Spooky season has officially begun, and what better way to get a head start on celebrating Halloween than by biting into a stack of chilling horror movies available on streaming. Each week until the end of October, we will bring you our best horror movie recommendations from classic haunts to recent hidden gems. The fun part is that each list is themed, and we're kicking it off by paying our respects to the king of horror himself, Stephen King.

In celebration of Mike Flanagan's Carrie TV show hitting Prime Video earlier this week, we will be counting down the best Stephen King horror movie adaptations. It is no secret that King's works have inspired some of the best movies in the genre and have created horror icons such as IT the Clown and bloody Carrie. Who knows, this list may just inspire your 2026 Halloween costume. But with so many titles to choose from, we put our best horror heads together and selected five movies that are sure to put a scream in your Halloween.

Our comprehensive list is designed to be binged in one weekend. But if you are looking for more from the master of fright, head over to our ranking of the best Stephen King adaptations. So what are you waiting for? Grab your snacks and prepare to enter the mind of King.

Carrie

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max in the US, Mubi in the UK

There is no better time to dive back into Brian De Palma's 1976 movie Carrie. Stephen King's 1974 novel has been adapted many times over the years, but the '70s flick is the most loyal Carrie adaptation out there. The movie follows social outcast Carrie White, who is severely bullied at school and controlled by her hyper-strict mother at home. But when Carrie is pushed too far, she uses her telekinetic powers to seek revenge on her tormentors. Sissy Spacek portrayal of Carrie is unforgettable, and her piercing eyes shining through the blood dripping down her face is enough to give you nightmares.

Thanks to De Palma's take releasing just two years after King's story hit shelves, the movie puts us right into the setting and era in which the author intended. However, once you're done with the original, click over to Prime Video and stream Mike Flanagan's new Carrie TV show. The series brings Carrie into the modern age, where she not only has to deal with bitchy teenage girl hurling tampons at her head, but her torment continues on social media too. Perhaps the most horrific detail is the fact that bullying seems to have only gotten worse in the 50 years since Carrie was released.

For more on the bloody prom queen, check out our Carrie TV show review.

The Shining

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick, is one of the best horror movies ever made and while King himself notoriously isn't a fan of it, it's hands down the greatest movie based on all of his works. If you need a quick summary, the film follows Jack Torrance and his family moving to the Overlook Hotel as Jack takes on the role of its caretaker. However, the hotel is haunted by its dark history, and soon Jack's sanity is pushed to the brink, resulting in pure tension and some incredibly scary moments.

Not only is The Shining incredibly unnerving, but it is a masterclass in filmmaking. Every shot of this film is moody and could be a painting, the acting is superb, the set design captures the dreamy and otherworldly feeling of the Overlook Hotel, and on top of all that, there is still an empathetic emotional core with its characters where you want them to survive, and Jack's insanity hits you like an axe shattering a bathroom door. Loads of films have tried to imitate The Shining, but none have succeeded. The film is singular and a must-watch for Halloween season.

Find out where The Shining ranks on our list of the best horror movies of all time.

IT

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

The 2017 adaptation of King's novel IT is now on streaming, and it is a great choice for horror fans looking for a spooky flick to watch this season. Directed by Andy Muschietti, the film follows a group of young kids (dubbed The Losers' Club) who soon uncover a horrific truth about a hungry monster in their town, disguising itself as a clown called Pennywise. The film does an expert job of showing the psychological terror that Pennywise inflicts on its victims with bone-chilling scenes and some smartly placed jumpscare moments.

Bill Skarsgård really did a phenomenal job in his portrayal as the monster, and it's easy to see why this movie has become a modern classic. I will say, though, that this isn't the only IT-related thing on streaming. The 2019 sequel It Chapter Two is also on HBO Max, and I'll also mention that the 1990 IT miniseries starring Tim Curry as the murderous clown is streaming on HBO Max in the US. However, UK readers can only currently rent the '90s IT series, so keep that in mind before you tuck in for all the Derry carnage.

For more on Pennywise, check out our guide on IT: Welcome to Derry season 2.

Misery

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max in the US, MGM+ in the UK

Misery may be one of Stephen King's simpler stories, compared to the one-thousand-page-plus brick of a book IT, but Rob Reiner's 1990 adaptation holds up to any other title on this list. Starring Kathy Bates as the formidable Annie Wilkes, the film finds novelist Paul Sheldon fighting for his life when his car overturns during a blizzard. But lucky for Paul, his number one fan is there to save him and nurse him back to health in her eccentric little home. The only issue is, his saviour Wilkes has a few screws loose, and refuses to let him go until he finishes his book series just the way she wants.

Unlike many crazed stalker movies, Misery doesn't rely on overarching gore or sexploitation (or bunny boiling, for that matter). Bates' unnerving portrayal of Wilkes is enough to put you on the edge of your seat. I don't think I have ever been so stressed out watching someone move a tiny glass animal one inch to the left. Oh, but don't worry, there is one shocking scene that will make you wince. It is no surprise that Bates took home the Oscar for best actress at the 1991 Academy Awards, and the horror genre finally got the attention it deserves. Now, I'm wondering how I can get Flanagan to make a Misery series next.

Gerald's Game

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

This one may have slipped under your radar, as Gerald's Game didn't make it to the big screen back in 2017, but was released by Netflix instead. Adapted from King's 1992 novel of the same name, the movie follows Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood as a married couple named Jessie and Gerald, who get away to an isolated cabin for the weekend in the hopes of adding a little bit of spice to their dwindling marriage. But just as Gerald handcuffs his wife to the bed, he drops dead, leaving Jessie trapped in a house far away from any help.

You may be wondering how a movie about a woman, alone, strapped to a bed, can be so terrifying, but Jessie soon starts to experience intense cabin fever, not being able to decipher what is real or what is in her head. The Haunting of Hill House star Gugino's portrayal of Jessie is heartbreaking, as the experience takes her back to some of the darkest stages of her life when she was abused by those in her life who should have protected her. Oh, and on top of all of that, there is also a terrifying figure lurking in the shadows, providing one of the creepiest jump scares in director Mike Flanagan's catalogue.

We've also compiled a guide to the best Netflix horror movies for what else to stream.

For more, check out our guide to all the upcoming horror movies and upcoming Stephen King movies and TV shows you need to know about.

Now that spooky season is officially upon us, there's never been a better time to kick back and watch some new streaming hits. Horror maestro Mike Flanagan is starting things off nicely too with a new adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie for Prime Video. Set in the modern day, this reimagines the horror heroine as a teenager struggling in a world of social media. Nothing scarier, right?

Elsewhere, we've got several new TV shows to sink our teeth into as well, including The Last Airbender sequel Avatar: Seven Havens on Paramount Plus. Netflix has also got a brand-new supernatural thriller to keep you hooked with Below.

We've also got two new movies to enjoy as well: John Cena's Mattel action-comedy streaming on Apple TV and Ben Affleck's new thriller hitting Netflix. For more on those and everything you need to know about watching them, read on for our ultimate streaming guide.

Carrie

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

The classic tale gets a new spin in Prime Video's Carrie. Created by Mike Flanagan, the new eight-part drama tells the story of Carrie White, a sheltered young girl who has spent most of her life at home with her controlling mother and father. When she ends up at high school, she's thrown to the wolves when she's caught up in a cycle of bullying centered around social media. However, when Carrie is pushed to her limits, she realizes that she might have some powers of her own to fight back with.

Stephen King is a big fan of the new adaptation, and our Carrie review calls it a timely exploration in a new horror setting. For more, you can also check out our guides to the Carrie ending explained and whether it sets up Carrie season 2.

While you're on Prime Video, check out our selection of the best Prime Video shows to enjoy as well.

Below

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Josh Hartnett might be making headlines for his role in Verity, which has just hit theaters, but he's also got a new Netflix show to enjoy as well. Something's in the water in this chilling new series set in Newfoundland. Hartnett plays a sailor dealing with a mysterious iceberg that's rolled into the nearby waters as sightings of a terrifying monster begin to take over the town. Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton also stars in this limited series, which is a perfect choice if you're up for some scares.

You can also check out our selection of the best Netflix shows for what else to watch.

Avatar: Seven Havens

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Paramount Plus

Return to the world of Avatar with new animated series Avatar: Seven Havens. From creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the show is set in the same world as Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. It follows a young Earthbender called Pavi who discovers she is the new Avatar. Searching for answers and trying to come to terms with her powers, she's joined by her long-lost twin Nisha as the pair try to save the Seven Havens.

The first three episodes are available to stream now, with three new episodes releasing each week on Paramount Plus.

For more, here are the best shows on Paramount Plus to add to your watchlist.

Matchbox: The Movie

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV

Mattel is returning with another feature-length story following the success of Barbie. This time it's Matchbox vehicle toys that are the focal point in the new movie directed by stunt legend Sam Hargrave. It stars John Cena as spy and former soldier Sean Walker, who lands himself in a sticky situation when the CIA thinks he and his friends stole a nuclear weapon.

The connection to Mattel? The group used to play Matchbox toys together. Expect mad stunts in the new Apple TV movie, which also stars Jessica Biel and Teyonah Parris. If you're in the mood for some fun escapism this weekend, look no further.

We've also compiled a guide to the best Apple TV movies for what else to stream.

Animals

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, Animals is a new thriller movie that sees a couple deal with a horrific situation when their son is kidnapped. He plays a LA mayoral candidate in the new film opposite Kerry Washington as his wife. Gillian Anderson's Dayle Burton is the mastermind behind the crime as she blackmails the couple to come up with a ransom payment in time to save their son. Steven Yeun, Ray Fisher, and Adriana Paz all also star in the twisty drama.

If that's not what you're after, here's our guide to the best Netflix movies also available right now.

For what else is coming out this year, check out our guide to all the upcoming movies you need to know about.

It's a movie-heavy week on our streaming recommendation list this weekend as several big new films hit the platforms. We've not only finally got the chance to see Toy Story 5 on the small screen but there are also two brand-new movies hitting Netflix and Prime Video that could not be more different.

As well as feature-length offerings, Apple TV has you covered on the comedy front with Brothers. The new mockumentary-style drama stars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey as potential half-siblings in a fun sitcom take on the wild true story. Then over on HBO Max, Sharon Horgan's long-awaited return to TV hits HBO Max with Youth.

So while it might be a big week over at the theaters (hello, Avengers: Endgame Encore), there's also plenty to kick back at stream at home as well. So let's get stuck into our big streaming recommendations below.

Toy Story 5

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Disney Plus

Toy Story's triumphant return has finally arrived on streaming after being released in theaters earlier this year. This time around, it's Jessie who takes center stage as the leader of the toys in the wake of Bonnie's new obsession with Lilypad, a tablet consuming all of her time.

It's a timely topic as technology continues to become a bigger part of childhood, but Toy Story 5 also contains everything you would expect from a Pixar movie: humor, heart, and a cracking soundtrack. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack return to the voice cast in a film that honors the originals while taking the franchise somewhere new.

You can also check out our interview with director Andrew Stanton about why Jessie is the heart of the story.

For more of what to watch, here's our guide to the best movies on Disney Plus.

Brothers

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV

The real story that inspired Apple TV's new comedy series is pretty wild. A few years ago, Matthew McConaughey's mother revealed that he had a relationship with Woody Harrelson's dad around the time when Matthew was conceived. While he hasn't taken a paternity test, this could mean that the two Hollywood stars and True Detective co-stars could be half brothers.

This new show takes this a step further as the pair decide to live together with their families at McConaughey's Texas ranch after Harrelson's daughter's wedding falls apart. Reviews have praised the chemistry between the two leads, calling it a charming watch. The first two episodes are out now with new ones released weekly.

Here's our round-up of the best shows on Apple TV as well.

The Love Hypothesis

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

Prime Video are continuing their run of rom-coms with The Love Hypothesis, a fake dating romance set at Stanford University. It follows Ph.D. candidate Olive Smith as she pretends to be dating professor Adam Carlsen in order to convince her best friend she no longer has feelings for their mutual friend. Carlsen agrees in order to improve his grumpy reputation at the college and help him secure funding for his grant by proving he's putting down roots in California.

The movie is a lot of fun with Tom Bateman and Lili Reinhart's chemistry as the lead couple selling the story. There's also a strange origin story too, which may pique your interest. The novel it's based on by Ali Hazelwood actually started life as an alternate university fanfiction about Kylo Ren and Rey from Star Wars. The connections don't stop there either as the leading man is actually played by Daisy Ridley's real-life husband in a fun link to the saga.

We've got a guide to the best movies on Prime Video for what to watch next.

Youth

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

Sharon Horgan is back again with another new hilarious TV show. The brilliant mind behind Pulling, Catastrophe, and Bad Sisters has turned her hand to exploring dating in your 50s. Her character is divorcée navigating a new world of romance while also juggling a publishing career and a teenage son. Rupert Friend, Sharlene Whyte, and Aran Murphy all star alongside her as well as cameos from Harriet Walter, Freddie Fox, and Damian Lewis.

The first season has already landed a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score as well as critics have been calling it hilarious and vulnerable in equal measure. Two episodes are out now with new ones dropping every week on HBO Max.

From Lanterns to Game of Thrones, check out our pick of the best HBO Max shows.

Unabomber

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Former child star Jacob Tremblay takes on his darkest role yet in the Netflix movie Unabomber. Directed by Janus Metz Pedersen, who has previously helmed episodes of Andor, the new film centers on the true story of Ted Kaczynski, a domestic terrorist who was active for 20 years through a nationwide mail bombing campaign in the United States.

The film flits between two timelines: Kaczynski's time at Harvard and his manhunt many years later. Alongside The Little Mermaid star Tremblay, Unabomber also stars Russell Crowe, Shailene Woodley, and Annabelle Wallis.

There's plenty other films to stream too if you check out our ranking of the best Netflix movies.

If you're after any more streaming recommendations, here are our guides to the best Netflix shows and the best Disney Plus shows available right now.

Well, here we are again. Another week and another bucket load of brilliant movies and television shows to catch up on, which promises to be a great bit of binging. Sure, you can go out and see Resident Evil, or maybe spend some time slicing and dicing bad guys as Wolverine, but sometimes, time must be spent just chilling out on the sofa and taking another trip back to Hawkins, or maybe see an unfiltered Gary Oldman fart like he owns the place.

So what have we got for you? Well, firstly there’s another season of Stranger Things: Tales from '85 season 2, which sees Eleven and her buds get into some scary but perfectly family-friendly activity to ensure their hometown stays intact (spoilers: that doesn't happen to the final season of the live-action show). There's also our last bout with Alan Ritchson’s Reacher as his fourth season comes to an end and makes way for Neagley (Maria Sten) and her standalone show. There's also another top-tier do-or-die mission with season six of Slow Horses, who are back on Apple TV. Also, at some point the mayor of Widow's Bay is going to fight some skeletons. Just stick with us, okay?

So what are you waiting for? Get the full rundown on our favorite picks of the week below and stick them in your watchlist accordingly.

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 2 (Netflix)

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Following its initial and okay season that was released earlier this year, Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is back for another chapter, giving fans more adventures with the heroes of Hawkins in animated form. Aiming once again for a more family-friendly vision than the limb-ripping, bone-cracking antics of the live-action series, Stranger Things: Tales from '85 sees El, Max and pals getting up to more otherworldly antics that were frustratingly never mentioned in the parent show. In this case, a new breed of Demogorgon attacks our heroes, potentially from the afterlife.

