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Where to Stream the Biggest Memorial Day Blockbusters

For many people, the long Memorial Day weekend is a chance to relax, picnic and visit family. This year, given at-home restrictions, it’s an ideal time to movie binge. Hollywood has often released action-adventure flicks or big-budget sequels on the holiday.

And for “Star Wars” fans, this weekend is the perfect time to revisit “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back,” which just celebrated the 40th anniversary of its release on Thursday.

Here’s a look at past blockbusters that debuted their first or second weekend release on Memorial Day and where the movies can be streamed now.

Star Wars

  • Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope (Disney+)
  • Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back (Disney+)
  • Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi (Disney+)

Indiana Jones

  • Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Netflix)
  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Netflix)
  • Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Chrystal Skull (Netflix)

Action-Adventure

Sci-Fi

Comedy

Classics

However, if you or your kids prefer the newest releases for Memorial Day viewing, turn to VOD and Disney+ for these titles:

  • Scoob! (VOD, Amazon Prime Video)
  • Trolls World Tour (VOD, Amazon Prime Video)
  • Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Disney+)
  • Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (Disney+)

Fern Siegel is a seasoned editor/writer that has written for The Streamable since 2018.

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