# 10 new movies to watch this weekend on Peacock, Netflix, and Hulu (July 17-19)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/10-new-movies-to-watch-this-weekend-on-peacock-netflix-and-hulu-july-17-19/
- Published: 2026-07-17T23:00:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-18T04:15:02+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/new-movies-to-watch-this-weekend-streaming-peacock-netflix-hulu-july-17-19/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, TV

## Key points

- 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

## Summary

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

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