3 excellent free films to watch this weekend (April 25-27)

      Sinners is a success. The vampire film by Ryan Coogler is expected to surpass $100 million in global box office earnings by the end of the weekend. For a movie based on an original concept, this achievement is impressive, and it is anticipated that the numbers will continue to rise in the upcoming weeks. This weekend’s new releases include The Accountant 2 and Until Dawn.

      After enjoying some time at the cinema, relax at home and watch a free movie on a FAST service. Platforms like Tubi and Pluto TV offer content at no cost, allowing you to enjoy quality films without spending money. This weekend, we suggest viewing a Martin Scorsese crime saga, a beloved buddy comedy, and a sci-fi monster flick.

      Additionally, we provide guides for the best new movies to stream, as well as the top films on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Max, and Disney+.

      Casino (1995)

      Universal Pictures

      Is there a better filmmaker in the gangster genre than Martin Scorsese? With classics like Goodfellas, Gangs of New York, Mean Streets, and The Irishman, crime epics are definitely Scorsese’s specialty. Casino is no exception. In this eighth collaboration with the director, Robert De Niro plays Sam “Ace” Rothstein, a sports gambler sent to Las Vegas to manage a casino for the Chicago mob.

      Sam immediately finds success and generates substantial profits. However, things take a turn for the worse with the arrival of Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), an unpredictable mob enforcer, and Ginger (Sharon Stone), a con artist and former sex worker. These new influences threaten to upend Sam’s entire enterprise and even put his life at risk. While Casino may not match the acclaim of Goodfellas, it offers an exhilarating experience from beginning to end, highlighted by Stone's captivating performance.

      Stream Casino for free on Tubi.

      48 Hrs. (1982)

      Paramount Pictures

      Every notable actor has a role that catapults them into fame: Leonardo DiCaprio with Titanic, Al Pacino with The Godfather, and Tom Cruise with Risky Business. In the early 1980s, Eddie Murphy gained attention on Saturday Night Live, but his standout role came in 48 Hrs.

      After his partners are killed in a shootout, renegade cop Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) releases convict Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) from prison for 48 hours to track down Hammond’s former criminal associate, Albert Ganz (James Remar). Initially, Jack and Reggie clash at every opportunity. However, as time passes, this mismatched duo transforms into a dynamic team, with Nolte and Murphy becoming an iconic buddy cop pair in this seminal action-comedy.

      Stream 48 Hrs. for free on Pluto TV.

      Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)

      Warner Bros. Pictures

      Sometimes we just need to relax and enjoy watching fictional giants battle for supremacy. Godzilla vs. Kong embraces its premise entirely — showcasing a clash between Godzilla and Kong. There are no concealed messages or complex themes to ponder. It’s a blockbuster designed for entertainment, so enjoy it.

      A team of scientists, including Dr. Ilene Andrews (Rebecca Hall) and her adopted daughter Jia (Kaylee Hottle), guides Kong on an expedition to Hollow Earth, a paradise beneath the Earth’s surface. As implied by the title, Godzilla has different intentions for Kong, as the enormous reptile continues its path of havoc. Who’s your pick: the fire-breathing dinosaur or the colossal ape?

      Stream Godzilla vs. Kong for free on Tubi.