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Where to Stream the Biggest Movies of the Year

End 2023 by watching top movies like ‘Barbie,’ ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ and ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ at home.

Photo: Murray Close/Lionsgate

Amid all the festive fun of the holidays you may have missed the last few blockbusters of 2023. Luckily, some of them didn’t have long theatrical releases, so now you can enjoy them at home. If jam-packed parties aren’t your thing, ring in the new year by checking out some of 2023’s biggest movies at home.

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Trump’s Tariffs Might Stick Around. What Should We Buy Now?

The Creator - Hulu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex3C1-5Dhb8

If ever there was a perfect time for an “evil AI is ruining the world” movie, it’s now. Plus, John David Washington goes into full action hero mode.

Watch The Creator: Hulu

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes - Digital Release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDE6Uz73A7g

The newest entry in the franchise takes fans back to Snow’s younger years and the start of his journey to becoming the tyrant who’s eventually toppled by Katniss. Most importantly, it stars Viola Davis as ruthless gamesmaker Dr. Gaul.

Watch The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: Prime Video

TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR - Digital Release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KudedLV0tP0

The holidays are difficult, so if you need to shut the world out, relax and enjoy Taylor in concert, who are we to judge?

Watch TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR: Apple TV+

Talk to Me - Digital Release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLAKJu9aJys

Seriously, these teenagers need to learn to stop playing with the afterlife. It never works out well for anyone.

Watch Talk to Me: Prime Video

The Equalizer 3 - Digital Release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2GJnmL9Iuo

No matter how it ends, it’s always entertaining to watch Denzel Washington’s Robert McCall take down the bad guys in his own brutally unique way.

Watch The Equalizer 3: Prime Video

Blue Beetle - Digital Release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wxyy8Rcz4k

Jaime Reyes’ journey to become the Blue Beetle was actually a really enjoyable superhero movie. It just had the bad luck of being released during the SAG-AFTRA strike, so it didn’t get the push it needed. If you’re looking for a fun, family comic book movie, this is a solid choice.

Watch Blue Beetle: Max

Barbie - Digital Release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ezbBugUQiQ

You can check out the biggest movie of the year at home and examine which Barbie is your favorite.

Watch Barbie: Prime Video

Strays - Digital Release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26Xq6_g2r6Q

Jamie Foxx and Will Ferrell are two dogs out looking for a home and trouble in this unexpectedly funny adult animated movie.

Watch Strays: Prime Video

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHvzw4Ibuho

The latest adventure of the famous crime-fighting brothers has everything you love about the ninja turtles and features a star-studded cast that includes Ayo Edebiri, Seth Rogen, John Cena and Jackie Chan.

Watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem: Prime Video

Meg 2: The Trench - Digital Release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG91B3hHyY4

On Aug. 25 you follow Jason Statham as he returns to outrun and outsmart more giant sharks in this sequel full of even more ancient people eating monsters.

Watch Meg 2: The Trench: Prime Video

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - Digital Release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQfMbSe7F2g

Harrison Ford once again takes on Nazis in his final outing as the legendary, adventure seeking archaeologist. In a new twist, the digital release, comes with a behind-the-scenes featurette usually reserved for DVD releases.

Watch Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Prime Video

Shazam: Fury of the Gods - Max

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIc671o9yCI

Billy Batson is dealing with life as a superhero and turning 18 in this DC film universe follow up. This is where I remind you, I am merely passing on information and not actually recommending you watch anything. Understood? OK, great.

Watch Shazam: Fury of the Gods: Max

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Digital Release

Photo: Sony Pictures Animation Photo: Sony Pictures Animation

It looks like we’re going to have a long wait before we get the third film in the franchise, Beyond the Spider-Verse, so on Aug. 8 you should start planning your multiple re-watches of Across the Spider-Verse.

Watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: Prime Video

Elemental - Disney+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXzcyx9V0xw

Pixar’s latest movie will make you laugh, teach you a valuable lesson and emotionally wreck you, because that’s what Pixar does best.

Watch Elemental: Disney+

The Little Mermaid - Disney+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf7Dss2gCe0

Halle Bailey updates Ariel for a new generation of fans in this remake of the Disney classic. And don’t sleep on Melissa McCarthy’s brilliant performance as Ursula.

Watch The Little Mermaid: Disney+

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Disney+

Photo: Marvel Studios Photo: Marvel Studios

You can cry your eyes out in the safety of your own home while watching the final adventure of the Guardians.

Watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3: Disney+

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts - Paramount+

Image: Paramount Pictures Image: Paramount Pictures

Dominique Fishback and Anthony Ramos are the human counterparts to the giant robots in the seventh film in the franchise.

