Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘Honey Don’t’

If your weekend watchlist needs a quick refresh, Peacock’s current lineup blends brand-new arrivals, crowd-pleasing sequels, animated favorites, and a few spooky thrills that fit right in with cozy season. Pulling from the latest weekly drops and viewership highlights, here are ten easy picks to queue up—starting with the most recent releases, then moving into franchise staples and modern classics that are streaming right now.

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (2025)

The live-action reimagining follows Hiccup and Toothless as Vikings edge toward an uneasy peace with dragons, staging large seaside sets and flight sequences that mix practical work with VFX. Dean DeBlois directs, with Mason Thames and Nico Parker leading the cast in a retelling designed to welcome newcomers while honoring the core beats fans know. The film emphasizes grounded action alongside the series’ trademark aerial spectacle. It’s featured among Peacock’s most-watched picks this week.

‘M3GAN 2.0’ (2025)

This sequel scales up the killer companion premise with rival A.I. tech, expanded set pieces, and a blend of practical puppetry and digital augmentation to create the android’s movement. Allison Williams and Violet McGraw return under director Gerard Johnstone. Peacock lists both theatrical and unrated cuts for flexible viewing. It’s flagged in the current “most-watched” roundup on the service.

‘Honey Don’t!’ (2025)

Ethan Coen directs a dark caper about a small-town private investigator whose cases spiral into chaos, carried by an ensemble that includes Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Evans. The movie leans on brisk, chapter-like pacing and sharp, deadpan exchanges. Its pulpy mystery framework keeps the plot moving without padding. It’s part of Peacock’s trending weekly slate.

‘The Mouse Trap’ (2024)

A birthday at an arcade turns deadly when a masked killer hunts the protagonist through neon-lit corridors, pushing a survival cat-and-mouse setup with grisly twists. The release joins several horror titles that landed together for Peacock’s early-October batch. The premise centers on improvised escape tactics inside a locked-down venue. It’s listed among the week’s arrivals in the late-September update.

‘Haunted Wedding’ (2024)

This supernatural romance follows engaged ghost hunters whose inn-set ceremony is upended by an 18th-century bride with unfinished business. The story blends paranormal investigation with clues tucked into journals, artifacts, and local lore as the couple races to resolve a centuries-old tragedy. The cast is led by Janel Parrish and Dominic Sherwood. It’s one of the titles that dropped in the October 13–19 window on Peacock.

‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ (2019)

The trilogy closer sends Hiccup and Toothless searching for a concealed refuge while a relentless dragon trapper closes in, expanding species lore and creature animation. Returning leads voice the core ensemble, and John Powell’s score anchors the flight scenes. The film wraps long-running character arcs with a carefully staged farewell. It’s highlighted in Peacock’s current most-watched list.

‘The Grinch’ (2018)

Illumination’s take on Dr. Seuss pairs Benedict Cumberbatch’s vocal performance with bright, rounded animation and narration by Pharrell Williams. The adaptation adds new supporting characters while keeping the familiar Whoville setup intact. Families gravitate to its gentle humor and quick pacing, making it an easy seasonal pick. It appears in the service’s weekly viewing chart.

‘Don’t Breathe’ (2016)

A Detroit home invasion turns into a lethal labyrinth when a blind veteran proves far more dangerous than expected, pushing silence-driven set pieces and blackout sequences. Fede Álvarez directs, emphasizing confined staging and practical effects for tension. The intruders’ shifting motives reframe the power balance as the night unfolds. It arrived in the mid-October Peacock drop.

‘The Cabin in the Woods’ (2012)

Five friends’ cabin getaway intersects with a hidden operation manipulating events from behind the scenes, folding classic horror setups into a larger mythos. Drew Goddard directs and co-writes, balancing practical creature work with digital effects and a late-act reveal that broadens the narrative. The ensemble includes Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, and Richard Jenkins. It’s part of the October additions to Peacock.

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ (2010)

The trio leaves Hogwarts to hunt Horcruxes, confronting dangers, fractured alliances, and a war-torn wizarding world that sets the stage for the saga’s finale. David Yates directs with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint leading. The story emphasizes stealth, survival, and the cost of resistance across a series of tense set pieces. It’s included in the large late-September wave of titles now streaming.

What are you streaming first—drop your pick in the comments and tell us why!