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Movie theaters across the country are just starting to open up again, but if you’re still social distancing, there are a number of ways to catch new releases from the comforts of home. If you’re looking for something to watch while quarantining, a number of movie studios are either releasing new films directly online, or moving up VOD release dates for films that were just in theaters. Films that were previously in theaters have moved up their home release dates too, so you can stream, download or buy a physical copy right now.
We’re updating this list with the most popular titles you can find online right now. Each of these films are available for rent, for purchase (as a digital download or on DVD/Blu-ray) or to stream via a streaming service like Disney+ or Hulu. Many of these streaming services are offering free trials right now too, to help people stay entertained while stuck at home.
Note: titles are arranged in alphabetical order
Artemis Fowl – stream on Disney+
Bad Trip – stream on Netflix
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar – rent or purchase on Amazon. Amazon lets you pause or re-start at any time. You have 30 days to watch the movie once you add to cart, and 48 hours to finish it once you hit “play.”
Bill & Ted Face the Music– rent or purchase on Amazon
Boogie – rent on Amazon
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm – stream for free on Amazon Prime (get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime here)
Coming 2 America – stream for free on Amazon Prime (get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime here)
Cruella – stream on Disney+
The Dissident – rent or purchase on Amazon
Frozen 2 – stream on Disney+
Godzilla vs. Kong –stream for free on HBO Max
Hamilton – stream on Disney+
Happiest Season – stream on Hulu (watch with a 7-day free trial here)
Judas and the Black Messiah – stream for free on HBO Max
The Little Things – stream for free on HBO Max
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – stream on Netflix
Malcolm & Marie – stream on Netflix
Mangrove (part of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe series) – stream for free on Amazon Prime (get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime here)
Mank – stream on Netflix
The Mauritanian – rent or purchase on Amazon
Minari – rent or purchase on Amazon
Mortal Kombat – stream for free on HBO Max
Mulan – stream on Disney+
News of the World – rent or purchase on Amazon
Nomadland – stream it for free on Hulu
One Night in Miami – stream for free on Amazon Prime (get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime here)
Onward – stream on Disney+
Pain and Glory – rent or purchase on Amazon
The Painted Bird – rent or purchase on Amazon
Promising Young Woman – rent or purchase on Amazon
Raya and the Last Dragon – stream on Disney+
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain – rent on Amazon Prime Video
Some Kind of Heaven – rent on Amazon
Soul – stream on Disney+
Sound of Metal – stream for free on Amazon Prime
The United States vs. Billie Holiday – stream on Hulu (watch with a 7-day free trial here)
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It – stream for free on HBO Max
The Suicide Squad – stream on HBO Max
Those Who Wish Me Dead – stream for free on HBO Max
Tom & Jerry – stream for free on HBO Max
Waiting for the Barbarians – rent or purchase on Amazon
Wonder Woman 1984 – stream for free on HBO Max
Zack Snyder’s Justice League – stream for free on HBO Max
[Editor’s Note: A version of this story was originally published April 2020]
