What to Watch This Weekend: Toy Story 5, Backrooms, and More Streaming Highlights
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon's latest streaming roundup highlights ten major film releases hitting services like Disney+, HBO Max, and Prime Video this weekend, ranging from Pixar's Toy Story 5 to the horror hit Backrooms.
As we clear our raid schedules and wind down from a heavy week of grinding, the weekend offers a prime opportunity to catch up on some of the biggest entertainment drops hitting our screens. According to a recent roundup by Polygon, major releases are officially making their way to streaming and VOD platforms, giving cross-platform players plenty of options for downtime between sessions. Pixar is back in the spotlight with Toy Story 5 on Disney+, which shifts its emotional core away from Woody and Buzz to focus on Jessie and her modern struggles with technology.
Horror fans looking for something beyond the usual jump scares can finally stream Backrooms on HBO Max. Directed by Kane Parsons and adapted from his viral YouTube series, the film trades traditional tropes for a deeply unsettling look at liminal spaces. Meanwhile, action enthusiasts are getting a massive win with The Furious on Starz, a martial arts thriller that critics are praising for some of the most inventive and relentless choreography in years.
The weekend streaming slate also covers plenty of other genres, including the piano-driven thriller Tuner on Paramount+, the reunion comedy Spa Weekend on VOD, and the literary romance adaptation The Love Hypotheses on Prime Video. Whether you are looking for lighthearted laughs or high-stakes drama, these additions provide a solid lineup for your second screen while you grind battle passes or wait in matchmaking queues.
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Original article: Polygon