Paramount+ is a perfect streaming service for putting together your next movie marathon. Dozens of movies are added to the platform each month; it added 93 new movies and shows in June alone. These are a combination of beloved classics, modern hits and brand-new movies from Paramount Skydance studios.
This week, I'm sticking with more modern, but not quite brand-new, films. At the top of my list is "Taken," and even though you've probably seen the movie, it's worth watching again. However, you've probably not seen "Hard Eight," which is Oscar-winner Paul Thomas Anderson's first feature-length film. Finally, I'm ending things on a high note with "21 Jump Street," a buddy cop movie guaranteed to make you laugh.
Here are the three new to Paramount+ movies that you need to be streaming this weekend. If you need more recommendations, check out our full guide to everything new on Paramount+ in June 2026.
'Taken' (2008)
Genre: Action thriller
What's it about? In this career-redefining movie, Liam Neeson plays Bryan. He's a retired intelligence officer with a military background, and he's finally trying to live a normal life. That goes out the window when his 17-year-old daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace), is taken on vacation in Paris. Bryan's training immediately kicks in, and he uses a very particular set of skills to eliminate the people who took her.
Why you should watch it: "Taken" has spawned several old-man-turned-action-star films since it came out in 2008. Still, with the possible exception of "John Wick," this film remains the best of the genre. Even if you've seen it, you should make the time to see it again.
Watch "Taken" on Paramount+ now
'Hard Eight' (1996)
Genre: Crime drama
What's it about? John C. Reilly stars in "Hard Eight" as John Finnegan. A degenerate gambler, he becomes homeless after a bad run in Vegas. His life changes, though, when he meets Sydney (Philip Baker Hall), an older gambler who gets him a coffee and a cigarette, and then takes John under his wing.
Why you should watch it: If you're someone who loves to see how acclaimed directors get their start, the directorial debut of Paul Thomas Anderson is a must-watch. The cast is excellent, too. Aside from Reilly and Hall, "Hard Eight" also stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Samuel L. Jackson.
Watch "Hard Eight" on Paramount+ now
'21 Jump Street' (2012)
Genre: Buddy cop action comedy
What's it about? Morton Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Greg Jenko (Channing Tatum) are former high school classmates who suddenly find themselves coworkers in "21 Jump Street." They're not working just any job, though: they're undercover cops sent back to high school to bring down a drug ring.
Why you should watch it: One of the best bits of this movie is that Hill and Tatum both look way too old for high school. But that's far from the only thing that will make you laugh in this comedy flick. Even the trailer will have you in stitches.
Watch "21 Jump Street" on Paramount+ now