Having already paid its respects to the Ghostbusters in season 2 of the original show, this season leans more into that area of the paranormal than ever before as a spooky version of Upside Down's inhabitants are on the attack. This forces El, her longtime pals, and '85-only era friend, Nikki Baxter (voiced by Odessa A'zion) to change tactics and figure out how to bust- uh, we mean bring down this Demogorgon once and for all. If you're a die-hard Stranger Things fan, you've probably already got this queued up. For those who wouldn’t mind their kids spending some time in Netflix's most popular franchise, then going back to '85 wouldn't be a bad idea, either.

We've got a list of the best Netflix shows for you to stream after too.

Neagley and Reacher Season 4 finale (Prime Video)

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

Prime Video's henchman-crushing hero, Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson), has made his final stop of the season this week in the closing episode of Reacher season 4. There were laughs, there were tears, and there was Reacher taking on two lethal assassins in what felt like his own version of The Raid. It was also darn good television and further proof that Ritchson was born to play this role. The latest outing that spans eight episodes sees Reacher getting involved in a government cover-up after he witnesses the suicide of a passenger on a train. Having an issue with not letting people get away with things, the walking mountain that barely changes his T-shirt causes all manner of chaos and builds up a hefty body count while he's at it.

One person that’s noticeably absent from this season, however, is Reacher's longtime pal, Neagley, played by Maria Sten. That's because she's been busy on a case of her own in a brand-new spin-off series that's also out this week. The first season of Neagley can be binged all at once now and sees the cereal-loving hero on the hunt for her friend's murderer. This leads her to team up with a local detective and wander onto the shady turf of Echo Farms, where all manner of illegal activities are at play. It’s a great vehicle for Sten, who holds her own and has as much fight in her as her towering pal we know and love. If this is the beginning of the realm of Reacher expanding, then we're all for it.

For more, check out our pick of the best Prime Video shows of all time.

Slow Horses season 6 (Apple TV)

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV

You don't have to have intel from The Park to know that Slow Horses is easily one of the best shows on Apple TV. In fact, it might be one of the best shows on television, period. The Gary Oldman-led espionage series about a squad of spy screw-ups has remained consistently brilliant since it debuted in 2022, and in the sixth season, things keep improving. The staff of Slough House finds themselves in serious trouble when ex-employees wind up dead, and all fingers point to River Cartwright's own father, Frank Harkness (Hugo Weaving), being involved. From here, the Slow Horses are forced to split up, get reacquainted with some old allies, and do their very best to watch each other's backs before someone puts a bullet in them.

In a time when interest is waning for shows that have lengthy gaps between seasons, it really is baffling that Slow Horses continues to keep this level of quality six seasons in. The cold-hearted humor applied to this world of espionage doesn't falter, especially when it's delivered by Oldman's legendary Jackson Lamb, but the biggest surprise is just how dark things are this time around. Absolutely no one is safe, which only adds to the drama and the heart-wrenching dread that not all of Slough House's finest will make it out alive. Get stuck into the first episode of the new season this week.

After that, check out our list of the best Apple TV shows.

Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw (Hulu)

Given that the final moments of Fast X teased the return of Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) to the franchise, what better way to fill some time while we wait for his return than watching the spin-off movie where he paired up with Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham). Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw was a commendable attempt to pump the brakes on the core franchise and veer into a spin-off with two of the best characters in the Fast and Furious saga. Hobbs and Shaw are forced to team up in this high-octane buddy comedy, where both characters defy the laws of physics and battle self-proclaimed Black Superman Brixton Lore (Idris Elba).

Joining them in on the globe-trotting action are a host of big names including Vanessa Kirby, Helen Mirren (reprising her role as Deckard’s mother, Queenie), Roman Reigns and Cluff Curtis. There are also cameos from Kevin Hart and Ryan Reynolds to add some extra star power in between things blowing up, and both leads show various ways to bring down small armies on their own. Get pumped up on the carnage and get excited about the prospect of Hobbs and maybe even Shaw, going back to work with the Toretto family whenever the final Fast and Furious movie leaves the garage.

For more, here are our picks for the best Hulu movies.

Golden Axe (Paramount Plus)

If you’re desperate for more of Widow’s Bay star Matthew Rhys following his record-breaking Emmy win, then might we interest you in him in animated form and wearing a Viking helmet? After their successful effort with the Sonic franchise, the latest video game adaptation coming from the mega mountain on its streaming service is Golden Axe. Adapted from the fantasy beat 'em-up that arrived in 1989, the new animation created by Mike McMahan (Star Trek: Lower Decks) and Joe Chandler (American Dad) follows Ax Battler (Liam McIntyre), Tyris Flare (Lisa Gilory), and Gilius Thunderhead (Rhys), who reluctantly team up after time apart to save the land from the terrifying Death Adder.

Packed to the animated rafters with references to the original video game franchise, the show looks like a lot of fun, throwing in meta references and playing loosely with the legacy it explores. Marvel at the purple bird thingies and watch heroes shout "SEGA" just because. Honestly though, the real highlight might well be Rhys sounding like he's having tons of fun, which after the year he's had, he absolutely deserves. Press start now.

Should you fancy going for something bigger, be sure to check out our guide for all the upcoming movies you need to know about as well.

Pluribus season 2 might not be completely written yet, but Vince Gilligan has given a very positive update on its progress.

"It took us a while, we figured it out, but season 2 is not technically all written," he shared at the Emmys (via Deadline). "We've broken it out, which is the hard part. In other words, the plot of all episodes [is figured out]. The first and second are written.

"The rest of them are in various stages of being written, but we know what the whole season is, and we will share it soon with Rhea [Seehorn]," he continued. "Sometimes the actors like Karolina [Wydra] and Samba [Schutte], sometimes they don't necessarily want to know. They kind of want to be surprised, which I kind of like that."

Pluribus started airing in November 2025 and quickly took the internet by storm. "I didn't see it coming, but it makes sense to me that it would strike a particular chord – maybe a lot of us really did want to have some of these big, philosophical questions and weren't sure where to funnel it," Seehorn told us back in December 2025. "It's been gratifying and thrilling to see people talk about the show in that kind of way."

Seehorn picked up the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, while Gilligan took home the gold for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series.

Pluribus is streaming on Apple TV now. For more, check out our guide to the best shows on Apple TV to fill out your watchlist.

Apple TV's sensation Widow's Bay has broken an Emmys record to win the most awards for a comedy show in a single year.

The show picked up 14 wins at the Emmys, with eight won at the Creative Arts ceremony and another six coming during the ceremony on September 14. That means Widow's Bay beat The Studio's 13 Emmys to set the new record.

Altogether, Widow's Bay won awards for:

• Best Comedy Series
• Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Matthew Rhys
• Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Stephen Root
• Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Kate O'Flynn
• Guest Actress in a Comedy Series – Betty Gilpin
• Directing for a Comedy Series – Hiro Murai
• Writing for a Comedy Series – Katie Dippold
• Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series – Allison Jones, Emily Buntyn, Lisa Lobel, and Angela Peri
• Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour) – Christian Sprenger
• Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) – David Fleming
• Outstanding Music Supervision – Toko Nagata
• Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour) – Steve Arnold, Peter Borck, and Jennifer Engel
• Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation – Matt Yocum, Sang Kim, Goeun Everett, Ryan Sullivan, Nate Underkuffler, Leslie Bloome, and Shaun Brennan
• Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation – Tim Hoogenakker, Larry Benjamin, Kevin Parker, Scott Michael Smith, Judah Getz, and Leslie Bloome

Widow's Bay follows Rhys's Tom Loftis, the mayor of the titular New England town who aims to boost its tourism – despite an ancient curse that plagues the area.

The show has been incredibly well-received, with legendary director Guillermo del Toro tweeting: "If I may - in my estimation - #WidowsBay may very well be the best streaming series in a long time… and hands down one of the most mesmerizing acts of narrative prestidigitation in Horror."

All episodes are streaming on Apple TV now, and Widow's Bay has also been renewed for season 2. For more, check out our guide to the best shows on Apple TV to fill out your watchlist.

With an endless stream of content hitting platforms on a daily basis, it can be hard to know what to watch. Scroll no longer, as we've got you covered with our carefully curated list of the best shows and movies hitting streaming this weekend.

From a superhero blockbuster to the return of a beloved Australian comedy, there's plenty of variety on offer, with options on a range of streaming services. So, whatever you're subscribed to, there should be something to watch.

Below you'll find recommendations from HBO Max, Peacock, Apple TV, Paramount Plus and, of course, Netflix. And, while we don't have any specific Disney Plus or Prime Video recommendations this week (once you've caught up with the latest episode of Reacher, which features a very funny Tom Cruise reference, anyway), we do have guides to the best Prime Video movies and the best Disney Plus shows. For our very latest streaming recommendations, head below.

Supergirl

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

Supergirl didn't exactly soar at the box office; in fact, it made less than notorious flops Joker 2 and Morbius. But don't let that put you off, as Supergirl has much to recommend, not least a spirited performance from Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El.

The second movie in James Gunn's DCU Chapter One, Supergirl takes place ahead of Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, and it's essential viewing ahead of next summer's DC offering. Plus, who can pass up more time with good boy Krypto?

Keep the watch party going with our list of the best HBO Max movies.

The Paper season 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Peacock (US), Sky One/NOW (UK)

The second season of this surprisingly charming spin-off of The Office (US) is out to binge in full, with all 10 episodes now streaming. Set in the newsroom of a local newspaper in terminal decline, it mirrors much of what made The Office great: goofy characters, sharp gags and a classic will-they-won't-they romance.

We'd be lying if we said this comes close to The Office, despite the involvement of US Office creator Greg Daniels, but it's an enjoyable enough facsimile, and Domhnall Gleeson is a terrific comedic centerpiece as editor Ned Sampson. Plus, Office supporting character Oscar Martinez appears in the show, so you never know who might make the trip over from Scranton one day.

Fill out your watchlist with our look ahead at the new TV shows to come in 2026.

Last Seen

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV

This riveting thriller is Apple TV's first Australian original. Set in a fictional port town, it stars Patrick Brammall (of Colin From Accounts fame, see below) as former chief of police Ian Ridely, who turned to operating emergency phone lines after the disappearance of his 3-year-old daughter 11 years prior. After her body is seemingly unearthed following a mudslide, Ian answers an emergency call from a young woman he believes to be his now-teenage daughter, setting him off on a quest to find the daughter he thought lost.

Based on a page-turner novel and directed by The Crown's Christian Schwochow, it's one of those shows where you'll lament the weekly wait between episodes. But the good news is, the first two dropped at the same time, with new episodes set to air weekly on Wednesdays.

Once you've devoured the first two episodes, check out our list of the best Apple TV shows.

Call My Agent! The Movie

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

It's been five years since comedy series Call My Agent! came to an end with the fourth and final season, and now the former ASK talent agency team are back for a sequel movie. Set in real time, half a decade after the closure of ASK, Andréa is now directing a movie. But when disaster strikes and the lead actor drops out, the former team reunites to save the project.

It's funny enough on its own merit, but one of the treats of Call My Agent! was seeing which famous French actors cameoed across the series (Sigourney Weaver even popped up). We won't spoil them here, but there are some big-name Hollywood cameos to watch out for in the movie.

Looking for something else? Here's our list of the best movies on Netflix.

Colin From Accounts season 3

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Paramount Plus (US), BBC iPlayer (UK)

The third and final season of this delightful Australian comedy show is now out in full, perfect for a weekend binge. Gordon (Patrick Brammall) and Ashley (Harriet Dyer) are the ideal mismatched couple, brought together by their injured dog, Colin From Accounts (the name will make sense when you watch it). But after seemingly breaking up for good following a failed proposal at the end of season 2, can their undeniable connection bring them back together?

Alongside the winning leads and a sky-high gag rate, Colin From Accounts is such a treat because Gordon and Ashley are a perfectly messy pairing. Brammell and Dyer are married in real life and, despite their characters being all wrong for each other in many ways, you can't help but hope it works out for them.

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The first trailer for Silo season 4 has arrived, and the final season of the hit Apple TV Plus show is coming sooner than you'd think.

In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, we see one of the most important moments of the entire series: Juliette suddenly runs into a strange man, and demands that he reveal his identity. The man, who doesn't seem to remember much of anything, is none other than Congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman), one of the most important figures in Silo 1. Season 3 introduced dual timelines, one before the world ended and one with modern society living in the silos, with Keene now in the present-day timeline after several extended stints in cryosleep.

The trailer also sees Paul Billings broadcast the truth to all the citizens of Silo 18: "We are not alone. There are other silos out there."

The hit sci-fi series is based on the trilogy of the same name by author Graham Yost, with each season adapting each book (Wool, Shift, and Dust). The final book, Dust, will be told over seasons 3 and 4.

Silo season 3 just aired its final episode, and we won't hit you with a whole mess of spoilers... but let's just say that season 4 is definitely going to be an explosive one.

Silo season 3 is streaming now in its entirety on Apple TV. For more, check out our Silo season 3 ending explained, and keep up with new TV shows on the way.

As Silo season 3 comes to an end on Apple TV, one fan has spotted a major clue that may reveal how many silos are remaining.

"Look how few remaining silos there are!" said the fan on Twitter, posting a still from the show where just 7 silos are lit up on a diagram, making it seem like they are the only silos still active. "It looks like They've probably activated the Safeguard in all the non-lit-up silos," continued the fan. Check out the post below.

It looks like the silos that are lit up are 42, 31, 44, 1, 18, 19, and 14. "That’s 7 silos out of 50 that are lit up. Hopefully, that’s not the case that they’ve been safeguarded," replied one fan, and another added, "It's possible they lied about all the silos being ready."

In Silo lore, the network of silos actually consists of 51 stations, including silo 1, which is treated as the central control hub. However, in the show, it looks like there are only 50 in total. Nevertheless, as the show has progressed, we've learnt that multiple silos have been reset or safeguarded, with everyone inside killed following rebellions.

We already know that Silo 17 was destroyed due to a civil uprising breaking out inside the station. The population was wiped out by Silo 1 when they exited their Silo. This happened 35 years before the main events of the show, but a handful of people did manage to survive, as Juliette later meets Solo and other Silo 17 descendants in season 2. However, with over 300 years of events to cover, it's not exactly clear what could have happened to the others.

Others think that the diagram is actually showing silos that are under investigation, as the list does not include Silo 17. "I think it might be the other way around just because of them stressing so much about cross-contamination," replied one fan.

Silo season 3 has just wrapped on Apple TV, and sees Silo 18 survive their Safeguard (barely), with some major reveals about the nature of the Silo Project. Juliette is now hell-bent on directing that offensive system at Silo 1 in season 4, which will conclude the sci-fi series. Silo season 4 has wrapped filming and is targeting a summer 2027 release date.

Silo season 3 is streaming now on Apple TV. For more, check out our Silo season 3 ending explained, and keep up with new TV shows on the way.

Silo season 3 has come to an explosive end, featuring some huge revelations for both the upcoming fourth season and everything that has happened so far. Titled 'Troy', the final episode finally merges the shows two storylines, featuring a huge reveal about how they connect.

We won't get into too many spoiler-heavy details here (you can read our Silo season 3 ending explained for more on that), but the finale has already caused a lot of buzz from fans of the show. Taking to social media, people have been calling the conclusion everything "truly incredible" to a satisfying "pay-off".

"If you’ve been watching Silo for the last 3 years this finale is really such a payoff lol incredible way to tell a story," one wrote, while another added: "That Season 3 finale flipped the whole show upside down. Can’t wrap my head around why the Founder would establish this whole thing and then…#Silo is phenomenal. Might be my favorite sci-fi series of all time."

