{"id":385453,"date":"2026-04-18T07:10:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T07:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/385453\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T07:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T07:10:23","slug":"5-best-new-movies-to-stream-this-weekend-on-netflix-prime-video-hbo-max-and-more-april-17-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/385453\/","title":{"rendered":"5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (April 17-19)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring is in full swing, and this weekend has delivered plenty of new movies across the best streaming services<\/a>. But when you’re spoiled for choice, picking your next watch can quickly turn into a headache.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why I regularly dig through the latest movies arriving on and leaving streaming to highlight the ones actually worth your valuable watch time. This includes Netflix\u2019s new comedy set in a college dorm, produced by Adam Sandler and starring his daughter in the lead role. For a more emotional movie, Colleen Hoover\u2019s romantic drama \u201cReminders of Him\u201d is now available to stream at home.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s also Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver\u2019s R-rated fantasy horror \u201cDust Bunny\u201d on HBO Max. I don\u2019t know about you, but that sentence alone is enough to pique my interest. So without further ado, let’s dive into the best new movies on streaming this weekend.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Roommates\u2019 (Netflix)<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re looking for a brand-new unhinged comedy, \u201cRoommates\u201d is the perfect pick now that it\u2019s streaming on Netflix. The college-set film comes from Adam Sandler\u2019s Happy Madison banner, starring his eldest daughter, Sadie Sandler, in the lead role. It looks set to feel painfully relatable for anyone with a few awkward college stories tucked away. It\u2019s hard to tell whether it\u2019ll be a critical success, but it\u2019s still likely to climb into Netflix\u2019s top 10 over the coming days.<\/p>\n

\u201cRoommates\u201d follows Devon (Sandler), a shy college freshman starting her first year away from home, who chooses the confident and unpredictable Celeste (Chloe East) as her roommate. The two quickly become close as they figure out dorm life, parties, and new friendships. However, small tensions begin to build, and their once-easy bond starts to fracture. Their living situation quickly spirals into a chaotic and increasingly hostile dynamic.<\/p>\n

Watch “Roommates” on Netflix<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018Reminders of Him\u2019 (PVOD)<\/p>\n

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Building on the success of \u201cIt Ends With Us\u201d and \u201cRegretting You,\u201d \u201cReminders of Him\u201d is the newest Colleen Hoover story to make its way to the big screen. It carries the expected mix of emotional conversations, lingering looks, and dramatic storytelling that fans of these adaptations will instantly recognize. Even so, the appeal of these films remains undeniable. Plus, it plays directly to its target audience, focusing on familiar strengths instead of trying to reinvent the approach.<\/p>\n

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\u201cReminders of Him\u201d follows Kenna (Maika Monroe), who returns to her hometown after serving time in prison for a fatal car accident involving her boyfriend Scotty (Maika Monroe). She hopes to reconnect with her young daughter, Diem, who is being raised by Scotty\u2019s parents, but faces firm resistance. While trying to rebuild her life, she forms an unexpected connection with Ledger (Tyriq Withers), a local bar owner tied to her past.<\/p>\n

Buyy\/rent “Reminders of Him” on Amazon<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018Dust Bunny\u2019 (HBO Max)<\/p>\n

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Sometimes, it\u2019s nice to watch a completely original film that dares to be different. \u201cDust Bunny\u201d is a prime example. This fantasy action-horror is a striking visual spectacle, a vividly styled fairy-tale nightmare that leans into whimsy, danger, and emotional weight. It prioritizes mood over explanation and instinct over logic, creating something eerie, playful, and surprisingly moving. It\u2019s odd, but surprisingly beautiful.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDust Bunny\u201d follows 8-year-old Aurora (Sophie Sloan), who becomes convinced a creature is hiding beneath her bed after strange events in her home. When those around her dismiss her fears, she turns to her neighbour, a quiet hitman (Mads Mikkelsen) with a violent past, and asks him to eliminate the threat. As he reluctantly agrees, the two become entangled in escalating dangers that draw in multiple assassins.<\/p>\n

Watch “Dust Bunny” on HBO Max<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018Balls Up\u2019 (Prime Video)<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re a fan of comedies, \u201cBalls Up\u201d is one to keep on your Prime Video watchlist. Directed by Peter Farrelly, known for \u201cDumb and Dumber,\u201d and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick of \u201cDeadpool\u201d fame, the film\u2019s trailer clearly points to a chaotic, over-the-top comedy packed with loud, raunchy energy. While it doesn\u2019t look like a serious awards player, it does appear to be leaning fully into being a very silly watch.<\/p>\n

\u201cBalls Up\u201d follows marketing executives Brad (Mark Wahlberg) and Elijah (Paul Walter Hauser), whose attempt to pitch a bold World Cup sponsorship for an unconventional condom brand spirals into chaos after a drunken celebration in Brazil triggers a major international incident. As the fallout escalates, the pair find themselves blamed for disrupting a match and quickly become targets of angry fans, criminals, and authorities across the country.<\/p>\n

Watch “Balls Up” on Prime Video<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018Undertone\u2019 (PVOD)<\/p>\n

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Billed as the \u201cscariest movie you\u2019ll ever hear,\u201d \u201cUndertone\u201d is designed as an immersive audio-driven experience, using layered sound, silence, and distortion to create tension and unease throughout its runtime. While it prioritises style over substance and often plays more like a thriller, \u201cUndertone\u201d is ideal for anyone wanting something different from standard horror. It\u2019s sensory overload in the best sense.<\/p>\n

\u201cUndertone\u201d follows Evy (Nina Kiri), a lonely podcast host who records episodes about unexplained audio phenomena while caring for her critically ill mother in their secluded family home. When her co-host receives a set of anonymous recordings from a couple experiencing disturbing sounds, Evy begins investigating the files as they become increasingly unsettling and personal. Trapped in her home, she tries to trace where the recordings originate and who is sending them.<\/p>\n

Buy\/rent “Undertone” on Amazon<\/a> now<\/p>\n

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