Few things beat a weekend with nothing on the calendar, and if you're planning to spend yours horizontal with snacks in reach, the only real decision you need to make is what movie to watch. Prime Video makes that part easy, since it's always adding new movies to the streaming service. But that also presents a problem: With so many available, what exactly do you watch?
We've pulled three recent arrivals worth clearing an afternoon for, and there's a little something for every kind of mood. "Superman," James Gunn's big-hearted reboot, is for when you want a blockbuster that the whole couch can agree on. "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" is the perfect pick if you'd rather keep things weird and fun (and if you're a big retro fan). And "Thoroughbreds" is one excellent pick if you think you want something sinister for the night.
Scroll on for a closer look at the three best new-to-Prime-Video movies to stream this weekend. You're good to go with any of them, even on rewatch.
'Superman'
Genre: Superhero, action-adventure
What it's about: David Corenswet dons the iconic cape and leotard as Clark Kent/Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as a scheming Lex Luthor. Superman grapples with what it means to do the right thing in a world that's seemingly suddenly turned against him after intervening in an international conflict. Backed by a lush cast that includes Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen) and a superdog named Krypto, Superman has to win back a world that's suddenly decided it doesn't trust him.
Why you should watch it: This heartfelt take on Supes became one of 2025's biggest hits and served as the official kickoff of Gunn's DCU, so catching up now sets you up for Milly Alcock's "Supergirl", which is officially in theaters now.
Stream "Superman" on Prime Video now
'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'
Genre: Horror comedy
What it's about: Tim Burton reunites with the original cast of "Beetlejuice" for a sequel set decades after the 1988 classic. When a family tragedy brings three generations of Deetz women, Lydia (Winona Ryder), her stepmother Delia (Catherine O'Hara) and Lydia's teenage daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega), back to Winter River, Astrid accidentally tears open a portal to the afterlife. That's all the chaotic Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) needs, though he's got troubles of his own in the form of a vengeful, soul-sucking ex-wife named Delores (Monica Bellucci).
Why you should watch it: If you're an OG fan or you love the similarly bleak yet comedic "Wednesday," this legacy sequel serves up hilarious afterlife-infused energy. And Keaton dons the striped suit once more perfectly, like it never left his body.
Stream "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" on Prime Video now
'Thoroughbreds'
Genre: Dark comedy, thriller
What it's about: Two estranged childhood friends reconnect as teenagers. Lily (Anya Taylor-Joy) appears to have the perfect life but is miserable living under her controlling stepfather, while the more detached Amanda (Olivia Cooke) feels almost nothing at all. As they become closer once more, the two hatch a plan to solve Lily's problem for good, dragging a small-time hustler (Anton Yelchin) into the scheme.
Why you should watch it: If you love movies like "Heathers" or "Saltburn," this stylish thriller is a true hidden gem. It's an early showcase for Taylor-Joy and Cooke before they broke out, and it's one of the final films from the late Anton Yelchin, who's wonderful in it as well.
