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Weekly Streaming and VOD New Releases Roundup
2024-11-15
Each week, Polygon brings you the most notable new releases to streaming and VOD. This week, there's a plethora of exciting movies available for you to enjoy at home. From superhero action to disaster thrillers and everything in between, there's something for every movie lover.

Discover the Best New Movies to Watch at Home

New on Netflix

Emilia Pérez is a captivating crime musical that follows a cartel leader's gender transition journey. With a run time of 2h 12m, it's directed by Jacques Audiard and stars Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez. This Cannes Jury Prize winner combines elements of crime, comedy, and music in a unique way.

Close to You is a heartfelt drama where Elliot Page stars as Sam, who returns to his hometown to celebrate his father's birthday. Facing familial tension and his family's struggle to accept his gender transition, Sam reconnects with an old flame. The movie premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and received praise for Page's naturalistic performance.

New on Hulu

Thelma is an action comedy that tells the story of a 93-year-old woman on a senior mobility scooter as she seeks revenge. Based on a Mission: Impossible film inspiration, it features terrific performances from June Squibb and Richard Roundtree. This summer action movie is one of the funniest and sweetest of the year.

New on Disney Plus

Deadpool & Wolverine is a superhero action film starring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. After being abducted by the Time Variance Authority, Deadpool sets out to recruit an alternate universe version of Wolverine to save his universe. With Matthew Macfadyen and Emma Corrin in supporting roles, this is a must-watch for Marvel fans.

New on Paramount Plus

Transformers One is a sci-fi adventure prequel that chronicles the origins of Orion Pax and D-16, who would later become Optimus Prime and Megatron. Set on Cybertron, the movie follows their friendship before they became enemies. Directed by Josh Cooley, it's a funny, sweet, and heartbreaking origin story.

New on Peacock

Twisters is a disaster thriller that follows a group of storm chasers as they try to survive a tornado outbreak in Oklahoma. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, this stand-alone sequel to the 1996 film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

New to Rent

Megalopolis is a sci-fi drama inspired by the Catilinarian conspiracy. Starring Adam Driver as Cesar Catilina and Giancarlo Esposito as Franklyn Cicero, it tells the story of a visionary architect and the mayor's feud over the future of the city. With a run time of 2h 18m, it's a must-see for Francis Ford Coppola fans.

Saturday Night is a biographical comedy that follows the 90 minutes leading up to the premiere of Saturday Night Live. With an ensemble cast including Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, and Cory Michael Smith, it's a fun and entertaining movie.

Another comedy, starring Michael Keaton as Andy, an art gallery owner, and Mila Kunis as his daughter. When Andy's wife leaves him, he asks Grace for help in looking after her twin half-siblings. It's a heartwarming family comedy.

A neo-noir thriller starring Daisy Ridley and Shazad Latif. When Annette suspects her husband of having an affair, their marriage begins to fall apart. With a run time of 1h 30m, it's a thrilling and suspenseful movie.

Your Monster is a rom-com horror where a young actress falls for the monster in her closet. Based on a short film, it's a unique and charming story that will delight monster lovers.

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