Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV+, Including ‘The Family Plan’

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Planning a relaxing weekend with Apple TV+? You’ll find a great selection of new shows and movies, including original Apple productions, compelling true stories, and a seasonal favorite. Here are ten recommendations from this week’s most popular titles and new releases—we’ve highlighted the newest shows first, then Apple Originals, and finished with a classic for the season. We’ve included details about the creators, cast, and release dates for each title to help you decide.

‘The Lost Bus’ (2025)

This Apple Original film tells the true story of the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California. It follows school bus driver Kevin McKay and teacher Mary Ludwig as they bravely guide 22 children to safety during the evacuation. Directed by Paul Greengrass and co-written with Brad Ingelsby, the film is based on Lizzie Johnson’s book, ‘Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire’. Starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera, the movie will first be shown in select theaters before becoming available on Apple TV+ in October 2025. It’s a production of Apple Original Films, Blumhouse Productions, and Comet Pictures.

‘All of You’ (2025)

This upcoming romantic drama, set in the near future, explores the decades-long friendship of two people whose lives are unexpectedly altered by a cutting-edge ‘soulmate’ test. Directed and co-written by William Bridges, the film also stars Imogen Poots and Brett Goldstein, who also co-wrote the script. Zawe Ashton, Steven Cree, and Jenna Coleman round out the cast. It premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and will be available on Apple TV+ as part of their 2025 releases.

‘The Gorge’ (2025)

Directed by Scott Derrickson and written by Zach Dean, this new Apple Original film is a sci-fi romance with plenty of action. It centers on two highly skilled snipers protecting a strange and dangerous canyon. Starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, with a significant role for Sigourney Weaver, the movie premiered on February 14, 2025. Dan Laustsen handled the cinematography, Frédéric Thoraval edited the film, and it has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes.

‘Fountain of Youth’ (2025)

Directed by Guy Ritchie, this exciting adventure follows siblings played by John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as they search for a mythical spring across the world. Written by James Vanderbilt, the film debuted on Apple Original Films on May 23, 2025, and also stars Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, Laz Alonso, Carmen Ejogo, and Stanley Tucci. Skydance and Apple Studios helped produce the movie.

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (2025)

Spike Lee’s new crime thriller is a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s classic film ‘High and Low’, which was originally based on the novel ‘King’s Ransom’. The film stars Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, and A$AP Rocky. Matthew Libatique shot the film, while Barry Alexander Brown and Allyson C. Johnson edited it, and Howard Drossin composed the music. A24 and Apple Original Films are distributing the movie.

‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’ (2025)

Directed by their son, Ben Stiller, this Apple TV+ documentary offers a personal look at the life and career of comedy legends Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller. Using home videos, classic TV clips, and interviews with family and friends, the film celebrates their decades-long creative partnership on stage and screen. It premieres on Apple TV+ on October 24, 2025, and is produced by Apple Studios.

‘The Family Plan’ (2023)

This action-packed comedy follows a seemingly ordinary car salesman who’s forced to go on the run across the country with his family when his secret life as a former government assassin is revealed. The film is directed by Simon Cellan Jones and written by David Coggeshall, starring Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan. Zoe Colletti, Van Crosby, Saïd Taghmaoui, Maggie Q, and Ciarán Hinds also feature in supporting roles. It was produced by Apple Studios, along with Skydance Media and Municipal Pictures.

‘Sharper’ (2023)

This thrilling movie, set in New York City, follows a clever con artist and the various scams they pull on a rich family. Directed by Benjamin Caron and written by Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka, the film stars Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, Briana Middleton, and John Lithgow. Apple Studios and A24 collaborated to release the movie, which had a brief run in theaters in February 2023 before becoming available to stream on Apple TV+.

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ (2022)

Based on a true story, this film follows John “Chickie” Donohue’s incredible 1967 journey from New York to Vietnam. He travels to bring beer to his buddies who are fighting in the war. Directed and co-written by Peter Farrelly, with a screenplay based on a book by Donohue and Joanna Molloy, the movie stars Zac Efron as Donohue and features Russell Crowe. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before becoming available on Apple TV+ on September 30, 2022.

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ (1966)

The classic Peanuts Halloween special features Linus patiently waiting for the Great Pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, while his friends enjoy trick-or-treating and Snoopy pretends to be a fighter pilot from World War I. This 25-minute special is available to stream on Apple TV+, along with other Peanuts content. It’s shown every October, and is often available to watch for free for a limited time. Bill Melendez directed the special, and Vince Guaraldi composed the music.

Let us know what you’re watching on Apple TV+ this weekend, and feel free to share your favorite shows and movies in the comments!

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2025-10-24 21:45