"This episode might have been one of the greatest tv episodes in history… I haven’t had this much exposition thrown at me ever before in a single episode," tweeted another. "My jaw is on the floor, not even a Severance ep has gagged me like this, my GOD."

Check out some more reactions below.

Silo season 4 is already confirmed, and a trailer for the show aired at the end of the season 3 finale. While we don't have a release date beyond "summer 2027" at the moment, filming is already wrapped.

For more, check out our guides to the best Apple TV shows to stream right now. We've also got everything you need to know about new TV shows coming in 2026.

Silo season 4 is on the way, and there's not long to wait. The Apple TV sci-fi hit is returning for its fourth and final season in just one year, when (we hope) all our questions will finally be answered.

After that mind-bending Silo season 3 ending, you're probably wondering what's next. We've unearthed the evidence and pieced together the clues to bring you everything there is to know about Silo season 4, including the confirmed release date, plot speculation, info on returning cast members, and when we might expect a trailer.

So, like the denizens of Silo 18, it's time to head below for all the need-to-know info about one of the most exciting new TV shows on the calendar. But beware: full Silo season 3 spoilers follow, so don't read until you're caught up.

Silo season 4 release date

Apple has officially confirmed that Silo season 4 will release on July 9, 2027, after previously indicating that the final season would drop Summer 2027.

In modern TV terms, where waits between seasons commonly last 2-3 years, that's a relatively quick turnaround. This is possible because seasons 3 and 4 were shot back-to-back. Filming on the fourth and final season wrapped on March 6, 2026. During the Silo panel at SDCC 2026, Apple put out a short teaser confirming the Silo season 4 release window. Check it out below.

Silo season 4 plot speculation

Note: this speculation doesn't contain book spoilers.

The Silo season 3 finale sets up a clear mission statement for the final season: Silo 18 is taking the fight to Silo 1. Given the two factions are literally siloed off from each other, and Silo 1's massive intelligence and technological advantage, it's hard to know what plan Juliette and co. could cook up to take down Silo 1. But having prevented a safeguard and with Camille now on their side, we wouldn't count Silo 18 out.

From the Silo season 4 trailer, we know we'll be getting further flashbacks as well. While the season 3 finale takes Troy (aka Daniel) up to the present day, we're none the wiser about what happened to several characters after they went into the silos, including Helen and Per Stenson. And we don't see Susan (aka. Charlotte) or Rosalind again following the 35-year time jump. The season 4 trailer confirms we'll be catching up with these characters in the next season.

Above all, we can expect answers. Showrunner Graham Yost has explicitly confirmed as much, telling Collider: "There are mysteries every season, and pretty much all the mysteries are answered by the end of Season 4. We wanted to make sure that we answered enough by the end of Season 3 that the audience didn't feel like they were being strung along."

Season 3 certainly answered some big questions. We now know that Silo 18 wasn't being monitored by an omniscient Algorithm, but the very human people in Silo 1, who have dedicated their lives (willingly or not) to enforcing the Directive in the belief it will ensure humanity's survival. We also know that the Silos were built by trillionaire Per Stenson, in cooperation with Senator Rosalind Thurman, due to their belief that a nanobot apocalypse was inevitable. And we know it was Victor who wrote The Pact.

Much still remains a mystery, however. Who detonated the nuclear device that drove humanity underground, and was it a ruse to accelerate the start of the Silo programme? Is the entire planet a nuclear wasteland, or just the area around the Silos? Is anyone on Earth alive other than those in Silos 18 and 1, and the remnants of Silo 17? And exactly how much time has passed since humanity descended into the Silos? We only know for sure that at least 42 years have passed, as this is the amount of time that Troy spends in cryo between operations during season 3, episode 10, but in all likelihood it's been far longer than that.

In other words, expect major secrets to finally be brought into the open in Silo season 4.

Silo season 4 cast

Some major figures met their end in Silo season 3, most notably: Bernard (Tim Robbins), who was sent out to clean in episode 9, and Victor (Matt Craven), who took his own life in the season finale. We don't yet know the fates of several flashback characters, including Helen (Jessica Henwick) and Per Stenson (Colin Hanks), but we know they'll appear at least in flashback in the final season.

Of course, Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) and most of the Silo 18 crew will return. Here are the main cast members we expect to be back for Silo season 4:

• Rebecca Ferguson as Juliette Nichols
• Ashley Zukerman as Troy/Daniel Keene
• Jessica Henwick as Helen Drew
• ​​Jessica Brown Findlay as Susan/Charlotte Keene
• Common as Robert Sims
• Alexandria Riley as Camille Sims
• Chinaza Uche as Paul Billings
• Harriet Walter as Martha Walker
• Shane McRae as Knox
• Remmie Milner as Shirley
• Avi Nash as Lukas Kyle
• Rick Gomez as Patrick Kennedy
• Steve Zahn as Solo/Jimmy
• Claire Perkins as Carla
• Billy Postlethwaite as Hank
• Colin Hanks as Per Stenson
• Reed Birney as Henry
• Laura Innes as Rosalind Thurman
• Morven Christie as Anna Thurman

Is there a Silo season 4 trailer?

Yes, there is Silo season 4 trailer. After a short delay, during which the trailer was only available on Apple TV as a post-credits scene for episode 10, Apple finally dropped the full trailer online, and with it a confirmed release date.

There's much revealed in the trailer. Not only will we see what happens after Helen first enters Silo 18, it's clear that the fight between Silo 1 and Silo 18 won't be one fought in secret, as Paul reveals the truth of the Silo Project to the entire population of Silo 18. It also, tantalizingly, confirms a confrontation between Juliette and Daniel/Troy, who appears to be searching for his true identity. July 2027 can't come soon enough.

Is Silo season 4 the final season?

Yes, Silo season 4 will be the show's final season. A fourth and final season was announced in December 2024, at the same time the show was renewed for a third season.

Silo season 3 sets up a war between Silo 18 and Silo 1, so expect that to be a major focus for the final season, as long-running mysteries are finally resolved.

Silo seasons 1 -3 are streaming now on Apple TV. For more, check out our guide to the best Apple TV movies you need to add to your watchlist.

There are tons of great movies and TV shows to stream this weekend. We've whittled down the choices to the five best to see you through Saturday and Sunday.

First, there's a new Star Wars movie to take you on an adventure to the galaxy far, far away. Then, if you're looking for laughs, there's a new Scary Movie to enjoy, as well as season 2 of a Glen Powell sports comedy. There's more where that came from, too, so, to sort your weekend, head to our choices below.

Along with our recommendations on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, Paramount Plus, and Apple TV, we've also got guides on the best movies and shows the streamers have to offer. Make sure you're making the most of your subscription with our guide to the best Apple TV shows, and head to the below for more.

The Mandalorian and Grogu

Available: US/UK

Where to watch: Disney Plus

The Mandalorian and Grogu return in a new adventure, three years after The Mandalorian season 3. This is the first Star Wars film in seven years, and, after its theatrical run, it's now available to stream on Disney Plus.

The movie sees Din Djarin and his adopted green child Din Grogu picking up bounties for the New Republic. They're tasked with returning Rotta the Hutt to his aunt and uncle on Nal Hutta as part of a quest to find a hidden imperial warlord by the name of Janu Coin.

And, if you just can't get enough Mando and Grogu goodness, the good news is Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian is also streaming on Disney Plus now. For more, check out our The Mandalorian and Grogu review, or our interview with Jon Favreau on Grogu's Jedi journey.

Need some viewing inspiration? Here are the best Disney Plus movies.

Scary Movie

Available: Paramount Plus

Where to watch: US/UK

Not to be confused with the original Scary Movie, this is the sixth film in the legendary spoof franchise, and it's now streaming on Paramount Plus. The film sees the return of Marlon Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and Shawn Wayans.

While the original film took aim at Scream, this film has everything from Sinners to Weapons to The Substance in its sights. So, if you're a horror fan and you're looking for a laugh this weekend, Scary Movie is one to stream.

For more, you can check out our Scary Movie interview with Marlon Wayans on the humor in the latest movie.

Need more? Check out our list of the best movies on Paramount Plus.

The Gentlemen season 2

Available: US/UK

Where to watch: Netflix

Netflix's crime drama comedy returns with a brand new season. Created by Guy Ritchie and starring Theo James, the show follows James's Eddie, who inherits a luxurious family estate – then quickly discovers it's wrapped up in a cannabis empire. Season 2 picks up one year later, as Eddie and Susie (Kaya Scodelario) expand their criminal enterprise overseas under Susie's father and boss Bobby, who seems to be making some seriously questionable decisions.

The rest of the cast includes Daniel Ings, Giancarlo Esposito, and Vinnie Jones.

If you're already desperate for more, the good news is season 3 has already been confirmed. This looks like a Netflix original whose future you don't have to fear for, then.

For more, check out the best Netflix shows to watch right now.

Mayday

Available: US/UK

Where to watch: Apple TV

Kenneth Branagh and Ryan Reynolds star in this Apple TV comedy about a US pilot who befriends an ex-KGB operative. The result is an odd couple comedy with Branagh taking on a surprisingly action-heavy role.

The film is directed by Game Night helmers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. "We're big fans of casting the greatest actors we can get, whether they're drama or comedy people, like Jesse Plemons in Game Night," Goldstein told us at SDCC. "We just ask them to commit to it like you would a drama, and it turns out to be hilarious. And Ken just brought so much great chops to the thing."

For more, fill out your watchlist with our guide to the best Apple TV movies.

Chad Powers season 2

Available: US/UK

Where to watch: Hulu

Glen Powell's sports comedy returns. Chad Powers stars Powell as Russ Holliday, a quarterback who, after destroying his reputation in a star-making college football game, disguises himself to join a struggling team at a much smaller school.

Alongside Powell, the cast includes Steve Zahn, Wynn Everett, Perry Mattfeld, and Quentin Plair.

Season 2 has debuted to strong reviews so far, so, if you're looking for a light-hearted watch to pass the time this weekend, you can't go wrong with catching up on Chad Powers.

Check out our guide to the best Disney Plus shows for even more.

Need more? Check out our list of the best movies on Netflix.

Apple TV action-comedy Mayday stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh as a mismatched American and Russian odd couple, but you might be surprised by which one of them lets their fists do the talking.

Despite Reynolds semi-regularly suiting up as the dual-katana-wielding Deadpool, it's Branagh's former KGB agent who's the far more adept fighter in Mayday. And according to the movie's directors, Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, the 65-year-old Branagh wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty when it came to the action, or the comedy.

"He was super hands-on," says Daley during a conversation with GamesRadar+ at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to discuss Branagh's Liam Neeson-style action man makeover. "He did a lot of the rehearsals with our stunt coordinators. He did a lot of his own stunts, and just like he approaches everything, he had deep reverence and deep respect for the material, and was able to put a level of emphasis into all of it that we were so lucky to have."

In Mayday, Reynolds US Air Force pilot Troy "Assassin" Kelly crash-lands behind enemy lines in Russia, and is saved from a life sentence in a gulag by Branagh's Nikolai Ustinov, who happens to be obsessed with American pop culture, like McDonald's and Top Gun. Kelly is a very wanted man, however, so when push comes to shove, it's Ustinov who does the pushing. And the shoving. And the head-smashing.

Branagh's wannabe-defector is also a deadpan delight, landing laughs alongside blows. Mayday, then, is something of a change of pace for the typically affable Branagh, who more than holds his own opposite wisecracking motormouth Reynolds on the comedy front.

"We're big fans of casting the greatest actors we can get, whether they're drama or comedy people, like Jesse Plemons in Game Night," Goldstein says. "We just ask them to commit to it like you would a drama, and it turns out to be hilarious. And Ken just brought so much great chops to the thing."

"There's this weird misconception that dramatic actors have trouble doing comedy," Daley adds. "And I couldn't disagree more with that. I feel like dramatic actors, as long as they play it like a drama, are the funniest."

The inverse is also true. Goldstein and Daley could be pigeonholed as comedy filmmakers following the warmly received likes of Vacation, Game Night and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. But Mayday features some impressively muscular action, including a car chase involving a nuclear missile truck that was filmed for real in Budapest.

"That was very complicated," Goldstein says with a nervous laugh. "We needed a lot of the participation and help from the good people of Budapest, where we filmed for Moscow. We had over 1000 extras. We had real Soviet tanks. We had an actual ICBM launch vehicle with a fake missile on top of it. I mean, we went through that whole city. Used the airport. It was a big production."

Goldstein and Daley are currently hard at work on a Star Trek movie, and recently revealed they wrote a Dungeons and Dragons sequel that might never be made. As for Branagh, it's not too late to give him his own action franchise. Nikolai Wick, anyone?

Mayday releases on Apple TV on September 4. For more, check out our list of the best Apple TV movies, or fill out your watchlist with our guide to the upcoming movies heading your way.

As well as featuring Kenneth Branagh going full John Wick as a kick-ass former KGB agent, Apple TV action-comedy Mayday is also a love letter to Top Gun and even uses footage from the '80s classic. According to the movie's directors, Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley (Game Night), it was none other than Tom Cruise who said permission: granted.

"We did use a clip from Top Gun in the movie," Goldstein tells GamesRadar+ during an exclusive conversation at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. "It takes place in 1987, and we needed Tom Cruise's permission for that, and he granted it."

Both Mayday and Top Gun: Maverick share a production company in Skydance, and the Top Gun connections don't end there. "One of our editors actually worked on Top Gun: Maverick, and so he already was well versed in aerial photography," Daley adds.

In Mayday, Ryan Reynolds plays Lieutenant Troy 'Assassin' Kelly, a US Air Force Pilot and something of a maverick himself. While Kelly is soon grounded and stranded behind enemy lines in Russia, early scenes see Kelly take to the skies in a fighter jet and a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Like Top Gun: Maverick, much of this footage was captured in-camera. "We spent a month in the south of France shooting all of our aerials because we wanted there to be as [few] false moments as we possibly could have," Daley notes.

Despite this high-flying start, the bulk of Mayday takes place at ground level after Kelly is rescued by Branagh's bearded, America-obsessed former KGB agent Nikolai Ustinov. Kelly has no hope of getting home without Ustinov's help but luckily for the top gun, Ustinov is prepared to do what it takes to get an all-American hero out of Soviet Russia, even if it means betraying his own country.

The Tom Cruise-approved Mayday releases on Apple TV on September 4. For more, check out our list of the best Apple TV movies, or fill out your watchlist with our guide to the upcoming movies heading your way.

Searching for something to stream this weekend? There's nothing worse than mindlessly scrolling through the likes of Netflix, Disney Plus, and Prime Video and seeing your free time melt away as you decide what to watch. There's so much choice, and so few hours in the day.

That's where we come in. At GamesRadar+, we curate a new selection of fresh streaming delights every single week, just for you. Forget your tired old watchlist: these are the latest and greatest movies and shows coming to streaming this weekend, with everything from Robert De Niro-led thrillers to sci-fi and superhero series all accounted for.

So, read on down below for the new shows and movies streaming at the end of August on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more. If you're eager for more, we also have guides on the best Apple TV shows and best Apple TV movies to ensure you're making the most of your subscription.

The Whisper Man

Available: US/UK

Where to watch: Netflix

Whisper it quietly, but Adam Scott has put together a string of great performances in unnerving projects as of late: Severance and Hokum are terror-inducing for very different reasons, and The Whisper Man could add to it.

