The 8 Best New Streaming Movies Released in 2026 So Far

These films have dominated couches everywhere.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:11pm

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Hollywood has big plans for 2026, with several potential blockbusters lined up for the year. And the streaming services aren't slacking off either; all the major streaming platforms have exciting new titles coming out in 2026, including some brilliant hits that have already arrived on screens. These new streaming movies have captured the hearts of audiences with their entertaining stories, brought to life by some of the most talented people working in the industry today.

Why it matters

While they might not all be as widely talked-about as some of their theatrical counterparts, these new streaming movies represent the continued growth and popularity of streaming platforms as a destination for high-quality, entertaining content.

The details

The list includes films like The Rip, a Netflix action thriller starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon; Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a Netflix film sequel to the Peaky Blinders TV series; Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, a Hulu sci-fi action comedy; and People We Meet on Vacation, a Netflix romantic comedy based on the novel by Emily Henry.

  • The Rip premiered on Netflix in January 2026.
  • Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man was released on Netflix in March 2026.
  • Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival.
  • People We Meet on Vacation was released on Netflix in June 2026.

The players

Ben Affleck

An American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter who stars in The Rip.

Matt Damon

An American actor, film producer, and screenwriter who stars in The Rip alongside Ben Affleck.

Cillian Murphy

An Irish actor who reprises his role as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

Vince Vaughn

An American actor and producer who stars in Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice.

Emily Bader

An American actress who stars as Poppy Wright in People We Meet on Vacation.

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The takeaway

These new streaming movies showcase the continued growth and popularity of streaming platforms as a destination for high-quality, entertaining content, with a diverse range of genres and stories that have captured the hearts of audiences.