3 new to Paramount+ movies you need to stream this weekend (Aug. 21-23)

Paramount+ is a great streaming service if you're building a weekend movie marathon. It adds dozens of movies to the platform each month. It just added over 80 new movies and shows on August 1. Many of these are beloved classics or more modern hits. A few times a month, you also get brand-new movies from Paramount Skydance Studios.This week, I'm keeping things horror, sci-fi and (for a change of pace) sci-fi horror. That's because "Passenger" debuts on Paramount+ this week, making it a must-watch for those who missed it in theaters. Once you're done with that new movie, check out a modern classic: "Blade Runner 2049." Finally, last week I recommended the found-footage monster movie, "Cloverfield." So this week I'm recommending its 2016 follow-up, "10 Cloverfield Lane."Here are the three new to Paramount+ movies that you need to be streaming this weekend. If you need more recommendations, check out our full guide to everything new on Paramount+ in August 2026. Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022. He watches dozens of movies every year so you don't have to watch any bad ones. 'Passenger' (2026) Passenger | Official Trailer (2026 Movie) – André Øvredal, Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell - YouTube Watch On Genre: Supernatural horror movieWhat's it about? "Passenger" stars Lou Llobell as Maddie. She's living the van life with her fiancee, Tyler (Jacob Scipio), but one night they see a man crash his car, killed by an unseen force while trying to get free. They learn this force is a figure known as the "Passenger," and because they stopped to see the crash, they are now likely to be haunted next.Why you need to watch it: This movie got mixed reviews according to Rotten Tomatoes, but it has a seriously creepy trailer. If you're a horror fan with Paramount+, I'd risk the poor reviews and check it out for yourself this weekend.Watch "Passenger" on Paramount+ nowGet instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.'Blade Runner' 2049 (2017) BLADE RUNNER 2049 - Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On Genre: Science fiction movieWhat's it about? "Blade Runner 2049" takes place thirty years after its legendary prequel. The story is set around LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling). He's a Blade Runner, which means he's also a replicant, aka a bioengineered humanoid. His job is to hunt down rogue replicants, but when he finds Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), it opens up a conspiracy with massive implications for this futuristic world.Why you should watch it: "Blade Runner 2049" is every bit the classic the original "Blade Runner" was. It's also right up there with Denis Villeneuve's other sci-fi masterpieces: "Arrival" and the two "Dune" movies.Watch "Blade Runner 2049" on Paramount+ now'10 Cloverfield Lane' (2016) 10 Cloverfield Lane Trailer (2016) - Paramount Pictures - YouTube Watch On Genre: Sci-fi horror movieWhat's it about: This isn't really a sequel. It's more accurately a companion piece to "Cloverfield." It stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Michelle, a young woman who wakes up in an underground bunker following a car crash. There, she discovers two men (John Goodman and John Gallagher Jr.) who, to her shock, insist that the Earth's surface is no longer inhabitable.Why you should watch it: There are just three people in this movie. It's almost entirely set in a bunker. And yet, you never feel like it needs more. You're far too engaged. This is a definite must-watch this weekend..Watch "10 Cloverfield Lane" on Paramount+ now Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Subscribe to Tom's Guide on YouTube and follow us on TikTok.More from Tom's GuidePeacock just raised prices again — here's how it stacks up against Netflix, Paramount+ and more'Lanterns' premiere review: Rumors of James Gunn's demise have been greatly exaggerated — this is must-watch HBOHow to watch Premier League 2026/27 with Sling