5 best movies added to Netflix, BBC and more this week including one of “the greatest movies ever”

Lots of new movies just landed on streaming services, so you have plenty to choose from if you’re looking for something to watch this week.

Here at Digital Spy, we’ve picked out some of the best movies and shows currently available on streaming services like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and Prime Video.

Discover what you can watch now, including a recent Best Picture Oscar winner and films considered among the greatest ever made.

Best movie new to Netflix this week

The Coen brothers’ acclaimed crime drama, Fargo, earned Frances McDormand her first Oscar. She plays Marge Gunderson, a pregnant police chief investigating a bizarre kidnapping plot. A desperate car salesman hires two criminals to kidnap his wife, hoping to get ransom money from her father.

The 1996 film Fargo inspired the popular FX series of the same name, with each season following a similar story. If you’d like to see the original movie that started it all, it’s currently available to stream on Netflix. The film stars William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, and Peter Stormare.

Also new to Netflix this week: Bumblebee

Best movie new to Prime Video this week

Released in 2008, The Dark Knight is often considered one of the greatest films ever made, with publications like Variety including it among the best of the 21st century. It’s the second movie in Christopher Nolan’s popular Batman trilogy, and all three films are currently available to stream on Prime Video.

In the follow-up film, Batman, played by Christian Bale, battles the Joker, portrayed by Heath Ledger, who pushes the hero to his limits while threatening Gotham City.

Heath Ledger tragically passed away shortly before the film came out, but he received an Oscar for his performance after his death. Critics at Rotten Tomatoes described the movie itself as dark, complex, and unforgettable.

Also new to Prime Video this week: Johnny English, Spaceballs, Monster

Best movie new to BBC iPlayer this week

Paddington 2, the charming 2017 sequel featuring the beloved marmalade-loving bear, has become a critically acclaimed favorite of the last ten years. It boasts an impressive 99% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and MovieFreak called it “pretty much perfect.”

Hugh Grant delivers a memorable performance in Paddington 2, a charming film where Paddington Bear is wrongly accused of theft, and he and his family work to clear his name.

If you’re searching for cheerful, family-friendly fun this Christmas then look no further.

This week on BBC iPlayer, you can enjoy new additions like Crazy Rich Asians, Bridget Jones’s Diary, and Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.

Best movie new to ITVX this week

The Batman is the latest critically praised film featuring the iconic DC hero, with Robert Pattinson stepping into the role of Batman.

I was totally hooked by The Batman from 2022! It’s awesome to see Batman going up against The Riddler – Paul Dano was fantastic in the role. But it’s not just a typical villain fight; Batman also starts digging into some serious corruption and discovers some shocking connections to his own family. It really adds a lot to the story!

With Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Colin Farrell as The Penguin, Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon, and Andy Serkis as Alfred, the film has received high praise, earning an 85% ‘Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. iNews called it a captivating blend of what fans love and exciting new elements.

Also new to ITVX this week: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Love Actually

Best movie new to Channel 4 this week

Released in 2022, Everything Everywhere All At Once was a surprisingly popular and moving comedy-drama. It went on to win seven Academy Awards, including the coveted Best Picture.

Michelle Yeoh received the Best Actress award for her role as Evelyn Quan Wang, a Chinese-American immigrant swept into a wild adventure across multiple universes. She must find a way to stop Jobu Tupaki (played by Stephanie Hsu) from destroying everything, all while dealing with a stressful IRS audit of her laundromat.

According to ABC News, the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once is completely unique, and it has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, earning a 93% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Also new to Channel 4 this week: Minari, Spencer, The Menu, Carol

Enjoy the holidays with the Good Housekeeping Christmas TV Guide! It’s packed with 14 days of listings to help you plan your festive viewing, and it’s available now for just £4.75 at Morrisons, TG Jones, and other magazine retailers.

2025-12-19 10:25