Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including a Successful Stephen King Remake

Finding the perfect film to stream over the weekend can often feel like an overwhelming task. Paramount+ offers a massive library of high-quality entertainment, ranging from explosive action blockbusters to emotionally gripping dramas. Whether you are looking for the latest adventures of iconic spies, thrilling real-life crime adaptations, or terrifying slasher revivals, this platform delivers something for every cinematic taste. This curated selection highlights some of the best recent additions and acclaimed hits currently available to watch.

‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ (2025)

Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt for what is billed as his most dangerous and ultimate mission yet. Two months after the previous film, Hunt is tasked with locating the source code for the malevolent artificial intelligence known as the Entity. The rogue IMF agent must race against time to secure the code from a sunken Russian submarine before the Entity triggers a global nuclear apocalypse. Hunt is forced to navigate dangerous alliances and evade capture while risking everything to ensure the survival of humanity.

‘The Running Man’ (2025)

Director Edgar Wright brings a fresh adaptation of the classic Stephen King novel to the screen with this futuristic thriller. Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards, a desperate out-of-work laborer who volunteers for a lethal reality television show to save his family. He must survive for a month while being relentlessly hunted by government-sponsored assassins in a dystopian society. The film stays much closer to the original source material than previous adaptations while offering an intense critique of reality media.

‘Roofman’ (2025)

Based on a bizarre true story, this crime drama stars Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester, a charming and eccentric criminal. Manchester gained notoriety by robbing numerous fast-food restaurants by drilling through their roofs to gain entry. After escaping from prison, he evades law enforcement by secretly living inside a large toy store for months. The film explores his complex double life and the unexpected romance that threatens to expose his meticulously crafted hiding spot.

‘Old Guy’ (2025)

Christoph Waltz leads this action-comedy as an aging contract killer who is reluctantly nearing his retirement. His handler forces him to take on one final assignment, which involves mentoring a highly skilled but reckless Gen Z assassin named Wihlborg. The mismatched duo is sent to Northern Ireland to eliminate a competing crime syndicate, but they soon discover a deeper conspiracy orchestrated by their own employers. They must overcome their generational differences and work together to survive a plot designed to wipe out the old guard.

‘Regretting You’ (2025)

Adapted from the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover, this emotional drama focuses on a fractured family dynamic. Allison Williams stars as Morgan, a mother who sacrificed her own dreams after a young pregnancy, while Mckenna Grace plays her teenage daughter, Clara. When a devastating and tragic car accident claims the life of Morgan’s husband, the two women are forced to navigate profound grief and hidden secrets. The tragedy ultimately tests their complex relationship as they attempt to rebuild their shattered lives and rediscover their bond.

‘Novocaine’ (2025)

Jack Quaid stars in this action-comedy as a mild-mannered bank executive who suffers from a rare genetic condition that renders him entirely unable to feel physical pain. His carefully structured and sheltered life is thrown into chaos when heavily armed robbers target his workplace and kidnap his co-worker. Utilizing his unique medical condition as an unexpected superpower, he embarks on a brutal and violent rescue mission to save her. The film blends intense, bloody action sequences with humorous moments as the unlikely hero withstands extreme physical punishment to survive.

‘Boudica’ (2023)

Olga Kurylenko takes on the role of the legendary Celtic warrior queen in this gritty historical action-drama. Set in the first century, the narrative follows Boudica as she rules the Iceni people alongside her husband, King Prasutagus. After her husband is betrayed and murdered by the Roman Empire, she is driven by a fierce desire for vengeance and justice. The warrior queen successfully rallies various regional tribes to launch a massive, bloody uprising against the occupying Roman forces.

‘Due Justice’ (2023)

This vigilante thriller centers on a former marine with a legal background who experiences an unimaginable personal tragedy. Kellan Lutz stars as Max, whose peaceful life is shattered when a ruthless criminal organization murders his wife and kidnaps his young daughter. Frustrated by the limitations of the law, he decides to bypass the justice system and hunt down the gang himself. He utilizes his lethal military training to orchestrate a relentless, one-man war against the perpetrators in order to rescue his child.

‘Scream’ (2022)

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new terrifying killer emerges. The town’s dark history is resurrected when the culprit dons the iconic Ghostface mask and begins targeting a fresh group of local teenagers. These new victims all share secret connections to the legacy of the original ‘Scream’ killings, forcing them to uncover buried town secrets. The survivors must rely on the traumatic experiences of past victims to navigate the deadly game and stop the rampage.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Pete Mitchell returns to the ‘Top Gun’ academy after decades of service as one of the military’s top aviators. He is tasked with training a detachment of young, highly skilled graduates for a specialized and incredibly dangerous combat mission. During the intense training program, Maverick is forced to confront deep-seated guilt and unresolved ghosts from his own past. The demanding assignment ultimately pushes both the veteran pilot and his new trainees to their absolute physical and psychological limits.

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