Whats new to streaming this week? (May 16, 2025)

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each one!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand-new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

Mashable's entertainment team has scoured the streaming services to highlight the most buzzed-about releases of this week and ranked them from worst to best — or least worth your time to most watchable. Whether you're craving a classic fairy tale, sci-fi thrills, character-driven drama, or the hottest musical acts out of Europe (and beyond), we've got something just for you.

Here's what's new on streaming, from worst to best.

10. Bad Thoughts

Comedian Tom Segura already has five stand-up specials on Netflix, but his latest project for the streamer is a little bit different. Bad Thoughts, a six-episode series that he wrote, directed, and stars in, is a comedy which sees Segura playing everything from a violently dissatisfied coffee shop customer to a hitman making a terrible mistake. The throughline that ties the show together? The idea of intrusive thoughts suddenly become reality. — Sam Haysom, Deputy UK Editor

Starring: Tom Segura, Daniella Pineda, Robert Iler, Shea Whigham, Christina Pazsitzky, Kirk Fox, Ryan Sickler, Bobby Lee, Malin Barr, and Sarah Burns

How to watch: Bad Thoughts debuts on Netflix May 13.

9. Snow White (2025)

Disney reimagines its groundbreaking animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as a live-action adventure with Snow White. West Side Story's Rachel Zegler stars as the eponymous Disney princess, who in this version does more than run, clean, bite a bad apple, and wait for a prince to rescue her. Screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson turns Snow White into a resilient people's princess, who uses her voice not only to sing but to protest the wicked policies of her stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot).

Directed by Marc Webb, the movie has some lovely elements, like Snow White's blossoming romance with a Robin Hood-like thief (Andrew Burnap). But then there's the bizarre casting choices, like making the seven dwarves creepy CGI creatures and expecting Gadot to bring epic diva attitude to her royal role. In my review for Mashable, I wrote, "For a movie that I expected to be achingly predictable, Disney's Snow White is both surprising and entertaining. Zegler is stellar as Snow White, and Burnap is terrific as her challenging beau. The dwarfs are a nightmare, and Gadot is insubstantial, but the charms of the colorful production design, the details of the CGI forest animals, and the richly enchanting costumes lure us into a fantasy world that's familiar but offers new discoveries to be uncovered. New songs give fresh verve to this antique tale. So in the end, Disney's Snow White is a magical cinematic experience." — Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko

Starring: Rachel Zegler, Andrew Burnap, and Gal Gadot

How to watch: Snow White is now available for rental or purchase on Prime Video.

8. The Uninvited 

You're on the star-studded list for The Uninvited, writer-director Nadia Conners' film that follows a night of old flames and crumbling careers. Within their Hollywood home, former theatre actor Rose (Elizabeth Reaser) and her Hollywood agent husband Sammy (Walton Goggins) are throwing a soiree for the latter to schmooze potential new clients. These include Sammy's current number-one star Gerald (Rufus Sewell), glamorous ingénue Delia (Eva De Dominici), and silk-shirted A-lister Lucien (Pedro Pascal) — who just happens to be Rose's big-time ex. Suddenly, an unexpected elderly guest (Lois Smith) arrives on their doorstep; she seems to have a connection to the house, and she might just be the neutral onlooker this social event needs. 

As I wrote in my review, "Set over the course of one eventful party, The Uninvited functions much like a play — kind of like what its characters, A-list actors coming together for a garden party, used to perform together back when they were coming up. It's a three-act ticking time bomb in which everything could unravel at any minute." — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Lois Smith, Elizabeth Reaser, Walton Goggins, Eva De Dominici, and Rufus Sewell

How to watch: The Uninvited is available for rent or purchase on VOD, starting May 16.

