The latest weekly streaming roundup highlights a slate of novel and notable titles available across major platforms as Valentine’s Day weekend arrives, spotlighting the sci‑fi action film Predator: Badlands on Hulu, the comedy‑drama series The ‘Burbs on Peacock, the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter on HBO Max, and the after‑life romance Eternity on Apple TV+. The guide also revisits Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 musical Moulin Rouge! on Netflix and features a guest recommendation of the Sly Stone documentary Sly Lives! on Hulu, accompanied by a short‑form comedy series What Would Diplo Do? on Tubi.
Key Picks This Week
Predator: Badlands (Film)
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg and starring Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster‑Koloamatangi, the film follows a young Yautja named Dek on a high‑octane adventure. It is streaming on Hulu. The release coincides with FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, also on Hulu.
The ‘Burbs (TV)
Created by Celeste Hughey, this Peacock series stars Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall as new parents navigating a quirky suburban mystery. Supporting talent includes Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch and Kapil Talwalkar.
Boys Go to Jupiter (Film)
Julian Glander directs this animated feature, featuring a voice cast that includes Jack Corbett, Janeane Garofalo, Tavi Gevinson and Elsie Fisher. The story follows a Florida teen who delivers food to fund his move out of his sister’s house, with an unexpected alien twist. It streams on HBO Max.
Eternity (Film)
Directed by David Freyne, the Apple TV+ movie stars Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner and John Early. It explores a post‑mortem love triangle in which Joan (Olsen) must choose between her long‑time husband Larry (Teller) and her first love Luke (Turner) after death.
Blast From the Past
The roundup revisits Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 musical Moulin Rouge!, starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, now available on Netflix. The film is highlighted for its enduring soundtrack and visual style, which continue to influence contemporary pop culture.
Special Guest Recommendation
Music‑industry veteran Ari Herstand, co‑creator of the immersive concert experience Brassroots District ’74, recommends the Hulu documentary Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius). The film, produced by Questlove, examines Sly Stone’s artistic legacy through interviews with D’Angelo, Nile Rogers and André 3000.
One Last One Before Bed
The five‑episode Viceland series What Would Diplo Do? on Tubi stars James Van Der Beek as a fictionalized version of Diplo. Van Der Beek also served as showrunner, infusing the comedy with self‑referential humor before his recent passing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Predator: Badlands?
The film is available for streaming on Hulu.
What is the premise of Eternity?
The movie follows Joan, who after dying is reunited with her husband Larry and her first love Luke, forcing her to decide how she wants to spend her afterlife.
Who curated the special guest recommendation?
The recommendation was curated by Ari Herstand, a music‑industry veteran and author of How To Produce It in the New Music Business.
Which of these titles are you most interested in exploring this weekend?
