The Best Movies on Paramount+ Right Now

Too much to scroll through and not enough time to watch it all. These are the best movies streaming on Paramount+ right now, pulled straight from my reviews and updated as titles come and go. Every pick is something I’ve seen and stand behind, with a link to the full review if you want the long version.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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TUNER (2026)

Daniel Roher’s Tuner is the rare crowd-pleasing crime thriller that works just as well as a thoughtful character study. Propelled by Leo Woodall’s breakout performance and a deeply immersive sonic perspective, this sharply tuned gem finds surprising emotional depth between its suspenseful set pieces.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

CHALLENGERS (2024)

In Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers,’ the world of competitive tennis becomes a steamy love triangle, where obsession and passion clash in a song of ice and fire. Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor are excellently matched to the material as Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ heightened score amplifies the movie’s seductive spell.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT (2018)

Mission Impossible: Fallout is action movie heroin. Impossibly entertaining, grittier and more artful than its forebearers while still maintaining its smarmy roguish charms, ‘Fallout’ is the result of mind-blowing technical merit underscored by well-earned emotional connection. Tom Cruise proves once and for all that he simply is not human.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

ARRIVAL (2016)

Minor quibbles aside, Arrival is heady, bold, emotionally decadent and fearless. It’s science fiction for film lovers lead by an excellent turn from Amy Adams and emboldened by Jóhann Jóhannsson’s unforgettable score and Denis Villeneuve’s moody aesthetics.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

THE LEGO MOVIE (2014)

Cross the delectable ratio of genuine belly laughs with the crafty visual palette and Miller and Lord deserve a hearty pat on the back. Congratulations guys, you’ve made the best animated film in years.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (2022)

The naturally unnatural world comes to a head in surreal, erotic, satirical fashion in a way only David Cronenberg could cook up. The world-building of Crimes of the Future impresses more than some of the plot movements but a game Viggo Mortensen helps keep this ethereal body horror think-piece captivating from gory start to evocative finish.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

DUNKIRK (2017)

Sure to leave you visibly shell-shocked, Dunkirk is an outstanding war epic that brings together three tales of survival amidst chaos in such briskly edited, extraordinarily structured fashion that you may find yourself not breathing for its entire 108 minute runtime. An Oscar powerhouse-in-the-making, Dunkirk is Christopher Nolan’s most artistic and soulful effort yet and one of the 21st century’s absolute best war films.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

BABY DRIVER (2017)

A splashy one-of-a-kind action musical, Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver is a rip-roaring hell of a time where the flash admittedly overshadows the familiar narrative but the style is so unique and so bold that you’ll be too busy toe tapping to mind.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

MAGIC MIKE XXL (2015)

Mike hears Ginuwine’s “Pony,” his call to action in whomping audio form, pump through the radio waves and helplessly breaks into a loft-wide freestyle dance. He’s sliding on chairs, grinding metal down to sparks and, obviously, disrobing (for an empty room). Magic Mike XXL thrives on the basis of over-the-top scene work like this.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

SMILE (2022)

A surprisingly brutal and weird horror movie from a major studio, Smile has something to say about the “grin and bear it” mantra of traumatized Americans but is most fun when it’s just being bizarre and totally blood-splattered. Sosie Bacon has never been better.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

TOP GUN: MAVERICK (2022)

Top Gun: Maverick is precisely the type of old-school action blockbuster that Hollywood no longer makes, feel-good and utterly thrilling, with edge-of-your-seat stunt work and mesmerizing star power in the form of Tom Cruise. The legacy sequel doesn’t lean too much on nostalgia for its own sake, packing plenty of emotional heft and boasting pitch-perfect pacing that keeps audiences pumping their fists and celebrating as if they too were flying high in the skies with the Top Gun grads.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

NOAH (2014)

As Aronofsky tries to make sense of an emotional parable, often achieving such in stunning visual terms, Noah is a messy, disaster epic that works as a character study and red-blooded fantasy both.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

BLINK TWICE (2024)

Blink Twice delivers an electrifying social thriller in the vein of the best of the century that’s not only hugely entertaining but also offers sharp commentary on the sacrifices women are expected to make for a fleeting good time. With standout performances from Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum, Zoë Kravitz’s debut is a must-see crowd-pleaser, anchored by an outstanding ensemble cast that ensures every moment crackles with unsettling intensity.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

EDGE OF TOMORROW (2014)

With a screenplay that might have turned into the brainchild of sub-committee (Christopher McQuarrie, Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth are all credited screenwriters), it’s a wonder that the plot is as airtight as it is.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

22 JUMP STREET (2014)

While their matching at first looked like some kind of Frankenstein’s monster, in 22 Jump Street, they really are two peas in one hell of a funny pod.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

A QUIET PLACE (2018)

You don’t have to be a full-fledged horror buff to appreciate the unadulterated excellence of A Quiet Place, but horror buffs will rightfully love every moment of it. Excellent pacing, poignant performances, and unflappable tension elevate this taut creature feature, one that weaponizes sound unlike any other, to sublime, killer heights. A must see.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

CREED (2015)

Creed is vibrant, emotional and exciting as all hell. Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan reunite to deliver a spin-off unlike most; a film that’s both crowd-pleasing and objectively excellent.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

GRAVITY (2013)

Gravity is pure entertainment done right and it’s achieved with transcendent technical mastery.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

DOCTOR SLEEP (2019)

With forceful dramatic inertia and a thoughtful depiction of trauma and addiction, Doctor Sleep is not your average horror movie. But what less can you expect from Mike Flanagan? That it’s a long and slow journey may turn certain viewers off, but those looking for a horror movie with soul have come to the right place.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

ZERO DARK THIRTY (2012)

To some, Zero Dark Thirty may overindulge in its 157 minute run time, but to call the end product unfulfilling is to misunderstand the journey.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

PET SEMATARY (2019)

Eerie but playful, Pet Sematary knows what it is and plays to its strengths by embracing the B-movie qualities of the hellraiser but by then elevating it with majorly effective production value and over-the-top but hugely entertaining performances, it becomes a horror film not to be missed.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (2013)

A messy masterpiece on all fronts, The Wolf of Wall Street is a towering achievement.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

SCREAM (2022)

Scream (2022) perfects the franchise formula by punching up individual elements like casting and kills, delivering a “requel” filled with campy callbacks and clever subversions that more than justifies bringing Ghostface back to life for a fifth time. Undoubtedly the best since the original.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE (2024)

Essentially an art film about a dying woman’s quest for a final slice of NYC pizza, trojan-horsed into a genre flick, A Quiet Place: Day One boasts an excellent performance by Lupita Nyong’o (Joseph Quinn is also outstanding), helping keep this franchise fresh, relevant, and true to form.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

PARASITE (2019)

Like a rival organism depleting its host, Parasite may lay waste to the mind but it nests in the soul, lingering with the viewer long after its conclusion. Bong Joon-ho’s masterful and indefinable parable is a creation of layer upon layer of storytelling skill matched to standout technical prowess across the board. An easy contender for best film of the year.▶ Watch on Paramount+ · Read the full review

Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies on Paramount+ right now?

This month’s top picks include Tuner, Challengers, Mission Impossible: Fallout, Arrival and The Lego Movie. The full list of 25 films is drawn from Silver Screen Riot reviews and updated monthly.

How often is this list updated?

Every month. Films that leave Paramount+ are removed, and newly added movies we’ve reviewed are added. Last updated October 16, 2026.