Black Friday isn’t solely about incredible bargains and post-turkey sluggishness. On Hulu, it’s a cascade of films, spanning from timeless classics to fresh releases, encompassing every genre imaginable.
With a plethora of options to choose from, navigating the streaming selection can feel like a challenge. Thankfully, Watch With Us is here to provide assistance.
We’ve put together a concise compilation featuring three newly added Hulu movies that warrant your attention this weekend.
From the energetic comedy Neighbors starring Zac Efron to the unsettling dark fantasy The Ugly Stepsister, you’re sure to enjoy any of these selections.
‘Neighbors’ (2014)
Mac (Seth Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne) have recently embraced parenthood, resulting in a significantly diminished social life. Consequently, they initially welcome the arrival of a new fraternity into the neighboring residence. The fraternity’s leaders, Teddy (Efron) and Pete (Dave Franco), appear to be affable individuals, but a sequence of misunderstandings stemming from a wild party leads the Radners to declare an all-out conflict against their boisterous neighbors. Teddy and Pete are determined to resist, prepared to go to any extent to preserve their fraternity — even if it entails jeopardizing the Radners’ marriage.
Neighbors stands as a prominent and lively comedy centered around fraternity life, delivering a higher volume of laughs than one might anticipate. The dynamic between Rogen and Efron’s characters takes center stage, and while they elicit uproarious laughter, it is Byrne who truly shines as a weary new mother who embraces cunning tactics to achieve her objectives. While “the wife” often takes a backseat in male-dominated films of this nature, Byrne demonstrates her ability to engage with the boys and outmaneuver them in their own raunchy antics.
Neighbors is available for streaming on Hulu.
‘The Ugly Stepsister’ (2025)
Fairy tale reinterpretations are enjoying widespread popularity at present. While certain adaptations, such as Wicked: For Good, achieve success, others, like Disney’s Rachel Zegler-led Snow White remake, do not fare as well. Then there’s The Ugly Stepsister, which reimagines the Cinderella story as a macabre exploration of female empowerment and fixation. Elvira (Lea Myren) is an unremarkable teenager who struggles to compete with her stunning new stepsister Agnes (Thea Sophie Loch Næss).
Driven by a desire to enhance her appearance, and consequently, her prospects of marrying the handsome Prince Julian (Isac Calmroth), she undergoes crude cosmetic procedures and consumes tapeworms in an attempt to attain “beauty.” However, the more desperate Elvira becomes, the more she alienates those around her. As the highly anticipated society ball draws near, Elvira is prepared to resort to any measure — including murder — to fulfill her aspirations.
A bizarre and enthralling fusion of period drama and The Substance, The Ugly Stepsister resembles a slow-motion train wreck. Elvira’s preoccupation with her physical appearance swiftly descends into the grotesque, and the film does not shy away from depicting the extreme measures she undertakes to “beautify” herself. Beyond its evident horror elements, The Ugly Stepsister serves as a potent social commentary on the pressures surrounding female body image. It’s the kind of horror film that leaves you disturbed and pondering its themes long after the credits roll.
The Ugly Stepsister is available for streaming on Hulu.
‘Tigerland’ (2000)
Set in 1971, during the ongoing Vietnam War, Roland Bozz (Colin Farrell) is reluctant to serve, but like countless others in his position, he lacks an alternative. He’s dispatched to a training facility known as “Tigerland,” meticulously designed to replicate the Vietnamese terrain to which he and his fellow soldiers will soon be deployed. However, Roland is convinced that deployment equates to certain death. Determined to evade his assignment, he resorts to any means necessary, including confrontations with fellow soldiers who are eager to seize any pretext for violence.
Tigerland distinguishes itself for several reasons: it’s a Vietnam War film that unfolds outside of Vietnam, it’s a war film that centers on the anticipation of combat rather than its depiction, and it’s helmed by Joel Schumacher, the director behind Batman & Robin. Moreover, it’s the film that propelled Farrell to international fame, a testament to his undeniable charisma that overshadows everything and everyone around him. While Tigerland may be a decent war film, it shines as a vehicle showcasing a rising star, making it a must-see.
Tigerland is now available for streaming on Hulu.
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