Fans of a broad range ofthrillers, whether tinged with mystery or horror, will be spoiled for choice the weekend of May 25 asstreamingoffers up many new titles. Netflix’s latest addition to theFear Streetfranchise,Fear Street: Prom Queen,will undoubtedly be a big hit over the weekend, but for those who want to marathon a few movies over the Memorial Day weekend, many of the major streaming platforms are adding new titles you won’t want to miss.
Whether it is a killer on the dance floor or a chaotic night of survival, these five movies should be added to your must-watch list for the weekend of June 23, 2025.
The Long-Awaited ‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’ Offers Thrills and Chills on Netflix
Fear Street: Prom Queen
Although a stand-alone entry separate from the 2021 trilogy,Fear Street: Prom Queenis still set in the cursed town of Shadyside. Here, the popular crowd vying for the prom queen’s crown seems slighted when an outsider is nominated for the role. With the social order already in chaos, the appearance of a masked killer taking out each of the prospective queens leading up to prom sparks a desperate hunt to find the culprit.
An homage to classic slashers, mixed with a dose of teenage drama,Fear Street: Prom Queenmay bring new faces to the franchise both in front of and behind the camera. It looks to capture that same nostalgia that the franchise has thrived on, so those who love R.L. Stine and the previous films should rejoice.Fear Street: Prom Queenis now available to stream on Netflix.
Guy Ritchie’s ‘Fountain of Youth’ Brings Mystery and Adventure to Apple TV+
Fountain of Youth
Estranged siblings Luke Purdue (John Krasinski) and Charlotte Purdue (Natalie Portman) reunite after years apart with a common goal: finding the legendary Fountain of Youth. Following historical clues and cryptic symbols, the two travel the world with other treasure hunters, an inspector set on capturing them, and a man who believes the fountain should remain undiscovered.Blending elements of thriller, action, heist, and mystery,Fountain of Youthwill offer something a little different during your weekend binge.
Best Thrillers With a Cat and Mouse Pursuit
With head games, tough pursuits, and evasive captures, a game of cat and mouse helps some thrillers stand out as truly great films.
Led by a phenomenal cast, including John Krasinski and Natalie Portman,Fountain of Youthcertainly has all the actors you love.Yet the movie is sure to be divisive, as once again, Guy Ritchie presents an original film for streaming that will likely be loved by his fans and met with indifference or dislike by others. Still, those looking for the thrills that Ritchie delivers should check outFountain of Youth, now streaming on Apple TV+.
Other Great Thrillers Coming To Streaming and VOD This Weekend
Restlessmakes its way to VOD this weekend.The British thriller and dark comedy follows empty nester Nicky (Lyndsey Marshal), who tries to settle into a quiet life only to start a war with her new neighbors, young men who love to party.Restlesspresents an escalating series of events as two neighbors go to war. If you want some chills with your thrills,Shudderis bringing the original movieThe Surrenderto their platform.The film follows a mother and daughter, Megan (Colby Minifie) and Barbara (Kate Burton), who attempt to resurrect a recently deceased patriarch in a grueling, day-long ceremony.
Finally,Night Callis now available on Hulu. The festival favorite follows Mady Bala (Jonathan Feltre), who gets caught up in a deadly night of survival after being falsely lured into a job that sees him killing a man in self-defense. MovieWeb’s own Julian Roman gave the film a 2/5 (read his review here), butthe French thriller currently stands at 81% on Rotten Tomatoes.
