Here Are All the Movies Coming to Hulu This Week, Including ‘40 Acres’

Here’s a handy, no-fuss rundown of the films headed your way this week, pulled together with the key details you actually need—what each title is about and who made and starred in it. No spoilers, no fluff—just the essentials to help you decide what to queue up next.

Below you’ll find the day each title arrives this week (Monday, October 13 through Sunday, October 19), plus concise background on the plot, cast, and creative team. Dates are included inside each item so you can mark your calendar without hunting around.

‘The Cabin in the Woods’ (2012)

Lionsgate

Dropping on Thursday, October 16, this genre-twisting horror follows five college friends who head to a remote cabin and unwittingly set off a chain of events controlled by technicians in an underground facility. The story centers on Dana, Curt, Jules, Marty, and Holden—archetypes whose choices are manipulated as part of a larger ritualistic design.

Directed by Drew Goddard in his feature debut and co-written by Goddard and Joss Whedon, the film stars Kristen Connolly (Dana), Chris Hemsworth (Curt), Anna Hutchison (Jules), Fran Kranz (Marty), Jesse Williams (Holden), Richard Jenkins (Gary Sitterson), and Bradley Whitford (Steve Hadley). The project was produced by Whedon, with Peter Deming as cinematographer, Lisa Lassek as editor, and David Julyan composing the score.

’40 Acres’ (2025)

Hungry Eyes Media

Arriving on Friday, October 17, this post-apocalyptic thriller tracks a tight-knit family guarding their ancestral farm in rural Canada as threats close in, blending survival action with historical echoes that shape the characters’ resolve. The narrative centers on Hailey Freeman, whose leadership is tested as she protects her home and loved ones against escalating dangers.

Written and directed by R. T. Thorne, with a screenplay by Thorne and Glenn Taylor, the film stars Danielle Deadwyler as Hailey Freeman, Michael Greyeyes as Galen, and Kataem O’Connor as Emanuel Freeman, alongside Milcania Diaz-Rojas and Leenah Robinson. Jeremy Benning handled cinematography, while Todor Kobakov provided the score, and the production was mounted by Hungry Eyes Film & Television with Jennifer Holness producing. It lands Friday, October 17.

‘What Happens Later’ (2023)

Ten Acre Films

Landing on Friday, October 17, this romantic two-hander follows former lovers Willa and Bill, who bump into each other during a weather delay and spend a long night in an airport talking through the past they shared and the futures they imagined. The story unfolds largely in one location as the pair work through unfinished business that resurfaces amid the snowed-in layover.

Directed by Meg Ryan from a screenplay by Ryan, Steven Dietz, and Kirk Lynn (based on Dietz’s play), the film stars Meg Ryan as Willa and David Duchovny as Bill. The production was backed by Prowess Pictures and Ten Acre Films, with Bartosz Nalazek as cinematographer, Jason Gourson editing, and David Boman composing the music. It arrives on Friday, October 17.

‘Brittany Murphy: An ID Mystery’ (2020)

Brittany Murphy: An ID Mystery

Premiering on Saturday, October 18, this documentary special revisits the circumstances surrounding actor Brittany Murphy’s death, compiling interviews, archival footage, and investigative reporting to examine the questions that emerged in the aftermath. The program looks at the timeline of events and explores the narratives that formed around the case.

Directed by Bryan Gildner, the special features appearances from journalists and commentators and includes archival material related to Murphy and those close to her, providing context for viewers interested in the facts and the conflicting accounts that followed. It premieres Saturday, October 18.

What are you most excited to watch this week—drop your picks and thoughts in the comments!