There are so many streaming services out there, each with their own vast libraries of movies and TV shows ranging from recent releases to classics to wholly original content. That can make it difficult, overwhelming even, to pick what to watch.
That’s where our weekly list of the top five movies and top 5 TV shows viewers have been streaming comes in handy. This week’s list is horror-heavy—as to be suspected from Halloween week—but there are a handful of non-spooky options if that’s not your speed. Check out the list below to find out where you can watch the five biggest movies and TV shows this week, available on HBO Max, Netflix, Peacock, and more.
5. Sinners (2025)
Sinners made its way back to the top five this week, no doubt getting a boost from Halloween. Ryan Coolger’s first fully original movie is a brilliant mix of bloody vampire action and social commentary rooted in history and blues music. It follows twins Elijah “Smoke” and Elias “Stack” Moore, both played by Michael B. Jordan, who return to their hometown only to be faced with a supernatural evil that won’t leave them alone.
Sinners takes its time fleshing out its world and setting the tone, which might make the first half feel slow. However, the payoff from that slow-burn start is absolutely worth it, a balancing act that proves Coogler’s talents as a writer and director. If you’re a fan of horror movies or interested in vampire mythos, Sinners is a must-watch.
4. Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)
Jurassic World Rebirth just hit streaming for the first time, releasing on Peacock on October 30, so it should be no surprise to see it here. The latest entry in the long-running sci-fi action franchise—and the first since the 2015 reboot to not star Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard—follows a team that travels to an abandoned research facility to find dinosaur biomaterial samples that would prove critical to medical advances.
Reviews for the movie, which stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey, have been mixed. While some find Jurassic World Rebirth to be more of the same, others say it’s the franchise’s best since the original Jurassic Park (1993). At the very least, the latest film pays homage to the Steven Spielberg classic, making it a fun watch for anyone who just wants to unwind with scary dinosaurs.
3. Halloween (1978)
The John Carpenter classic Halloween (1978) made its annual leap to the top of the streaming charts just in time for, well, Halloween. The slasher film that introduced the world to the now-iconic villain Michael Myers is considered one of the best horror movies ever made, and it absolutely holds up in 2025.
Myers exudes pure evil, stalking teenage babysitter Laurie Strode, played by Jamie Lee Curtis in her first film role, and her friends with a menacing energy that will have you looking over your shoulders just in case. Halloween 2025 may be over, but if you’re not ready to let the spooky vibes go just yet, the original Halloween is a great way to end the season.
2. A House of Dynamite (2025)
A House of Dynamite remains at number two, unchanged from last week. The new political thriller from Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow released in select theaters and came to streaming this month. Though not billed as a horror movie, its story of the United States government reacting to a nuclear missile launch, told from three different perspectives, is certainly as tense as one.
Though its high place on the list could be attributed to the film’s acclaimed director, timely subject matter, or star-studded cast, which includes Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, the most likely explanation is that people want to see the divisive movie and its controversial ending for themselves. Critics and audiences alike have been split on whether A House of Dynamite’s ending and overall structure works; some find the film repetitive and unfulfilling, while others say it’s riveting and sobering considering its connection to contemporary geopolitics. If political thrillers about the threat of nuclear armageddon interest you, or you simply like being involved in the online discourse surrounding new movies, you can find A House of Dynamite on Netflix.
1. Weapons (2025)
Also unchanged from last week is Weapons (2025) at number one. This shouldn’t be much of a surprise since it’s been one of the most talked about movies of 2025 and it came to HBO Max just in time for Halloween following a theatrical release in August. The film follows parents, law enforcement, school officials and more after 17 children from the same third-grade class mysteriously run away from home at the same time.
Weapons is a modern fairy tale—the super dark and twisted ones all the cute Disney movies are based on—with a lot to say about how we address, or fail to actually address, problems that endanger children. Of course, horror movies that center around kids aren’t for everyone, but if you can handle the dark content and enjoy movies like Pulp Fiction (1994) with non-linear storytelling, watch Weapons.
