Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Paramout+, Including ‘Youth in Revolt’

Looking for a quick watchlist on Paramount+ for the weekend? Here are ten picks drawn from this week’s new arrivals and what viewers are actually watching on the platform right now—leading with the freshest premieres, then notable originals, followed by a couple of stone-cold classics and comfort comedies. Queue up and press play.

‘Vicious’ (2025)

Written and directed by Bryan Bertino, ‘Vicious’ follows Polly after a mysterious box appears with deadly rules that spiral her night into terror. It stars Dakota Fanning alongside Kathryn Hunter and Mary McCormack. The thriller premiered at Fantastic Fest and then launched directly on Paramount+ soon after, where it quickly surged to the top of the platform’s charts. Clocking in under two hours, it’s an easy add if you want a tense, contained scare.

‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

Akiva Schaffer steers this revival with Liam Neeson stepping into the Drebin family’s slapstick crime-busting lineage, joined by Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser. After its theatrical run, it began streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada. The movie continues the deadpan, gag-a-minute tradition associated with the original trilogy. It’s a go-to if you’re craving broad, zany comedy anchored by a marquee lead.

‘Scream VI’ (2023)

The franchise shifts to New York City as the latest survivors confront a new Ghostface. The film became the series’ biggest domestic earner and opened with franchise-best momentum. Brian Tyler handles the score while Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega lead the returning ensemble. It’s a slick, metropolitan spin that still delivers the cat-and-mouse tension fans expect.

‘Scream’ (2022)

This legacy sequel reunites franchise veterans with a new core cast led by Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. Set years after the original Woodsboro murders, a fresh Ghostface targets a new circle while old rules are tested. Its strong box-office run quickly set the stage for the next chapter. If you’re catching up, this is the essential modern bridge.

‘Queen Bees’ (2021)

New to Paramount+, ‘Queen Bees’ follows an independent woman who temporarily moves into a retirement community and butts heads—then bonds—with its reigning “mean girls.” Michael Lembeck directs, with Ellen Burstyn leading an ensemble that includes James Caan, Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine, Christopher Lloyd, and Elizabeth Mitchell. The comedy runs at a breezy pace and leans on veteran star power. It’s a light, feel-good pick for an easy weekend watch.

‘Youth in Revolt’ (2009)

Also newly streaming on Paramount+, ‘Youth in Revolt’ adapts C. D. Payne’s cult novel about awkward teen Nick Twisp, who invents an alter ego to pursue his crush. Miguel Arteta directs, with Michael Cera supported by Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Justin Long, Ray Liotta, Steve Buscemi, and more. Expect offbeat humor and misadventures that escalate fast. It’s a compact coming-of-age comedy with a stacked supporting cast.

‘Scream’ (1996)

Wes Craven’s original slasher reinvigorated the genre with meta smarts and a then-fresh set of rules. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Drew Barrymore headline the instantly recognizable ensemble. Kevin Williamson’s screenplay blends scares with commentary on horror tropes that still land today. Start here if you want the blueprint before diving into the sequels.

‘Scream 2’ (1997)

Craven returns with the action shifting to a college campus as copycat killings ignite media frenzy and suspicion. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette are joined by Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jerry O’Connell. The sequel built on the first film’s success and expanded the franchise’s scale. It’s a sharp follow-up that keeps the meta commentary humming.

‘Grown Ups’ (2010)

Adam Sandler reunites with Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider for a buddy-hang comedy about childhood teammates reconnecting over a holiday weekend. Dennis Dugan directs from a script by Sandler and Fred Wolf, with scene-stealing turns from Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph. Its easygoing, sketch-like set pieces make it a casual crowd-pleaser. Perfect background laughs for a low-effort night in.

‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly star as overgrown adolescents forced under one roof when their parents marry. Adam McKay directs, with Richard Jenkins, Mary Steenburgen, Adam Scott, and Kathryn Hahn rounding out the ensemble. The movie’s quotable set pieces and chaotic sibling rivalry have kept it a comfort-watch staple. It’s an ideal pick when you want absurdity turned up to eleven.

Tell us what you’re streaming on Paramount+ this weekend—and which picks we should add next—down in the comments!