Watch Transformers: Rise of the Beasts: Paramount+

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Netflix

Photo: Sony Pictures Photo: Sony Pictures

As Whitney Houston, Naomi Ackie delivers a raw, honest performance. She allows fans to feel how much pain the icon was really in as she spent a lifetime battling her fears, insecurities and troubled family life. This got lost during awards season and is absolutely worth revisiting.

Watch Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody: Netflix

The Blackening - Prime Video

Photo: Glen Wilson/Lionsgate Photo: Glen Wilson/Lionsgate

Whether you missed this fresh, clever horror comedy or just want to re-watch it and catch some new clues this time around, it will definitely lead to a fun, and probably rowdy, night with your friends.

Watch The Blackening: Prime Video

Scream VI - Paramount+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ie2qmAOc6Q

You can catch the latest bloody entry in the long-running franchise and have a full binge with the previous five films.

Watch Scream VI: Paramount+

Avatar: The Way of Water - Disney+, Max

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POfC3TrDO24

Yes, Avatar: The Way of Water came out at the end of 2022, but people are still obsessed with Pandora, so it remains a big hit. And just in case you haven’t heard, we’ll be reuniting with the Na’vi several times until Avatar 5 comes out in 2031.

Watch Avatar: The Way of Water: Disney+

John Wick: Chapter 4 - Digital Release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_jx4BcZB6c

The summer calendar is so jam-packed, you may have missed Keanu Reeves’ latest ultra-violent, yet highly-entertaining assassin adventure. They say it’s the last one, but I don’t believe them.

Watch John Wick: Chapter 4: Prime Video

The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Peacock

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjNcTBXTk4I

Sometimes you just need a little silly fun to keep the kids occupied. Warning: That Super Mario Bros. theme song will be stuck in your head forever.

Watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Peacock

Fast X - Peacock

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeBQZmmwLyY

Yes, Jason Momoa steals the movie as new villain Dante Reyes, but real fans know it’s all about family. Fast X is a Universal Pictures property, so if you’re patient, it will hit Peacock Sept. 15.

Watch Fast X: Peacock

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania - Disney+

Photo: Marvel Studios Photo: Marvel Studios

If you’re curious about what we could possibly see in the multiverse, the third film in the Ant-Man series offers some interesting hints.

Watch Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania: Disney+

Creed III - Prime Video

Photo: MGM Pictures Photo: MGM Pictures

Michael B. Jordan hits his actor/director phase with the latest entry in this classic franchise. There’s also a chance this is just the beginning of a more expansive universe.

Watch Creed III: Prime Video

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - Paramount+

Photo: Paramount Pictures Photo: Paramount Pictures

Nerds rejoice! Someone is finally appreciating the captivating depth of our D&D world. Plus, Regé-Jean Page is in it, so there’s that.

Watch Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves: Paramount+

Cocaine Bear - Peacock

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gouNHH2i6LQ

Not every movie needs to be a critically acclaimed, award-winner. Sometimes you just want to watch a drugged out bear eat horrible people.

Watch Cocaine Bear: Peacock

Missing - Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4ujFNEv74M

This unique story of a daughter tracking down her missing mother did not get nearly enough attention at the movies. Now’s the time to check out this thriller starring Storm Reid and Nia Long.

Watch Missing: Netflix

Air - Prime Video

Photo: Ana Carballosa Photo: Ana Carballosa

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon star in the story of how Michael Jordan helped Nike reinvent the basketball sneaker. But if we’re being honest, we’re just here for Viola Davis.

Watch Air: Prime Video

Knock at the Cabin - Prime Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wiBHEACNHs

M. Night Shyamalan can be hit or miss, but this mysterious drama had some twists and turns that were actually surprising.

Watch Knock at the Cabin: Prime Video

Chevalier - Hulu

Photo: Larry Horricks - ©20th Century Studios Photo: Larry Horricks - ©20th Century Studios

We’re all in for more Black people in period pieces and Kelvin Harrison Jr. absolutely nails every second of his performance.

Watch Chevalier: Hulu

A Thousand and One - Prime Video

Photo: Aaron Ricketts/Focus Features Photo: Aaron Ricketts/Focus Features

We really hope writer/director A.V. Rockwell and star Teyana Taylor are remembered during awards season, because they created a stunning, emotionally gripping piece of art in A Thousand and One.

Watch A Thousand and One: Prime Video

M3GAN - Prime Video

Photo: Universal Pictures Photo: Universal Pictures

Look, if you want to creep yourself out with this killer doll, that’s your business. Also, this is why you can’t trust AI.

Watch M3GAN: Prime Video

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