3 new Paramount+ movies to stream this week (June 15-21)

Key Takeaways

• Scream 7 brings Neve Campbell back to the franchise after skipping the sixth installment, with the slasher hitting the platform's Top 10 despite mixed reviews
• Chasing Amy, Kevin Smith's 1997 indie, arrives newly restored and remains surprisingly watchable nearly 30 years later
• EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert uses cutting-edge restoration tech to present archival footage in a way that feels contemporary

Paramount+ dropped three films worth knowing about this week: a horror sequel audiences love despite critics, a '90s indie that aged better than expected, and an Elvis concert documentary built on new restoration technology. If you're a subscriber looking to skip the endless scroll, here's what landed between June 15 and 21.

The timing is convenient. After Sunday's UFC event broadcast live from the White House lawn, the platform is pivoting back to its film library. Paramount+ now sits at 79.6 million global subscribers as of Q1 2026, with the company openly shifting from subscriber volume to profitability.

Scream 7: Neve Campbell returns to face Ghostface

Ghostface found Sidney Prescott again. After Campbell sat out Scream VI, she's back as the franchise's stalwart survivor in the seventh installment. Critics haven't been kind, but audiences pushed it into the platform's Top 10 within days of release.

The setup relocates Sidney to Pine Grove, Indiana. She runs a coffee shop, raises a 17-year-old daughter named Tatum (Isabel May), and has settled down with local police chief Mark, played by Joel McHale. The quiet life doesn't last. A new Ghostface starts killing, eventually targeting Tatum, which brings Courteney Cox's Gale Weathers back into the fold as a journalist covering the murders.

Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson's slasher formula still works nearly 30 years after the original. The question is whether diminishing returns have finally caught up. For fans, Campbell's return alone justifies the watch. For everyone else, it's a competent slasher that doesn't embarrass its legacy.

Chasing Amy holds up better than you'd expect

Kevin Smith's 1997 indie about a comic book artist falling for a woman who identifies as a lesbian was controversial when it released. It's still complicated now, but the film's emotional core remains surprisingly tender.

Ben Affleck plays Holden, whose certainty about love and identity gets dismantled over 113 minutes. Joey Lauren Adams earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role. The dialogue-heavy script feels distinctly '90s, but Smith's willingness to let characters be wrong, messy, and contradictory gives the film staying power.

The restoration looks clean. If you missed it the first time or want to revisit it with 2026 eyes, it's worth the rewatch.

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert brings archival footage to life

The third addition is a documentary that feels more like a concert film. EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert uses cutting-edge restoration technology to present archival performance footage in a way that doesn't look like archival footage.

The tech work here is the real draw. Original concert recordings have been cleaned, upscaled, and color-corrected to a degree that makes them feel contemporary. Whether you're an Elvis fan or just curious about what modern restoration can do, it's worth seeing.

Where Paramount+ sits right now

The platform is in transition. Following the Skydance merger and ahead of a pending Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, Paramount+ has pivoted from chasing subscriber count to chasing profit. Q1 2026 revenue hit $1.97 billion, up 17% year over year. Average revenue per user climbed 14%, driven by premium pricing.

“We are effectively transitioning from a volume-first strategy to a profit-first model, ensuring that every subscriber added contributes meaningfully to our bottom line.”

— George Cheeks, Co-CEO, Paramount

Users on Reddit and Hacker News have noted improved app performance after Paramount+ converged its technical stack with Pluto TV. The subscription price went up, but the experience got better. That trade-off seems to be working for now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What new movies are on Paramount+ this week?

Three films arrived between June 15-21: Scream 7 with Neve Campbell returning to the franchise, Kevin Smith's 1997 indie Chasing Amy in a new restoration, and EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, a documentary using advanced restoration technology.

Is Scream 7 worth watching on Paramount+?

Critics haven't loved it, but audiences pushed it into the Top 10. Neve Campbell returns after missing the sixth film, and the slasher formula still works. If you're a franchise fan, it delivers. If you're not, it's competent but not essential.

How much does Paramount+ cost in 2026?

Paramount+ has raised prices as part of its shift from subscriber volume to profitability. Average revenue per user increased 14% year over year as of Q1 2026, driven by premium pricing tiers.

Is the Paramount+ app better now?

Users on Reddit and Hacker News have reported improved app performance following a technical stack convergence with Pluto TV. The subscription costs more, but the streaming experience has apparently improved.

Source: How-To Geek