The Revenant
2015 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 19,514 votes
In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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What to Watch This Weekend Movies
This SceneIt list helps you quickly choose engaging favorites worth making time for this weekend. Results are selected for the United States and balance audience response with practical watchability.
Updated 2026-08-03 · Ratings from TMDB
How we chose these titles
We rank eligible titles using TMDB audience ratings, vote confidence, relevance to the theme, and current popularity. Ratings can change as new votes are added.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
2024 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 4,781 votes
Following their explosive showdown, Godzilla and Kong must reunite against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence – and our own. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
2016 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 19,834 votes
In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 29,997 votes
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Hereditary
2018 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 8,755 votes
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Conclave
2024 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 3,500 votes
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Little Mermaid
1989 · TMDB 7.4/10 · 8,486 votes
This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
2026 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 777 votes
A 'Man from the Future' arrives at an LA diner where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Ocean's Eleven
2001 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 12,712 votes
Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: In one night, Danny's hand-picked crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Ready Player One
2018 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 17,150 votes
When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Rush Hour
1998 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 5,781 votes
When Hong Kong Inspector Lee is summoned to Los Angeles to investigate a kidnapping, the FBI doesn't want any outside help and assigns cocky LAPD Detective James Carter to distract Lee from the case. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Call Me by Your Name
2017 · TMDB 8.1/10 · 12,858 votes
In the summer of 1983, a 17-year-old Elio spends his days in his family's villa in Italy. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Catch Me If You Can
2002 · TMDB 8.0/10 · 17,321 votes
A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Once Upon a Time in America
1984 · TMDB 8.4/10 · 6,129 votes
A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Pride & Prejudice
2005 · TMDB 8.1/10 · 8,848 votes
A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Poor Things
2023 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 5,606 votes
Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
28 Days Later
2002 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 8,682 votes
Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Soul
2020 · TMDB 8.1/10 · 11,579 votes
Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Emperor's New Groove
2000 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 7,381 votes
When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 14,385 votes
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.