There is a real mix of new movies and shows to explore on the best streaming services this mother’s day weekend for those in the US and Australia, and Netflix is leading the charge with his slate of new releases.
We have chosen a romantic slasher, feel-good comedy and dark fantasy animation out of everything new on Netflix, but there is also the new teen drama series inspired by Judy Blume’s Forever Novel from 1975 It’s worth looking at what we hear.
Remote control ready? Great, because here is our top streaming choice of all the latest new releases. – – Amelia Schwanke, senior entertainment editor.
Heart Eyes (Netflix)
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Recently I described Heart eyes Like the best horror-romance movie of the year and I am so excited that it is available to stream on Netflix this weekend. If you are looking for the right amount of romance, comedy and horror, this movie mixes it all perfectly and has an impressive 81% rotten tomato critical rating, making it just as worthy of some of the best horror movies.
While it was originally released in time for Valentine’s Day, I think it’s perfect horror that appears at any time of the year! With some great gory moments and a mystery in the heart of the plot, it is a gripping clock and thoroughly entertaining. Netflix horror movies can be quite hit and miss, but this is one of the best in there.
Need more horror recommendations this month? Check out eight new horror movies on Netflix, shudder, max and more in May 2025. – Lucy Buglass, Senior Entertainment Writer
Poker Face Season 2 (Peacock)
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This tale of a casino worker became the human lie detector who priested incredibly well after season one Poker faceWhich has an almost perfect 99% rotten tomatoes critical rating. After loving his work in Netflix’s Russian doll and Orange is the new blackNatasha Lyonne also impressed me here, and I’m so excited to see what the second season in this mystery-a-week show brings.
Season 2 picks up with Charlie, who hits the road again after receiving a call from Crime Boss Beatrix HALP. She is back on the road and there are some amazing guest stars such as Evil‘S Cynthia Eviro and The office Star BJ Novak, so the role crew is just getting bigger and better.
In Rian Johnson we trust. We will have to wait and see if it will return to season three, but so far you have the second rate to dive into. – Lb
Octopus (Prime Video)
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This week’s first documentary choice is a nature series that dives into squid life. It may not sound immediately exciting, but with Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag; Indiana Jones and the slice of Destiny) Story of the series we expect her signature humor to keep the pace lively.
Squid! Is a two -part series that sees an eclectic blend of characters, including scientists, explorers and enthusiasts, shares their connections with the eight limbed sea creatures that could easily become one of the best prime video shows.
I loved Netflix’s My octopus teacher and National Geographic’s Secrets by octopus At Disney+, both of which scored a lot with critics, so I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes an immediate hit. – – SEAM
Nonnas (Netflix)
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Looking for a good comedy movie? Nonnas Should your appetite may literally, as it follows a man who opens an Italian restaurant with actual nonnas alias grandmothers as chefs.
Also party your eyes on this major role: Vince Vaughn leads a fantastic line-up, including stars like Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Joe Manganiello and Linda Cardellini. This has all the most important ingredients to become one of the best Netflix movies.
It is based on a true story, inspired by Joe Scholara’s life, the owner of the State Island restaurant Enoteca Maria, where grandmothers are invited to work as chefs. This one must be a good watch. – – Lb
Blood from Zeus Season 3 (Netflix)
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The third and last season of Blood from ZeusAt alias one of the best Netflix -Shows, Is here so you are sorted if you need your adult animation correction this weekend. It is an action -packed one that mainly focuses on two history lines.
This time you can expect to see Cronos and Typhon’s rampage over Greece, as well as Heron, who helps Seraphim get his lover, priestess Gorgo, into the Elysian fields. So a lot happens and plenty to pack together before the season finale.
This mythical ancient Greece -Inspired series has had a good race, but it doesn’t look like it will soon return. If you need more animation in your life, you can check out these adult swimming shows including one with 100% on the rat tomatoes. – – Lb
LONG WAY HOME (Apple TV+)
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BROOM BROOM, Motorheads! It’s finally time to watch Ewan McGregors and Charley Boorman’s latest cycling adventure on Apple TV+, Long way home.
This new Apple TV+ Adventure series is an awe-inspiring trip that will see the best friends reunite in a fourth season to travel over 17 European countries on customized classic motorcycles.
As one of the best Apple TV+ exhibitions, I’m happy to saddle up to the first four episodes of this 10 -part travel documentary series. Believe me, it’s a lighthouse that is definitely rejoicing. – – SEAM
Summer to 69 (Hulu)
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The latest new Hulu movie to grace our screens is Summer at 69. The film’s prerequisite may make it sound like another shaking teen -comedy that looks like them as Superbad and Bottom, But this upcoming age story is said to be much more heartfelt.
What starts as a story about an awkward teenager called Abby (Sam Morelos) who derives help from a stripper (Chloe Fineman) to teach her how to have sex soon becomes a lesson in trust.
Early reviews look promising for Jillian Bell’s director’s debut, but we’ll have to wait and see if it will be one of the best hulu movies. – – SEAM
For more streaming recommendations, read our guides on best prime video film, best paramount+ movies and best max movies.
