What’s new to streaming this week? (Feb. 21, 2025)

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that’s before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each one!

Don’t be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We’ve got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, animation, and more.

But if you’re seeking something brand spanking new (or new to streaming), we’ve got you covered there, too.

Mashable’s entertainment team has scoured the streaming services to highlight the most buzzed-about releases of this week and ranked them from worst to best — or least worth your time to most watchable. Whether you’re looking for Hollywood glamor, grisly horror, family-friendly fun, juicy drama, a Bill Skarsgård double feature, or one of the most unexpectedly romantic movies of the year, we’ve got something just for you.

Here’s what’s new on streaming, from worst to best.

Honorable mention: The Screen Actors Guild Awards

Ahead of the Oscars, the Screen Actors Guild Awards will have many of the biggest names in Hollywood together to toast the greatest performers in the bunch! Covering both film and television, this will be a star-stuffed event, hosted by the charming Kristen Bell.

So whether you want an edge in your Oscar pool, have a deep love of gushing acceptance speeches, or just can’t get enough of the glamor of Hollywood, you’ll want to check out the SAG Awards. And with Netflix picking up the broadcast, tuning in has never been so easy for the cable-cutters among us. —Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

How to watch: The SAG Awards are streaming live on Netflix on February 23 at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST.

12. The Crow

30 years ago, director Alex Proyas and leading man Brandon Lee teamed up for a scorching adaptation of James O’Barr’s comic book series The Crow, with a face-melting soundtrack to match. Maybe if you’ve never seen that seminal movie, Rupert Sanders’ grubby, ultra-violent, but uninspired reboot wouldn’t feel like such a galling disappointment. But as a longtime lover of the 1994 movie, I dubbed its 2024 remake as “repulsive and abysmal.”

The plotline is familiar. Eric Draven (Bill Skarsgård) and his girlfriend (FKA twigs) are murdered by malevolent criminals, only for him to become risen again for vengeance. But screenwriters Zach Baylin and William Josef Schneider make some notable changes — though not for the better.

As I wrote in my review, “In the end, 2024’s The Crow is only an echo of an echo of the original, sometimes literally repeating the 1994 film’s best lines, but in a new context that makes them more cringe than compelling…Ugly, incoherent, and ultimately cynical, The Crow evokes the words of wisdom from another horror movie about resurrected corpses on a rampage: Sometimes dead is better.” —K.P.

Starring: Bill Skarsgård, FKA twigs, and Danny Huston

How to watch: The Crow is now streaming on Starz.

11. Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Teethgate aside, the latest batch of Sonic the Hedgehog films are completely fine movies with absolutely and shockingly killer cast performances. Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik is one of his most gloriously ridiculous and underrated roles to date. The second film saw Idris Elba crushing it as Knuckles. And for the third, Keanu Reeves joins the cast as Shadow the Hedgehog.

Directed by Jeff Fowler and written by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington, Sonic The Hedgehog 3 sees Ben Schwartz back as Sonic, Colleen O’Shaughnessey voicing Tails again, and Carrey making a triumphant return this time playing both Dr. Ivo “Eggman” Robotnik and his grandfather Gerald, Shadow’s creator. That’s a lot of villain firepower.* — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor

Starring: Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter

How to watch: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now streaming on Paramount+.

10. Grosse Pointe Garden Society

If you miss Big Little Lies or Desperate Housewives, you may well relish Gross Pointe Garden Society. Created by Bill Krebs (Good Girls) and Jenna Bans (Desperate Housewives), this mystery series kicks off with a motley crew of murderers burying a body in their prized community garden.

Who are these curious killers? A garden club made up of a sugary sweet high school teacher, a put-upon divorced dad, a picture-perfect real estate agent with a sultry secret, and a sharp-witted socialite. Who’d they kill? Well, White Lotus–style, that’s not for us to know right out the gate. Instead, the series will leap back to six months before the apparent homicide, setting up its quirky anti-heroes — and the could-be victims in their life. Even from episode 1, juicy twists and cheeky turns will pop up. But how will this murder mystery bloom? You’ll have to tune in to find out. —K.P.

Starring: Melissa Fumero, Aja Naomi King, Ben Rappaport, and AnnaSophia Robb

How to watch: Grosse Pointe Garden Society premieres Feb. 23 at 10p ET/PT on NBC, and will stream on Peacock on Feb. 24.

9. Things Will Be Different

If you like your sci-fi slight and sly, you’ll relish director Michael Felker’s unusual family drama, which first entranced us at SXSW 2024.