Scott plays a widowed crime writer who enlists the help of retired detective Pete Willis (Robert De Niro) after his son is abducted. What could be an open-and-shut case soon spirals out into a larger connection linked to a serial killer known as The Whisper Man.

With the producing might of the Russos behind it, and a stacked cast that features the likes of Michelle Monaghan, Michael Keaton (!), and Hamish Linklater, this will likely shoot right to the top of your watchlist this weekend. It looks suitably unsettling and, as summer turns to fall, the perfect starting point for those who like to get into the Halloween mood a little earlier than most.

For more, check out the best Netflix movies to watch right now.

Dark Matter season 2

Available: Apple TV

Where to watch: US/UK

Apple TV's library is filled with sleeper hits – and Dark Matter is no exception. The mind-bending sci-fi series, starring Joel Edgerton, sees a physicist named Jason kidnapped and sent to an alternate world, one where he invented multiverse travel.

Multiverse shenanigans, inevitably, followed – including multiple versions of the same character, and some killer twists along the way. The second season picks up where the first left off, as Jason and his family settle into a new reality.

Of course, it doesn't stay settled for long. Now it's gone past the source material, creator Blake Crouch said it offered up the potential for more narrative freedom.

At SDCC, he told us, "Once we jumped over that initial hurdle, it was totally freeing because we weren't locked into things that the book demanded us to do. So we got to follow our fancy a little bit more and write a few episodes that would never have existed in season 1."

We also have an interview with Dark Matter season 2 producer Matt Tolmach on how the Apple show is handling the multiverse differently from Marvel.

Adults season 2

Available: US/UK

Where to watch: Hulu/Disney Plus

Growing up now is a lot different to growing up in the sitcom heyday of the '90s. While Friends and Seinfeld are undoubtedly timeless comedies, they never quite scratch the itch of just how suffocating it can be simply existing as a twentysomething in today's world.

So, thank goodness for Adults returning for a second season. With last season's marriage mayhem, there are plenty of new horizons for our gang to tiptoe towards – and sticky situations for them to wriggle their way out of. Charlie Cox is also reprising his role as Mr. Teacher, in case you needed another reason to tune in.

Need some viewing inspiration? Here are the best Disney Plus movies.

The Last Sunrise

Available: US/UK

Where to watch: Prime Video

Need a good cry this weekend? The Last Sunrise has got you covered.

The romantic drama follows Ry (Maia Reficco), a student with a chronic illness who finds an escape in a Spanish trip. She soon falls for one of the locals, but her health and – according to the synopsis – long-hidden family secrets could put an end to her sun-kissed dreams.

Here are the best Prime Video shows to watch right now.

Lanterns episode 3

Available: US/UK

Where to watch: HBO Max

Lanterns is piling mysteries on top of mysteries. Already, Hal Jordan has bitten the bullet and lost his Power Ring in the 2026 timeline. Back in Rushville circa 2016, a Manhunter is on the loose – but no one can be quite sure who it is, thanks to their shape-shifting abilities.

The trailer for the third episode has already hinted that this is going to be a John Stewart-centric affair, potentially diving into his origins and how he found himself playing a reluctant second fiddle to Hal. But with the likes of Damon Lindelof as part of the creative team, don't expect a straightforward journey.

We also have a round-up of the best HBO Max shows, should you require it.

Need more? Check out our list of the best movies on Paramount Plus.

Marvel's Multiverse Saga is nearing its endgame with Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, but on the small screen, Apple TV sci-fi series Dark Matter is keeping the multiverse flame alight. Matt Tolmach bridges the gap between the two as a long-serving producer on Sony's Spider-Man movies and Dark Matter season 2, and has shared his thoughts on their wildly differing approaches to multiversal storytelling.

Speaking with GamesRadar+ ahead of the Apple TV panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Tolmach, who was a producer on every Spider-Man movie between 2012's The Amazing Spider-Man and 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, touched on the key difference between Dark Matter's more "relatable" multiverse, as it compares to the MCU.

"[Dark Matter] is a very grounded universe," Tolmach says. "It's us. It's you. It's everybody. It's all of us living very normal lives. It just feels a little bit more relatable in that way. It's about normal everyday people, but the choices and the possibilities are equally grand. I just think it's a different way to explore some of those incredibly big ideas that are now being explored in the superhero universe as well."

It's a fair assessment. While comic book movie multiverse storytelling has typically focused on superpowered variants, strange new worlds, and threats to the fabric of reality itself, Dark Matter is about a normal family reckoning with exposure to a technology humanity shouldn't be messing with, and trying to find a way forward through it all. Tolmach considers this the unique appeal of the show.

"It taps into these very existential questions for the characters as they try to find each other and themselves in the middle of the influences," he says. "It asks some of the biggest questions that I believe all of us wrestle with: Who am I? What if I had another life?"

Dark Matter's 10-episode second season sees the Dessen family attempt to start a new life together following the influx of alt-universe variants into their world at the end of season 1. Showrunner Blake Crouch told us that he's "always thought of the show as a three-season story," and Tolmach is similarly committed to seeing the story through to the end.

"I want to keep making the show. It's what I do. But it's really because I don't want to say goodbye to characters," Tolmach says. "That's the hardest thing when you finish a movie or you finish a TV show; these people, these characters, become part of your reality. We all see each other every day. Both the actors, but also the characters become real in your life. And I don't want to say goodbye. I want to see where they go."

Dark Matter season 2 streams on Apple TV from August 28, with new episodes airing weekly. For more, check out our list of the best Apple TV shows and fill out your watchlist with our rundown of the most exciting new TV shows heading your way.

Dark Matter season 2 presented an entirely different challenge for the team behind the Apple TV sci-fi series. While Dark Matter's mind-bending first season stuck closely to the novel of the same name, there was no second book for season 2 to adapt, meaning no roadmap to follow. For showrunner Blake Crouch, who also wrote the original novel, this meant season 2 was "a lot harder" to make, but it also proved "totally freeing" by opening up infinite avenues to explore.

Speaking with GamesRadar+ at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where the cast and crew of Dark Matter appeared on the Hall H stage as part of the Apple TV panel, Crouch discussed the challenge involved in forging a new path on the fly for season 2. "Well, at first it really sucked," Crouch says with a chuckle. "It made it a lot harder. But once we jumped over that initial hurdle, it was totally freeing because we weren't locked into things that the book demanded us to do. So we got to follow our fancy a little bit more and write a few episodes that would never have existed in season 1."

After being kidnapped by his own alt-reality self, Dark Matter's first season saw physicist Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton) reunite with his wife Daniela (Jennifer Connelly) and son Charlie (Oakes Fegley), and depart for a new world. Season 2 picks up with the Dessens settled into a secluded new home, but with the potential for infinite threats to emerge from the multiverse, danger is never far away.

Debuting in 2024, at a time when multiversal storytelling was all the rage thanks to the MCU and DCEU, Dark Matter offered a more cerebral and grounded alternative to the likes of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and The Flash by exploring the unpredictable consequences of opening Pandora's box, and audiences responded in kind.

"It just shows you that audiences want to be challenged," Crouch says. "The Golden Age of television started in the 2010s with The Sopranos, Mad Men, things like that, and it was in the drama space. I think sci-fi is now catching up and meeting it, finally, which is so exciting. And I think audiences are ready for it."

As for the uncharted future, Crouch reaffirms his three-season plan for Dark Matter, suggesting more excursions through superposition could lie ahead for the Dessens and their multiverse-traversing, quantum-entangled cohort. "We always thought of the show as a three-season story," Crouch confirms. "It'll be up to the powers that be and the fans to let us finish that story, but it's always been considered a three-season arc."

Dark Matter season 2 streams on Apple TV from August 28, with new episodes airing weekly. For more, check out our list of the best Apple TV shows and fill out your watchlist with our rundown of the most exciting new TV shows heading your way.

If you're looking for the best new shows and movies to stream this weekend, you've come to the right place. It's a relatively quiet week for white-hot new releases, though new episodes of Lanterns and Reacher season 4 are still airing weekly. However, it is a great week for under-the-radar shows and movies that you may have missed earlier in the year finally coming to streaming.

From horror film Passenger, which went largely ignored amid the obsession with Obsession earlier this year, to A24's Mother Mary, which is destined to be the least-seen Anne Hathaway movie of the year despite featuring one of her best performances, now is the perfect time to catch up. There's also a fascinating new Disney doc, with contributions from some of the world's biggest filmmakers, including Kevin Feige and James Cameron.

So read on for our picks of the best new streaming releases to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney Plus and more. And if that wasn't enough, we've also got some guides to the best Apple TV shows and the best Apple TV movies to keep you entertained this summer.

Passenger

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Paramount Plus

This high-concept horror had the bad luck of releasing one week after Obsession, so not many caught it in theaters despite a buzzy trailer scaring the pants off people. So now's the perfect chance to catch up.

Directed by Trollhunter's André Øvredal, it's about a couple who stop at the scene of an accident on the road, only to later realize that they've picked up a demonic hitchhiker. Hate it when that happens!

In the mood for more? Check out our list of the best movies on Paramount Plus.

Mother Mary

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

After The Odyssey, The End of Oak Street, and The Devil Wears Prada 2, the year of Anne Hathaway continues with Mother Mary. The A24 movie is now streaming on HBO Max after a stint in cinemas earlier this year. But given it made a little over $3 million worldwide in theaters, chances are it will fare better on streaming.

More Black Swan than Vox Lux, Hathaway stars as the eponymous musical artist who reunites with her costume designer (Michaela Coel) ahead of a comeback tour, until the movie takes a hard left turn towards the supernatural. Reviews were divisive, but director David Lowery is the kind of filmmaker who's always worth checking out.

Once you've watched Mother Mary, here are the best movies on HBO Max.

Is God Is

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

Don't be fooled by the title; this isn't Angel Studios' latest faith-based movie. Rather, it's a pretty dark Southern Gothic horror-thriller about twin sisters who want revenge against their own father for disfiguring them as children.

Despite the very heavy premise, it's a movie with a streak of pitch-black comedy running through it, so it isn't a total mood-killer. And it has a striking sense of style, marking writer-director Aleshea Harris out as one to watch. Janelle Monáe, Vivica A. Fox and Sterling K. Brown co-star.

Keep movie night going with our list of the best movies on Prime Video.

The Audacity

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

This dark comedy series about an increasingly unhinged tech CEO isn't brand new; it premiered on AMC+ in April. But now that it's made the jump to Netflix, it's opened an under-the-radar show up to a much wider audience.

Creator Jonathan Glatzer previously worked on the likes of Succession, Better Call Saul, and Bad Sisters, so top credentials. Billy Magnussen stars, with Zach Galifianakis and Barry's Sarah Goldberg among the impressive supporting cast. And the good news is, it's already been renewed for season 2.

Fill out your watchlist with our guide to the best shows on Netflix.

Disney Worldbuilders

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Disney Plus

This hour-long doc about Disney's theme parks may sound like an elaborate advert to make you hand over more money to the Disney Corporation. But there's a little more to it that makes it worth checking out, even if you wouldn't be caught dead at Disney World.

James Cameron, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, Pete Docter, and Dave Filoni are among the contributors who discuss, yes, Disney theme parks. But more than that, it's about the creative spark that inspired them to become storytellers, so expect some compelling foundational stories.

Find plenty more to watch with our list of the best movies on Disney Plus.

For what else is coming out this year, check out our guide to all the upcoming movies you need to know about.

As we hit the midway point of August, there is still so much to enjoy on streaming. One of our most-anticipated shows of the year finally arrives this week, as Lanterns begins on HBO Max. The DCU show has a lot of buzz around it, and we can't wait to see the introduction of the classic comic book characters in James Gunn's universe.

That's not the only big show premiering this week either, with the hugely anticipated return of Reacher hitting Prime Video and the epic conclusion to X-Men '97. In terms of movies, there's plenty to pick from, with one of the best horrors of recent years arriving on Netflix as well as a special director's cut of The X-Files: I Want to Believe available too.

We're truly spoiled for choice with our picks of what to watch this weekend. Thankfully, our guide is here to help you navigate your streaming options and how to find them. Read on for our complete breakdown of the 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more. And if that wasn't enough, we've also got some guides to the best Apple TV shows and the best Apple TV movies to keep you entertained this summer.

Lanterns

Available: US/UK
Where to Watch: HBO Max

After the mixed success of Supergirl, Lanterns is DC's newest shining hope as it hits HBO Max this weekend. Sitting in the prestigious Sunday night slot, the new weekly show follows the notorious intergalactic peacekeepers. Experienced Lantern Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) teams up with new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) to investigate a murder in Rushville, Nebraska.

Billed as a True Detective-style superhero story, the series is the next major project in the DCU. We've already met one Lantern in Guy Gardner, but the tone of this one will be much darker and more grounded. This is especially true given the talent behind the camera: Lost's Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, and Tom King. It's well worth a watch when it begins on August 16, whether you're a comic book fan or not.

For more, check out our round-up of the best shows on HBO Max to watch now.

Reacher season 4

Available: US/UK
Where to Watch: Prime Video

The big man is back. Reacher season 4 has started on Prime Video with new episodes of the action thriller dropping weekly. Alan Ritchson is back as Jack Reacher, punching his way through a new mission. This time he gets embroiled in a CIA conspiracy after witnessing a young woman take her own life on the subway. Neagely is out of the picture ahead of her spin-off show, but a new local detective (played by Sydelle Noel) proves to be a standout in the eight-part show.

Our own Reacher season 4 review admits that while it's not the "strongest installment" of the show, the fight scenes continue to "pack a punch". The future of the Reacher universe is set too, with a season 5 already in the works, meaning we'll be seeing plenty more of Ritchson's imposing former military police officer soon. While you're here, check out our Reacher season 4 set visit report too for everything we learned about the TV show.

Check out our guide to the best Amazon Prime shows for more essential viewing.

X-Men '97 season 2 finale

Available: US/UK
Where to Watch: Disney Plus

It's all led to this. X-Men '97 season 2 has finally come to an end with an explosive finale. The final episode of the beloved animated series features some major cameos, heartbreaking losses, and big surprises. Entitled 'Survival of the Fittest', episode nine focuses on Rogue as she races against time to try and save Gambit.

While the MCU's TV shows have had some mixed quality in the last few years, X-Men '97 has proved to be a standout. Great writing, solid character choices, and a lot of fun, the series should be a blueprint for tackling mutants in Marvel in live-action too. Once you've seen the final episode, check out our breakdown of the X-Men '97 season 2 post-credits scene and the X-Men '97 season 2 ending explained for what it all means for season 3.

Our list of the best Disney Plus shows is stacked with quality entertainment.

Immaculate

Available: US
Where to watch: Netflix

Sydney Sweeney's twisty horror Immaculate is now streaming on Netflix and is the perfect choice if you're after something gripping this weekend. It stars Sweeney as an American nun who begins a new life at a remote convent in the Italian countryside. However, strange things soon start to happen and she finds herself inexplicably pregnant.

Is it an immaculate conception or is something horrifying happening at this seemingly beautiful religious sanctuary? Alongside Sweeney, Money Heist's Álvaro Morte also stars as a charming priest in Michael Mohan's 90-minute thriller. It first came out in 2024 but is now streaming for subscribers on Netflix.

See what else we recommend with our guide to the best movies on Netflix.

The X-Files: I Want to Believe Vrach Frankenshteyn

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Disney+/Hulu

As well as The X-Files: I Want to Believe arriving on Disney Plus this week, the streamer has also dropped a director's cut of the 2008 movie. Never seen before, this is an R-rated version from Chris Carter, which restores some of the horror elements removed from the original film.

