David Farnor | On 29, Aug 2026

From Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to Sky Cinema and MUBI, let alone day-and-date, premium VOD and home entertainment releases, there are a lot of films out there to choose between. (See our streaming recommendations for what to watch right now.)

Whether you’re looking for trending films to buy and rent or the most popular movies on streaming platforms in the UK, here’s our guide to the best new films to stream this weekend (receive this as a newsletter each weekend here):

1. Toy Story 5

Pixar’s toys take on tech in this enjoyable animated sequel that finds nuance in its gently topical story – and marks a return to form for the franchise in the process.

2. Minions & Monsters

Hilarity ensues in this welcome third spin-off outing for the epically silly yellow creatures.

3. The Last House

A family are trapped in their home by a mysterious rain in this enjoyably eerie – and gently triggering post-Covid – thriller, which is grounded by a committed cast, including Wagner Moura and Greta Lee.

4. Backrooms

Kane Parsons’ sci-fi horror is a chilling watch.

5. Disclosure Day

Superb turns from Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo and a chilling Colin Firth bring heart and gravity to this amiably absurd and derivative sci-fi, laced with hope and strong set pieces.

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