From 'Atlas' to 'Dune 2,' here are 10 movies you need to stream right now (2024)

Brian TruittUSA TODAY

If you plan on reusing your "Dune: Part Two" popcorn bucket for your Memorial Day food festivities this long holiday weekend, then we know what you'll probably be streaming.

The super-cool sci-fi sequel is one of several new movies available on your favorite services: Netflix, Amazon's Prime Video, Max, Hulu and Disney+ have a bunch of good stuff to watch from your couch. There's original fare like a Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action extravaganza and documentaries on the Beach Boys and the Blue Angels, plus theatrical releases arriving on streaming, such as Michael Mann's Enzo Ferrari biopic and a Dakota Johnson superhero flick.

Here are 10 notable new movies you can stream right now that nicely pair with burgers and hot dogs:

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'American Fiction'

Amazon is finally streaming one of last year's best movies! Better late than never to see Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright at the absolute top of his game as a curmudgeonly academic who writes a book with stereotypically Black tropes as a joke and is shocked when it becomes a hit in this tremendously funny and thoughtful film.

Where to watch: Prime Video

'Atlas'

The futuristic sci-fi thriller casts Jennifer Lopez as a counterterrorism expert out to take down a robot (Simu Liu) bent on wiping out most of mankind. What's better than rom-com J.Lo? Action-hero J.Lo making friends with an AI and taking on villainous machines in mechanized armor.

Where to watch: Netflix

'The Beach Boys'

You guessed it, this documentary chronicles the musical legacy of the Beach Boys. With interviews and archival footage, the film digs into the origins behind their signature harmonies, the genius of Brian Wilson, a rivalry with The Beatles in the 1960s and the game-changing influence of their "Pet Sounds" album.

Where to watch: Disney+

'Biosphere'

Sterling K. Brown and Mark Duplass play best budsliving in a biosphere, the last two dudes on Earth after an apocalyptic situation, when evolution throws them a curve ball. That's all you should know going into this clevercharacter study about sexuality, masculinity and friendship, because it's got quite the twist.

Where to watch: Hulu

'The Blue Angels'

"Top Gun: Maverick" star Glen Powell and J.J. Abrams produce this documentary taking viewers behind the scenes of the Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron. The movie chronicles a year in the lives of these elite pilots, with veterans helping rookies get up to speed for a thrilling and dangerous show season.

Where to watch: Prime Video

'Dune: Part Two'

Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides gets to know love interest Chani (Zendaya) better and might even be a messiah in Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi sequel, which boasts plenty of staggering visuals, all the gigantic sandworms you’d ever want, and deep thematic exploration of power, colonialism and religion.

Where to watch: Max

'Ferrari'

Adam Driver stars in Michael Mann's drama as Italian automaker Enzo Ferrari, who enters his racing team in a dangerous event to save his empire. Come for the domestic drama – with Penelope Cruz as Ferrari's wife and Shailene Woodley as his mistress – but stay for four-wheeled scenes that show the sport's beauty and brutality.

Where to watch: Hulu

'Madame Web'

In this clunker of a "Spider-Man" spinoff, Dakota Johnson at least exudes sassy scrappiness as a suddenly psychic paramedic who has to protect a trio of potential future crimefighters. Unfortunately, everybody in this thing gets stuck in its web of nonsense, which boasts bad dialogue and rampant B-movie silliness.

Where to watch: Netflix

'The Sweet East'

For those needing a road trip – and not wanting to actually go on one – this whimsical satire centers on a high school senior (Talia Ryder) who ditches her classmates on a D.C. field trip. She sets off on a surrealist odyssey where she meets a white-supremacist professor (Simon Rex), an excitable director (Ayo Edebiri) and an A-list actor (Jacob Elordi).

Where to watch: Hulu

'Thelma the Unicorn'

The "Napoleon Dynamite" filmmakers are behind this engaging animated comedy featuring musical animals and nifty songs. Farm pony Thelma (voiced by Grammy winner Brittany Howard) becomes a viral singing sensation after she's accidentally covered in pink paint and glitter, but finds out being famous has its drawbacks.

Where to watch: Netflix

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From 'Atlas' to 'Dune 2,' here are 10 movies you need to stream right now (2024)

FAQs

How to watch Dune Part 2 at home? ›

Dune: Part Two is now available to stream on Max, beginning today, Tuesday, May 21. Max subscriptions start at $10 per month. Starting this summer, you'll also have the option to get the service as part of a bundle with Hulu and Disney+ for even more streaming options.

Is Dune 2 free on Amazon Prime? ›

The bonus edition of Dune 2 is available on Prime Video for $24.99 to rent, and $29.99 to buy a digital copy.

Will Dune 2 be available to stream? ›

Distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery, Dune: Part Two is now available to stream on Max. If you're not a subscriber, you can sign up for the streaming service starting at $9.99 per month for the ad-supported plan.

Is Dune going to be 3 movies? ›

Villeneuve has said a couple of times that he sees the Dune franchise being a trilogy, and that the third film will be based on the plot of Dune Messiah.

Is Dune Part 2 coming to Netflix? ›

Dune 2 is streaming on Max in the US. It is not coming to Netflix - but could very well appear on the streamer in a couple of years if the first movie is any indication.

Is Dune on Netflix or Amazon? ›

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Quick Answer: Viewers can watch Dune online on Max, Prime Video, and on Netflix.

Is Dune Part 2 on HBO Max? ›

What is the 'Dune: Part Two' streaming release date? As of May 13, we know that you can start watching "Dune: Part Two" on Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, on May 21, 2024.

Why is melange so important? ›

In larger quantities, the spice possesses intense psychotropic effects and is used as a powerful entheogen by both the Bene Gesserit and the Fremen people of Arrakis to initiate clairvoyant and precognitive trances, access genetic memory, and heighten other abilities.

Will Jason Momoa be in Dune 3? ›

Jason Momoa's returns as a ghola and his assistance to Leto II is one of the weirdest parts of the franchise. Jason Momoa's return as Duncan Idaho is one of the most exciting parts of Dune: Part 3, but it is also one of the film's biggest challenges.

Is Paul Atreides evil? ›

While Paul isn't a purely evil villain, many fans believe that he is, especially after the way he took the throne by betraying his one true love, Chani. Even though this was a major deviation from the books, his actions tied into Herbert's point.

Does Paul marry Chani? ›

So at the end of part two, Paul says to Chani, “I will always love you as long as I breathe.” Shortly after, he agrees to marry Princess Irulan which will give him a direct path to the imperial throne.

How do I pay to watch Dune at home? ›

If you want to watch the sequel at home though, you can now buy or rent Dune 2 from Prime Video, iTunes, Microsoft Store and other digital retailers in the UK. In the US, you can buy Dune 2 from Prime Video, iTunes and other digital retailers.

Is Dune Part 2 out? ›

Home media. The film was released digitally on April 16, 2024, and Blu-ray, DVD and Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 14, 2024, by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Dune: Part Two became available to stream on Max on May 21, 2024.

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