Things Will Be Different begins with a bank-robbing brother and sister duo, Joseph and Sidney (Adam David Thompson and Riley Dandy), who are planning to flee not only the scene of the crime but their current timeline altogether. A mysterious safe house on a remote farm transports them and their bags of cash to the past, where they can lie low as their former present ticks by. But their plan hits a snag when their way out is blocked, and a masked stranger shows up guns blazing. Marooned on this farm in the past, the siblings will learn whether family bonds will keep them together or tear them apart. —K.P.

Starring: Adam David Thompson and Riley Dandy

How to watch: Things Will Be Different begins streaming on Hulu on Feb. 21.

8. A Thousand Blows

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight returns with an energetic new show inspired by real figures of 1880s London — where the fist fights are bare-knuckled and the thieves long-gloved. Two friends Hezekiah (Black Mirror‘s Malachi Kirby) and Alec (Small Axe‘s Francis Lovehall) emigrate to the UK from Jamaica, the former being a talented boxer. This draws the attention of the best fighter on the Thames, Sugar Goodson (screen icon Stephen Graham), and their rivalry promises to draw more than a crowd. Beyond the ring, however, an all-women gang of thieves run by Mary Carr (The Crown‘s Erin Doherty) are looking for their own piece of the action. — S.C.

Starring: Malachi Kirby, Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, Francis Lovehall, Ziggy Heath, and Jason Tobin

How to watch: A Thousand Blows begins streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on Feb. 21.

7. Zero Day

Robert De Niro takes on his first lead TV role in Zero Day, a political thriller also starring Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, and Angela Bassett. De Niro plays former U.S. president George Mullen, who finds himself back in the political fray after a nationwide cyberattack causes fear and discord across the country. Now heading a commission meant to root out wrongdoers, George must sort through a vast conspiracy and battle personal demons in order to find the truth.

Zero Day is a serviceable thriller, boasting some slick twists and a stacked cast. But it falters when it comes to its examination of American politics and division, both of which are at the heart of the show. Wishy-washy discussions about reaching across the aisle mean less when we don’t which side of the aisle people are on. That same reticence to classify people by party indirectly places blame for division on the American public, when most of it is stoked by those in power for their own gain. The frustrating approach means that Zero Day can’t meet or speak to this current political moment. Instead, it turns away. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Robert De Niro, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen, Connie Britton, Bill Camp, Dan Stevens, McKinley Belcher III, and Angela Bassett

How to watch: Zero Day begins streaming on Netflix on Feb. 20.

6. Win or Lose

Pixar’s first original TV series follows the Pickles youth softball team in the week leading up to their championship game, with each episode focusing on a related character. Anxious players, a lovesick umpire, parents getting too invested in the game; each get their moment in the spotlight.

In typical Pixar fashion, Win or Lose brilliantly uses animation to externalize the characters’ emotional states. Pickles player Laurie’s (voiced by Rosie Foss) worst fears materialize as an ever-growing ball of sweat (Jo Firestone) that eggs on her anxiety, while umpire Frank (Josh Thomson) suits up in imaginary armor to deflect the ire of critical spectators. Thanks to this fanciful visual storytelling, Win or Lose highlights that everyone has a story worth exploring.

It’s unfortunate, then, that Win or Lose can’t even follow that ethos. In Dec. 2024, The Hollywood Reporter broke the story that Win or Lose would be cutting a plot about a transgender character on the team. Instead of being trans, the Pickles’ star player Kai (Chanel Stewart) is now cisgender. The move is disappointing and disheartening, especially when the U.S. government is working overtime to erase trans and queer stories and rights. With Pixar similarly erasing a trans storyline from its own work, Win or Lose‘s many charms suffer by comparison, and the show’s message of empathy feels hollow. — B.E.

Starring: Will Forte, Rosie Foss, Josh Thomson, Milan Elizabeth Ray, Rosa Salazar, Dorien Watson, Izaac Wang, Chanel Stewart, Lil Rel Howery, Melissa Villaseñor, Jo Firestone, Flula Borg, Kyleigh Curran, Jaylin Fletcher, Erin Keif, Tom Law, Beck Nolan, Orion Tran, and Rhea Seehorn

How to watch: The first two episodes of Win or Lose are now streaming on Disney+, with new episodes every Wednesday.

5. The World According to Allee Willis

One of the gems out of SXSW 2024, The World According to Allee Willis welcomes you into the life and times of an extraordinary and influential musician — whose name may not ring bells.

Ever got down to Earth Wind and Fire’s “September” or “Boogie Wonderland?” Did you love The Color Purple Musical? Do you know the Friends‘ theme by heart? Then you’ve had a brush with the incredible creativity of the American singer-songwriter, who not only penned a barrage of hits but also inspired countless artists and colleagues. Documentarian Alexis Spraic sits down with a slew of them to explore the weird and wonderful world of Allee Willis. Enlightening, engaging, and entertaining, this fun bio-doc offers food for thought.—K.P.

