking syndicate backed by powerful elites. Directed by Tom DeNucci, it features Lucas Till with Ruby Rose, Tyrese Gibson, and Don Johnson among the supporting cast. The screenplay is by Matt Rogers and Jason James, with distribution handled by Quiver. It lands on Hulu on Saturday, November 1.

‘Last Seen Alive’ (2022)

Gerard Butler plays Will Spann, whose estranged wife vanishes at a gas station, setting off a frantic search that entangles him with police and criminal networks. Brian Goodman directs from a script by Marc Frydman, with Jaimie Alexander, Russell Hornsby, and Ethan Embry in key roles. The project was developed under the working title ‘Chase.’ It drops on Hulu on Friday, October 31.

‘Neighbors’ (2014)

Nicholas Stoller’s comedy pits new parents Mac and Kelly against a hard-partying fraternity next door, escalating into a series of pranks and one-upmanship. The lead duo is played by Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, with Zac Efron as the fraternity figurehead and Dave Franco among the ensemble. The screenplay is by Andrew J. Cohen and Brendan O’Brien. It becomes available on Hulu on Saturday, November 1.

‘Happy Christmas’ (2014)

Joe Swanberg writes, directs, and co-stars in this improvisation-driven holiday dramedy about Jenny moving into her brother’s basement and upending a new-parent routine. Anna Kendrick and Melanie Lynskey lead the cast, with Mark Webber and Lena Dunham in supporting roles. Much of the dialogue was improvised after an outline-driven shoot at Swanberg’s own home. It arrives on Hulu on Saturday, November 1.

‘Epic’ (2013)

Blue Sky Studios’ animated adventure adapts William Joyce’s book ‘The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs’ into a forest-set fantasy about a hidden battle between life and decay. The voice cast features Amanda Seyfried, Colin Farrell, Christoph Waltz, Beyoncé Knowles, Aziz Ansari, and more. Chris Wedge directs, with music by Danny Elfman and a multi-writer screenplay. It hits Hulu on Saturday, November 1.

‘Unstoppable’ (2010)

Tony Scott’s high-velocity thriller is inspired by the real CSX 8888 incident, following veteran engineer Frank Barnes and rookie conductor Will Colson as they race to stop a runaway train carrying toxic cargo. Denzel Washington and Chris Pine star, with Rosario Dawson as a pivotal yardmaster. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Sound Editing and was Scott’s final feature. It becomes available on Hulu on Friday, October 31.

‘The International’ (2009)

Tom Tykwer directs this globe-trotting conspiracy thriller about an Interpol agent and a Manhattan prosecutor investigating a powerful bank linked to arms-dealing and political corruption. Clive Owen and Naomi Watts lead, with notable set pieces including a Guggenheim Museum shootout. The score is by Tykwer, Reinhold Heil, and Johnny Klimek, and the film is shot by Frank Griebe. It arrives on Hulu on Saturday, November 1.

‘Casino’ (1995)

Martin Scorsese adapts Nicholas Pileggi’s nonfiction book to chart the rise and fall of Las Vegas casino boss Sam “Ace” Rothstein, hustler Nicky Santoro, and socialite Ginger McKenna. Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone headline; Stone’s performance earned an Academy Award nomination. The film is noted for Thelma Schoonmaker’s editing and Robert Richardson’s cinematography. It lands on Hulu on Saturday, November 1.

Tell us which titles you’re queuing up first this weekend in the comments!