15 Best Movies on Peacock 2026
Stream Peacock's top picks: Bridesmaids' A-list comedy, The Patriot's Mel Gibson drama, plus ratings, cast details and where to watch in 2026.
If you're hunting for the best movies on peacock 2026, this curated roundup makes it easy to find a top-tier film for any mood. From Bridesmaids' riotous comedy and Paul Feig-era female-led chaos to Mel Gibson's sprawling wartime epic The Patriot (2000), the service mixes crowd-pleasers with surprising gems. You’ll also find family-friendly animation like Rio and offbeat cult titles such as Wet Hot American Summer, plus sharp thrillers and classic horror like Night of the Living Dead. This guide cuts through the catalog with short notes on cast, tone and who will love each pick, so you can queue quickly without scrolling forever.
Table of Contents
- Wet Hot American Summer
- The Patriot
- Bridesmaids
- Terrifier
- Rio
- Holes
- The Sum of All Fears
- Night of the Living Dead
- I, Robot
- The Idea of You
- Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy
- Van Helsing
- Ip Man 2
- Ip Man 3
- So Undercover
1. Wet Hot American Summer
Year: 2001 | Rating: 6.5/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: comedy, romance
The setting is Camp Firewood, the year 1981. It's the last day before everyone goes back to the real world, but there's still a summer's worth of unfinished business to resolve. At the center of the action is camp director Beth, who struggles to keep order while she falls in love with the local astrophysics professor. He is busy trying to save the camp from a deadly piece of NASA's Skylab which is hurtling toward earth. All that, plus: a dangerous waterfall rescue, love triangles, misfits, cool kids, and talking vegetable cans. The questions will all be resolved, of course, at the big talent show at the end of the day.
Available on: Peacock Premium
Directed by: David Wain
Cast: Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Michael Showalter, Marguerite Moreau, Paul Rudd
2. The Patriot
Year: 2000 | Rating: 7.2/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, drama, war
After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, America, against the British, Benjamin reluctantly returns to his old life to protect his son.
Available on: Peacock Premium
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Cast: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper
3. Bridesmaids
Year: 2011 | Rating: 6.8/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: comedy
Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.
Available on: Starz, Peacock Premium
Directed by: Paul Feig
Cast: Kristen Wiig, Terry Crews, Maya Rudolph, Tom Yi, Elaine Kao
4. Terrifier
Year: 2016 | Rating: 5.5/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: horror
A maniacal clown named Art terrorizes three young women on Halloween night and everyone else who stands in his way.
Available on: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Freevee
Directed by: Damien Leone
Cast: Jenna Kanell, Samantha Scaffidi, David Howard Thornton, Catherine Corcoran, Pooya Mohseni
5. Rio
Year: 2011 | Rating: 6.9/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: animation, adventure, comedy, family, music, romance
Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.
Available on: Hulu, Peacock Premium, Paramount Plus
Directed by: Carlos Saldanha
Cast: Karen Disher, Jason Fricchione, Sofia Scarpa Saldanha, Leslie Mann, Kelly Keaton
6. Holes
Year: 2003 | Rating: 7/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: adventure, comedy, drama, family, mystery
After being wrongfully convicted for stealing a pair of shoes, Stanley Yelnats is sent away to Camp Green Lake, a boys detention facility where inmates are forced to dig holes all day in the hot desert sun as a form of character building. But Stanley and the other boys start to unravel a mystery, linked with the camps tough-as-nails warden —and possibly Stanley’s family itself.
Available on: Hulu, Peacock Premium
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Tim Blake Nelson, Shia LaBeouf, Khleo Thomas
7. The Sum of All Fears
Year: 2002 | Rating: 6.5/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, drama, thriller, war
When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians.
Available on: Starz, Peacock Premium, Paramount Plus
Directed by: Phil Alden Robinson
Cast: Ian Mongrain, Russell Bobbitt, James Cromwell, Ken Jenkins, Bruce McGill
8. Night of the Living Dead
Year: 1968 | Rating: 7.8/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: horror, thriller
A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.
