5 must-watch movies & TV shows streaming right now

The streaming landscape continues to evolve, offering viewers a growing array of options for both new releases and classic films. This week brings a mix of cinematic history and recent television adaptations to platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV. Several new titles have become available, including a re-release of a Vietnam War epic, a biopic of a celebrated lyricist, and a continuation of a popular action series.

New Movies Streaming

‘Apocalypse Now’ (1979)

Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now” is now available for streaming. Actor Robert Duvall, who recently passed away at age 95, starred in the film. Duvall collaborated with Coppola to refine his character, Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore, adding layers of humanity to the portrayal of a figure representing America’s foreign policy during the Vietnam War. A memorable line from the film is Kilgore’s declaration, “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.”

How to watch: “Apocalypse Now” (Redux) is streaming on Pluto TV and Plex.

‘Blue Moon’ (2025)

Richard Linklater’s 2025 film, “Blue Moon,” focuses on the life of lyricist Lorenz Hart. The film, described as one of the best of 2025, is set entirely in a single bar and stars Ethan Hawke as Hart. It explores the story of a largely forgotten Broadway talent overshadowed by his partner, Richard Rodgers, and Oscar Hammerstein.

How to watch: “Blue Moon” is streaming on Netflix.

‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025)

Dan Trachtenberg’s “Predator: Badlands” continues the “Predator” series. The film features a teen predator and a Weyland Yutani android working together as the extraterrestrial attempts a coming-of-age ritual killing.

How to watch: “Predator Badlands” is streaming on Hulu.

More new movies streaming this week: “Rental Family” (Hulu); “Urchin” (Hulu).

New TV Shows Streaming

‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ (Season 2)

Season 2 of “The Last Thing He Told Me” is now streaming, adapting Laura Dave’s sequel novel, “The First Time I Saw Him.” The series, starring Jennifer Garner, continues the story of Hannah, her missing husband, and his daughter. The original novel was a favorite among Boston readers in recent years.

How to watch: “The Last Thing He Told Me” is streaming on Apple TV.

‘The Night Agent’ (Season 3)

Season 3 of “The Night Agent” follows the titular character, Peter, as he heads to Istanbul to track down a Treasury Agent who has fled with sensitive intelligence. The first two seasons were described as spy thriller material with subtle nuances.

How to watch: “The Night Agent” is streaming on Netflix.

More new TV shows streaming this week: “Shoresy” Season 5 (Hulu); “Strip Law” (Netflix); “Vanished” (MGM+).

Did You Know? Robert Duvall asked Francis Ford Coppola to make his character in “Apocalypse Now,” Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore, less one-dimensional.

Expert Insight: The continued adaptation of popular novels into streaming series demonstrates a clear strategy within the industry to leverage existing fan bases and proven narratives, minimizing risk in a competitive market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What new movies are currently streaming?

“Apocalypse Now” (1979) is streaming on Pluto TV and Plex, “Blue Moon” (2025) is streaming on Netflix, and “Predator: Badlands” (2025) is streaming on Hulu. “Rental Family” and “Urchin” are also new to Hulu.

What TV shows have new seasons available?

Season 2 of “The Last Thing He Told Me” is streaming on Apple TV, and Season 3 of “The Night Agent” is streaming on Netflix. “Shoresy” Season 5 is on Hulu, along with “Strip Law” and “Vanished.”

Who stars in the new season of ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’?

Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Angourie Rice star in Season 2 of “The Last Thing He Told Me.”

As streaming services continue to add new content, how will viewers balance the increasing number of choices with their time and budgets?