Reptilian threats and high-stakes sequels dominate the home cinema landscape this weekend. Following its record-shattering Thanksgiving debut, Zootopia 2 makes its way to VOD as the city’s finest officers hunt down a cunning pit viper. Meanwhile, director Tom Gormican injects a dose of meta-humor and slithering suspense into his Anaconda reimagining, putting a fresh spin on the 1997 creature feature.
The holiday horror season arrives early with a brutal reboot of the 1984 cult classic Silent Night, Deadly Night, featuring a vengeful Santa who brings a violent end to a controversial Christmas gathering. For those seeking survival drama, Greenland 2: Migration sees Gerard Butler and his family navigating a desolate post-comet landscape in a desperate search for sanctuary.
Explore our curated guide to the most significant new arrivals on streaming platforms and VOD, highlighting the must-watch films available for your home theater right now.
New on AMC Plus
Muzzle: City of Wolves
- Genre: Crime thriller
- Run time: 1h 30m
- Director: John Stalberg Jr.
- Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Tanya van Graan
Picking up after the events of the 2023 original, Jake Rosser (Aaron Eckhart) has attempted to trade his chaotic past for a quiet domestic life. However, when a ruthless cartel targets his family, Jake is forced back into the fray, partnering with a new K9 companion to dismantle a network of drug runners and systemic corruption.
New on Hulu
Tin Soldier
- Genre: Action thriller
- Run time: 1h 26m
- Director: Brad Furman
- Cast: Scott Eastwood, John Leguizamo, Nora Arnezeder
A veteran (Scott Eastwood) seeking a sense of belonging finds himself ensnared in a mysterious cult led by the enigmatic Bokushi (Jamie Foxx). After escaping and leaving his wife behind, he eventually finds a path to redemption when a government operative (Robert De Niro) recruits him to help topple the dangerous organization from the inside.
New on Prime Video
The Wrecking Crew
- Genre: Buddy cop comedy
- Run time: 2h 2m
- Director: Ángel Manuel Soto
- Cast: Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Claes Bang
Half-brothers James (Dave Bautista), a Navy SEAL, and Jonny (Jason Momoa), a local cop, find themselves at odds while investigating their father’s mysterious passing in Hawaii. Their search for the truth leads them into a high-octane confrontation with the Yakuza in this explosive action-comedy blend.
New on Starz
The Strangers: Chapter 2
- Genre: Horror
- Run time: 1h 38m
- Director: Renny Harlin
- Cast: Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath
In this second installment of Renny Harlin’s horror trilogy, survivor Maya Lucas (Madelaine Petsch) remains the target of a trio of relentless, masked psychopaths. Faced with skeptical authorities, Maya must navigate a web of paranoia and terror as she struggles to discern friend from foe while the killers close in.
New to Rent
7 Keys
- Genre: Erotic thriller
- Run time: 1h 34m
- Director: Joy Wilkinson
- Cast: Emma McDonald, Billy Postlethwaite, Amit Shah
After a disappointing romantic setback, Lena (Emma McDonald) encounters Daniel (Billy Postlethwaite), a man who has held onto the keys of every former residence. The pair embarks on a provocative journey through London, trespassing into Daniel’s past homes and forging an intimate, albeit risky, connection.
Anaconda
- Genre: Action comedy
- Run time: 1h 39m
- Director: Tom Gormican
- Cast: Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn
This self-aware reboot follows a group of lifelong friends attempting to recreate their favorite monster movie, Anaconda. Their expedition to the Amazon takes a terrifyingly real turn when they encounter a genuine prehistoric predator, leading to a comedic battle for survival featuring a surprising assist from franchise veteran Ice Cube.
Greenland 2: Migration
- Genre: Post-apocalyptic drama
- Run time: 1h 38m
- Director: Ric Roman Waugh
- Cast: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roman Griffin Davis
Half a decade after the apocalypse, the Garrity family is forced to abandon their fortified bunker. Venturing into a transformed Earth, they face a harrowing trek across a landscape ravaged by radiation and fire, encountering both natural disasters and desperate, hostile survivors in their quest for a livable future.
Grizzly Night
- Genre: Survival thriller
- Run time: 1h 27m
- Director: Burke Doeren
- Cast: Brec Bassinger, Jack Griffo, Charles Esten
Inspired by the tragic events of 1967 in Glacier National Park, this thriller centers on a novice ranger dealing with a surge in predatory bear attacks. Amidst a chaotic night of terror, she must guide a group of frightened tourists to safety before they fall victim to the apex predators lurking in the shadows.
The Secret Agent
- Genre: Political thriller
- Run time: 2h 41m
- Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Cast: Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria
Set during the 1977 Brazilian Carnival, this neo-noir follows a technology specialist on the run from state-sponsored assassins. As he navigates the tensions of a military dictatorship, he is pulled into the world of an underground resistance, forcing a confrontation with his own complicit past.
Silent Night, Deadly Night
- Genre: Slasher
- Run time: 1h 36m
- Director: Mike P. Nelson
- Cast: Rohan Campbell, Ruby Modine, David Lawrence Brown
Mike P. Nelson reimagines the 1984 slasher, focusing on Billy (Rohan Campbell), a killer obsessed with a twisted moral code. Donning the Santa suit, Billy executes a meticulously timed spree of violence, eventually leading to a bloody showdown at a holiday gathering that is anything but merry.
From our review:
Nelson’s take on Silent Night, Deadly Night approaches the source material with gravity, eschewing the campy feel of the original for a more empathetic look at its central killer. While it may not satisfy those looking for the extreme gore associated with the Terrifier series, it offers a polished, character-driven horror experience that favors atmosphere over sheer shock value.
Untitled Home Invasion Romance
- Genre: Dark comedy thriller
- Run time: 1h 25m
- Director: Jason Biggs
- Cast: Jason Biggs, Meaghan Rath, Anna Konkle
In a desperate attempt to reignite his marriage, Kevin (Jason Biggs) stages a fake home invasion during a getaway, intending to save the day. The scheme backfires spectacularly when his wife inadvertently kills the “intruder,” leaving Kevin to manage a gruesome cover-up while realizing he may not know his spouse as well as he thought.
Zootopia 2
- Genre: Animated buddy cop comedy
- Run time: 1h 48m
- Director: Jared Bush and Byron Howard
- Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan
When the elusive Gary De’Snake (Ke Huy Quan) disrupts Zootopia’s centennial and steals a priceless artifact, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back on the case. Their investigation uncovers a deep-seated conspiracy involving the city’s founding, forcing the duo to challenge powerful figures determined to keep the past hidden.
From our review:
Zootopia 2 masterfully balances its core themes of social equity with a relentless barrage of visual humor and pop-culture satire. Directors Bush and Howard maintain a frantic energy throughout, punctuated by inventive chase sequences and a script that delivers jokes with such frequency that the entertainment never wavers, even as it tackles complex political allegories.
Source: Polygon
