
Essential Movies and Streaming Picks to Catch This Weekend
Whether you’re gearing up for an alien invasion or ready to dive into a heartfelt story about a man and his penguin, this weekend’s picks promise to be some of the most captivating watches.
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In Theaters
Alien: Romulus
This week’s hot pick is Alien: Romulus. The film is set in the late 22nd century and follows a group of colonists who discover an alien distress signal from an abandoned space station on a remote planet. This signal leads them to uncover a series of dark secrets about the origins and purpose of the station, including its connection to the Xenomorphs.
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My Penguin Friend
“My Penguin Friend” chronicles a moving and true story of an unlikely friendship between a human and a penguin. This tale of compassion, resilience, and mutual understanding transcends the ordinary, offering a profound message about the bond that can exist between different species.
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STREAMING THIS WEEKEND
The Union
Mike (Mark Wahlberg), a construction worker from Jersey, finds his ordinary life turned upside down when his high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Halle Berry), reappears and recruits him for a high-stakes U.S. intelligence mission. Suddenly thrust into the world of super spies and secret agents, Mike must navigate a series of thrilling and dangerous situations as he helps Roxanne with the mission.
Jackpot
In the near future, a ‘Grand Lottery’ has been newly established in California – the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket. Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena) who will do everything in his power to get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize. However, Noel must face off with his slick rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who also seeks to collect Katie’s commission at all costs. JACKPOT! is directed by Paul Feig and written by Rob Yescombe.
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Prepare for Alien: Romulus with the Complete Alien franchise streaming on Hulu!
Get ready for Alien: Romulus with the entire Alien franchise streaming on Hulu! Dive into the complete collection of iconic films and immerse yourself in the thrilling and terrifying world of the Xenomorphs before the latest installment hits the screen. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, Hulu has you covered with all the action, suspense, and sci-fi excitement you need.
That’s a wrap! Stay tuned as we bring you some scary favorites creeping in as we approach fall.








