20 Best Movies on Peacock 2026
Find the best Peacock picks for thriller, horror, romance, drama, and history fans, from Oppenheimer to Twilight and more, updated for September 2026.
If you’re trying to decide what to stream tonight, this Peacock guide makes the choice easier by narrowing the field to 20 standout picks. From the tense romance of Obsession to the dark sci-fi adventure of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, there’s something here for every mood. Fans of gripping drama and history can turn to Oppenheimer and United 93, while thriller lovers may want the lean intensity of Blue Ruin. If you want a scare, Come Play delivers eerie horror, and Twilight adds a familiar blend of romance and supernatural suspense. With a mix this varied, it’s simple to match your next watch to the kind of night you want.
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Obsession
horror · romance · thriller
After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
Directed by Curry BarkerCast Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, Andy RichterPeacock Premium -
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
comedy · sport
The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby, is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big, hairy American winning machine, Ricky has everything a dimwitted daredevil could want, a luxurious mansion, a smokin' hot wife, and all the fast food he can eat. But Ricky's turbo-charged lifestyle hits an unexpected speed bump when he's bested by flamboyant Euro-idiot Jean Girard and reduced to a fear-ridden wreck.
Directed by Adam McKayCast Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, Michael Clarke DuncanPeacock Premium -
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Pressure
drama · history · thriller · war
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.
Directed by Anthony MarasCast Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, Damian LewisPeacock Premium -
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Oppenheimer
drama · history
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
Directed by Christopher NolanCast Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Alden Ehrenreich, Scott GrimesPeacock Premium -
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United 93
action & adventure · drama · history · mystery & thriller · made in europe
A real-time account of the events on United Flight 93, one of the planes hijacked on 9/11 that crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania when passengers foiled the terrorist plot.
Directed by Paul GreengrassCast J.J. Johnson, Gary Commock, Polly Adams, Opal Alladin, Starla BenfordPeacock Premium -
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Twilight
drama · fantasy · romance
When Bella Swan moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest, she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire. Despite Edward's repeated cautions, Bella can't stay away from him, a fatal move that endangers her own life.
Directed by Catherine HardwickeCast Kristen Stewart, Sarah Clarke, Matt Bushell, Billy Burke, Gil BirminghamPeacock Premium -
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
action & adventure · animation · comedy · fantasy · kids & family · science-fiction
Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.
Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, Fabien PolackCast Brie Larson, Virginia Dare Jelenic, Benny Safdie, Kevin Michael Richardson, Chris PrattPeacock Premium -
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Psycho
drama · horror · mystery & thriller
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.
Directed by Alfred HitchcockCast Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Janet Leigh, Martin BalsamPeacock PremiumAMC+ -
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Coherence
mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Four couples gather for dinner the night a mysterious and powerful comet passes overhead.
Directed by James Ward ByrkitCast Emily Baldoni, Maury Sterling, Nicholas Brendon, Lorene Scafaria, Elizabeth GracenAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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The Sixth Sense
drama · mystery · thriller
Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.
Directed by M. Night ShyamalanCast Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams, Trevor MorganApple TV PlusPeacock Premium -
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
adventure · family · fantasy
Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.
Directed by Chris ColumbusCast Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Saunders Triplets, Daniel RadcliffePeacock PremiumMax -
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Nobody
action · crime · drama · thriller
Hutch Mansell, a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor — a "nobody." When two thieves break into his home one night, Hutch's unknown long-simmering rage is ignited and propels him on a brutal path that will uncover dark secrets he fought to leave behind.
Directed by Ilya NaishullerCast Bob Odenkirk, Aleksey Serebryakov, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, Michael IronsidePeacock Premium -
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Memento
drama · mystery · thriller
Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why.
Directed by Christopher NolanCast Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior, Russ FegaNetflixHuluPeacock Premium -
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10 Things I Hate About You
comedy · drama · romance
On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat goes out, too. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad boy with a nasty reputation of his own.
Directed by Gil JungerCast Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, David KrumholtzDisney PlusPeacock Premium -
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Alien: Covenant
horror · sci-fi · thriller
The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dark, dangerous world.
Directed by Ridley ScottCast Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride, Demián BichirPeacock Premium -
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Mary Kay Letourneau: Autobiography
documentary
The story of former teacher Mary Kay Letourneau, a Seattle grade school teacher, who stunned the world when she fell in love with her 13-year-old former sixth grade student Vili Fualaau. Their subsequent relationship ultimately sent her to prison for more than seven years, isolating her from her children and altering the course of her life forever.
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The Goonies
action & adventure · comedy · kids & family
Young teen Mikey Walsh and his friends set off on a quest to find Pirate One-Eyed Willie's treasure in hopes of saving their homes from demolition. However, on their quest to find the treasure, they run into a family of recently escaped criminals, determined to capture the kids and reach the treasure first.
Directed by Richard DonnerCast Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri GreenPeacock Premium -
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Redeeming Love
drama · romance · western
A retelling of the biblical book of Hosea set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush of 1850.
Directed by D.J. CarusoCast Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Eric Dane, Famke Janssen, Logan Marshall-GreenPeacock Premium -
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Shrek
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · romance
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
Directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky JensonCast Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Vincent CasselPeacock Premium -
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Promising Young Woman
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
Directed by Emerald FennellCast Adam Brody, Ray Nicholson, Sam Richardson, Carey Mulligan, Timothy E. GoodwinPeacock Premium
Wrapping Up
Whether you want a big-screen drama, a nerve-tightening thriller, or a comfort-watch favorite, this lineup covers a lot of ground without wasting your time. Titles like Oppenheimer, Blue Ruin, Twilight, and Come Play show how much range Peacock can offer in one place. If you’re building a queue for the weekend, bookmark this page and come back when you need a fresh pick. The recommendations are updated regularly, so you can keep checking for new options as the catalog changes.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026