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TechRadar’s April 18, 2025 weekend picks for Easter weekend included seven films and series across Max, Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu or Disney+, Peacock and Prime Video. The list is a snapshot of what the roundup named then—not a confirmation that the titles remain available on those services today.
What was new to stream for the April 18, 2025 weekend?
The seven picks span science-fiction horror, western romance, surreal comedy-drama, crime thriller, monster horror, animated satire and documentary-style comedy. The service and regional details below reflect TechRadar’s April 18, 2025 roundup.
| Title | Service listed in the roundup | Genre or format |
|---|---|---|
| Companion | Max | Science-fiction comedy-horror film |
| Ransom Canyon | Netflix | Western saga and romance |
| Government Cheese | Apple TV+ | Surreal comedy-drama |
| The Stolen Girl | Hulu in the US; Disney+ internationally | Crime thriller |
| Wolf Man | Peacock | Horror film |
| #1 Happy Family USA | Prime Video | Adult animated satire |
| The Rehearsal season 2 | Max in the US and Australia; Sky/Now TV in the UK | Docu-comedy series |
Which pick fits your mood?
For science-fiction horror: Companion
This Max pick stars Sophie Thatcher as an android built for companionship whose behavior goes awry; Jack Quaid co-stars. TechRadar’s roundup reported a 94% Rotten Tomatoes approval rating at publication on April 18, 2025. That is a dated snapshot, not a current rating.
For a western with a romantic thread: Ransom Canyon
Netflix’s ten-episode saga follows three ranching families. The roundup described a blend of western drama and romance, likening its apparent mix to Yellowstone and Virgin River. It is based on a romance novel series, though the roundup did not identify the author or specific books.
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For surreal comedy-drama: Government Cheese
Set in the late 1960s, this Apple TV+ series stars David Oyelowo as Hampton Chambers, recently released from prison and returning to his family.
For a crime thriller: The Stolen Girl
The fictional thriller begins with a girl being kidnapped after a play date, prompting a Europe-wide search. TechRadar listed Hulu for US viewers and Disney+ internationally. Its roundup reported an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score at publication; that figure is historical, not verified as current.
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For monster horror: Wolf Man
Directed by Leigh Whannell, the Peacock pick centers on Julia Garner’s character and her husband, played by Christopher Abbott, as he transforms.
For animated satire: #1 Happy Family USA
This Prime Video adult animated series follows a Muslim family in the post-9/11 period. It was co-created by Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady and produced by Amazon MGM Studios, A24 and Cairo Cowboy.
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For documentary-style comedy: The Rehearsal season 2
For the 2025 premiere weekend, TechRadar reported that the first episode would air on HBO before becoming available on Max at 10:30 p.m. ET in the US and 12:30 p.m. AEST in Australia. The roundup listed Sky/Now TV for the UK. Those are premiere-period details, not a present-day schedule or availability check.
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This is an Easter-weekend list published on April 18, 2025, not a current streaming calendar. Streaming catalogs can change, and the roundup does not establish where these titles are available now. Check the relevant service in your region before planning to watch. The original list and its publication context are in TechRadar’s April 18, 2025 roundup.
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