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson return as Fox Mulder and Dana Scully in the movie, which takes place years after they stepped away from the FBI. They're drawn back in when a federal agent disappears without a trace, leading them into a mystery featuring a former priest and an unforgiving winter landscape. A must-watch ahead of the announced Ryan Coogler reboot.

Here's our round-up of the best movies on Disney Plus.

For what else is coming out this year, check out our guide to all the upcoming movies you need to know about.

If you've been counting down the days till Pluribus season 2 after that cliffhanger Pluribus season 1 ending, you'd be wise to keep expectations in check, as the latest update from Apple TV boss Eddy Cue suggests Carol and co. won't be back on screens for some time yet.

Speaking to ScreenRant on the Ted Lasso season 4 red carpet, Apple TV head Eddy Cue was asked for an update on Pluribus season 2's scripts and offered a brief but illuminating response. "I haven't seen them. I know they're being worked on. [Vince Gilligan's] amazing. So I'm not worried. I know it will be amazing."

Not to contradict Mr Cue, but this is a little worrying. Pluribus season 1 debuted 9 months ago to rave reviews (among them, GamesRadar+'s Pluribus season 1 review) that labelled it among the best shows of the year. Filming wrapped a year before that, even, in September 2024. Over two years with no completed scripts to show for it does not bode well for season 2 arriving anytime soon. Two-year gaps between seasons has become the norm in the streaming era, but don't be surprised if Pluribus season 2 takes upwards of 3 years to hit screens, meaning a late 2028 release.

Of course, this is all supposition. And it's possible there's a season of completed scripts sitting in Eddy Cue's inbox that he hasn't gotten around to reading yet (I dread to think how many unread emails that man has, as the person who oversees all of Apple's content services). But creator Vince Gilligan has suggested repeatedly that Pluribus season 2 will take time. Earlier this year, Gilligan clarified that "It ain't gonna be The Pitt," with new seasons releasing like clockwork every year, though he was "deeper into the process" of season 2 at that stage than he predicted. That's a small silver lining, at least…

Hopefully the cast aren't still being kept in the dark. When we caught up with Zosia actor Karolina Wyrda following the season 1 finale, Wyrda said that she knew nothing about season 2, and liked it that way, claiming "Vince Gilligan keeps everything to himself." Even lead Rhea Seehorn doesn't know what the, ahem, fallout of Carol's explosive decision to have a nuke delivered to her front door will mean for season 2. "I honestly don't know… Even if Vince [Gilligan] was saying we don't know where we're going with it, usually as an actor I would make an intentional decision about what I think Carol's plan is. I honestly think Carol is not sure. I didn't do it out of laziness."

Pluribus season 2 is currently updated. In the meantime, check out all the new TV shows heading our way in the near future, and fill out your watchlist with our guide to the best Apple TV shows.

Looking for the best new shows and movies to stream this weekend? Then you've come to the right place. From season finales to brand new movies and everything in between, the options on offer this week run the full gamut of what streaming does best.

Highlights this week include new Netflix thriller The Last House, which is guaranteed to keep you hooked, the long-awaited House of the Dragon season 3 finale, and the return of Ted Lasso a few years after the divisive third season. There's even a new Star Wars show to get obsessed with.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day may be dominating in theaters, but don't overlook the best streaming services this weekend, as there's plenty to get stuck into. So read on for our streaming picks of the week, and where to find them.

House of the Dragon season 3 finale

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max (US), HBO Max and NOW (UK)

The House of the Dragon season 3 finale is almost here, and it's about to go down in Tumbleton. The Game of Thrones spin-off has had its ups and downs this season, but it certainly hasn't skimped on the bloodshed. With around a dozen major deaths still to come before the end of the show, don't be surprised if some major players are taken out of the game this week.

With just one more season to go, the Dance of the Dragons is almost over. The good news is, Game of Thrones is going nowhere. Be sure to check out our list of upcoming Game of Thrones movies and TV shows heading your way, including A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2.

For more, check out our list of the best HBO Max TV shows.

X-Men '97 season 2 episode 8

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Disney Plus

The penultimate episode of X-Men '97 season 2 released earlier this week, making this the perfect time to catch up on the animated revival's second season ahead of next Wednesday's season 2 finale. Let's just say, it's another weapons-grade tearjerker…

If you're up to speed, you'll know this season's apocalyptic threat has now taken a surprising new form, as the X-Men, X-Force and X-Factor unite in the face of a seemingly insurmountable foe. Of course, it's a great time to be an X-Men fan, with a certain major mutant introduced in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

While we wait for the final episode, fill out your watchlist with the 30 best shows on Disney Plus.

The Last House

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

This post-COVID horror-thriller imagines a world where apocalyptic rain falls and everyone finds they are locked in their homes. Brrr, imagine that? Wagner Moura and Greta Lee star as parents who have to keep their family alive by rationing, growing crops in their living room and chimney fishing (it'll make sense when you see it).

Directed by Louis Leterrier (The Incredible Hulk, Fast X), it's a movie in the M. Night Shyamalan mould, with the question of who – or what – is keeping everyone stuck indoors bound to leave you guessing till the truth is revealed. A word of warning: if you're sensitive to animal violence, you might want to avoid this one.

Looking for more? Here are the best movies on Netflix.

Ted Lasso season 4

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Whether it's because everyone hated the season 3 finale, who can say, but moustachioed underdog soccer coach Ted Lasso has returned to his old haunting grounds of AFC Richmond for a fourth season, only this time he's coaching the women's team.

Much of the main cast is back, including Jason Sudeikis as Ted and Brett Goldstein as fan-favorite grump Roy Kent. The less said about Beard, the better. But in going back to basics, season 4 manages to recapture some of the magic of the very first season, which is no bad thing.

Did Ted Lasso make the cut in our list of the best Apple TV shows? Click through to find out.

Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Hulu/Disney Plus

A series-length spin-off of a non-canon animated anthology series is about as niche a prospect as Star Wars can offer, but this anime twist on a galaxy far, far away is well worth checking out. Set in the far future, where Jedi are a thing of the past, it imagines how a dream to resurrect the Jedi and restore order to the galaxy might come to pass.

Star Wars has always been rooted in Japanese culture – Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress was a major influence on George Lucas, after all – so a mash-up of Star Wars and anime makes for a perfect combination. Both original Visions Ninth Jedi episodes are currently streaming for free on the Star Wars YouTube channel, if you want a taste of what to expect.

Caught the anime bug? Here's our list of the best Crunchyroll anime.

The Shards

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Hulu/Disney Plus

Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by controversial American Psycho writer Bret Easton Ellis and brought to the screen by prolific titan of TV Ryan Murphy, The Shards is a garish mix of prep school politics and teen slasher.

Set in 1981 LA, it orbits Buckley prep school, where the life of 17-year-old Bret is turned upside down by the arrival of new student, Robert. Not least because his arrival coincides with serial killer The Trawler striking around town. Two episodes are available to watch now.

After you've watched The Shards, check out our list of the best shows on Hulu.

If nothing on our list seems right for you, have a read of our guides to the best Prime Video shows, and the best Apple TV movies you can watch right now.

At San Diego Comic-Con, Apple TV has unveiled the first trailer for its adaptation of William Gibson's sci-fi novel Neuromancer, which stars Callum Turner and Briana Middleton.

In the trailer, which you can watch above, Turner plays a hacker named Case. The show looks like a trippy, tense, tech-focused ride, and the trailer is very slick and stylish. While it doesn't give much away, Apple promises the show "follows a damaged, top-rung super-hacker named Case (Turner) who is thrust into a web of digital espionage and high-stakes crime with his partner Molly (Middleton), a razor-girl assassin, as they pull off a heist on a corporate dynasty with untold secrets."

Gibson is a founder of the cyberpunk genre: Neuromancer was released in 1984, over 10 years before The Matrix arrived in 1999.

Along with Turner, the rest of the Neuromancer cast includes Mark Strong, Peter Sarsgaard, Joseph Lee, Clémence Poésy, Dane DeHaan, Max Irons, Emma Laird, Junia Rees, Jordan Kouamé, Marc Menchaca, André De Shields, and Isabella Pappas. Graham Roland and JD Dillard created the show, and Gibson is on board as an executive producer.

"Now, we've been building something special with Neuromancer, a world our dear William Gibson imagined in 1984," Turner said in a fittingly virtual appearance at SDCC. "He didn't just give us cyberspace, he helped define the entire cyberpunk genre. This is just your first access point. Stay sharp and enjoy the teaser, because you guys, you guys are the very first to see it."

The show arrives on Apple TV Plus on January 22, 2027. In the meantime, you can fill out your watchlist with our guide to all the best Apple TV Plus shows.

To keep up to date on all the action in San Diego, check out our SDCC 2026 schedule, our SDCC 2026 live-blog, and our SDCC 2026 predictions.

We're sure you were as heartbroken as we were during Fast X’s finale when John Cena's Jakob Toretto sacrificed himself to help his brother Dom, played by Vin Diesel in Fast X (yep, that sentence is still absolutely bonkers, isn't it?).

Then worry not, because it looks like the wrestler-turned-movie star has another high-powered vehicle to start up with in Apple's new movie Matchbox: The Movie, which just released a brand new trailer. In fact, there's not just one vehicle but several, and they're all getting smashed together in ridiculously explosive fashion.

The new film, directed by Extraction helmer Sam Hargrave, follows Cena as CIA agent Sean, who reunites with his old childhood friends from his Matchbox car days (like you didn't have those, either). Unfortunately, his efforts to keep his job under wraps hit a snag when his old pals (comprised of Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris) wake up and find themselves forced to tag along with our hero, who has been framed for a crime he didn’t commit.

From there, a globe-trotting adventure unfolds that really does feel like it's carefully parked between Fast and the Furious and The Hangover.

Joining the action are Danai Gurira, Golshifteh Farahani, Corey Stoll and Bill Camp, who will all undoubtedly be screeching, swerving and smashing into one another before miraculously walking away unscathed.

See how they handle things behind the wheel when Matchbox: The Movie arrives on Apple TV on October 9, 2026.

If you want more filmic fun from Apple TV, check out our rankings of the best Apple TV movies here. Follow along with all the San Diego Comic Con 2026 live coverage as well as checking out our SDCC 2026 schedule.

As we head closer to the end of July, plenty more movies and shows are being added to your favorite streaming services. However, it can be a bit of an intimidating task working out what's new and what's worth watching. That's where we come in. We've trawled all the new releases to bring you a list of the best things to watch this weekend.

In our list below, we'll take you through six new movies and shows that will keep you hooked, covering every genre from action to comedy. Starting off strong, two recent movie releases are heading to streaming, just a few months after they arrived in theaters. Masters of the Universe, the new He-Man movie, is heading to Prime Video. Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat 2 is arriving on HBO Max, lining you up for a fantasy franchise heavy weekend of viewing. Elsewhere, Apple TV have released The Dink, a new sports comedy.

If you're looking for a series to binge instead then Paramount Plus has released a new season of crime thriller The Crow Girl that has been landing rave reviews. Netflix also has a second season of its beloved Western Ransom Canyon to enjoy. Finally, MCU star Tom Hiddleston is also fronting a new show for Disney Plus all about the history of Pompeii.

Read on for our complete guide to the best new shows and movies streaming this week.

The Dink

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV+

A tennis comedy from the creators of Dodgeball? Sign us up. Apple TV has a new movie starring New Girl star Jake Johnson as a washed-up tennis player. Forced to try and save his dad's local club, he ends up having to learn the sport of pickleball, much to his consternation.

The movie also stars Ben Stiller (who is on board as a producer), Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, and Chloe Fineman. The comedy chops don't stop there as the movie boasts Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar director Josh Greenbaum behind the camera too. Full of heart and laughs, The Dink is perfect escapism and is available to stream now.

See what else we recommend with our guide to the best movies on Apple TV Plus.

Mortal Kombat 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

It doesn't feel like long ago that Mortal Kombat 2 was out in theaters but it's already heading to HBO Max. The sequel to the much-maligned first Mortal Kombat movie won over critics with its fresh take on the story. This time around, new characters joined (including Karl Urban's Johnny Cage and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana) as we finally headed to the arena for some real fights.

Our Mortal Kombat 2 review gave it 3 stars, praising its bloodthirsty action. As our reviewer writes, "Karl Urban adds irreverent energy as a post-Deadpool Johnny Cage, while the all-important fights mostly deliver the goods." You can stream it on HBO Max now.

Check out our guide to the best HBO Max movies for more essential viewing.

Masters of the Universe

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

Another new release is hitting streaming platforms this week too as Masters of the Universe arrives on Prime Video. Starring Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam, the movie follows him as he returns to his home planet to take on his destiny as He-Man. However, he'll first have to fight the evil forces of Skeletor, played by Jared Leto.

Masters of the Universe is a ton of fun if you're looking for laughs and escapism this weekend. Galitzine really gives his all as the beloved hero and Leto brings an unexpected energy to legendary villain Skeletor. If that wasn't enough to convince you, our Masters of the Universe review praised how it "never takes itself seriously" and feels true to its source material. You can stream it now on Prime Video.

Our list of the best Prime Video movies is stacked with quality entertainment.

Ransom Canyon season 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Netflix's Western romance Ransom Canyon is back with new episodes this weekend. Following Staten (played by Josh Duhamel) and Quinn (Minka Kelly), the drama picks up with the pair chasing new ventures to try and bring some life back to Ransom Canyon's dwindling ranches.

The second outing has slightly fewer episodes but all eight are available to stream now. The first season had a mixed response from critics who compared it to the juggernaut Western Yellowstone, but it has developed a cult following of fans who adore the romance and the drama it brings to the screen. If you're looking for a perfect excuse to get lost in a diverting story, then look no further.

See what else we recommend with our guide to the best movies on Netflix.

Pompeii: Out of Time

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Disney Plus

It's always a treat to see Tom Hiddleston back on our screens. Fresh of the Loki star having a brief cameo in the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, he's fronting a new Disney Plus history series. Called Pompeii: Out of Time, the three part show sees Hiddleston team up with scholars to dissect what really happened during the eruption of Vesuvius.

Reviews have been very positive, praising the documentary filmmaking as thrilling and witty. The Guardian even called it "a low-key tearjerker" as it takes viewers through the heroism of ordinary people on that fateful day. You can stream all episodes now.

Here's our round-up of the best shows on Disney Plus.

The Crow Girl season 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Paramount Plus

Based on the book series by Erik Axl Sund, the Paramount Plus drama The Crow Girl is back for a second season. Starring Eve Myles and Katherine Kelly as DCI Jeanette Kilburn and Dr Sophia Craven, the second outing follows the pair as they're drawn into another investigation.

Reviews have been praising this dark serial killer drama, which is perfect for fans of noir thrillers. Myles and Kelly are also fantastic as the central duo who's relationship evolves in unexpected ways. The entire season is available to stream now, perfect for a weekend binge.

For what else is coming out this year, check out our guide to all the upcoming movies you need to know about.

The first trailer for Mayday is here, and it looks like a lot of fun. The new action-comedy is heading to Apple TV later this year and stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh.

The trailer opens with Reynolds' fighter pilot, Troy Kelly, being held in enemy territory after an operation goes wrong during the height of the Cold War. The person holding him hostage is Branagh's Nikolai Ustinov, who brightly informs him that he performed emergency surgery on him with limited anaesthesia.

