5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock and more — including a twisting sci-fi thriller with an Oscar-nominated star

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Plus, check out our guide to the top new TV shows this week.Latest Videos FromTom's GuideWatch full video here: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ (PVOD) Evil Dead Burn | Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On The latest chapter in the “Evil Dead” franchise ramps up the blood, guts and gore to a new level. Considering the series’ pedigree as one of the most gruesome in the horror genre, that’s really saying something. “Evil Dead Burn” might be the most twisted “Evil Dead” movie to date.

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▪Plus, check out our guide to the top new TV shows this week.Latest Videos FromTom's GuideWatch full video here: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ (PVOD) Evil Dead Burn | Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On The latest chapter in the “Evil Dead” franchise ram
▪Considering the series’ pedigree as one of the most gruesome in the horror genre, that’s really saying something.
▪“Evil Dead Burn” might be the most twisted “Evil Dead” movie to date.

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Entertainment Streaming Netflix 5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock and more — including a twisting sci-fi thriller with an Oscar-nominated star News By Rory Mellon Published 4 August 2026 ‘The Last House,’ ‘Evil Dead Burn’ and more are streaming this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Netflix) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter This week’s selection of new movies across the best streaming services is smaller than the packed selections we had throughout July.

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