Hulu is a great streaming service for building your next weekend movie marathon. It regularly adds originals and classics to its library. Plus, because it's owned by Disney, it's the streaming home for new releases from several Disney-owned studios. It even has deals with some other studios to get in new releases before any other service, whether they're produced by Disney or not.
This weekend, I have three movies recently added to Hulu that are a must-watch. First up is the all-time classic, "Gladiator," which I could re-watch any given weekend. Then, this Saturday, Hulu is adding "The Creator," which is a visually stunning film, even if the story doesn't always work. Finally, you'll want to check out "Between the Temples," a highly-rated comedy-drama that's arriving on Hulu this Sunday.
Here are the three new to Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend. For more recommendations, check out the full list of everything new to Hulu in June 2026.
'Americana' (2025)
Genre: Crime thriller
What's it about? "Americana" stars Sydney Sweeney and Paul Walter Hauser as Penny and Lefty. These two attempt to snag a rare Native American ghost shirt, worth a lot on the black market. But they're not the only ones; Ghost Eye (Zahn McClarnon), the leader of a Native American group, wants the shirt as well.
Why you need to watch it: This movie isn't flawless, but if you like a gritty crime thriller, it's worth a watch for the performances. Halsey and McClarnon are particularly good, and "Americana" manages to nail its neo-Western vibes, even if the end result is slightly uneven.
Watch "Americana" on Hulu starting June 26
'Queens of the Dead' (2025)
Genre: Zombie comedy
What's it about? What happens when a zombie apocalypse breaks out in New York and invades a warehouse party filled with drag queens, clubgoers and more in Brooklyn? "Queens of the Dead" happens.
Why you need to watch it: Billed as a comedy, you might be able to handle "Queens of the Dead" even if you don't typically dabble in horror movies. Just know that it's still a zombie movie, and that means guns, guts and gore are still to be expected.
Watch "Queens of the Dead" on Hulu starting June 26
'The Creator' (2023)
Genre: Sci-fi action
What's it about? "The Creator" is set in a world where A.I. detonated a nuclear warhead in Los Angeles, causing devastation and sparking a war. 15 years later, the U.S. is still at war with New Asia over the fate of machines. But they're hoping for a breakthrough when they send special forces Sgt. Joshua Taylor (John David Washington) to take down "Nirmata," an A.I. expert who is key to the New Asian resistance.
Why you should watch it: This movie looks stunning. The story takes some twists and turns, and is frankly a bit dense when it could stand to be superficial, but it's worth checking out for the visuals alone. Thankfully, it has some must-watch action sequences as well.
Watch "The Creator" on Hulu now
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