Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including ‘A PAW Patrol Christmas’

If you’re building a Paramount+ watchlist for the weekend, this week brings a mix of fresh arrivals, recent studio releases, and a few reliable crowd-pleasers already trending on the service—plus exact drop dates where applicable so you can press play without digging around.

‘A PAW Patrol Christmas’ (2025)

This hour-long animated special lands on Paramount+ on Friday, November 28, following Rubble and the team as they step in when Santa falls ill and Mayor Humdinger stirs up trouble at the North Pole. It’s directed by Jamie Whitney and features the franchise’s regular voice cast, including Lilly Bartlam and Christian Corrao. The special weaves original and classic holiday songs into a teamwork-focused story for younger viewers. Runtime is approximately 60 minutes and it streams exclusively on Paramount+ at launch.

‘The Road’ (2009)

Arriving on Paramount+ on Tuesday, November 25, this adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel follows a father and son traveling through a devastated America toward the coast. John Hillcoat directs from a screenplay by Joe Penhall, with Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee leading the cast. Supporting roles include Charlize Theron, Robert Duvall, and Guy Pearce, with cinematography by Javier Aguirresarobe. Nick Cave and Warren Ellis composed the score.

‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

Paramount’s legacy sequel is directed by Akiva Schaffer and stars Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., with Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser in key roles. After its theatrical run, the film began streaming on Paramount+ in late September and remains one of the platform’s most-watched titles this week. Coverage notes the franchise handoff from Leslie Nielsen’s original character to his on-screen son. Availability is on Paramount+ for subscribers.

‘Dear Santa’ (2024)

This family holiday comedy centers on a misdirected letter to Santa that sets off a chain of festive complications. The film is positioned on Paramount+ as an all-ages seasonal option and has been highlighted among the service’s current movie draws. It features modern holiday caper beats—mix-ups, disguises, and a community-set finale. Watch it now with a Paramount+ subscription.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Joseph Kosinski directs Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, returning to train elite aviators for a high-risk strike while continuing the original film’s storyline. The production emphasizes in-camera aerial footage using specialized rigs installed in real fighter jets. The film also introduces Miles Teller as Rooster and features a new score co-composed by Hans Zimmer. It’s currently available to stream on Paramount+.

‘American Made’ (2017)

Doug Liman directs Tom Cruise as pilot Barry Seal in a dramatization of Seal’s 1980s dealings with the CIA and drug-running networks. The film stages extensive aviation sequences and compresses elements of Seal’s biography for narrative purposes. Co-stars include Domhnall Gleeson and Sarah Wright. It’s part of the present Paramount+ movie lineup.

‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly play two adults forced to live together after their single parents marry, with Adam McKay directing. The movie builds around a rivalry that escalates into chaotic schemes, anchoring the antics with performances by Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, and Adam Scott. Several set-pieces have kept it a cable and streaming staple. It’s streaming now on Paramount+.

‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’ (2006)

This NASCAR-set comedy reunites Will Ferrell with director Adam McKay to spoof stock-car superstardom and media spectacle. Sacha Baron Cohen co-stars as rival driver Jean Girard, with scenes filmed at real racing venues and cameo appearances from motorsports figures. The movie also popularized ad-parody segments and catchphrases tied to the sport. It’s currently on Paramount+.

‘Grown Ups’ (2010)

Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider headline as childhood friends reuniting after their coach’s passing. Directed by Dennis Dugan, the story follows a lake-house getaway filled with family competitions and mini-arcs for the ensemble’s spouses and kids. Its success led to a sequel that kept the vacation-hangout format. The film is available to stream on Paramount+.

‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ (1987)

John Hughes writes and directs this holiday-season staple starring Steve Martin and John Candy as mismatched travelers racing to get home for Thanksgiving. The plot strings together weather delays, transport mishaps, and small-town detours. Location photography and travel snafus give the road-movie structure a grounded feel. It’s included in the current Paramount+ catalog.

Tell us what you’re queuing up on Paramount+ this weekend in the comments!