‘Last Holiday’ Is Hulu’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week

Here’s a friendly roundup of what Hulu viewers are streaming right now, spanning holiday rom-coms, fashion-world classics, YA phenomena, and a few tense thrillers. Below you’ll find quick, useful details on each title—who’s in it, what it’s about, and any handy context—so you can pick your next watch fast.

‘The Unholy Trinity’ (2024)

Set in 1870s Montana, this Western tracks a young man seeking revenge in a lawless town, crossing paths with a seasoned sheriff and a mysterious stranger. Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson co-star, with Richard Gray directing and Marco Beltrami contributing to the score. U.S. distribution has been handled by Roadside Attractions and Saban Films. The film arrived on streaming following its theatrical run.

‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ (2009)

The second installment shifts focus to Bella’s growing bond with Jacob Black after Edward’s departure, introducing the werewolf pack and the Volturi’s threat. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner return under director Chris Weitz. Its release set multiple domestic opening-day and midnight records and expanded the saga’s mythology beyond Forks. The film paved the way for the series’ globe-spanning conflicts.

‘The Best Man Holiday’ (2013)

Old college friends reunite over the holidays, reigniting romances and rivalries as long-buried tensions surface. Malcolm D. Lee writes and directs, bringing back the ensemble from ‘The Best Man,’ including Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, and Terrence Howard. The film blends ensemble comedy with emotional drama set against seasonal traditions. It became a notable box-office success for a mid-budget studio sequel.

‘Sovereign’ (2025)

This crime thriller follows a father-and-son duo aligned with the sovereign-citizen movement whose confrontation with a police chief escalates into a deadly standoff. Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay play the central pair, with Dennis Quaid featured as the lawman. The narrative is inspired by real events surrounding the West Memphis police shootings. Christian Swegal writes and directs.

‘Casino’ (1995)

Martin Scorsese dramatizes the rise and fall of a Las Vegas gambling empire through the intertwined lives of a casino boss, his volatile enforcer, and a hustler-turned-socialite. Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci lead the ensemble, with Thelma Schoonmaker’s editing and Robert Richardson’s cinematography shaping its propulsive style. The story draws from Nicholas Pileggi’s nonfiction account of mob-era Vegas. The film’s legacy has been celebrated at retrospectives and festival tributes.

‘Twilight’ (2008)

The series opener centers on Bella Swan’s move to the Pacific Northwest and her discovery that classmate Edward Cullen is a vampire. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson star in this adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s bestseller. Its success launched a five-film franchise and reignited YA supernatural trends across books and screens. The saga has maintained a durable fanbase through rereleases and special events.

‘The Devil Wears Prada’ (2006)

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway headline this newsroom-meets-runway story set at the high-gloss fashion magazine ‘Runway.’ David Frankel directs, with Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci rounding out the cast. The film became a global hit and remains a pop-culture touchstone for its depiction of a demanding editor and the cost of ambition. A follow-up project has been in active development with original creatives returning.

‘Joy to the World’ (2025)

A lifestyle guru’s carefully fabricated “perfect family” is suddenly expected to appear on a live Christmas Eve special, forcing a last-minute plan that spirals into festive chaos. Emmanuelle Chriqui and Chad Michael Murray star, with Jerry Ciccoritti directing. The film premiered on Hulu at the start of November and features appearances by Ayesha Curry and Farid Yazdani. It’s positioned as a cozy new holiday entry in this year’s streaming lineup.

‘The Interview’ (2014)

This satire follows a celebrity-news host and his producer who land an exclusive sit-down with North Korea’s leader and get recruited by the CIA. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg direct, with James Franco and Rogen starring and Randall Park portraying Kim Jong Un. The movie’s unusual release involved limited theatrical play alongside a heavy digital rollout. It quickly became one of Sony’s biggest online releases at the time.

‘Last Holiday’ (2006)

Queen Latifah plays a shy department-store clerk who, after a shocking diagnosis, splurges on a dream getaway where she collides with chefs, senators, and her longtime crush. Wayne Wang directs, with supporting turns from LL Cool J, Gérard Depardieu, and Timothy Hutton. Much of the story unfolds in a luxe European hotel where the heroine tries every experience she once saved in her scrapbook. It’s a loose remake of a 1950 British film.

Tell us which of these you watched this week—and what you recommend others queue up first—in the comments!