The 45 Best Movies on Hulu, WIRED’s Picks (December 2025)

As the year comes to a close, WIRED has curated a list of the 45 best movies currently available on Hulu. From timeless classics to recent blockbusters, there is something for every movie lover to enjoy on the streaming platform.

1. Parasite (2019) – Bong Joon-ho’s critically acclaimed film about class inequality and family dynamics.

2. The Social Network (2010) – David Fincher’s gripping tale of the rise of Facebook and the betrayal that followed.

3. Palm Springs (2020) – A romantic comedy with a time loop twist, starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti.

4. Nomadland (2020) – Chloe Zhao’s award-winning drama following a woman’s journey through the American West.

5. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – A high-octane action film set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, directed by George Miller.

6. The Handmaiden (2016) – Park Chan-wook’s erotic thriller set in 1930s Korea.

7. Creep (2014) – A found footage horror film that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

8. Booksmart (2019) – Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut about two high school seniors determined to have one wild night before graduation.

9. Sorry to Bother You (2018) – Boots Riley’s satirical comedy about a black telemarketer who discovers a dark secret about his company.

10. Arrival (2016) – Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi masterpiece about communication with extraterrestrial beings.