3 great free movies to stream this weekend (May 16-18)

The box office is still dominated by Marvel, with Thunderbolts* grossing $278 million worldwide in its third weekend. However, Final Destination Bloodlines is expected to have a record-breaking opening weekend that could top the box office.

The summer blockbuster season is in full swing, with new releases hitting theaters every week for the next three months. If you can’t make it to the theater, consider streaming a free movie on a FAST service like Tubi and Pluto TV, which are gaining popularity due to their no-cost options. Our recommendations for this weekend include a surprise horror hit, a Mission: Impossible installment, and a mysterious thriller.

We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max, and the best movies on Disney+.

Barbarian (2022)

If you had a member of The Whitest Kids U’ Know crafting one of the best horror movies of the last five years, then cash your ticket for Barbarian. Zach Cregger surprised audiences in 2022 with this horror movie set at a rental home in Detroit. Tess Marshall (Georgina Campbell) is surprised to find Keith (Bill Skarsgård) staying at her Airbnb.

Despite her instincts telling her to leave, Tess spends the night with Keith. The next morning, things take a dark turn. To avoid spoilers, let’s just say that Barbarian is a movie that must be seen to be believed. The twist may lose its impact on repeat viewings, but for first-timers, it’s a wild ride.

Stream Barbarian on Tubi.

Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation (2015)

As audiences gear up for Tom Cruise’s final outing as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, it’s worth revisiting 2015’s Rogue Nation. After a station operative’s death, the IMF is disbanded by the Senate, forcing its members to join the CIA.

Ethan Hunt goes rogue, determined to track down The Syndicate, a dangerous organization threatening global stability. Now a fugitive, Ethan enlists his old team and Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) to help dismantle this rogue nation. And who can forget the iconic scene of Ethan hanging off the side of a plane in Rogue Nation?

Stream Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation for free on Pluto TV.

Escape Room (2019)

Final Destination Bloodlines is known for its elaborate death scenes, and while Escape Room may not be as violent, it shares a similar theme of life-or-death situations.

Six strangers are invited to participate in an escape room challenge with a $10,000 prize. As they tackle each task, they quickly realize that failure could result in physical harm, even death. Starring Taylor Russell and Logan Miller, Escape Room is a fast-paced thriller perfect for puzzle enthusiasts.

Stream Escape Room for free on Tubi.