7. Love, Death, + Robots, Volume 4

Tim Miller's unique and bizarre anthology series returns for its fourth season, bringing its usual mix of sci-fi, comedy, and horror, and combining all that with an impressive cast. MrBeast, John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Chris Parnell, Kevin Hart, John Boyega, Brett Goldstein, Rhys Darby, Niecy Nash-Betts, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are just some of the new additions. The trailer teases everything from talking cats and a horde of giant babies to deals with the devil and gladiatorial dinosaur battles. It's going to be chaotic. — S.H.

Starring: MrBeast, John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Chris Parnell, Kevin Hart, John Boyega, Brett Goldstein, Rhys Darby, Niecy Nash-Betts, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers

How to watch: Love, Death, + Robots Volume 4 debuts on Netflix May 15.

6. Murderbot

Killer robots are no stranger to TV and film, but you've never met one quite like Murderbot (Alexander Skarsgård). The lead of Apple TV+'s Murderbot — based on Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries — is a non-stop snark machine. While it maintains a stoic exterior for its security duties, its interior monologue relentlessly dunks on the "asshole" humans around it. And sure, Murderbot could kill every human it meets, but it would rather binge thousands of hours of its favorite shows. However, when its new crew of humans annoyingly tries to treat Murderbot like an equal, it must confront new challenges like feelings and attachment. Oh, and aliens.

Fans of The Murderbot Diaries can breathe easy: Murderbot is a solid adaptation of Wells' work that leans hard into both Murderbot's sarcasm and its social anxiety. As I wrote in my review, "Anchored by a wonderfully awkward turn from Skarsgård and an instantly likable ensemble, Murderbot is pure sci-fi fun, even if its slight story occasionally stretches too thin." — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, David Dastmalchian, Noma Dumezweni, Sabrina Wu, Tattiawna Jones, Akshay Khanna, and Tamara Podemski

How to watch: Murderbot premieres May 16 on Apple TV+.

5. The Wedding Banquet (2025)

"Remaking Ang Lee's award-winning 1993 queer rom-com The Wedding Banquet is no mean feat, but Fire Island's Andrew Ahn makes a masterclass of it," wrote Mashable's Shannon Connellan in her review of The Wedding Banquet.

The winsome comedy follows four friends, who make up two gay couples with unique troubles that could be solved through a proposed "lavender marriage." Lee (Lily Gladstone) and Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) are lesbians seeking to have a baby through IVF, which is emotionally and financially draining. Chris (Bowen Yang) and Min (Han Gi-Chan) are deeply in love, but any time talk of commitment comes up, Chris panics. So when Min is getting pressure from his old-fashioned grandmother to marry or move back to Korea, he proposes... to Angela. The idea is that their fake wedding can get her money for the IVF and him time to stay in the U.S. with Chris. But despite their best-laid wedding plans, things get wild.

"The Wedding Banquet is a triumph of a romantic comedy," Connellan declared. "A smart and heartfelt update on Lee's '90s classic that explores the pressures of balancing cultural tradition with LGBTQ identity. Ahn's film leaves ample space for these wonderful characters to mess up, say the wrong thing, and figure out their next steps, all with the support and love of each other. Please let me marry this film." — K.P.

Starring: Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung

How to watch: The Wedding Banquet is available for rent or purchase on Prime Video.

4. Duster, Season 1

In the mood for a '70s thrill ride? Then check out Duster, from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, which reunites Abrams with Lost star Josh Holloway. Here, Holloway plays Jim Ellis, the charismatic getaway driver for notorious crime syndicate head Ezra Saxton (Keith David). When Jim agrees to be an informant for FBI agent Nina Hayes (Rachel Hilson) — the first Black woman in the FBI — the two embark on a rip-roaring investigation. Expect car chases, undercover identities, and a whole lot of groovy '70s vibes.

Stylish as hell, and boasting two great leads in Holloway and Hilson, Duster is already gearing up to be one of summer's most fun shows. As I wrote in my review, "There's a sense of playfulness to each of Duster's action set pieces. The series relishes the squeal of tires on the road and the cartoonish thwack of a landed punch. Sometimes even real cartoons come into play, like an inspired Looney Tunes spoof. Elsewhere, the credits sequence is a Hot Wheels-flavored joy ride. Throw in characters with nicknames like 'Sunglasses' and 'Enrique the Blade,' and you're looking at retro fun, pure and simple." — B.E.

