This week’s slate of new movies across the best streaming service is shaping up nicely with flicks that should appeal to all tastes arriving on popular platforms including Netflix, Prime Video and Disney Plus.
My top pick this week is the streaming debut of Prime Video's new mystery thriller “Holland.” To be honest, I’ve been super unimpressed with Amazon’s original movie offerings in 2025 to date, but I have a feeling that this Nicole Kidman vehicle might just buck the trend.
Other noteworthy picks include Bob Dylan's biopic "A Complete Unknown" landing on Hulu. Plus, Netflix subscribers looking for a fuzzy feeling this week won’t want to skip the romantic drama “The Life List.”
Below I’ve rounded up the top new streaming movies you need to know about this week. Plus, check out this article’s sister piece covering the best new TV shows streaming this week.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ (Disney Plus)
“Mufasa: The Lion King” is heading to Disney Plus this week following a theatrical run that legged out to be pretty impressive after a rather slow start. This sequel to the 2019 remake of the original animated classic once again takes viewers to a world of talking (and singing) animals. As the name suggests it’s a prequel that explores the early years of Mufasa, Simba’s father and the eventual King of the Pride Lands.
Did we really need a "Lion King" prequel? Not especially, but unnecessary prequels and sequels are a Hollywood staple, and as far as they go, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is largely inoffensive.
It lacks the emotional pull of its predecessor, and the musical numbers from the usually dependable Lin-Manuel Miranda totally miss the mark, but if all you want is to spend another two hours in the world of “The Lion King” it gets the job done and the CGI-lions looks impressive (if not a bit uncanny).
Watch on Disney Plus from March 26
‘A Complete Unknown’ (Hulu)
“A Complete Unknown” was one of the most talked-about movies of the recent awards season with Timothée Chalamet’s leading performance being met with near-universal acclaim. For good reason too. This musical biopic recounts the rise of folk legend Bob Dylan (portrayed by Chalamet) and was a real crowd-pleaser when it hit theaters on Christmas Day 2024.
As somebody unaware of Dylan’s catalog beyond his biggest hits, I came away with a newfound appreciation of his work and added a bunch of his toe-tapping tracks to my Spotify playlist.
Opening in 1961, “A Complete Unknown” charts Dylan’s career from an anonymous singer in New York to an industry titan that changed the course of American music. His relationship with mentor-figure Pete Seeger (Edward Norton) and (fictional) girlfriend Sylvie Russo (Elle Fanning) are also explored, as is his rocky partnership with Joan Baez (Monica Barbaro). Whether you’re a Dylan disciple or not, this biopic is a worthwhile watch.
Watch on Hulu from March 27
‘Holland’ (Prime Video)
My most anticipated new movie of the week is definitely “Holland.” This promising Prime Video original comes when the streaming service could do with a hit following a 2025 slate that has underwhelming to date (at least from a critical reception perspective).
With Mimi Cave, the filmmaker behind the very overlooked “Fresh,” at the helm, and a strong cast anchored by the always-excellent Nicole Kidman, I have faith this one will be a Prime Video movie deserving of attention.
A mystery thriller that looks set to explore the darker side of suburbia, “Holland” is set within the titular city in Michigan and centers on Nancy Vandergroot (Kidman). On the surface, Nancy lives a picture-perfect life alongside her husband (Matthew Macfadyen) and young son (Jude Hill). However, this idyllic existence is soon shattered when twisted secrets bubble to the surface, and Nancy’s life is thrown into chaos.
Watch on Prime Video from March 27
‘The Life List’ (Netflix)
Looking for a comforting watch this week? Netflix might have exactly what you’re after in the form of “The Life List.”
Based on the best-selling novel by Lori Nelson Spielman, it’s a romantic drama that pairs together two uber-attractive leads, Sofia Carson and Kyle Allen, for a tear-jerking journey across New York City. This probably won’t be a critical darling, but it’s an almost surefire bet to go straight to No. 1 on the streaming service.
Alex (Carson) is still reeling from the recent death of her mother (Connie Britton) when she is given a posthumous mission to complete her childhood bucket list. Embarking on a quest to achieve these youthful dreams she uncovers family secrets, finds romance and might even discover her true purpose. “The Life List” looks like a feel-good tearjerker.
Watch on Netflix from March 28
'Queer' (Max)
Daniel Craig's lack of an Oscar nom for his leading role in "Queer" was considered one of the biggest snubs this year's awards season. Now you can decide for yourself if the role is awards-worthy as the Luca Guadagnino drama is set to arrive on Max this week after a limited theatrical run and a brief period on premium streaming.
Based on the 1985 novel by William S. Burroughs, and set in 1950s Mexico, "Queer" follows Lee (Craig), an American expert and drug addict, who becomes deeply infatuated with a former soldier named Eugene (Drew Starkey).
Till now Lee had been content to live a lonely existence, rarely interacting with other humans but Eugene opens him up to the possibility of building deep connections and so a passionate love affair begins.
Watch on Max from March 28
‘The Line’ (Hulu)
As a Brit, I’ve always had a bit of a fascination with college fraternities. The concept is relatively alien on this side of the pond, but thanks to numerous movies and TV shows, I’ve been able to wrap my head around the idea.
“The Line” is a new Hulu movie that explores the world of fraternities, but through a much darker lens than you might typically expect. The likes of “Animal House,” “American Pie” and “Glory Daze” present fraternities in a (mostly) positive light, but “The Line” is the opposite.
It's a campus-set thriller, a scholarship student named Tom (Alex Wolff) pledges to Kappa Nu Alpha, and while at first, the fraternity offers him a high social standing and influential connections things very quickly spiral out of control.
Watch on Hulu from March 28
‘The Rule of Jenny Pen (Shudder)
“The Rule of Jenny Pen” enjoyed a brief run in my local theater. After just a week of single-screening days, it was removed to make way for new releases like “Snow White.” That’s a shame, as I’d have liked more people to get the chance to watch this gripping psychological thriller, but fortunately, its arrival on Shudder is primed to do exactly that.
Starring John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush, “The Rule of Jenny Pen” is set within a care home and centers on a retired former judge (Rush) who is terrorized by an elderly psychopath (Lithgow) who uses a child’s puppet to seriously chilling effect. This horror-thriller can be pretty unsettling even if it's more than a little bit predictable, and Lithgow is particularly strong in a different role for the usually loveable performer.
Watch on Shudder from March 28