Luckily for Kelly, ex-KGB agent Ustinov is actually something of an Americanophile, and is even sure he would love McDonald's if he tried it. The pair form something of an unlikely partnership in the action comedy as Ustinov helps Kelly escape from behind enemy lines as the Red Army hunts him down.

The first trailer looks like a lot of fun, set to a punchy soundtrack with lots of laughs. Branagh and Reynolds seem to have easy chemistry too, which should be a lot of fun to watch when the final movie arrives on Apple TV on September 4. Marcin Dorocinski, Maria Bakalova, and David Morse all also star.

Some pretty impressive names are behind the scenes, too, with the Deadpool and Wolverine producers on board and the Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein directing and producing.

Mayday is one of the projects that Apple TV will be showcasing at San Diego Comic-Con. For more, check out our guide to the San Diego Comic-Con 2026 schedule and our breakdown of all the upcoming movies you need to know about.

Mayday releases on Apple TV on September 4. For more, check out our list of the best movies on Apple TV.

If you're looking for the best new shows and movies to stream this weekend, then you've come to the right place. We've got recommendations from across the spectrum of streaming services, meaning whatever you subscribe to, we've got you covered.

Highlights this week include the return of animated series X-Men '97 on Disney Plus, the third film in the Enola Holmes franchise on Netflix, and horror-comedy sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (though we're still mad it wasn't called Ready or Not: Here I Come).

It's a corking July 4 weekend for the best streaming services around, with more than enough to fill a long weekend's viewing, between trips to the BBQ. So read on for our streaming picks of the week, and where to find them.

X-Men '97 season 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Disney Plus

Marvel's nostalgic animated revival continues with X-Men '97 season 2. The first three episodes dropped this week, perfect for immersing yourself back in a world of mutant mayhem, with further episodes set to release weekly on Wednesdays. Be sure to bookmark our X-Men '97 season 2 release schedule, so you never miss an episode.

Picking up moments after that jaw-dropping season 1 cliffhanger, season 2 sees the X-Men spread across time in the battle against original mutant Apocalypse. It's been two years since season 1, so if you're feeling a little lost, be sure to check out our X-Men '97 season 1 recap, or check out our spoiler-free X-Men '97 season 2 review for our verdict on the first four episodes (spoiler: we liked it a lot).

For more on what to watch, here's our guide to the best shows on Disney Plus.

Silo season 3

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV

Apple's post-apocalyptic mystery show is back for its third, and penultimate, season. After venturing outside the silo in season 2 and discovering that they were not alone, Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) now faces a different struggle – ol' memory loss.

OK, so a bit of a cliched start for Silo season 3, but after two seasons of questions, the show is finally set to provide answers, with a dual timeline flashing back to the creation of the silos themselves. The best news is that a fourth and final season has already been shot, so there's no risk of being left hanging.

For what else to watch, here's our pick of the best Apple TV shows.

Enola Holmes 3

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Enola Holmes is back! Sherlock's younger sister, played by Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, is about to wed Lord Tewkesbury (Louis Partridge) in Malta when her crime-solving big brother – once again played by Henry Cavill – disappears. So it's up to Enola to solve the case of the missing Holmes, and expose the shadowy conspirators pulling the strings.

Enola Holmes has proven one of Netflix's more successful ongoing film franchises. This latest entry is once again written by prolific screenwriter Jack Thorne, who has enlisted his acclaimed Adolescence collaborator Phlip Barantini as director, so impressive credentials behind the camera. Here's to many more cases!

Fill out your watchlist with our guide to the best Netflix movies

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Hulu/Disney Plus

The sequel to 2019 horror-comedy Ready or Not is another fun, frantic spin on the most dangerous game, as returning survivor Grace (Samara Weaving) again finds herself being hunted for ritualistic sport by the council of elite families. The twist this time: Grace's estranged sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton) is also part of the chase.

Arriving seven years after the first entry (directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett helmed Screams 5 and 6, and vampire flick Abigail in the intervening years), Ready or Not 2 has been a long time coming, but is another blood-soaked blast. For an even more outrageous spin on a similar premise, check out They Will Kill You, which hit HBO Max last month.

For more, dive into our list of best movies on Disney Plus

Lee Cronin's The Mummy

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

Warner Bros' full-on Mummy reboot faced a mixed response when it released earlier this year, with critics knocking the fact that it's more of an exorcist movie than a Mummy movie, and pointing to its somewhat indulgent 135-minute runtime (and that meaningless title) as signs that it was a movie in need of a few more studio notes. But everyone can agree, it's pretty gnarly.

The story of a modern-day family whose daughter is kidnapped, only to mysteriously return 8 years later, having been found in a sarcophagus, wrapped in bandages (never a good sign), it's a movie that brings the Mummy myth into the home. Midsommar's Jack Reynor and Moon Knight's May Calamawy star.

For more, here are the best movies on HBO Max

Human Vapor

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

This South Korean sci-fi thriller show is actually a reimagining of a 1960 Toho movie, hence the charmingly retro premise: a man gains the ability to transform into a gaseous state and uses his powers for bank robberies. Only here, of course, instead of robbing banks, murder is involved.

We're not going to lie: there was clearly a limited VFX budget, so some of the gas effects are a little ropey, but Human Vapor has been admirably updated for the prestige TV era; this gripping 8-episode limited series will keep you hooked till the very end.

For more from the biggest streaming service around, check out our list of the best shows on Netflix.

If nothing on our list seems right for you, have a read of our guides to the best Prime Video shows, and the best Apple TV movies you can watch right now.

As Loverboy once said, everybody's working for the weekend – because there's no better time to get stuck into the biggest and best streaming releases around. Wondering what to watch on your precious days off? We've got you covered.

Below you'll find a rundown of the 6 must-watch releases from across all the best streaming services, meaning there's a recommendation for everyone, whatever you subscribe to. And this weekend is a doozy, with the long-awaited return of a flagship HBO show, two returning prestige shows featuring suave men in suits, a bingeable Harlan Coben mystery, and a new show that could fill the vacuum left behind by Crazy Rich Asians.

If it's a movie you're after, and you don't fancy a trip to a packed theater to see Toy Story 5 (or you're not in the mood for one of the best sci-fi movies on Netflix), then there's the latest entry in a young adult romance franchise that audiences can't get enough of. With so much on offer, the problem is how you can fit everything in and still squeeze a bit of outside time into your weekend as well. So read on for our weekend streaming picks, and exactly where to find them.

House of the Dragon season 3

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max (US and UK), NOW/Sky (UK)

The Dance of the Dragons continues in House of the Dragon season 3. You may recall that season 2 ended with the respective forces of Team Black and Team Green marching towards battle (if you don't, our House of the Dragon recap has you covered). Well, season 3 is set to deliver on two years of delayed gratification, as the new season opens with the Battle of the Gullet – one of the bloodiest naval battles in the history of Westeros.

In other words, House of the Dragon season 3 wastes no time getting back to the action. Our 4* House of the Dragon season 3 review even calls it "the most explosive start to a Westeros-set season to date," so be sure to tune in when the first episode drops this weekend. Our House of the Dragon season 3 release schedule will make sure you know exactly when to tune in, wherever you may be.

For more viewing inspiration, check out our guide to the best HBO shows.

Sugar season 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV

If you watched the first season of this Colin Farrell-starring LA detective show, you'll know the marketing materials are concealing a huge and frankly bonkers twist. We won't spoil it here, but let's just say there's more to Sugar than a movie-loving private eye solving missing-person mysteries around Tinseltown.

Sugar's second season features a whole new case involving the missing brother of a boxer on the verge of the big leagues, and sees Marvel/The Last of Us star Tony Dalton join the cast as a corrupt sheriff. Tune in before someone spoils the surprise…

For what else to watch, here's our pick of the best Apple TV shows.

The Agency season 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Paramount Plus

A remake of the critically acclaimed French spy thriller The Bureau, The Agency stars Michael Fassbender as a CIA operative navigating the twisty, subterfuge-filled world of international espionage, and offers a more grounded take on the spy genre than the likes of Jack Ryan.

Working from rock-solid source material, the story alone makes this a must-watch. But it's got a heck of a cast as well; alongside Fassbender, Richard Gere, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith and John Magaro feature, many stepping into the spotlight this season after operating on the sidelines in season 1.

For what else to watch, here's our pick of the best shows on Paramount Plus.

I Will Find You

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Writer-producer Harlan Coben has become an industry unto himself. I Will Find You is the latest of his many beach reads to be adapted for binge viewing, and stars Avatar's Sam Worthington as a father jailed for the murder of his son, only to discover in prison that his missing child could still be alive.

Intriguing premise, right? I Will Find You also features a typically stacked cast for a Coben adaptation: Severance's Britt Lower, Heroes' Milo Ventimiglia and Gotham's Erin Richards also star. Just don't start watching too late at night, because the moreish episodes will keep you up till sunrise.

If this doesn't tickle your fancy, check out our list of the best Netflix shows.

The Season

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Hulu/Disney Plus

If you've ever found yourself wondering why a sequel to Crazy Rich Asians is still stuck in development hell, The Season should tide you over till China Rich Girlfriend finally goes into production. Set in the luxury world of Hong Kong's elite boating scene (we're all familiar, I'm sure), it's the kind of show where scandal, betrayal and, eventually, murder are par for the course.

Shadow and Bone's Jessie Mei Lee leads the cast as something of an interloper who throws a cat among the pigeons or, rather, a shark among the superyachts. Reviewers have called it "Succession meets Crazy Rich Asians," while the Hong Kong locations are as glamorous as they come. Perfect weekend binge-viewing that may give you a few summer holiday ideas.

For more on what to watch, here's our guide to the best shows on Disney Plus.

Your Fault: London

Available: UK/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

If you haven't gotten on board with this prolific series of romantic dramas yet, now is the perfect time. A follow-up to My Fault: London (so be sure to watch that first), it stars Asha Banks and Matthew Broome as madly in love twentysomethings whose commitment to one another is tested by conflicting desires.

An English-language adaptation of the wildly popular Spanish-language trilogy Culpables, the Fault movies may not be high art, but they are very watchable. And the best news is the third film in the trilogy – Our Fault: London – was shot back-to-back with the second movie, meaning a sequel is already in the can.

After this, give our guide on the best Prime Video movies a look for your next viewing inspiration.

If nothing on our list seems right for you, have a read of our guides to the best Netflix movies, the best Prime Video shows, and the best Apple TV movies you can watch right now.

Stephen King is no stranger to sharing his opinions on new movies and TV shows online, and his latest recommendation is a brand new Apple TV show, but it's not Widow's Bay.

"Widow's Bay is good. Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is even better," said King on Twitter. "It's like Hitchcock came back to do it one more time. And Tatiana Maslany is so good. The play of emotions on her face is pretty incredible. She goes from comic to terror in an instant." Comparing the show to the works of Hitchcock, the king of suspense, is big praise indeed.

Starring Orphan Black's Maslany, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed follows a newly divorced soccer mom named Paula who is thrown into a spiral of blackmail and murder when she witnesses a crime. Whilst juggling an ongoing custody battle, Paula begins her own investigation that leads her to an even greater conspiracy. The show hit Apple TV on May 20 and will conclude on July 15, 2026.

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed has proven to be a hit with critics, standing at an impressive 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it hasn't blown up as much as Apple TV's other dark comedy, Widow's Bay. The new show, which leans a little more into the horror genre, follows a mayor who desperately tries to drive tourists to his small, dated island, but in doing so, triggers a sinister curse. Widow's Bay sits at a slightly higher 97% RT score.

Earlier this month, horror director Guillermo del Toro called the surprise hit "one of the best streaming series in a long time." And just this week, game developer and fellow Twitter film reviewer Hideo Kojima shared his thoughts on Widow's Bay. "It’s so incredibly good that I couldn’t stop," said Kojima. Funnily enough, Kojima added, "Fans of Stephen King and horror in general will love it." Well, it seems as though King prefers Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed.

Apple TV is keeping fans of tension and mystery fed right now. Widow's Bay came to an end on June 17, but Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is still airing, as well as the new Cape Fear TV adaptation, starring Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, and Javier Bardem as the terrifying Max Cady. Crime drama Unconditional also concludes on June 19.

For more, check out our guide to the best shows on Apple TV, and keep up with new shows heading your way.

The king of online film reviews, Hideo Kojima, has spoken, and this time the game developer is showing love to surprise Apple TV smash hit Widow's Bay.

Kojima took to Twitter to share his take. "It’s so incredibly good that I couldn’t stop, so I binged through Episode 9 in one go. It’s packed with horror elements, one after another. Fans of Stephen King and horror in general will love it. The pacing is excellent, and the balance between horror and humor is just right," said Kojima. "It’s been a long time since a series pulled me in this completely."

As well as recommending the show to Stephen King fans, Kojima went on to compare the new horror show to the likes of Steven Spielberg's Jaws and David Lynch's Twin Peaks franchise. Check out the full post below.

Kojima said he watched the show based on Frankenstein director Guillermo del Toro's recommendation, who tweeted out his own review of the series on June 1. "Widow's Bay may very well be the best streaming series in a long time… and hands down one of the most mesmerizing acts of narrative prestidigitation in Horror," said Del Toro. Well, that certainly is big praise from the Pan's Labyrinth helmer.

Set in a fictional New England island called Widow's Bay, the series follows a new mayor who attempts to attract tourists and breathe new life into the outdated town. However, the locals claim the island is cursed, which soon becomes apparent when a string of unexplainable, paranormal events occur. The series stars Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey, Kingston Rumi Southwick, and Stephen Root.

The show landed on Apple TV on April 29, but has slowly grown in popularity. Widow's Bay sits at an impressive 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and has already been renewed for season 2.

The final episode of Widow's Bay season 1 lands on Apple TV on June 17. For more, check out our guide to the best shows on Apple TV, and keep up with new shows heading your way.

As another weekend approaches, so do new streaming releases. So, if you're wondering what to watch this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you're in for a treat as several new movies and TV shows hit the big streaming platforms.

HBO Max has a returning superhero show as My Adventures with Superman season 3 arrives, as well as a hit horror movie in They Will Kill You, which is available to watch now as well. Prime Video is dialling up the romance with new show Every Year After as Apple TV Plus gets us ready for a hugely-anticipated finale with the penultimate episode of Widow's Bay.

If it's a movie you're after, Disney Plus is releasing a special extended addition of its 2014 hit Muppets Most Wanted. Then over on Netflix you can see a beautifully crafted stop-motion fantasy film called I Am Frankelda. With so many variety on offer, there's plenty to keep you busy this weekend. So read on for why we recommend these picks – and how exactly you can stream them.

My Adventures with Superman season 3

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

Clark Kent is back in My Adventures with Superman season 3, which arrives on HBO this week. The third season returns to Metropolis as our titular hero faces new enemies, including a brutal Cyborg Superman who claims to be better than the Man of Steel in every possible way. In order to defeat this threat, Supes teams up with Supergirl, Jimmy Olsen, and Lois Lane to bring order back to the city.

Set across 10 episodes, the new outing is just as action-packed and full of heart as previous seasons as it manages to explore a new side to this much-adapted hero. The Boys star Jack Quaid returns as Superman alongside newcomers Max Mittelman as Cyborg Supes and Darren Criss as Superboy. The show is airing weekly on HBO Max following its release on Toonami, and is well worth a watch.

For more viewing inspiration, check out our guide to the best HBO shows.

