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

Peacock is adding a lot of new movies and shows, including everything from suspenseful thrillers to beloved horror classics. This weekend is a great time for subscribers to watch new original series and familiar favorites. The streaming service has recently added several popular titles for those who enjoy action and gripping stories. With so many options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re interested in the world of professional sports or want to revisit a classic horror franchise.

‘HIM’ (2025)

A retired football star mentors a promising young player at a remote training facility. This scary psychological thriller delves into the dangerous side of striving for success and the unsettling dynamics of mentorship. Marlon Wayans delivers a surprisingly chilling performance, stepping away from his usual comedic roles. The young athlete soon discovers the training is far more disturbing than he ever imagined. Universal Pictures created this film to highlight the extreme pressures faced by professional athletes.

‘Polite Society’ (2023)

Ria Khan loves martial arts and is convinced her sister is making a big mistake by getting married. Determined to save Lena, she convinces her friends to help with a daring wedding-day plan. This fun British action comedy mixes family drama with exciting stunts and cool fight scenes. It’s a fresh take on sisterly love, showing just how far someone will go for their family, and features a talented cast in a story that’s both funny and touching.

‘Saw X’ (2023)

After learning he has terminal cancer, John Kramer travels to Mexico searching for an experimental cure. He soon discovers the clinic is a fraud, exploiting desperate patients. This film is a direct continuation of the first movie, fitting between the original and its sequel. Kramer, resuming his identity as Jigsaw, decides to punish the scammers with a series of intricate and frightening traps. The story offers a deeper, more personal understanding of Jigsaw and what drives him.

‘Jigsaw’ (2017)

Detectives are baffled by a new string of horrifying murders that eerily resemble the work of the infamous Jigsaw killer. Despite evidence suggesting John Kramer – who has been dead for over ten years – is responsible, the investigation unfolds, revealing a tangled history of wrongdoing and revenge. Five people find themselves trapped in a grain silo, forced to endure a series of life-or-death challenges to survive. This latest installment revitalizes the series with a contemporary look and a compelling new mystery.

‘Saw’ (2004)

Two men regain consciousness in a run-down bathroom, with no idea how they got there. They quickly discover a dead body between them, realizing they’ve been set up as part of a deadly game by a serial killer. The film unfolds the connections between the men and their captor through a complicated storyline. Despite being made on a small budget, it became incredibly popular worldwide and spawned a large franchise. The movie builds suspense through psychological thrills and culminates in a surprising twist.

‘Saw II’ (2005)

A group of strangers find themselves trapped in a dangerous house filled with poisonous gas. They have to locate hidden antidotes while a detective observes everything through security cameras. This scenario is a test orchestrated by Jigsaw, designed to push the detective’s composure to its limits. The movie builds on the first film with more characters and complex traps, cementing the series as a major player in the horror genre during the mid-2000s.

‘Saw III’ (2006)

I’ve always been fascinated by Jigsaw, and this final chapter is incredibly intense. He’s running out of time and chooses a new apprentice to carry on his work, setting up one last series of horrifying tests. We follow a father, Jeff, who’s lost his son and is forced to confront the people he blames, making a really difficult choice about forgiveness. It’s heartbreaking to watch his journey. Adding to the tension, a doctor is taken hostage just to keep Jigsaw alive until everything plays out. This one really digs deep into themes of revenge and how holding onto anger can destroy you, and it’s all brought to life with some truly shocking and realistic effects.

‘Saw IV’ (2007)

The film picks up right after the Jigsaw killer’s death, as police investigate his body. Detective Rigg unexpectedly finds himself part of a new, deadly game that challenges his need to rescue everyone. Meanwhile, two FBI profilers try to figure out if someone helped Jigsaw carry out his plans. The story jumps between different time periods, revealing how Jigsaw became who he was and what he believed in. Like previous films in the series, it’s full of twists, turns, and intense situations.

‘Saw V’ (2008)

Detective Hoffman is now carrying on the work of the Jigsaw killer, and he’s determined to cover his tracks when a federal agent starts to suspect him. The film follows five people caught in a complex web of traps, forcing them to cooperate if they want to live. We also learn about each character’s past, revealing how the traps were created and explaining the shift in power within the larger Jigsaw story.

‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ (2021)

A confident, seasoned detective and his new partner investigate a series of disturbing murders that echo crimes from the city’s history. The killer is targeting dishonest police officers and leaving strange spiral patterns at each crime scene. Starring Chris Rock as detective Zeke Banks, the story becomes personal when the investigation connects to his own father. This installment of the series aims to refresh the formula while staying true to the spirit of the original films, tackling issues of police corruption and the pursuit of justice with a realistic and intense approach.

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2025-12-27 23:23