The Best Movies to Watch on Peacock When You Need a Break from Reality TV

Two men kidnap a powerful CEO, believing she is an alien in disguise. What could possibly go wrong? Another kooky but riveting collaboration between director Yorgos Lanthimos and star Emma Stone (the aforementioned CEO and possible extraterrestrial), Bugonia will keep you on the edge of your seat to the very last scene. (Trust me, you won’t want to miss it.)

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Now that a Harry Potter TV reboot is headed for HBO, there’s no better time to revisit Hogwarts. Go back to where it all began in this 2001 film, which sees young Harry’s (Daniel Radcliffe) entry to the world of wizardry. Don’t worry; all eight films are available on the streamer.

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Lives were changed—for good—when the Wicked movie finally hit screens. Cynthia Erivo brings powerhouse vocals to the role of Elphaba, while Ariana Grande delivers peak comedic timing and ultra-high notes as her college roommate-turned-frenemy Glinda. Make it a double feature with the 2025 sequel to fully immerse yourself in this Wizard of Oz origin story.

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Jordan Peele blends horror, sci-fi, and comedy in Nope, which follows a pair of siblings (Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya) who start noticing a strange entity lurking above their rural California ranch. Though they’re wary of the mysterious being, the theme park next door tries to profit off the spectacle, which only makes it more dangerous. Palmer and Kaluuya are a brilliant leading duo, but look out for a breakout turn from Brandon Perea and a welcome appearance by Steven Yeun.

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Who knew a papal conclave could be as juicy as an episode of Traitors? This Edward Berger drama plays out like a political thriller as cardinals from around the world gather to elect a new pope. As the tense deliberations unfold, dark secrets surface—even within the holy walls of the Vatican. Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, and the whole ensemble are superb here.

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This one goes out to millennials who grew up on AIM and punk music. This coming-of-age comedy, a breakout favorite from Sundance, follows a Taiwanese American teen in the Bay Area as he navigates awkward school crushes, peer pressure, and family life while dreaming of becoming a skater. For fans of Pen15, Paramore, and early YouTube videos.

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Even if it’s no longer sweater season, there’s never a bad time to cozy up to Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan’s quintessential rom-com. With undeniable chemistry, quotable lines, and an intrinsic warmth (thanks to Rob Reiner’s direction and Nora Ephron’s script), this iconic friends-to-lovers romance is perfect for any time of year.

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If you loved Teyana Taylor in One Battle After Another, then you have to see her breakout performance in A.V. Rockwell’s indie hit. Here, Taylor plays a single mother who breaks her young son out of foster care so they can build a life together in Harlem. As the years go by, their family—and neighborhood—undergo some big changes. Taylor is a force here; her performance helps sell a major plot twist too.

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Set in a fictitious American desert town around 1955, Asteroid City unfolds against the backdrop of a convention for Junior Stargazers and Space Cadets. The cast is as star-studded as the sky, featuring Margot Robbie, Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, and Maya Hawke. This gathering is designed to unite students and parents nationwide for camaraderie and academic contests, but things take a turn from education to disaster. Unforeseen global occurrences disrupt the event’s carefully planned itinerary, altering the course of history.

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After her parents die in a devastating accident, Cady is sent to live with her Aunt Gemma (Allison Williams), a brilliant roboticist who never wanted to be a mom. They get off on the wrong foot, and Gemma decides that Cady needs someone who can do more of the emotional work of parenting for her. So she creates M3GAN, a lifelike doll with astounding capabilities for artificial intelligence who quickly becomes Cady’s best friend. But M3GAN is even more than she seems, and her directive to protect Cady at all costs has some serious unintended consequences. This campy horror comedy is a true delight.

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Starring Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár, this psychological drama follows the fictional conductor in the days leading up to a huge moment in her career—soon she will be recording with a renowned symphony after years of work and music industry politics. But when she is accused of sexual misconduct, she feels the people she knows are conspiring against her success. Lydia turns to her adopted daughter Petra for emotional support as her world starts to fall apart.

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Plans for a Marvel remake starring Mahershala Ali remain up in the air, so you might as well sink your teeth into the original Blade trilogy. Wesley Snipes stars as the titular half-immortal vampire hunter on a mission to save humanity. This ’90s cult classic is badass, bloody, and covered in leather.

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Director Paul Thomas Anderson produced many acclaimed films before winning his first (!) Oscar for One Battle After Another—There Will Be Blood is one of them. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis in an Academy Award–winning performance, it follows oil tycoon Daniel Plainview as he builds an empire through nefarious means.

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