Stop scrolling: 5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (April 28-May 4)

Entertainment Movies Stop scrolling: 5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (April 28-May 4) News By Rory Mellon published 28 April 2026 ‘Exit 8,’ ‘Wuthering Heights’ 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: Warner Bros. Pictures / Disney / Toho / Capital Pictures / BFA / Alamy) 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 has been set, and while it’s far from the most packed slate of arrivals in 2026 so far, there’s still plenty to add to your watchlist.My personal top pick of the week is “Hallow Road” on Hulu. This dark thriller was so effective that I was tempted to sleep with a nightlight on for a few days after watching. Meanwhile, fans of body-swapping comedies are spoilt for choice, with both Pixar’s “Hoppers” and Netflix’s “Swapped” streaming this week. Oh, and the divisive "Wuthering Heights” comes to HBO Max.I’ve looked through all the new movies hitting streaming this week and picked out what I believe to be the five most noteworthy newcomers over the coming days. Meanwhile, if you’re more of a binge-watcher, check out our companion guide to top new TV shows this week.Article continues below You may like 5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (April 14-20) 5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (April 21-27) Stop scrolling: 9 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and more (March 31-April 6) Swipe to scroll horizontallyTop new movies to stream this week (April 28-May 4)TitleGenre Streaming locationRelease date "Hoppers"Animated comedyPVODApril 28"Exit 8"Psychological horrorPVODApril 28"Swapped"Animated comedyNetflixMay 1"Wuthering Heights"Romantic dramaHBO MaxMay 1"Hallow Road"Dark thrillerHuluMay 1‘Hoppers’ (PVOD) Hoppers | Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On Pixar’s latest animated adventure sticks pretty closely to the Disney-owned studio’s well-established script, but it’s enjoyable nevertheless. It also boasts some of Pixar’s highest-quality animation to date, with a cast of furry characters who seem intentionally designed to sell plush toys (naturally, plushes are available on Amazon). As you would expect from Pixar, “Hoppers” is a great pick if you're planning a family movie night this week.Mabel Tanaka (Pipe Curda) is a strong-willed, environmentally conscious student, battling to keep a nearby forest glade protected after the town’s mayor (Jon Hamm) announces a plan to convert the green space into a highway. When she learns local scientists have found a way for human consciousness to “hop” into the body of a robotic animal, she transfers her mind into a beaver and leads an animal revolution to save the glade.Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting April 28 ‘Exit 8’ (PVOD) Exit 8 | Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On I might be a highly opinionated film fan, but I’m able to put my personal feelings aside when it's clear I'm in the minority. Take “Exit 8,” this new psychological horror-thriller is a critical darling, scoring 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and most viewers agree, also rating it highly at 87% on the review aggregate site. So, while I personally found it quite unsatisfying in theaters,…

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