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New Movies on Streaming: ‘Spa Weekend,’ ‘Ice Cream Man,’ and More

A trio of fresh films arrive on demand this week, each a tale of terror, mirth, or road folly, for your streaming pleasure.

By mitch·4 min read
Three posters advertising horror, comedy, and road trip films arranged together on a wall.

Eli Roth’s latest horror movie, Ice Cream Man, and a comedy about a girls’ trip are the big streaming arrivals this week, plus a comedy starring Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. Here is what is new on demand this week, with links to where each title lands.

Ice Cream Man Arrives on Demand

Ice Cream Man stars Ari Millen, who previously appeared on Orphan Black. He plays the driver of an ice cream truck whose treats brainwash children, turning them into killers. The film borrows from the style of Terrifier and is described as gory and gruesome.

The twist is that Roth himself admitted to using generative AI for some of the film’s visuals. That admission makes the movie fun to talk about, even if the plot sounds familiar. The film follows the same basic pattern as many horror movies before it: a villain who preys on children, a small town, a few victims, and a final confrontation. But the AI twist adds a layer of irony that some viewers will appreciate. Roth has been open about his use of AI tools throughout production, and this movie gives him a chance to explore the topic directly.

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Spa Weekend Brings Four Friends Together

Spa Weekend reunites Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau and Anna Faris as childhood friends. They book a nice, chill weekend away and try to keep things quiet so the chaotic fourth member of their friend group, played by Isla Fisher, doesn’t find out.

Of course, she does find out, and chaos ensues. The setup is simple: four friends, one secret, one weekend. The comedy depends entirely on the secret holding. The movie is built around the tension between the women’s desire for peace and the inevitable disruption caused by the woman they’re trying to avoid. It’s a classic setup for a comedy about friendship, and the casting suggests a light tone.

Idiots Cast Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr.

Idiots, originally titled The Shitheads, stars Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. as two ne’er-do-wells hired to escort the screw-up son of a wealthy businessman, played by Mason Thames, to rehab. Things go very badly.

The premise is a road trip comedy about two losers forced to babysit a rich kid’s troubled son. It sounds like a classic setup, and the cast sells it. The pairing of Franco and Jackson Jr. as the escorts gives the film a comedic foundation, and Thames rounds out the trio as the wealthy son who needs help.

Where to Watch These Titles

All three titles are available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, and through your cable service. You can buy or rent them now.

The full list of new releases across every major streaming platform is updated monthly. The full lists, schedules, and reviews are available on decider.com.

New Releases This Month

The list of new releases runs through September 2026. The schedule includes everything from horror to comedy, with titles arriving across multiple platforms.

Platform New This Month
Netflix New titles this month
Amazon Prime New titles this month
Hulu New titles this month
Disney+ New titles this month
HBO Max New titles this month
Paramount+ New titles this month
Peacock New titles this month
Starz New titles this month
Acorn TV New titles this month
BritBox New titles this month
Tubi New titles this month

The list is comprehensive, covering every major service.

What the Full List Covers

The full list is a complete guide to the freshest titles. It includes full lists, schedules, and reviews for everything streaming.

The list is updated every month, so subscribers can stay on top of the newest arrivals.

Who Made This List

The list comes from Liz Kocan, a pop culture writer living in Massachusetts. Her biggest claim to fame is the time she won on the game show Chain Reaction.

Kocan’s writing is straightforward and accessible. She knows her way around the streaming landscape. Her coverage of new releases is a regular feature on decider.com, and her work there has made her a familiar name among readers who follow streaming news.

Source material: “New Movies on Streaming: ‘Spa Weekend,’ ‘Ice Cream Man,’ and More,” Decider.

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