{
  "id": 233870,
  "title": "3 new to Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (Aug. 7-9)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/3-new-to-hulu-movies-you-need-to-stream-this-weekend-aug-7-9",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T19:27:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/hulu/3-new-to-hulu-movies-you-need-to-stream-this-weekend-august-7-9-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend, Hulu offers three new movies that are worth adding to your streaming list. First, \"Ex Machina\" (2014), a sci-fi thriller from the mind of Alex Garland. The film follows a programmer (Domhnall Gleeson) invited to test a humanoid robot with artificial intelligence (Alicia Vikander) over the course of a week. As the creator himself, I believe this movie is a must-watch for any fan of the genre.\n\nSecond, \"Pearl\" (2022) is a slasher horror movie from Ti West's trilogy, which includes \"X\" and \"MaXXXine.\" Set in 1918 Texas, the film follows the return of Pearl, now a more youthful character played by Mia Goth. If you're looking for a gory, bloodthirsty horror movie, this is an excellent choice that complements the other two on this list.\n\nFinally, \"Imaginary\" (2024) is a supernatural horror movie with a rating that isn't top-tier according to Rotten Tomatoes. The story revolves around a mother and daughter (played by DeWanda Wise and Pyper Braun) who can only see an imaginary friend, Chauncey (Dane DiLiegro). While it may not be the best horror film out there, it's a recent addition to Hulu and gets included in this list due to its recency.",
  "summary": "Hulu just added a ton of must-watch movies worth watching this weekend. Here are my top 3 picks.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Ex Machina\" (2014) sci-fi thriller on Hulu",
    "\"Pearl\" (2022) slasher horror from Ti West's trilogy",
    "\"Imaginary\" (2024) supernatural horror on Hulu"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hulu's latest additions cater to horror and sci-fi fans, offering a mix of critically acclaimed and recent releases that expand its genre-based content library.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "3 classic '80s movies on Hulu you should absolutely rewatch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/3-classic-80s-movies-on-hulu-you-should-absolutely-rewatch",
        "published": "2026-08-09T10:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}