Top 5 Hollywood Picks You Should See (If You Haven’t Already)

If you’re looking to refresh your watchlist, these five Hollywood releases are the perfect mix of thrill, emotion, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re into dark reimaginings, high-stakes mysteries, or adrenaline-fueled adventures, each one offers a unique cinematic punch. Here’s a rundown of the titles everyone’s talking about — and where to find them.

1. Frankenstein

Guillermo del Toro breathes new life into Mary Shelley’s timeless tale with a haunting and visually stunning reimagining. Frankenstein follows Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but prideful scientist whose obsession with creation spirals into tragedy when his monstrous experiment takes on a life of its own.

Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, Charles Dance
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Where to Watch: Netflix

2. The Woman in Cabin 10

A luxury yacht turns into a claustrophobic nightmare in Simon Stone’s gripping adaptation of Ruth Ware’s bestseller. When a journalist witnesses what she believes to be a murder at sea, she’s forced to question her own sanity as the line between truth and delusion blurs.

Cast: Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, David Ajala, Gitte Witt, Art Malik, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Hannah Waddingham
Director: Simon Stone
Where to Watch: Netflix

3. F1

Speed, rivalry, and redemption collide in F1, a high-octane drama directed by Joseph Kosinski. Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a retired racing legend lured back onto the track to guide a young prodigy — played by Damson Idris — through the cutthroat world of Formula 1. It’s not just about racing; it’s about legacy, mentorship, and one final shot at greatness.

Cast: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Sarah Niles
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime & Apple TV

4. Highest 2 Lowest

Spike Lee’s latest drama dives deep into the moral gray zones of success and survival. Denzel Washington plays a legendary music mogul with “the best ears in the business,” whose empire and conscience are tested when he becomes the target of a dangerous ransom scheme. It’s a story of power, loyalty, and the price of ambition.

Cast: Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, Elijah Wright, Aubrey Joseph, A$AP Rocky
Director: Spike Lee
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime & Apple TV

5. Ice Road: Vengeance

Liam Neeson returns to icy terrain in Ice Road: Vengeance, this time swapping Canada for the Himalayas. On a mission to scatter his brother’s ashes on Mount Everest, McCann finds himself caught in a deadly ambush led by mercenaries. Equal parts action and emotion, it’s a gripping survival story that keeps your pulse racing to the end.

Cast: Liam Neeson, Fan Bingbing, Marcus Thomas, Grace O'Sullivan, Saksham Sharma, Bernard Curry
Director: Jonathan Hensleigh
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime

Final Take

From gothic horror to heart-thumping action, these five titles prove Hollywood still knows how to entertain across genres. Whether you’re streaming on Netflix or Prime, there’s something here to keep you glued to your screen — just make sure you’ve cleared your schedule first.