Widow's Bay episode 9

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV Plus

Our time in the, ahem, charming town of Widow's Bay is almost at an end as the show's penultimate episode arrives this week. The Matthew Rhys-led series has been one of the big surprises of 2026 so far, working as both a hilarious horror satire as well as gripping and tense thriller. There are so many questions remaining in the penultimate episode as we wait for next week's finale so there's never been a better time to make sure you're up to date before the final episode airs.

And if you needed any more convincing to book a ferry trip over, then the reviews speak for themselves. Currently sitting at 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, the Guardian gave the show five out of five stars, saying it's "Mare of Easttown meets Schitt's Creek, but with something else that makes it singular". What more could you want? Widow's Bay episode 9 is streaming now on Apple TV Plus.

For what else to watch, here's our pick of the best Apple TV series.

Every Year After

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

Prime Video is well known as the place to be for romantic dramas. Not only did their show The Summer I Turned Pretty become a global hit, but they've also had new romantic series like Off Campus and Maxton Hall win over viewers. Now another new entry is joining the list as Every Year After arrives on the streamer.

Based on the novel 'Every Summer After' by Carley Fortune, the eight-part drama follows Percy Fraser and Sam Florek, two best friends who find themselves constantly drawn back to each other. Think One Day meets Virgin River, the series is all about whether the one that got away is truly gone forever. All episodes are available to stream now.

We've also got a round-up of the best shows on Prime Video.

I Am Frankelda

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Get lost in a new dark fantasy world in I Am Frankelda, an absorbing stop-motion story set between the real world and the world of terrors. It follows a young aspiring writer called Francisca Imelda in 19th century Mexico who is approached by a prince to help write more nightmares. As he explains to her, if humans are no longer scared, then his kingdom of terrors will cease to exist.

The Mexican movie was first released in 2025 but will be landing globally on Netflix this weekend. The filmmakers were inspired by Guillermo del Toro and his visual language of fantastical creatures and dark fantasy can be felt throughout. If you love the art that goes into this kind of filmmaking as well as getting lost in a new world, this is definitely one to add to your weekend watchlist. Did we mention it was a musical too?

If this doesn't tickle your fancy, check out our list of the best Netflix fantasy movies available now.

Muppets Most Wanted Extended Edition

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Disney Plus

While it's not something we were necessarily expecting, it's always a treat to have more Muppets to enjoy. This weekend Disney Plus is releasing a special longer edition of the 2014 movie Muppets Most Wanted. Previously only available on the Blu-Ray, this version features 12 minutes of extra footage. Fans who have seen it have called it the definitive version of the beloved movie as it subtly reshapes the story in a very satisfying way.

The additions include added character beats and more jokes, as well as expanded musical numbers. Viewers can enjoy extra verses and gags in this new version, which seems like a perfect watch for muppets fans and those wanting revisit the fun movie more than a decade on from its first release. Muppets Most Wanted Extended Edition arrives on June 14.

For more on what to watch, here's our guide to the best movies on Disney Plus.

They Will Kill You

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

An action horror described by some as John Wick meets Tarantino is arriving on HBO Max this weekend. They Will Kill You stars Joker's Zazie Beetz, Severance's Patricia Arquette, and Harry Potter's Tom Felton in a thriller full of surprises. The story follows an ex-convict who answers a cryptic ad to become a housekeeper at a mysterious New York City highrise. However, when she's there, she soon realizes that this is not an ordinary home.

Several people have vanished from the building over the decades and it seems like a satanic cult may be the reason why. It's only been a few months since it came out in theaters, but you can already enjoy the gory slasher from the comfort of your sofa as it arrives on HBO Max.

After this, give our guide on the best HBO movies a look for your next viewing inspiration.

If nothing on our list seems right for you, have a read of our guides to the best Netflix shows, the best Prime Video movies, and the best Apple TV movies you can watch right now.

With a new month comes a whole heap of new releases on streaming services to enjoy – and June is no exception. This first week brings with it several returning series as well as the release of a new Netflix original movie. Probably the most exciting pick of this weekend's options is Cape Fear, which adapts John D. MacDonald's The Executioners once again for the screen, this time starring Javier Bardem and Amy Adams.

That's by no means all there is to watch on the TV front either. On Prime Video, animated show The Legend of Vox Machina returns for its fourth season, which is now officially the penultimate season of the Critical Role adaptation. Then on AMC Plus, Interview With a Vampire returns with a new season titled The Vampire Lestat, which sees the titular vampire become a rockstar.

Films are equally as exciting this week as two major releases make their way onto streaming – and they couldn't be more different. Pixar movie Hoppers is now streaming on Disney Plus if you're after a family-friendly watch that's great fun, meanwhile Alexander Skarsgård's R-rated motorcycle romance is available on HBO Max. Finally, the queen of romantic comedies Jennifer Lopez is back for a new Netflix film written and starring Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein.

Cape Fear

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV+

"Let me ask you a question, what is your worst fear?" Javier Bardem's chilling Max Cady asks in the new Apple TV Plus series Cape Fear. Based on John D. MacDonald's The Executioners, it follows Tom and Anna Bowden (played by Patrick Wilson and Amy Adams here) as they deal with Cady returning to their lives when he's released from prison. Vicious and unpredictable, he is after revenge from the pair who represented him 17 years ago.

If it sounds familiar, there's a reason. This book has actually been adapted twice before, by J. Lee Thompson in 1962 and by none other than Martin Scorsese in 1991. Scorsese is a producer on this version too alongside Steven Spielberg. And with such impressive talent on and behind the camera, it's no surprise that the show has been landing rave reviews already, with lots of praise for the performances from Bardem and Adams. The first two episodes are available to stream now with the rest of the limited series airing weekly.

Our list of the best Apple TV shows is packed with quality entertainment.

The Legend of Vox Machina season 4

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

Based on Dungeons & Dragons web series Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina has won a lot of fans over its first three seasons for its fun, irreverent take on this beloved world. Now the show is back with a fourth outing, balancing comedy and adventure across 12 new episodes. This time, we pick up with Vox Machina, a year after they separated following the Chroma Conclave. Adventure, and a new evil rising, bring them back together once again to face an epic enemy.

Most of the voice cast are back for the penultimate season of the animated show, including the return of fan-favorite character Taryon Darrington (voiced by Wayne Brady). There's also a surprise introduction of Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis too, who is voicing a mystery role in the new season, which you won't want to miss. The first three episodes are available now on Prime Video with new triple episode drops continuing until June 24.

For what else to watch, check out our guide to the best Prime Video shows.

The Vampire Lestat

Available: US
Where to watch: AMC+

Now before you start wondering if there's another new spin-off series arriving in the Anne Rice AMC universe, The Vampire Lestat is actually a continuation of the show that kicked this whole franchise off. This is Interview With the Vampire season 3, with a slight twist. Instead of continuing to tell this story from the point of view of Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), the new episodes shift the perspective to Sam Reid's Lestat de Lioncourt after he wakes up in the modern world and becomes a rock star.

The change-up in format has definitely worked too as the series has debuted to a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a lot of thanks due to Reid's magnetic performance as Lestat. This time around he uncovers new sides to his deeply flawed and interesting character and after all of the twists and turns in season 2, his relationship with Louis is still a key part of this story too and will unfurl in interesting ways across these seven episodes. The first episode arrives on June 7, with subsequent outings airing each Sunday on AMC Plus.

Office Romance

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Rom-com queen Jennifer Lopez is back for a new Netflix movie written and starring Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein. Office Romance sees Lopez play Jackie, the CEO of a fictional company called Air Cruz. Part of her iron fist rule of the company is an extremely rigid anti-fraternization policy for all her employees, which gets tested when lawyer Daniel (Goldstein) starts working for her and sparks fly.

It's pretty much exactly what you're asking for if you're in the mood for an easy, light-hearted watch. Goldstein's dialogue, co-scribed by Joe Kelly, adds an extra witty kick to this world too, making it an enjoyable watch. It's Lopez who is the real star here though, bringing back her goofball charm as a leading lady, well honed from movies like The Wedding Planner and Maid in Manhattan. You can watch Office Romance on Netflix now.

Check out our guide to the best Netflix movies for more great viewing.

Hoppers

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Disney+

Pixar's latest Hoppers is now available to watch on Disney Plus. The charming new animated movie imagines what might happen if scientists had discovered a way to transform human consciousness into robotic animals. Using the technology, our protagonist Mabel (voiced brilliantly by Piper Curda) "hops" into a robotic beaver to experience life as the animals live it. It's a great premise and one that Jesse Andrews' script handles deftly with humor, heart, and a lot of adventure.

The voice cast is pretty impressive too with Jon Hamm, Dave Franco, and Meryl Streep all starring in the movie. Widely called a return to form for Pixar, Hoppers received great reviews during its cinematic run so it's a bit of a no brainer to add it to your weekend streaming list too. The movie is available to watch right now as well, so what are you waiting for?

Check out our picks of the best Disney Plus movies for what else to watch.

Pillion

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

If you're looking for a darker romance that Netflix's new rom-com, then Pillion is another streaming option for you this weekend. The Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling-led film that won over critics at film festivals is now finally heading to HBO Max. It stars Melling as a timid gay man named Colin who's world is broadened by Skarsgård's Ray, an enigmatic biker. The pair start a BDSM relationship, which causes Colin to change in unexpected ways.

Written and directed by Harry Lighton, the film is based on the 2020 novel Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones. Brilliant writing and absorbing performances really elevate this one, which you can stream on HBO Max now.

We've got a list of the best HBO Max movies you can watch right now too.

For more, check out our round up of the best Hulu movies and the best Prime Video movies you can also watch now.

Horror legend Guillermo del Toro says Widow's Bay is one of the best things to hit streaming in a long time, point blank period.

"If I may- in my estimation- #WidowsBay may very well be the best streaming series in a long time… and hands down one of the most mesmerizing acts of narrative prestidigitation in Horror," Del Toro tweeted.

The series follows Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys), the skeptical mayor of a fictional, titular New England island town, who doesn't believe in ghosts or curses or the paranormal... until he starts experiencing an array of supernatural occurrences that suggest his quaint little town is most definitely cursed. The core cast includes Kate O'Flynn, Dale Dickey, Stephen Root, and Kevin Carroll. The very long list of guest stars features everyone from Toby Huss to Chris Fleming and Betty Gilpin.

Widow's Bay was created by Parks and Recs writer Katie Dippold, who is perhaps best known by the chronically online as the woman who dressed up as the Babadook for a friend's Halloween get-together... that no one else was dressed up at.

The 10-part series currently sits at a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, and I have a feeling Apple TV Plus will definitely be renewing it for a second season. The first season is still airing through June, so we have a bit of time yet.

Widow's Bay is streaming now on Apple TV. When you've caught up with that, check out our guide to the 25 best shows on Apple TV for more great streaming.

We've reached the end of May and while several of the month's major releases have already come out, there's still a few more exciting launches happening this week. Probably the most exciting pick is Nicolas Cage's first TV role, as he stars in new Prime Video Spider-Man series, Spider-Noir.

That's not the only exciting release in our list of the best new shows and movies to stream this week, either. There's also a new spin-off to Apple TV Plus' beloved series For All Mankind, which turns the focus to the Soviet Union. Netflix's runaway hit comedy The Four Seasons is also back for a hilarious second outing as well.

On the movie side, there's an under-the-radar horror movie landing on Hulu and Disney Plus, as well as an Oscar-winning drama. Then, just in case you missed it in theaters, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! is also now out on streaming, starring newly minted Oscar winner Jessie Buckley.

This is all just scratching the surface of what's available on streaming this week. For more of what to watch (and what you might have missed this month), read our guides on everything new on Netflix in May 2026, everything new on Disney Plus in May 2026, and everything new on Prime Video in May 2026.

Spider-Noir

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

Nicolas Cage swings onto the small screen in new Spider-Man show, Spider-Noir. He stars as an aging private investigator and former superhero called Ben Reilly. When a new case lands on his desk, he must grapple with his past and decide whether he wants to become The Spider once again. It's set in an alternate universe to the rest of Sony's Spider-Man movies, but Cage did first play the role in the Spider-Verse films. However, this new show is based more on the comics, adapted by Oren Uziel to introduce a new version of this character in a slick, genre-driven drama.

One of the most fun parts about this release is that you can watch it in both black and white or color (read how to do that here). It's also landed some pretty positive reviews, with praise mostly falling at Cage's feet for his authentic performance. Our own Spider-Noir review gave it 3.5 stars with our reviewer calling it "a delightfully camp, low-stakes romp through 1930s New York City that proves Nicolas Cage is still cooler than all of us." You can stream all episodes of the 8-part show on Prime Video now.

See what else we recommend with our guide to the best TV shows on Prime Video.

The Four Seasons season 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

The Four Seasons was a breakout hit for Netflix when its first season arrived back in May 2025. It's all-star cast got viewers hooked with Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, and Will Forte all appearing in lead roles. However, it was the deft balance of all-out laughs and more tender emotion that was what made the show so popular with viewers and critics alike.

Now the show is returning with a second season, which follows in the wake of season 1's shock death. This time around, the group of friends navigate three new vacations with more baggage and a baby in tow. All eight episodes are available to stream now.

See what else we recommend with our guide to the best shows on Netflix.

Star City

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV

For All Mankind is undoubtedly one of Apple TV's best shows currently airing, telling an alternate history where the USSR was the first nation to reach the moon. In the original show, this kicked off a more intense space race that has been told from the American perspective so far. Well, now, new spin-off Star City is changing the narrative, telling the story from the perspective of the Soviet space agency.

It's an intriguing premise that will likely appeal to fans of the original show as well as newcomers to this sci-fi universe. What's more, it's got a seriously stacked cast of dramatic talent. Rhys Ifans plays the chief designer of the program, while Anna Maxwell Martin is the head of the KGB surveillance department at Star City. Early reviews have been very positive for the new show, which has opened to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. The first two episodes arrive on May 29, airing weekly thereafter.

Our list of the best Apple TV shows is packed with quality entertainment.

The Bride!

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

Based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein and the 1935 movie Bride of Frankenstein, The Bride! tells a new story set in a very familiar world. After impressing with her directorial debut, The Lost Daughter, The Dark Knight star Maggie Gyllenhaal is in both the writing and directing chair for this one. It stars Christian Bale as 'Frank', the monster created by Dr. Frankenstein, opposite Jessie Buckley as the titular Bride, a woman who is brought back from the dead to be his companion.

Buckley's performance as a radical rebel drives much of the movie, which split critics between fervent admirers and confused observers. Called a sci-fi fantasy version of Sid and Nancy and Natural Born Killers, it seems destined to become a cult classic. It's well worth your streaming time this weekend to make up your own mind on the 2026 release. The movie is available to watch now on HBO Max in the UK and the US.

Check out our guide to the best HBO Max movies for more essential viewing.

Descendent

Available: US
Where to watch: Hulu/Disney Plus

This pacy horror likely flew under your radar when it was first released in 2025. Produced by Marvel filmmaking duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (who worked on Moon Knight and Daredevil: Born Again), this sci-fi thriller tells the story of a school security guard in Los Angeles who struggles to navigate his childhood trauma as he prepares for the birth of his first child.

However, things start to get pretty weird when he ends up seeing a mysterious beam of light one night on his shift. He wakes up after this odd encounter with images of aliens and desert landscapes plaguing his mind. The Walking Dead actor Ross Marquand stars in the lead role of this twisty and tense horror with a very decent 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. You can stream the movie on Hulu right now.

Our guide to the best Hulu movies is full of cinematic gems.