Available on: Starz, Peacock Premium, Freevee, Max
Directed by: George A. Romero
Cast: Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman, Keith Wayne
9. I, Robot
Year: 2004 | Rating: 7.1/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, mystery, sci-fi, thriller
In 2035, where robots are commonplace and abide by the three laws of robotics, a technophobic cop investigates an apparent suicide. Suspecting that a robot may be responsible for the death, his investigation leads him to believe that humanity may be in danger.
Available on: Hulu, Peacock Premium
Directed by: Alex Proyas
Cast: Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, Alan Tudyk, James Cromwell, Bruce Greenwood
10. The Idea of You
Year: 2024 | Rating: 6.3/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: comedy, drama, romance
40-year-old single mom Solène begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn't long before Hayes' superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.
Available on: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium
Directed by: Michael Showalter
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Annie Mumolo, Reid Scott
11. Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy
Year: 2018 | Rating: 6.5/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, biography, crime, drama
Following his defeat by Master Ip, Cheung Tin Chi tries to make a life with his young son in Hong Kong, waiting tables at a bar that caters to expats. But it's not long before the mix of foreigners, money, and triad leaders draw him once again to the fight.
Available on: Hulu, Peacock Premium, Freevee
Directed by: Yuen Woo-Ping
Cast: Jin Zhang, Dave Bautista, Yan Liu, Michelle Yeoh, Tony Jaa
12. Van Helsing
Year: 2004 | Rating: 6.1/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, adventure, fantasy, thriller
Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula. Anna Valerious reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family.
Available on: Starz, Peacock Premium
Directed by: Stephen Sommers
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Shuler Hensley
13. Ip Man 2
Year: 2010 | Rating: 7.5/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, biography, drama, history
Having defeated the best fighters of the Imperial Japanese army in occupied Shanghai, Ip Man and his family settle in post-war Hong Kong. Struggling to make a living, Master Ip opens a kung fu school to bring his celebrated art of Wing Chun to the troubled youth of Hong Kong. His growing reputation soon brings challenges from powerful enemies, including pre-eminent Hung Gar master, Hung Quan.
Available on: Hulu, Peacock Premium, Freevee
Directed by: Wilson Yip
Cast: Donnie Yen, Xiaoming Huang, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Lynn Xiong, Kent Cheng
14. Ip Man 3
Year: 2015 | Rating: 7/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, biography, crime, drama, history
When a band of brutal gangsters led by a crooked property developer make a play to take over the city, Master Ip is forced to take a stand.
Available on: Hulu, Peacock Premium
Directed by: Wilson Yip
Cast: Donnie Yen, Lynn Xiong, Jin Zhang, Mike Tyson, Patrick Tam
15. So Undercover
Year: 2012 | Rating: 5/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, adventure, comedy, crime, drama, mystery, romance, thriller
When the FBI hires her to go undercover at a college sorority, Molly Morris must transform herself from a tough, streetwise private investigator to a refined, sophisticated university girl to help protect the daughter of a one-time Mobster. With several suspects on her list, Molly unexpectedly discovers that not everyone is who they appear to be, including herself.
Available on: Hulu, Peacock Premium
Directed by: Tom Vaughan
Cast: Miley Cyrus, Jeremy Piven, Mike O'Malley, Josh Bowman, Lauren McKnight
Wrapping Up
Whether you’re after broad laughs, heartfelt drama, high-stakes action or thoughtful war pictures, the picks above cover both variety and strong storytelling. Expect familiar hits, underrated sleepers and a few cult standouts across comedy, romance, action, drama and historical fare. Bookmark this page and check back often — we update the lineup regularly to reflect new streaming windows, current ratings and standout performances. Use the short notes to match runtime and tone to your evening plans, then share favorites with friends. Save the list and return when you want a fresh recommendation; the catalog shifts and this guide will keep pace.
Last updated: July 26, 2026