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10 new movies to watch this weekend on Peacock, Netflix, and Hulu (July 17-19)
Polygon has rounded up ten new films arriving on streaming and VOD platforms for the weekend of 17-19 July, spanning horror, romance and sci-fi releases across Peacock, Netflix and other services. The list highlights breakout work from young directors alongside a high-profile franchise conclusion, giving viewers a mix of buzzy new titles and familiar names to choose from.
Standouts include *Backrooms*, a horror hit from 20-year-old director Kane Parsons based on his viral YouTube shorts and now on VOD, and *Obsession*, Curry Barker's supernatural stalker horror debut streaming on Peacock. Netflix's *Heartstopper Forever* wraps up the beloved romance series, while other entries include the shark thriller *The Bay* and the animated sci-fi film *Jinsei*, both on VOD.
– *Backrooms* (VOD) — horror hit from first-time director Kane Parsons, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor – *Obsession* (Peacock) — Curry Barker's directorial debut, a supernatural stalker horror – *The Bay* (VOD) — shark-attack thriller following two friends after their boat sinks – *Heartstopper Forever* (Netflix) — film conclusion to the popular romance series – *Jinsei* (VOD) — animated sci-fi feature following an unnamed hero
In short
- Polygon lists ten new movies streaming this weekend, 17-19 July
- Horror hits *Backrooms* and *Obsession* headline new releases
- *Heartstopper Forever* concludes the Netflix romance series
Explained simply
Streaming platforms release new content every weekend across multiple services, including Peacock, Netflix and Hulu. For viewers deciding what to watch, navigating these offerings can be overwhelming when spread across different platforms.
This article provides a curated guide to ten films available during a specific July weekend, spanning genres from horror and romance to science fiction and thrillers. The selection includes both debuts from emerging filmmakers and conclusions to established franchises, offering audiences a variety of entertainment choices across different services.