The Running Man, The Toxic Avenger, and The Black Phone 2 Hit Streaming This Weekend
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon's weekend streaming guide highlights major new movie releases, including Edgar Wright's The Running Man adaptation, Peter Dinklage in The Toxic Avenger, and horror sequel The Black Phone 2.
If your weekend plans involve staying inside and catching up on the biggest pop culture drops, streaming platforms just delivered a massive slate of new movies. Edgar Wright brings his distinct visual flair to a fresh take on The Running Man, with Glen Powell starring as a desperate contestant trying to survive a deadly, network-backed game show. It is the kind of high-concept sci-fi action that plays just as well on a living room setup as it does on a second monitor while you chat with your community.
Horror fans and cinephiles have plenty to chew on as well, starting with Peter Dinklage stepping into the iconic mutated boots of The Toxic Avenger on Hulu. Macon Blair's long-awaited remake pairs Dinklage with Kevin Bacon for a heavy dose of dark comedy and over-the-top practical effects. Meanwhile, Peacock has added The Black Phone 2, pushing the supernatural terror of the original hit even further, and Netflix offers up the campy, chaotic slasher flick Bone Lake for viewers looking for a wild ride.
For those who treat movie nights as an extension of their daily social scrolling, these releases are already dominating creator feeds and Discord discussions. Whether you are leaning into the dystopian survival thrills of Powell running for his life or diving deep into horror sequels, this weekend offers plenty of reasons to step away from the queue and sink into a proper cinematic binge. Original reporting and full details on the weekend watch list can be found over at Polygon.
Tags: Streaming, Movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Pop Culture
Original article: Polygon