Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including SpongeBob’s New Adventure

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Paramount+ has a great selection of movies and shows to stream this weekend! You’ll find everything from exciting action and scary horror to interesting documentaries. They’re adding both new hits and beloved classics, plus stories that explore the beginnings of famous characters and franchises. No matter what you’re in the mood for – a thrilling mystery or a fun animated film – there’s something for everyone.

‘The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs and Who Has Control’ (2026)

“The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs and Who Has Control” is a new documentary that explores the history of how medicine has impacted reproductive rights and our control over our own bodies. Using historical footage and insights from experts, the film examines how the pharmaceutical industry has gained influence in modern society and the complex social and political consequences of this. It will be available to stream on Paramount+ starting this Friday, March 6.

‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ (2025)

In ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,’ Ethan Hunt is on a dangerous mission to stop a powerful and unpredictable artificial intelligence called the Entity. This AI can control systems worldwide and cause chaos, so Hunt and his team race across the globe to find a way to shut it down. The film is a thrilling end to the ‘Mission: Impossible’ story and you can now watch it online.

‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ (2025)

In ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants,’ SpongeBob goes on a big adventure to the bottom of the ocean. He teams up with the Flying Dutchman to find a missing item and lift a curse that’s endangering his home, Bikini Bottom. The movie keeps the funny, colorful, and imaginative style fans love from the SpongeBob series. You can now stream it anytime on Paramount+.

‘Roofman’ (2025)

‘Roofman’ is a thrilling crime drama inspired by the real-life story of a clever prisoner who breaks out of jail. While on the run, he secretly builds a comfortable home inside a toy store, managing to stay hidden from the police. The movie follows his struggle to survive and the surprising relationship he develops with a woman. As he tries to maintain his new life, his past as a fugitive threatens to catch up with him. This film offers a fresh look at the life of one of America’s most remarkable and unusual criminals.

‘The Running Man’ (2025)

‘The Running Man’ is a thrilling story set in a bleak future where a man named Ben Richards fights for his family’s survival. He’s forced to compete in a deadly game show, hunted by professional killers and broadcast to the nation. The show is both entertainment and a way for the government to get rid of people they don’t want. The film explores themes of social inequality, how the media can control us, and the powerful bond between a parent and child. It’s a fresh take on the classic story of someone fighting to survive against all odds.

‘Scream VI’ (2023)

Scream VI moves the terrifying action from the quiet town of Woodsboro to the busy streets of New York City. The characters who survived previous attacks are trying to start over, but a new Ghostface killer has followed them. This movie uses the city setting to create suspenseful scenes in public places like the subway. To survive, the characters need to use their understanding of horror movies to figure out who the killer is before it’s too late. The film also examines what it means to continue a long-running horror series in today’s movie landscape.

‘Scary Movie’ (2000)

‘Scary Movie’ is a funny satire that makes fun of popular horror and teen movies from the late 1990s, like ‘Scream’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’. The story follows a group of high school students being chased by a clumsy killer, all after a terrible car accident. The film uses over-the-top humor and exaggerated characters to poke fun at typical slasher movie clichés. It was a hit and started a long-running series by pointing out how silly many mainstream horror films can be. It’s still considered a key example of parody movies from the early 2000s.

‘Rebel in the Rye’ (2017)

I’m really looking forward to seeing ‘Rebel in the Rye’! It stars Nicholas Hoult as J.D. Salinger, and it looks like a fascinating look into his life. The movie seems to focus on his younger years, particularly how his experiences during the war really affected how he saw the world. It’s incredible to see how all his struggles, both in his personal life and with his writing, eventually led to him creating ‘The Catcher in the Rye’. It’s a story about how he went from being a hopeful young writer to the famous, but very private, person he became. And the best part? It’s coming out this Sunday, March 8th, on streaming!

‘Scream 2’ (1997)

In ‘Scream 2,’ Sidney Prescott starts college hoping for a fresh start, but her peace is disrupted by a new wave of murders that mirror the original Woodsboro killings. These murders coincide with the release of a movie about those killings. The film delves into how horror sequels work, while also ramping up the tension. Sidney has to uncover the identity of the new Ghostface killer before more lives are lost. ‘Scream 2’ is well-known for its clever observations about sequels themselves and the horror genre.

‘Scream’ (1996)

The first ‘Scream’ breathed new life into horror movies by featuring characters who were aware they were in a horror movie. When a masked killer starts attacking the town of Woodsboro, focusing on Sidney Prescott and her friends, the film blends suspenseful mystery with shocking violence. Uniquely, characters have to demonstrate their horror movie knowledge to stay alive. ‘Scream’ is known for launching the trend of self-aware horror and creating the memorable villain, Ghostface. It also kicked off a successful franchise that’s still going strong.

Tell us which of these Paramount+ titles you are planning to binge-watch first in the comments.

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2026-03-07 06:47