Don’t waste time scrolling: 5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (March 2-9)

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This week’s selection of new movies across the best streaming services has been set, and the coming days will see several films you won’t want to miss arrive on popular platforms.

After sitting out last week, Netflix returns this week with a strong pair. There’s a new original sci-fi action movie alongside a historical drama from Sony, anchored by a transformative turn from Russell Crowe. Meanwhile, Prime Video has an acclaimed family drama, HBO Max has a ludicrously silly spoof comedy, and Peacock has a major Oscar player, tipped for a big win.

If you’re looking for the latest movies to stream this week, don’t waste your time scrolling. I’ve done the hard work for you by rounding up the most noteworthy arrivals across services. And for binge-watchers, here’s our guide to the top new TV shows streaming this week.

‘A Little Prayer’ (Prime Video)

“A Little Prayer” might be stretching what qualifies as new, considering it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival back in 2023. However, it’s this week debuting on a major streaming service, specifically Prime Video. This stirring drama from writer/director Angus MacLachlan received rave reviews from critics, scoring an impressive 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and viewers who have seen it already don’t disagree, rating it an equally strong 92%.

David Strathairn plays Bill, a loving father, who finds himself in a moral dilemma when he suspects that his son, David (Will Pullen), might be having an affair. Grappling with whether he should tell his daughter-in-law, Tammy (Jane Levy), “A Little Prayer” is a movie about finding kinship in an unexpected place. Anna Camp also features as Bill’s daughter and David’s sister. Described as a “sensitive and searching portrait of an American family,” don’t let this one fly under the radar; add it to your Prime Video watchlist.

Watch on Prime Video from March 3

‘Hamnet’ (Peacock)

One of 2025’s most emotionally devastating dramas, calling “Hamnet” extremely powerful feels like an understatement. When I caught this Chloé Zhao movie in theaters back in January, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house by the time the credits rolled. Nominated for eight Oscars, and with lead Jessie Buckley considered a lock for Best Actress, “Hamnet” is a tender and tear-jerking tale of grief that will have you sobbing at the emotional finale.

Based on the novel of the same name by Maggie O’Farrell, “Hamnet” recounts the (largely fictionalised) story of William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley). They meet, fall in love, get married, and Agnes gives birth to several children, including Hamnet (Jacobi Jupe). But when the bubonic plague strikes England, Hamnet falls desperately ill, and Agnes is faced with the unthinkable prospect of losing her young child.

Watch on Peacock from March 6

‘War Machine’ (Netflix)

If you’re missing the blockbuster carnage of the “Transformers” franchise, Netflix might have the next best thing in the form of “War Machine.” This sci-fi action original definitely has that similar element of action figures being smashed together, and is fueled by pure machismo. I’m not expecting a masterpiece, but here’s hoping it brings some big-screen thrills to streaming this week. And at the very least, the robot titan designs look pretty cool.

Starring Alan Ritchson, Dennis Quaid, Stephan James and Jai Courtney, “War Machine” sees a group of US Army Ranger recruits forced into a battle for survival against a futuristic threat. They’re going to need all their training and whatever firepower they can get their hands on to bring down a hulking metallic enemy. Expect explosions and one-liners aplenty in this movie.

Watch on Netflix from March 6

‘Fackham Hall’ (HBO Max)

“Fackham Hall” is a surprising example of the differences between U.S. and U.K. critics. This farcical parody was ripped to shreds by many reviewers in its native Britain (yours truly included). However, Stateside watchers appear to have been rather charmed by its slapstick gags and potty humor. The ultra-silly movie spoofs period dramas like “Bridgerton” and is crammed full of oddball moments, ludicrous characters and supremely stupid jokes.

“Fackham Hall” introduces the Davenport family, a wealthy clan of English aristocrats living in the eponymous manor. The narrative thrust is largely a romance between young Rose Davenport (Thomasin McKenzie) and Eric Nonone (Ben Radcliffe), a man of no title hired as a lowly hall boy. If spoofing period dramas wasn’t enough, the second half dips into lampooning the popular murder mystery genre, after Eric is framed for a dastardly crime.

Watch on HBO Max from March 6

‘Nuremberg’ (Netflix)

“Nuremberg” recounts the true story of the infamous Nuremberg trials, which saw high-ranking members of the Nazi party put on trial for their crimes during World War II. It might not reinvent the historical drama genre, but its subject matter is enough to make this a vital watch. The scenes of real footage/images from a concentration camp are especially harrowing and really drive home the emotions. Plus, Russell Crowe gives a screen-stealing performance as Hitler’s former second in command, Hermann Göring.

Set in 1945, U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) is assigned to evaluate the condition of 22 Nazi leaders in Allied custody ahead of the Nuremberg trials. Becoming particularly focused on Hermann Göring (Crowe), Kelley hopes to write a tell-all book about his experience, but finds himself developing a warped bond with the war criminal. “Nuremberg” is a very well-produced exploration of a hugely important moment in history.

Watch on Netflix from March 7

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