Starring: Paul Reubens, Julie Brown, Paul Feig, Michael Patrick King, and Cyndi Lauper

How to watch: The World According to Allie Willis is now available for rental or purchase on Prime Video.

4. American Murder: Gabby Petito

In the fall of 2021, the disappearance of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old aspiring vanlife influencer, made headlines nationwide, as police, her loved ones, and the public quested to find her — or her the last person she was seen with, her fiancé Brian Christopher Laundrie. As widely covered as this true crime tragedy was, you might think you know everything about this case. But this documentary mini-series speaks to her friends and family, revealing not only new details but also a warning for those in abusive relationships.

Over the course of three episodes, American Murder: Gabby Petito reveals the young woman behind the headlines, through family photos and warm recollections from her loved ones. But also, they recount the red flags about Laundrie’s controlling behavior and that of his mother ahead of Pepito’s death. The careful conversation around the topic of abuse and domestic violence doesn’t shame the dead, but rather urges the audience to investigate their own lives for warning signs. From there, the series even explores how social media played a role in cracking the case, and even how Pepito’s story is one of many.

There’s a seemingly endless flood of true crime content on streaming to choose from. But American Murder: Gabby Petito is rare, in that it’s mindfully done, keeping the victim and her survivors in focus, and doesn’t feel like it was stretched thin to feed demand of more episodes. —K.P.

How to watch: American Murder: Gabby Petito is now streaming on Netflix.

3. Nosferatu (2024)

From The Witch to The Lighthouse to The Northman, writer/director Robert Eggers has carved out a series of stories dark, lusty, and brutally violent. His remake of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 horror classic Nosferatu pulled no punches, unfurling a story of infernal love between a haunted young bride (Lily-Rose Depp) and an ancient, ravenous vampire (Bill Skarsgård).

Studded with stars and gruesome spectacle, Eggers’ Nosferatu thrilled audiences, becoming a box office hit, inspiring cosplays, fan art, and thirst traps on Tiktok, and scoring four Academy Award nominations for its lusciously realized costumes, decadent design, and putrid make-up looks. Whether you’ve missed out on all this twisted fun, or are hungry for more, this horror offering is now on digital, easier to bite into than ever before. —K.P.

Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney, and Willem Dafoe

How to watch: Nosferatu is now available for digital purchase on Prime Video.

2. The Brutalist

Nominated for 10 Academy Awards and winning four BAFTAs, Brady Corbet’s epic drama has been awing critics and artists alike. However, a runtime of three hours and 43 minutes — including a 15 minute intermission — might have been a bit much for some cinephiles to handle in theaters. Good news for them — or anyone who wants to see The Brutalist again — this heralded drama about an immigrant architect’s struggles in post-World War II Pennsylvania is now available to view at home.

One of the best films of 2024, The Brutalist awed our reviewer, Siddhant Adlakha, who wrote in his review for Mashable, “Comparisons to The Godfather have abounded since its Venice International Film Festival premiere (though as a vast immigrant saga, a more fitting analogy might be The Godfather Part II). Time will tell whether these are hyperbole, but while watching The Brutalist, it’s hard not to think of the truly great American stories of the 20th century, like Once Upon a Time in America, and, on occasion, even Citizen Kane…The Brutalist is, deep in its bones, a collectivist film that not only places immense emotional value on people and their history, but creates and embodies that value too.” —K.P.

Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn, and Alessandro Nivola

How to watch: The Brutalist is available for digital purchase on Prime Video.

1. Love Me

Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun star as will-they-won’t-they lovers on a post-apocalyptic Earth in Love Me. But not like you might expect, considering these actors.

Written and directed by Sam Zuchero and Andy Zuchero, Love Me is a romance not between two impossibly beautiful humans, but between two AI robots who cross paths long after humanity’s left the chat. One is a buoy programmed to learn. The other is a satellite equipped with a deep vault of information about mankind — including the cached videos of a couple of influencers who relish silly onesies, date night, Friends, and Blue Apron.

Naturally, these long-dead lovers become the model upon which robots try to understand relationships. It may sound bonkers or even cynical. But, incredibly, Love Me is warm, funny, and occasionally shocking, finding not only the humanity in its AI bots, but also what’s real in the virtual.* —K.P.

Starring: Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun

How to watch: Love Me is now available for rental or purchase on Prime Video.

* denotes that this blurb appeared in a previous Mashable list.