5. Task (2025)
At number five this week is Task, which dropped from number one last week in the immediate aftermath of its finale. The HBO crime drama miniseries stars Mark Ruffalo as Tom Brandis, an FBI agent and former Catholic priest leading a task force investigating a series of violent robberies carried out by normal-seeming family man Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey).
Task’s premise of an investigation led by a troubled protagonist mixed with their morally complex target’s perspective is nothing new, nor is its Delaware County, Pennsylvania, setting, which it shares with fellow HBO miniseries Mare of Easttown (2021). But while much of it will be familiar to fans of these kinds of dramas, Task’s writing and performances make it worth a watch for anyone who enjoys shows like The Wire (2002) and True Detective (2014).
4. Nobody Wants This (2024-Present)
Netflix rom-com series Nobody Wants This (2024) remains at number four a week after the release of its second season. The series follows Noah (Adam Brody) and Joanne (Kristen Bell), a rabbi and an agnostic podcaster, respectively, as they develop an unlikely romance. The two couldn’t be more different, both in world view and the demands of their lives, but it’s clear they have a special bond that makes the relationship worth fighting for.
After a sweet and charming first season, Season 2 increases the tension as Noah and Joanne’s relationship exits its honeymoon phase and the challenges of their relationship become even more pressing. The new episodes are less lighthearted and a bit harder to watch, but it also makes the love story feel more realistic. If you like quirky comedies like Fleabag (2016), you’ll want to ignore the title and watch Nobody Wants This.
3. Slow Horses (2022-Present)
Unchanged from last week at number three is the Gary Oldman-led spy thriller Slow Horses (2022), which released its fifth season on Apple TV throughout October. The British series follows disgraced and failed MI5 agents who are transferred to a fictional department to complete dull assignments under the watch of the rude Jackson Lamb (Oldman). However, despite being “slow horses,” the dysfunctional team of agents ends up investigating serious cases that threaten Britain's security.
Slow Horses’ first four seasons set a high bar that Season 5 doesn’t necessarily top, but it’s still a thrilling and darkly comedic show full of sharp writing and strong performances. The season’s painfully timely subject matter—political violence committed by extremists who were radicalized through social media—may also make the new episodes hard to watch if you’re looking for escapism. But if you like spy thrillers with a sense of humor or are just intrigued by the idea of James Bond with misfits, look no further than Slow Horses.
2. Down Cemetery Road (2025-Present)
New series Down Cemetery Road (2025) debuted its first two episodes this week on Apple TV, and it looks to be an immediate hit given its place at number two. Based on a novel by Mick Herron, who also wrote the book Slow Horses is based on, the British series tells the story of a woman (Ruth Wilson) who hires an investigator (Emma Thompson) to investigate a child’s disappearance.
Already, the show has set up an intriguing conspiracy for the duo to unravel, and Wilson and Thompson’s performances make up for any flaws in writing and tone. Down Cemetery Road is a must-watch for Slow Horses fans, as well as anyone else who enjoys twisty British mystery series like Broadchurch (2013) and Sherlock (2010).
1. IT: Welcome To Derry (2025-Present)
Another newcomer to the list, IT: Welcome to Derry debuted on HBO this week, just in time for Halloween, and shot right to the top of the list. The latest entry in the IT franchise serves as a prequel to IT (2019) that dives into the origins of Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) with a planned three seasons set in 1962, 1935, and 1908. Working backward, this season takes place in 1962, the last time Pennywise terrorized Derry, Maine, before the modern film adaptation.
So far, IT: Welcome To Derry looks to be a strong and terrifying addition to the franchise that’s made for anyone hungry for more Derry lore. The show doesn’t hold back on the blood or the frights, delivering terrifying moments that’ll delight IT fans and deter the faint of heart. If you’re looking to keep the spooky season going, IT: Welcome To Derry will disturb and delight.
