This week’s slate of new movies across the best streaming services has been confirmed, and it’s a particularly strong selection for anybody wanting to catch up on all the movies set to duke it out at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards, aka the Oscars 2026.
On premium streaming, there’s a strong trio of Oscar hopefuls: “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” and “The Secret Agent.” Plus, crowd-pleasing thriller “The Housemaid” also swaps movie theaters for streaming. Then, over on Prime Video, there’s a new romantic comedy perfect for Valentine’s Day, and Netflix has a doc that’s got a bit of “The Queen’s Gambit” about it.
If you’re in the mood for streaming a new movie this week, I’ve rounded up the most noteworthy arrivals over the next seven days. And be sure to also check out our guide to the top new TV shows this week.
‘Hamnet’ (PVOD)
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“Hamnet” star Jessie Buckley is the clear frontrunner for Best Actress at this year’s Oscars, and should she be awarded the honor, it will be richly deserved. This period drama from director Chloé Zhao (already an Oscar darling for her movie “Nomadland”) is one of the most emotionally charged movies I’ve ever seen, and Buckley is at the very center of the tragedy.
Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel of the same name, “Hamnet” tells the story of the eponymous character, the son of William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and wife, Agnes (Buckley). When the bubonic plague spreads through London, Hamnet falls gravely ill, leaving Agnes devastated. This drama is a remarkable tale of grief and parental love. It’s worth watching for the stunning finale alone, which won’t leave a dry eye in your house.
Watch on Amazon (buy/rent) from February 3
‘The Housemaid’ (PVOD)
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“The Housemaid” was one of 2025’s most pleasant surprises. A wickedly entertaining psychological thriller from director Paul Feig, it’s based on the best-selling novel by Fredia McFadden. Starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, it’s packing some excellent twists and great suspense, just don’t think too hard about the illogical ending. Sure, you could nitpick, but “The Housemaid” is a lot more fun when you just go with it.
Millie Calloway (Sweeney) is a young woman trying to escape her troubled past. Hired to work as a live-in maid by an affluent housewife, Nina (Seyfried). Things start well, but Nina’s erratic behaviour leaves Millie reeling, and her growing bond with dashing husband Andrew (Brandon Sklenar) only adds fuel to the fire. But everybody is hiding dark secrets in this household, and when they tumble out, the situation becomes increasingly unpredictable.
Watch on Amazon (buy/rent) from February 3
‘Marty Supreme’ (PVOD)
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The movie that everybody was talking about last month is heading to streaming this week. “Marty Supreme” is perhaps Timothée Chalamet’s best chance yet at scooping his much-coveted Academy Award, and much like Jessie Buckley, Chalamet would be a worthy Oscar winner for his work as Marty Mauser. This sports drama comes from director Josh Safdie and totally flies by thanks to phenomenal pacing and a commitment to constantly raising the stakes.
Set in the emerging world of professional table tennis, Marty (Chalamet) is a confident showman convinced it’s his destiny to become the world’s greatest player. The people around him might not respect his dream, but he’s driven to the point of obsession and refuses to allow any setbacks, big or small, stop his quest for greatness. Also starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary and Tyler Okonma, “Marty Supreme” is supremely entertaining.
Watch on Amazon (buy/rent) from February 3
‘The Secret Agent’ (PVOD)
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“The Secret Agent” is another Oscar contender that received four nods last month, including Best Picture and Best Actor for lead Wagner Moura. It’s further evidence that the Academy is now taking foreign language movies seriously, and that’s a very good thing in my books. Boasting a near perfect 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes, this political thriller is by (almost) all accounts exceptional. Don’t skip it just because you’ll need subtitles.
Set in the 1970s, during a period of political turmoil in Brazil, Marcelo (Moura) is a teacher who moves from São Paulo to Recife in the hopes of escaping his violent past. However, his plans for a fresh start quickly turn sour when he finds his hometown is not the haven he hoped. Believing his neighbors are spying on him, Marcelo’s ordeal is only just beginning. “The Secret Agent” mixes gripping thriller tropes with a sharp political message.
Watch on Amazon (buy/rent) from February 3
‘Relationship Goals’ (Prime Video)
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Prime Video has another original movie for subscribers to enjoy this week, and it seems like a great pick in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. This romantic comedy is based on a self-help book, “Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex” by Michael Todd, and could be the ideal feel-good watch. Curiously, there’s a meta twist here, with the book itself playing a part in the movie’s core narrative.
Leah Caldwell (Kelly Rowland) is a successful TV producer on a track to become the first woman to run New York’s biggest morning show. However, her dream promotion is thrown into doubt when her ex, Jarrett Roy (Clifford Smith), is also put forward for the job. Jarrett claims to be a changed man after reading Todd’s best-selling novel, and what follows is a tale of “love vs career” as Leah tries to fight the undeniable chemistry between the pair.
Watch on Prime Video from February 4
‘Ella McCay’ (Hulu)
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Cards on the table, I did not enjoy “Ella McCay” when I caught it in theaters in late 2025. But at least I gave it a shot, which is more than most did, considering it ranks as one of last year’s biggest box office flops. It grossed less than $5 million on a budget of around $35 million. Perhaps it’ll find itself a larger audience now that it’s heading to Hulu. Whether or not it actually deserves a second chance… well, that’s a matter of opinion.
Directed by James L. Brooks, in what has been pitched as the filmmaker’s final movie, “Ella McCay” centers on the titular character, played by Emma Mackey. She’s an optimistic young woman who is given the chance to act as state governor when the incumbent steps aside to take up a position in the presidential administration. The job proves particularly tricky, but she’s got the support of her quirky family to help her through.
Also featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri and Woody Harrelson, “Ella McCay” has lots of promising components, but the end result struggles to find a consistent tone and has little to say.
Watch on Hulu from February 5
‘Queen of Chess’ (Netflix)
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Before you get too excited, “Queen of Chess” is not the “The Queen’s Gambit” follow-up that many Netflix subscribers want. Instead, it’s a feature-length documentary from Rory Kennedy, daughter of the late Robert F. Kennedy.
It premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and centers on Hungarian chess prodigy Judit Polgár. Starting her career at just 12 years old, Polgár’s story is a “David and Goliath” tale that celebrates the underdog spirit.
Eager to beat the world champion at the time, Garry Kasparov, Polgár had to break down gender barriers, facing off against male players who (wrongly) believed that a woman could never be ranked among the world’s top chess players. But Polgár was undeterred, and over more than a decade, she was committed to becoming one of history’s finest players.
Watch on Netflix from February 6
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