Every Movie Coming to Peacock This Week Including ‘Trolls Band Together’

Peacock is enhancing its streaming library this week with a varied selection of acclaimed dramas, lively animated features, and intense action films. Subscribers can anticipate a lineup of noteworthy arrivals showcasing compelling storytelling across different genres.

From award-winning biographical journeys to musical family adventures, the new offerings cater to every viewer’s taste. These additions promise ample entertainment options for mid-week streaming.

‘Lowriders’ (2017)

Directed by Ricardo de Montreuil, ‘Lowriders’ is set to arrive on Peacock on Tuesday, September 15. The drama follows Danny, a talented young graffiti artist in East Los Angeles, as he navigates complex family loyalties. Torn between his traditionalist father’s commitment to lowrider car culture and his newly paroled brother’s thirst for vengeance, the film stars Gabriel Chavarria, Demián Bichir, and Theo Rossi, exploring themes of community identity and creative expression.

‘The Book of Life’ (2014)

The vibrant animated fantasy ‘The Book of Life’ will join the streaming platform on Tuesday, September 15. Produced by Guillermo del Toro and directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez, the story follows a young bullfighter named Manolo on an epic afterlife journey to reunite with his true love. Drawing heavily from Mexican folklore and Day of the Dead traditions, the film features a voice cast that includes Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, and Channing Tatum.

‘Trolls Band Together’ (2023)

Viewers can stream the animated musical adventure ‘Trolls Band Together’ starting Tuesday, September 15. In this third installment of the DreamWorks franchise, Poppy learns that Branch was once part of a famous boy band called BroZone with his brothers. When his older brother Floyd is kidnapped by villainous pop-star siblings, Branch and Poppy embark on a mission to rescue him. Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake reprise their leading voice roles alongside a talented musical ensemble.

‘American Me’ (1992)

Edward James Olmos makes his feature directorial debut with the crime drama ‘American Me’, arriving on Peacock on Tuesday, September 15. The film chronicles thirty years in the life of Montoya Santana, a gang leader who builds a powerful criminal syndicate from behind bars. Upon his release from Folsom State Prison, Santana faces challenges adapting to society while confronting the cycle of violence he helped create. The film offers a stark examination of institutional incarceration and gang dynamics in East Los Angeles.

‘Machete’ (2010)

The exploitation action thriller ‘Machete’ will debut on the service on Tuesday, September 15. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis, the film expands on a faux-trailer originally featured in the double-bill project ‘Grindhouse’. Danny Trejo stars as a former Mexican Federale seeking revenge against the corrupt politicians and drug lords who betrayed him in Texas. The supporting cast includes Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, and Steven Seagal.

‘The Motorcycle Diaries’ (2004)

Directed by Walter Salles, the biographical road movie ‘The Motorcycle Diaries’ arrives on Peacock on Tuesday, September 15. Based on the travel memoirs of Che Guevara, the film depicts a 1952 motorcycle journey across South America by medical student Ernesto Guevara and biochemist Alberto Granado. Their adventure exposes them to the social injustices and poverty faced by indigenous populations. Gael García Bernal and Rodrigo de la Serna lead this internationally acclaimed production.

‘Under the Same Moon’ (2008)

Patricia Riggen’s touching drama ‘Under the Same Moon’ will be available for streaming on Tuesday, September 15. The story follows Carlitos, a young Mexican boy who travels across the border to reunite with his mother working in Los Angeles. Both mother and son face dangerous challenges in their parallel quests to find each other against overwhelming odds. The cast features performances by Kate del Castillo, Adrián Alonso, and Eugenio Derbez.

Share your thoughts in the comments about which movie you are most excited to stream on Peacock this week.