Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including a Classic Dark Comedy

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Peacock has a wide variety of movies and shows, including new hits, beloved classics, and upcoming biographical films. You’ll find something for everyone, from action-packed thrillers and fun animated movies to scary horror films. This weekend, they’re featuring critically acclaimed performances, movies by popular directors, and the latest installments in well-known series. You can enjoy stories about everything from neighborhood mysteries to the lives of ordinary heroes and the surprising world of professional impersonators.

‘Song Sung Blue’ (2025)

This biographical drama, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, is based on the 2008 documentary ‘Song Sung Blue’. The film, directed by Craig Brewer, tells the story of a couple from Milwaukee who become well-known as a tribute act performing the music of Neil Diamond. It follows their lives, both the challenges they face personally and their experiences building a career in the local music world, emphasizing their commitment to each other and their passion for their music as they gain popularity.

‘Black Phone 2’ (2025)

Scott Derrickson is back to direct the sequel to the popular 2021 horror film, ‘The Black Phone.’ Ethan Hawke returns as the villain, and Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw reprise their roles as the children who survived the first movie. This new film explores the lasting effects of the trauma on the kids and reveals more about the strange black phone itself. ‘Black Phone 2’ builds on the scary and suspenseful feeling of the original, adding even more to the story’s supernatural elements.

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ (2025)

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ brings the beloved children’s series to life with a blend of real actors and computer animation. Gabby and her best friend, Pandy Paws, embark on a big adventure filled with puzzles and challenges. Made by DreamWorks Animation, the movie captures the show’s focus on imagination and finding solutions to problems, and takes these characters outside of the dollhouse for the first time on a much larger quest.

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ (2023)

The animated film ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ from Universal Pictures and Illumination, brings the popular video game characters to life on the big screen. When brothers Mario and Luigi tumble down a strange pipe, they find themselves in a magical world, separated from each other. Mario joins forces with Princess Peach and Toad to save Luigi from the villainous Bowser. The movie stars the voices of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black.

‘The Boss Baby’ (2017)

Tim Templeton, a seven-year-old boy, has his world rocked when a baby brother arrives—but this isn’t just any baby! He’s a secret agent in a suit, determined to thwart the evil CEO of Puppy Co., who’s plotting to make everyone stop loving babies. Tim and the ‘Boss Baby’ need to overcome their brotherly squabbles to rescue their parents and protect the future of Baby Corp. The animated film, from DreamWorks Animation, stars the voices of Alec Baldwin and Steve Buscemi.

‘Trolls’ (2016)

In the animated film ‘Trolls,’ Princess Poppy, a relentlessly cheerful troll, needs help from the pessimistic Branch to rescue their fellow trolls. The trolls have been captured by the Bergens, who mistakenly believe eating trolls will bring them happiness. This forces Poppy and Branch on an adventure that takes them beyond the familiar world they’ve always known. The movie, created by DreamWorks Animation, also features music curated by Justin Timberlake.

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ (2015)

Based on the popular book by E.L. James, ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ tells the story of Anastasia Steele, a college student, and the wealthy Christian Grey. Their relationship begins when Anastasia interviews Christian, and she soon learns he has very particular ideas about intimacy and control. The film, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, delves into the complicated power dynamics and emotional challenges of their unique romance.

‘Law Abiding Citizen’ (2009)

Gerard Butler stars in this thrilling movie as Clyde Shelton, a man whose family is tragically killed during a home invasion. Frustrated with the legal system’s outcome, Shelton begins a dangerous plot for revenge, even while imprisoned. Jamie Foxx plays Nick Rice, the prosecutor who finds himself targeted by Shelton’s elaborate and deadly scheme. ‘Law Abiding Citizen’ explores the weaknesses of the American justice system through a series of intense and escalating conflicts.

‘Zombieland’ (2009)

In ‘Zombieland,’ a timid college student named Columbus manages to stay alive during a zombie outbreak by following a strict set of rules. He teams up with Tallahassee, a skilled gunfighter, and two sisters, Wichita and Little Rock, to find a legendary safe zone. As they travel through deserted cities, the group constantly battles different types of zombies. The film, directed by Ruben Fleischer, stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin.

‘The ‘Burbs’ (1989)

Directed by Joe Dante, ‘The ‘Burbs’ is a funny and slightly spooky movie starring Tom Hanks as Ray Peterson, a regular guy who stays home for vacation. When a strange new family, the Klopeks, moves in next door, Ray and his quirky neighbors start to believe they’re dangerous criminals. They begin a series of silly and escalating investigations to try and prove their suspicions. The movie playfully pokes fun at the anxieties and dullness that can sometimes come with suburban living.

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2026-02-28 02:15