Starring: Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez, and Benjamin Charles Watson

How to watch: Duster premieres on HBO Max May 15, with new episodes weekly.

3. Hard Truths

One of the most critically heralded dramas of 2024, Hard Truths centers on the deeply unpleasant Pansy Deacon (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), a British wife and mother who finds just about everything vexing. Written and directed by Mike Leigh, Hard Truths is a movie that focuses on character more than plot. As such, audiences begin to understand Pansy, not so much despite her ornery exterior, but through her family, including her husband, son, sister, and nieces. Together they knit a family connection of love and trauma, which gives context and empathy to even Pansy's wildest diatribes.

In his review for Mashable, Siddhant Adlakha proclaimed, "Hard Truths becomes a complex showreel for humanity at its most bitter and pained, with characters forced to turn inward and at least recognize (if not introspect and improve upon) the worst corners of themselves. Through long, unbroken close-ups and scenes of familial interaction in which tensions subtly build, Leigh's stark naturalism is brought slowly and fiercely to the fore by an accomplished actress at the height of her power, and at the height of her vulnerability. Scene by scene, she slowly chips away at Pansy's armor until all that's left is sinew, blood, and bone, leaving her exposed to the world in all its cruelty and kindness and indifference. It’s harrowing to watch, but Jean-Baptiste makes it impossible to look away." — K.P.

Starring: Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Michele Austin, David Webber, Tuwaine Barrett, Ani Nelson, Sophia Brown, and Jonathan Livingstone

How to watch: Hard Truths is now streaming on Paramount+.

2. Overcompensating

You might know Benito Skinner from his viral sketches, where he sends up pop cultural figures like the Kardashians, Lana Del Rey, and more. Now, the comedian makes the jump to TV with the semi-autobiographical Overcompensating, which he created, executive produced, and stars in.

Skinner plays Benny, a closeted high school football star embarking on his freshman year of college. He develops a fierce friendship with outsider Carmen (Wally Baram), and together, the two try to find out who they really are in a world where seemingly everyone is hiding their true selves in order to seem cool.

A poignant portrait of a pivotal period in young adults' lives, Overcompensating is also drop-dead hilarious. Heightened characters, killer pop culture references, and perfect comedic pacing make Overcompensating one of the strongest comedies of the year so far. As if that weren't enough, it boasts a stellar roster of guest stars, including Kyle MacLachlan, Bowen Yang, and Charli XCX (playing herself in a deliciously unhinged cameo). As I wrote in my review, "Raunchy yet thoughtful, this is an immediately assured coming-of-age story bursting with laughs and comedic stars on the rise. Enroll early at Yates and experience it for yourself." — B.E.

Starring: Benito Skinner, Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco, and Rish Shah

How to watch: Overcompensating begins streaming on Prime Video on May 15.

1. Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Eurovision Song Contest is an annual global event that pulls together songwriters and singers to create a TV live event that can be copied, but never rivaled. (And we say that as lovers of Will Ferrell's Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, and as some of the few who gave American Song Contest a shot!)

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be held at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, in honor of last year's winner, Nemo and "The Code." The name of the game is writing and performing an original song. Countries across Europe (and beyond) compete, first in national contests, then through three nights of internationally televised semi-finals and finales. Past winners include the likes of ABBA, Celine Dion, and bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst. But even those who don't take the top prize can drive audiences wild, like Subwoolfer, the mysterious band of neon-yellow masked singers who in 2022 sang the epic "Give That Wolf A Banana."

37 competitors are primed to perform this year, and the fun has already begun, as the first semi-final happened on May 13. But good news, American viewers can catch up and watch the rest of the events live on Peacock. — K.P.

How to watch: Eurovision Song Contest 2025 can be streamed on Peacock.