Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘Ragnarok’

Peacock has added a variety of new shows and movies, including premieres made for TV, popular shows with large casts, exciting survival stories, fun family adventures, and the final episodes of a beloved fantasy series. Whether you’re planning a weekend of watching, you’ll find options covering many genres – from romance and mystery to thrillers, sci-fi, and animation – with something to fit any time of day.

I’m so excited about this collection! It’s constantly updated with the newest movies and shows first, then highlights recent releases everyone’s talking about. Of course, it also has all the modern and classic favorites you know and love. The best part is, each listing gives you the basic info – what it’s about, the cast, and the creators – so you can quickly decide what to watch and just start enjoying it!

‘Autumn at Apple Hill’ (2024)

Elise Jacobs comes home to her family’s farm in Apple Hill and rekindles ties with her community. Around the same time, Luke Donovan, a consultant focused on business, arrives with ideas that could dramatically alter the farm’s future. Erin Cahill and Wes Brown star as Elise and Luke, respectively, with Paula Boudreau playing Donna Bellwether, in a story about family history, beloved autumn traditions, and the challenge of balancing progress with preserving what’s important.

This story unfolds amidst the charm of small-town life, focusing on a family working their orchard. It explores the bonds between family members, the spirit of local business owners, and the everyday struggles of keeping a traditional farm alive. A vibrant supporting cast portrays the townspeople, relatives, and coworkers who all play a part in determining the farm’s future.

‘A Nanny to Die For’ (2024)

When a family in the suburbs hires a new nanny, unsettling details about her past and intentions begin to emerge, creating tension within the home. Brittany Carel stars as the nanny, and Meredith Thomas and Robert Brian Wilson play important roles as the story explores themes of hidden secrets, broken trust, and growing suspicion.

The movie creates suspense by focusing on tight, claustrophobic situations. It unfolds within the familiar setting of a home—its rooms, daily habits, and simple tasks. The story moves forward through investigations, revealed histories, and differing perspectives, as the characters struggle with questions of safety, who they can trust, and taking responsibility for their actions.

‘Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit’ (2024)

Goldy Berry, a high-end caterer, finds her latest event thrown into chaos when a performer receives a fatal electric shock. This incident pulls her back into investigating the crime alongside Detective Tom Schultz. Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker reprise their roles as Goldy and Schultz, and familiar faces from Goldy’s work provide both witness testimony and intriguing hints related to the food.

The investigation unfolds in locations connected to Goldy’s catering business—like kitchens, food preparation areas, and tasting rooms—where details such as recipes, schedules, and customer lists are used as clues. The movie follows the series’ familiar format, blending a step-by-step investigation with Goldy’s expertise in the catering world.

‘Asteroid City’ (2023)

A quirky town, playing host to a convention for young astronomy enthusiasts, is shaken up by a surprising cosmic occurrence. The film features a star-studded cast led by Jason Schwartzman and Scarlett Johansson, alongside Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Steve Carell, Maya Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and Margot Robbie.

Wes Anderson’s film creatively blends stage performance, television-style presentation, and the story of a town gathering to examine the lives of those involved—the presenters, their families, and visiting dignitaries. The film’s unique look and sound—through its sets, costumes, and music—shift between different time periods as the story moves between the actors, the characters they play, and the people behind the scenes.

‘Fall’ (2022)

In a thrilling and dangerous adventure, two close friends find themselves stuck atop a 2,000-foot abandoned TV tower after a climb gone wrong. The film stars Grace Caroline Currey and Virginia Gardner as the climbers, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan plays a key supporting role. The story follows their careful planning, the challenging climb itself, and the difficult situation they face stranded on a small platform with limited resources.

Directed by Scott Mann, and co-written with Jonathan Frank, the movie centers around the challenges of getting down from a very tall structure. It highlights how the characters use their skills – like understanding radio range, using ropes and drones, and creating tools from whatever they can find – while battling the elements. The film realistically shows the tower itself, with sections, ladders, and safety anchors, using a combination of real construction and visual effects.

‘Home’ (2015)

I was completely hooked by this movie! It’s about when aliens called the Boov decide Earth is their new home and move everyone around. But one of them, Oh – voiced by Jim Parsons – messes up and accidentally warns their enemies! He ends up teaming up with this amazing human girl, Tip (Rihanna voices her), to try and fix things and also help her find her mom. Their adventure takes them all over the place – through cities, on Boov spaceships, and dealing with all sorts of crazy alien technology. Steve Martin and Jennifer Lopez are also in it, lending their voices to other characters along the way.

DreamWorks Animation’s film, directed by Tim Johnson, is based on Adam Rex’s book, ‘The True Meaning of Smekday’. The movie heavily features music and a creatively imagined world, with the unique language, technology, and moving plans of the Boov influencing the characters’ journey across the country.

‘Ragnarok’ (2013)

Originally known as ‘Gåten Ragnarok,’ this Norwegian film centers on archaeologist Sigurd Svendsen, played by Pål Sverre Hagen, who uses Viking runes to lead an expedition into the Arctic. He’s joined by Nicolai Cleve Broch, Sofia Helin, and Bjørn Sundquist as they journey through landscapes steeped in Norse mythology.

The narrative blends on-site research, ancient riddles, and historical objects with revelations that blur the line between legend and truth. The team’s journey through the wild—including caves and rivers—uncovers clues connected to the locations described in an age-old story, helping them solve the mystery.

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ (2011)

The epic battle between Harry and Voldemort finally comes down to a showdown at Hogwarts. The main stars – Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson – return alongside familiar faces like Ralph Fiennes, Maggie Smith, and Helena Bonham Carter as the school becomes the battlefield.

Directed by David Yates and based on J.K. Rowling’s book, the film ties up loose ends from the story, focusing on magical objects called Horcruxes, the history of wands, and the protections around Hogwarts. The movie features key scenes in familiar locations like the Great Hall and utilizes the versatile Room of Requirement as character journeys reach their endings.

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ (2010)

Harry, Ron, and Hermione leave Hogwarts on a dangerous mission: to find and destroy pieces of Voldemort’s soul, known as Horcruxes. They must avoid both Voldemort’s followers and the new rules imposed on the wizarding world. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, with returning favorites Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, and Helena Bonham Carter, as the three friends constantly move between hiding places.

Directed by David Yates, with a script by Steve Kloves, this installment takes the story on the road, following the characters as they travel between hideouts, have secret meetings, and decipher hidden messages. The film explores the history of the Deathly Hallows, how the locket affects those around it, and the plans they make to ultimately reach their final goal.

‘Fright Night’ (1985)

Teenager Charley Brewster believes his new neighbor is a vampire and turns to horror movie host Peter Vincent for help. Starring William Ragsdale, Chris Sarandon, and Roddy McDowall, the story unfolds as they investigate, moving from quiet neighborhoods to television studios and lively nightclubs.

Tom Holland wrote and directed this film, which features tense scenes involving doorways, invitations, and traditional vampire lore. The movie uses impressive makeup, creature effects, and practical stunts to bring to life the encounters between Charley and Vincent as they devise a plan to fight back, all set in locations like attics, alleyways, and dance clubs.

Let us know what you’re planning to watch—and anything else interesting you discovered on Peacock this week—in the comments below!

2025-10-10 18:46