Mortal Kombat 2 and 9 more movies to stream on Netflix and beyond this weekend
A diverse array of streaming content arrives this weekend across major platforms, featuring films from action blockbusters to animated adaptations and stop-motion features. Mortal Kombat 2 hits video-on-demand services with an interdimensional tournament premise, bringing fighters from Earth into high-octane combat. Mexican cinema reaches streaming audiences with I Am Frankelda, the country’s first stop-motion feature film arriving on Netflix. The dark musical tells the story of an author who discovers her fictional characters exist in a parallel realm and must embark on a quest to aid them. Netflix also adds Scarlet, an anime adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet directed by Mamoru Hosoda of Mirai. The film presents a fresh animated take on the classic tragedy. Horror fans can stream the final installment of The Strangers trilogy on Starz, completing the dark horror franchise. The weekend offers viewers a varied selection spanning multiple genres and formats, from live-action blockbusters and anime to innovative stop-motion storytelling, with content available across Netflix, VOD platforms, and Starz subscriptions.