Every Movie Coming to Peacock This Week, Including a Popular Animated Hit

Peacock is expanding its streaming catalog this week with a diverse selection of acclaimed dramas, energetic animated features, and gritty action films. Subscribers can look forward to a slate of notable arrivals highlighting compelling storytelling across multiple genres.

From award-winning biographical road trips to musical family adventures, the new lineup offers variety for every type of viewer. These additions provide plenty of entertainment options for mid-week streaming sessions.

‘Lowriders’ (2017)

Directed by Ricardo de Montreuil, ‘Lowriders’ arrives on Peacock on Tuesday, September 15. The drama follows Danny, a gifted young graffiti artist living in East Los Angeles who navigates complicated family loyalties. He finds himself torn between his traditionalist father’s devotion to lowrider car culture and his newly paroled brother’s desire for vengeance. The film stars Gabriel Chavarria, Demián Bichir, and Theo Rossi in central roles that examine community identity and creative expression.

‘The Book of Life’ (2014)

The vibrant animated fantasy ‘The Book of Life’ joins the streaming platform on Tuesday, September 15. Produced by Guillermo del Toro and directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez, the story centers on a young bullfighter named Manolo who embarks on an epic afterlife journey to reunite with his true love. The narrative draws heavily upon Mexican folklore and Day of the Dead traditions to craft its distinct visual style. The voice cast features prominent performances by Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, and Channing Tatum.

‘Trolls Band Together’ (2023)

Audiences can stream the animated musical adventure ‘Trolls Band Together’ starting Tuesday, September 15. In this third installment of the DreamWorks franchise, Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of a famous boy band called BroZone alongside his brothers. When his older brother Floyd is kidnapped by villainous pop-star siblings, Branch and Poppy set off on an urgent rescue mission. Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake reprise their leading voice roles alongside an ensemble musical cast.

‘American Me’ (1992)

Edward James Olmos made his feature directorial debut with the crime drama ‘American Me’, arriving on Peacock on Tuesday, September 15. The plot chronicles thirty years in the life of Montoya Santana, a gang leader who forms a powerful criminal syndicate from behind bars. Upon his release from Folsom State Prison, Santana struggles to adapt to society while confronting the escalating cycle of violence he helped create. The film presents an unflinching examination of institutional incarceration and street gang dynamics in East Los Angeles.

‘Machete’ (2010)

The exploitation action thriller ‘Machete’ debuts on the service on Tuesday, September 15. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis, the film expands on a faux-trailer originally featured in the double-bill project ‘Grindhouse’. Danny Trejo stars as a former Mexican Federale who seeks revenge against the corrupt politicians and drug lords who betrayed him in Texas. The supporting cast includes Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, and Steven Seagal.

‘The Motorcycle Diaries’ (2004)

Directed by Walter Salles, the biographical road movie ‘The Motorcycle Diaries’ lands on Peacock on Tuesday, September 15. Based on the travel memoirs of Che Guevara, the film depicts an expansive 1952 motorcycle trek across South America undertaken by medical student Ernesto Guevara and biochemist Alberto Granado. The journey exposes the two young travelers to the profound social injustices and poverty faced by indigenous populations. Gael García Bernal and Rodrigo de la Serna lead the internationally acclaimed production.

‘Under the Same Moon’ (2008)

Patricia Riggen’s poignant drama ‘Under the Same Moon’ becomes available to stream on Tuesday, September 15. The narrative follows Carlitos, a young Mexican boy who journeys across the border to reunite with his mother working in Los Angeles. Both mother and son face perilous obstacles in their parallel quests to find one another against formidable odds. The cast features performances by Kate del Castillo, Adrián Alonso, and Eugenio Derbez.

Share your thoughts in the comments about which movie you are most excited to stream on Peacock this week.