It is officially May, and while we are busy saying goodbye to season finales of “Chicago Fire” and “Law and Order: SVU,” Peacock is making sure our weekend schedules stay packed. The streaming giant just dropped a fresh batch of titles for the weekend of May -, and social media is already calling out the must-watch hits that are currently trending.
From a tear-jerker starring an Oscar winner to a legendary musical celebrating a major anniversary, the “Watch With Us” community is buzzing about which films deserve a spot on your binge-list. Whether you are looking for high-stakes drama or some “Razzle Dazzle,” Peacock has the internet talking.
The Alan Ritchson and Hilary Swank Moment
If you have been scrolling through TikTok lately, you have likely seen clips of “Ordinary Angels.” The film is quickly becoming the internet’s favorite cry-watch this weekend. Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank stars as Sharon, a hairdresser battling alcoholism who finds a new sense of purpose in a truly unexpected way.
Sharon becomes determined to help a young girl named Michelle (Emily Mitchell) who desperately needs a liver transplant. Alan Ritchson, moving away from his “Reacher” action roots, plays Michelle’s father, Ed. Fans on X are already praising the chemistry between the two, with one user writing, “I did not expect to sob this hard on a Saturday afternoon. Hilary and Alan are everything in this!”
A Centennial Celebration for “Chicago”
It is a big year for fans of the “cell block tango.” This year marks the th anniversary of the original “Chicago” play, which eventually gave us the Academy Award-winning film. The movie is officially back on Peacock, and nostalgic fans are hitting the play button in droves.
Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones are once again the talk of the town as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly. Fans are rediscovering the sharp-witted battle between the two murderesses as they vie for the spotlight and the help of slick lawyer Billy Flynn (Richard Gere). “Roxie Hart is the original influencer,” joked one fan on Instagram. “The manipulation is top-tier!”
A Classic Thriller Makes a Comeback
For those who prefer their weekend with a side of mystery, Morgan Freeman’s “Kiss the Girls” is currently climbing the Peacock charts. As the first Alex Cross film based on James Patterson’s famous detective novels, it remains a gold standard for the genre.
The film follows Cross as he hunts for a serial killer who has kidnapped his niece. The standout for many viewers is Ashley Judd’s Kate McTiernan, the only survivor who manages to escape the killer’s clutches. TikTok’s “movie buff” community has been resurfacing the film’s tensest moments, proving that a good thriller never goes out of style.
Why Everyone is Streaming Now
With a new crime series titled “M.I.A.” also on the horizon and those heavy-hitting season finales approaching, Peacock is the place to be this weekend. Fans are clearly looking for a mix of comfort-watch nostalgia and emotional new stories to get them through the beginning of May.
As we head into Sunday, the conversation online remains centered on these three powerhouses. Whether you want to dance with Roxie, solve a crime with Alex Cross, or find some hope with Sharon and Ed, your streaming queue is officially sorted. What are you watching first? Let us know in the comments!
