David Farnor | On 19, Sep 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. Wasteman

Cal McMau’s intense debut is a brutal prison drama powered by two knockout performances from David Jonsson and Tom Blyth.

2. The End of Oak Street

David Robert Mitchell’s entertaining survival thriller sees a family suddenly surrounded by prehistoric dinosaurs.

3. Toy Story 5

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

4. Mayday

Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh are a genuinely funny double-act in this fun period action comedy.

5. Practical Magic

Now is the perfect time to discover or revisit this entirely incoherent but absolutely charming witchy drama that’s held together by its deep-rooted characters and two superb performances from Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.

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