Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’

There is a fresh mix of new additions and crowd favorites on Peacock right now, so lining up a weekend watchlist is easy. Recent arrivals bring horror, action, and drama into the rotation, while family hits and teen classics round out the selection with something for every mood. All ten picks below are streaming on Peacock, with the most recent premieres leading the way.

Each entry includes a quick snapshot of what the movie is about along with key cast and crew, plus useful context like who directed it and when it was added this month. Titles are listed with their original release year in the heading, and every title in the text is in single quotes for easy scanning.

‘M3GAN’ (2022)

This sci fi horror story centers on a life sized artificial companion built by a toy company roboticist who gives the prototype to her orphaned niece, only to watch the doll form a powerful attachment that spirals into danger. Allison Williams and Violet McGraw lead the cast, with Amie Donald performing the title character and Jenna Davis voicing her. Gerard Johnstone directs from a screenplay by Akela Cooper based on a story by Cooper and James Wan, and the film is produced by Atomic Monster and Blumhouse.

The theatrical cut and the unrated version were added to Peacock on August 24, 2025. Cinematography captures the sterile lab spaces and suburban settings that frame the experiment, and the production uses practical performance mixed with visual effects to bring ‘M3GAN’ to life. The film features music by Anthony Willis and editing by Jeff McEvoy.

‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ (2025)

This animated supernatural comedy follows a mountain lion named Dan and a young wolf named Gracie as they band together when a meteor borne virus turns zoo animals into ravenous mutants overnight. Voice roles include David Harbour as Dan, Gabbi Kosmidis as Gracie, Paul Sun Hyung Lee as Felix, and Scott Thompson as Ash. The film is directed by Ricardo Perez Castro and Ricardo Curtis and written by James Kee based on a concept inspired by Clive Barker, with Steven Hoban among the producers.

The movie arrived on Peacock as a Peacock exclusive on August 22, 2025. The production blends fast moving creature gags with bright design and a brisk runtime, with editing that keeps the action tight and sound design that leans into roars, scrapes, and chase beats across cages, habitats, and city backdrops.

‘Armageddon Time’ (2022)

Set in Queens in the early 1980s, this coming of age drama follows a sixth grader whose friendship with a classmate and tensions at home force him to navigate family expectations and shifting social realities. Banks Repeta and Jaylin Webb star alongside Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong, with Anthony Hopkins in a key supporting role. James Gray writes and directs, drawing on personal experience, with music supervision that situates the story in its period setting.

The film was added to Peacock on August 17, 2025. Cinematography by Darius Khondji favors natural light and intimate framing, production design recreates working and middle class New York interiors, and the cast works under Gray’s restrained direction to explore loyalty, opportunity, and responsibility.

‘Monkey Man’ (2024)

A young fighter known as Kid navigates an underground world of crime and corruption while seeking revenge for past violence, moving from bare knuckle bouts to a plan that targets a powerful spiritual leader and his allies. Dev Patel directs and stars, with supporting turns from Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Pitobash, and Vipin Sharma. The screenplay is by Dev Patel, Paul Angunawela, and John Collee, and the film is produced with Universal distribution.

The movie began streaming on Peacock on August 14, 2025. Action choreography mixes handheld intensity with longer takes to showcase close quarters combat, while the score underscores Kid’s journey through fight clubs, nightclubs, and fortified compounds as he builds toward a decisive confrontation.

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ (2024)

Po faces the task of choosing a successor as Dragon Warrior while confronting the Chameleon, a shapeshifting foe who can mimic the abilities of kung fu masters. Jack Black returns as Po, joined by Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, and Ian McShane. Mike Mitchell directs with Stephanie Ma Stine as co director, and the script is by Darren Lemke, Jonathan Aibel, and Glenn Berger for DreamWorks Animation.

The production combines comedic timing with set pieces that emphasize movement and scale, with music by Hans Zimmer and Steve Mazzaro. Art direction revisits valley temples and training grounds and expands the world with new lairs and city spaces tied to the villain’s abilities.

‘Mean Girls’ (2024)

This musical comedy retells the story of Cady Heron’s arrival at a suburban high school and her clash with the Plastics, now staged with new songs and choreography. Angourie Rice plays Cady, Reneé Rapp plays Regina George, Auliʻi Cravalho plays Janis, Jaquel Spivey plays Damian, Avantika plays Karen, and Bebe Wood plays Gretchen, with Christopher Briney as Aaron Samuels. Tina Fey appears as Ms. Norbury and Tim Meadows appears as Principal Duvall, and the film is produced by Lorne Michaels and Tina Fey.

Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. direct from Tina Fey’s screenplay, adapted from the stage musical. The score features music by Jeff Richmond with lyrics by Nell Benjamin, and production design updates classroom and cafeteria spaces to support large ensemble numbers.

‘Madagascar’ (2005)

Four Central Park Zoo animals find themselves stranded on the island of Madagascar after a transport mishap, where they must learn to adapt without the comforts of captivity. Ben Stiller voices Alex the lion, Chris Rock voices Marty the zebra, David Schwimmer voices Melman the giraffe, and Jada Pinkett Smith voices Gloria the hippo, with Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien. Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath direct for DreamWorks Animation from a screenplay by Mark Burton, Billy Frolick, Eric Darnell, and Tom McGrath.

The film uses broad physical comedy and character driven humor with music by Hans Zimmer. The animation style favors energetic movement and vivid jungle palettes, while supporting characters like the penguins and lemurs expand the world that sparked sequels and spin offs.

‘Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa’ (2008)

After an attempted flight home goes wrong, the group crash lands on the African continent, where Alex reconnects with his family and friendships shift under new pressures. Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, and Jada Pinkett Smith return, joined by Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, and Andy Richter. Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath direct again, with a screenplay by Etan Cohen, Eric Darnell, and Tom McGrath.

DreamWorks Animation scales up action and location variety with stampedes and watering hole showdowns, set to music by Hans Zimmer. Character arcs focus on identity and belonging while production design opens the habitat to wider savanna vistas and larger ensemble scenes.

‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ (2011)

Po and the Furious Five face Lord Shen, a peacock whose new weapon threatens the future of kung fu across China, forcing Po to confront memories from his past. Jack Black leads the voice cast with Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Oldman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, and James Hong. Jennifer Yuh Nelson directs, and the screenplay is by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger for DreamWorks Animation.

The production blends painterly flashbacks with fast moving battles and team tactics. Music by Hans Zimmer and John Powell supports the emotional beats and the larger stakes, while the animation team stages city chases, harbor fights, and temple defenses across expanded locations.

‘Clueless’ (1995)

A Beverly Hills student takes on matchmaking and makeovers for friends and teachers, then rethinks her plans when real feelings complicate her social projects. Alicia Silverstone stars as Cher, with Paul Rudd, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, and Donald Faison in the ensemble. Amy Heckerling writes and directs, loosely reimagining Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ for a contemporary high school setting.

Costume designer Mona May defines the coordinated looks that became a hallmark of the film, and on location Los Angeles settings frame hallways, classrooms, and house parties. The soundtrack pulls from mid 1990s pop and alternative hits while Heckerling’s script shapes the language and rhythms of the characters’ world.

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