All the Movies Coming to Hulu This Week Including ‘Next Goal Wins’
Movie enthusiasts have a wealth of new options to stream as Hulu refreshes its platform with an exciting array of releases this week. The upcoming lineup includes everything from high-speed classics and laugh-out-loud comedies to gripping crime thrillers and insightful music documentaries. Viewers can anticipate a mix of beloved fan favorites alongside brand new feature film debuts arriving on the service. Here is the complete guide to every movie hitting the platform throughout the week.
‘Run Lola Run’ (1998)

‘Run Lola Run’ makes its debut on the streaming platform on August 12. The film follows a young woman named Lola, who has just twenty minutes to secure a large sum of money to save her boyfriend from a ruthless crime boss. The narrative unfolds through three different scenarios based on the small choices she makes during her frantic dash through the city. With high-energy visuals and an electronic soundtrack, this late nineties classic continues to captivate audiences around the globe.
‘Saving Silverman’ (2001)

Joining the platform on August 12 is ‘Saving Silverman’, a comedy from the early 2000s featuring Jason Biggs and Steve Zahn. Two lifelong friends try to rescue their best buddy from marrying a controlling woman who threatens to break up their trio and their Neil Diamond tribute band. In a desperate bid to prevent the wedding, the duo resorts to extreme measures, including kidnapping the bride-to-be to reunite their friend with his high school sweetheart. The film also features Jack Black and Amanda Peet, along with a special cameo by Neil Diamond himself, delivering a chaotic story centered on friendship and absurd schemes.
‘Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear’ (2026)

The music documentary ‘Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear’ premieres on the streaming service on August 13. This film chronicles the life and career of the renowned Blink 182 drummer, tracing his journey from a trash collector to global stardom. It delves into his traumatic recovery following a devastating plane crash that left him critically injured and fearful of flying. Featuring intimate interviews and personal stories, the documentary explores his mental health struggles, sobriety journey, and eventual return to the stage, with key figures from his life and career providing unique insights.
‘Busboys’ (2026)

Viewers can stream the original comedy ‘Busboys’ starting on August 14. The plot follows two down-on-their-luck friends who believe that getting jobs as restaurant busboys will solve all their financial and social problems. Their chaotic journey in the workplace leads to a series of absurd mishaps and unpredictable customer encounters. Comedians David Spade and Theo Von star in this lighthearted feature that they also co-wrote, supported by a cast of popular comedy figures that enhance the chaotic energy of the service industry storyline.
‘Violent Ends’ (2025)

The gritty crime thriller ‘Violent Ends’ arrives on the platform on August 14. Set against the backdrop of the Ozark Mountains, the story centers on a man raised in a family deeply entrenched in local criminal activity. After a tragic incident involving his cousin shatters his world, he finds himself torn between following the law or seeking revenge. Billy Magnussen stars as the conflicted protagonist, navigating dangerous family loyalties and escalating conflict, while the film examines the cycle of violence and the severe consequences of revenge.
‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ (2008)

Sci-fi fans can tune into ‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ when it becomes available on August 14. The film reunites former FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as they are called out of retirement to investigate a mysterious missing persons case. A disgraced priest claiming to have psychic visions leads them into a dark web of organ trafficking and bizarre medical experiments. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprise their iconic roles as they navigate deep moral dilemmas and supernatural mysteries, exploring themes of belief, redemption, and human vulnerability outside the core mythology of the original series.
‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ (2026)

The intriguing political drama ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ debuts on the streaming service on August 14. Set in the aftermath of the Soviet Union’s collapse, the story explores the rise of modern political power in Russia through the eyes of a strategic advisor. Paul Dano stars as a former artist and television producer who becomes the key spin doctor for a rising state official played by Jude Law. Together, they use public media, political theater, and calculated influence to construct a tightly controlled government regime. Directed by Olivier Assayas, the narrative provides an engaging look into the world of political manipulation and propaganda.
‘Next Goal Wins’ (2023)

Capping off the weekly releases is ‘Next Goal Wins’, streaming on August 15. Directed by Taika Waititi, the film tells the true story of the American Samoa soccer team as they recover from a devastating thirty-one to zero international loss. An eccentric Dutch-American coach, played by Michael Fassbender, is brought in to transform the world-renowned underdogs into a competitive squad capable of qualifying for the World Cup. This heartwarming narrative highlights themes of cultural unity, perseverance, and personal growth both on and off the soccer field. Oscar Kightley and Kaimana co-star alongside Fassbender in this uplifting tale of athletic triumph.
Please share your thoughts in the comments about which of these upcoming movie premieres you are most excited to stream this week.