The Theory of Everything

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix (US)/Prime Video (UK)

Awards darling The Theory of Everything is now available to stream on Netflix. The biographical drama tells the love story of physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) and his wife, Jane Wilde Hawking (Felicity Jones). The pair navigate his advancing illness and rising fame across three decades of their lives, beginning with their first meeting at Cambridge University.

If you missed this one when it was released back in 2014, it's well worth a watch now for its tender and emotional retelling of Hawking's life. Nominated for five Oscars and winning the Academy Award for Redmayne, it's easy to see why this movie is so well-loved. It's on Prime Video in the UK for four days before it heads to Netflix in the US on May 31.

For more streaming inspiration, you can check out our breakdown of the best Netflix movies.

If you're still in need of inspiration, check out our guides to the best movies on Prime Video and the best shows on Disney Plus.

The first trailer for Sugar season 2 has arrived, and John Sugar is back on the case.

In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Sugar is tasked with another missing persons case... which involves gang violence, a corrupt police force, and a whole new cast of characters.

Season 2 sees Sugar return to investigate a new case: finding the missing older brother of an up-and-coming local boxer (as his search for his beloved missing sister continues). According to the official synopsis: "As the investigation expands into a city-wide conspiracy with sinister intentions, Sugar must reckon with himself to answer the question – how far will he go to do what’s right?"

Newcomers to the cast include Jin Ha, Raymond Lee, Marvel's very own Tony Dalton, Laura Donnelly, Sasha Calle, and Shea Whigham. You might also recall that rather dramatic twist at the end of season 1, which is teased oh so lightly at the end of the season 2 trailer: "Where are you from?" Charlotte asks. "Can we skip that one?" Sugar replies.

The series, created by The Cell and I Am Legend screenwriter Mark Protosevich, premiered on Apple TV Plus back in 2024 and was swiftly renewed for a second season. It also received an Emmy nomination for Best Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half Hour). Sam Catlin, creator of AMC's Preacher, takes over as showrunner for season 2.

Sugar is set to hit Apple TV Plus on June 19. For more, check out our list of the best new TV shows coming your way in 2026 and beyond.

The first trailer for Ted Lasso season 4 has arrived, and the beloved football coach is back in action.

In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, Ted returns to Richmond to take on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a women's football team. He has some help, though, from Sex Education star Tanya Reynolds. We also see a montage of all our favorite characters, including Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, and Brett Goldstein. Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift are part of the returning cast, with new members including Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely.

The trailer reveals that Ted Lasso season 4 will hit Apple TV Plus on August 5. The show will air weekly episodes through October 7.

You might recall that the show was set to end after season 3, with the final episode titled, 'So Long, Farewell.' Star Jason Sudeikis surprise-announced the show's return on a podcast last year (and I think it might have something to do with all of those Ted Lasso dancing compilations going viral on TikTok).

The official synopsis reads: "The fourth season will see Ted return to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team. Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would."

For more, check out the best Apple TV Plus shows, or keep up with new TV shows heading your way soon.

Adam Scott knows how Severance ends – but he's not giving us any hints about what's in store for the Macrodata Refinement department.

"Oh, yes. I’m an executive producer on the show, so I’m involved in all of it," Scott, who plays grieving widower Mark Scout and his at-work "innie", Mark S., told Variety when asked if he knew the ultimate plan for the show. "We talk with the writers and Dan [Erickson, showrunner] all the time. I know everything about what’s going on. [As an actor] I like having as much information as possible."

As for Severance season 3, "It’s going to be great," he added. "There are so many surprises. I can’t wait to shoot it."

Severance season 2 wrapped up in March 2025 on Apple TV, almost three years after season 1 premiered. Hopefully, there isn't such a long wait for season 3 but, as Scott's comments suggest, production isn't underway just yet.

One big change to the show's third installment is that Ben Stiller won't be directing any episode, after helming half of season 2's 10-episode run. "I love directing it and look forward to at some point again for sure. I feel like season 3 is going to be the best yet as we continue to evolve," he said last year.

Next up for Scott is Hokum, a new horror movie about an author who travels to Ireland to spread his parents' ashes and discovers that his rented accommodation could be haunted. Directed by Damian McCarthy, the cast also includes Austin Amelio and David Wilmott.

Hokum arrives in theaters on May 8. In the meantime, check out our guide to the other best upcoming horror movies to scare you silly in 2026.

The weekend is almost here, which means a whole bunch of new streaming releases are landing. From original movies making their debut to returning familiar franchises, this week's crop is full of exciting new movies and shows to enjoy. To help you navigate what's fresh, we've created this handy guide breaking down what you can stream on each of the major platforms.

Making their way onto our shortlist this week is a new Stranger Things animated show, as well as HBO Max's exciting new drama Half Man. If you're after a movie, Oscar contender Marty Supreme will be making its streaming debut, as well as a brand new Charlize Theron thriller arriving on Netflix. For the full details on these as well as several other top picks, read on for our breakdown of the six best new movies and shows to watch this weekend.

And if you're still struggling with what to pop on your TV, we've got even more recommendations to help you out. For everything still to arrive this month, check out our comprehensive guides to everything new on Netflix in April 2026, everything new on Disney Plus in April 2026, and everything new on Prime Video in April 2026. That should keep you busy, right?

New movies

Apex (Netflix)

Available: US/UK
Watch now: Netflix

A simple hike turns into a deadly cat-and-mouse game in Netflix's new action thriller Apex. The movie stars Charlize Theron as Sasha, a woman planning to test her limits in the unforgiving Australian wilderness. However, she makes the fatal error of trusting an amiable local for directions, played by Taron Egerton sporting a questionable accent, and he leads her into a trap. When they meet again in the bush, he tells her she has the length of a song to get "as far away from him as possible".

This looks like the perfect Friday night escapism watch, complete with beautiful locations and epic action sequences. There's some serious talent involved, too, as Egerton and Theron are great actors, which should elevate this from your usual Netflix thriller. At the very least, it's great to see Theron channel Furiosa-style action once again.

Watch Apex

No Other Choice (Hulu)

Available: US
Watch now: Hulu

No Other Choice may have been overlooked at the 2026 Oscars, but you shouldn't sleep on this excellent thriller now that it has hit streaming. Directed by Old Boy's Park Chan-wook, this South Korean black comedy stars Squid Game's Lee Byung-hun as a desperate salesman who decides to get the job he needs, he must kill off all of his competition.

The movie has a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, having been praised for being a clever and funny satire on the corporate rat race. It's a timely watch as well as being a masterfully made work of cinema from one of the greatest directors around. If that's not enough to hook you, check out what the director and star had to tell us about the premise.

Watch No Other Choice.

Marty Supreme (HBO Max)

Available: US
Watch now: HBO Max

Timothée Chalamet was nominated for an Oscar for Josh Safdie's engaging sports drama Marty Supreme. Arriving on HBO Max this weekend, it's well worth your time if you missed it on the big screen. Starring the Dune actor in the titular role, the drama charts the ups and downs of table tennis player Marty Mauser as he attempts to become world champion.

Chalamet is excellent as the wisecracking lead in this pacy and fun movie, bringing heart to a pretty unlikeable character. In a typical Safdie fashion, too, it moves at a thousand miles a minute, but you'll enjoy every second of the ride. It helps that Chalamet is joined by an impressive supporting cast, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, and Kevin O'Leary. One for the weekend watch list in our book.

Watch Marty Supreme.

New TV shows

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 (Netflix)

Available: US/UK
Watch now: Netflix

Just when we thought we'd said goodbye to Hawkins, Netflix gives us this treat of an animated show. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 tells a new story set between the second and third seasons of the main live-action series. It follows our favorite gang as the Upside Down starts causing issues for the small town once again.

While it's pretty confusing if you start navigating Stranger Things canon, taken on its own, this is a fun, nostalgia-filled joy ride. As our Stranger Things: Tales from '85 review says, it's the most kid-friendly version of this world yet and is full of fun. Take it at face value, and it seems like this could be the perfect weekend watch. More could be on its way too, according to what the showrunner told us recently...

Watch Stranger Things: Tales from '85

Half Man (HBO Max)

Available: US/UK
Watch now: HBO Max

Richard Gadd's hotly anticipated follow-up to Baby Reindeer has been on our radar since it was first announced. Although for those expecting something similar, think again, as Gadd looks almost unrecognizable as Ruben Pallister, the tough-as-nails and extremely violent half-brother of Jamie Bell's Niall Kennedy. When Ruben shows up unannounced at Niall's wedding, it proves to be a catalyst for unpicking 40 years of their relationship.

Told through flashbacks and present-day sequences, this limited series looks like a searing exploration of how different families can be. So far, reviews have been cautiously positive for the new show, with many praising its exploration of toxic masculinity. However, it seems like it's not for the faint of heart, with references to brutal sequences mentioned by almost every critic. A tough and important watch that shouldn't be missed.

Watch Half Man.

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 6 (Disney Plus)

Available: US/UK
Watch now: Disney Plus

We may be nearing the end of Daredevil: Born Again season 2, but thankfully, the latest episode hasn't slowed down the pace of the Marvel series. Episode six follows the aftermath of Vanessa Fisk's death as a familiar face makes an appearance. Yes, Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones is finally back on our screens – and we couldn't be happier to see the super-powered private investigator once again.

This season of the show has been hugely enjoyable, upping the stakes for Matt Murdock and Karen Page as they navigate a New York City run by Wilson Fisk and his Anti-Vigilante Task Force. This week's outing is especially a must-watch, as we build up to the final two episodes in this season.

Watch Daredevil: Born Again season 2.

Looking for something else to watch? Check out our list of the best Netflix movies or the best movies on Disney Plus.

Keanu Reeves' latest movie hasn't quite received the desired outcome on Rotten Tomatoes.

Outcome, a new dark comedy directed by Jonah Hill, is currently sitting at a disappointing score of 27% on the review aggregator site, based on 26 reviews.

Per the official synopsis, the Apple TV movie follows Reeves' Reef Hawk, "a beloved Hollywood star who must dive into the depths of his hidden demons after being extorted with a mysterious video that's sure to shatter his image and end his career." The cast also includes Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer as Reef's best friends and Hill as his crisis lawyer.

Critics haven't taken kindly to Hill's latest directorial offering, though, with Collider writing, "Outcome is a fascinating mess that rides the line between sincerity and crassness."

"Whatever the right time would be for an exhausting comedy, laden with therapy-speak, about the hardships of film stardom, the current point of global distress is probably not it," reads the Financial Times' review.

Meanwhile, AV Club writes that "while there are affecting moments in Outcome about the perils of celebrity, far too often Hill comes close to true self-reflection, then quickly scurries away."

It's not all negativity, though. "There’s no denying Hill’s instinct for identifying the heart of a dramatic scene and turning the volume of the storytelling down low enough for us to hear it beating," says RogerEbert.com's review.

This is Hill's first time directing a fictional feature since 2018's Mid90s, a coming-of-age comedy about a teenager who begins spending time with an older group of skaters in '90s LA. Since then, he's also directed a documentary, Stutz, about his therapist.

Outcome is now streaming on Apple TV. For more on what to watch, check out our guide to the biggest movie release dates still to come in 2026.

Hijack showrunner Jim Field Smith isn't quite ready to say that he'll be jumping into season 3 now that season 2 has reached its finale. But he's keeping his options open about where it could take place, including some absurd ideas and some potentially compelling ones as well.

"If Apple decide they want another bite of the Hijack cherry, the question I will always ask is, what story is there for Sam? Not, where can we do it, but why?" Smith tells Variety. "Of course, yeah, it could be on a boat. It could be on an e-bike, it could be in the back of a limo, it could be, you know, a submarine. Or it could transcend the Hijack format and it could move into a different arena. But that's what I mean. The precinct is kind of irrelevant. It's more about 'Where could Sam go?'"

Smith says he doesn't "really think so much like that" when asked if he's been brainstorming any actual plots for season 3 yet, saying that he prefers to consider whether there's a good story for lead character Sam Nelson (Idris Elba).

"I don't really think so much like that. I think more like, is there more story for Sam? It's not so much like, 'Oh, could we do it again?' Because, of course, you can do it again," Smith explains. "Do I want to do it again, that's a different conversation. Right now I've literally just delivered this season."

Hijack seasons 1 and 2 are now streaming on Apple TV Plus. While we wait for more news on season 3, check out our guide to the best new TV shows heading our way.

From sci-fi action to the perfect blend of comedy and drama, these are the best new movies and shows to watch on streaming this weekend. It's hard to believe we are in March already, and that we've had two full months of outstanding streaming releases, from the new Bridgerton season to the return of some of the best anime shows now airing.

Below, we've put together a list of 6 great new movies and shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV Plus, and Hulu, which are some of the best streaming services. This time around, we've included a new movie starring Reacher star Alan Ritchson on Netflix, and a new Sherlock Holmes show on Prime Video.

Don't forget to keep an eye on all upcoming movies releasing in cinemas, and all those new shows still to arrive on our screens in 2026, as we help you choose the perfect watch for this weekend.

New movies

War Machine (Netflix)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Netflix

Alan Ritchson, known for his role as Jack Reacher in Prime Video's hit action series Reacher, stars in this new action movie that will have you on the edge of your seat (at least that's what the first trailer teased). Directed by Patrick Hughes, this new Netflix film gives very strong Predator vibes, but at a bigger scale.

Also starring Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, and Esai Morales, the film is set "during the final stage of U.S. Army Ranger selection" as "an elite team’s training exercise turns into a fight for survival against an unimaginable threat." Ritchson's Ranger, codenamed '81', will have to lead his squad of trainees in a seemingly hopeless battle against some kind of giant mech of undetermined origin.

War Machine is available to stream on Netflix from March 6. For more, check out the best Netflix shows to watch right now.

New TV shows

Young Sherlock (Prime Video)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Prime Video

After leading Robert Downey Jr.'s take on Sherlock Holmes in the 2009 movie and its sequel Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, filmmaker Guy Ritchie is back once again to the world created by Arthur Conan Doyle. This time, we're going all the way back to Holmes' youth, with Hero Fiennes Tiffin starring as the beloved sleuth alongside Dónal Finn, Zine Tseng, Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, Max Irons and Colin Firth.

Based on Andrew Lane’s spin-off book series, Young Sherlock sees the character getting disgraced after being wrapped up in a murder case that threatens his freedom. In his first-ever case as a detective, Sherlock will have to uncover a global conspiracy that will change his life forever and will set him on the path towards Baker Street.

Young Sherlock premieres on Amazon Prime on March 4. For more, check out our list of all the best movies on Prime Video right now.

Rooster (HBO Max)

Available: US
Watch now: HBO Max

Ted Lasso and Shrinking creator Bill Lawrence is back with another dramedy, and we can't wait to sink our teeth into it. Premiering on Sunday, Rooster stars Steve Carell, Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley and Lauren Tsai, and it's set to run for ten episodes in this first season co-created by Matt Tarses.

Set on a college campus, Rooster follows a famous author (Carell) and his complicated relationship with his daughter (Clive). When her husband (Dunster) leaves her for a graduate student (Tsai) as her life unravels, her father decides to show up to help her, although instead he seems to have his own existential crisis.

Rooster premieres on HBO Max on March 8. For more, check out our guides to the best HBO shows and the best HBO movies.

The Hunt (Apple TV)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Apple TV

After an unexpected delay due to plagiarism allegations, The Hunt has finally premiered on Apple TV, and it's packed with action and suspense. The French six-episode series was created by Cédric Anger based on the novel Shoot by Douglas Fairbairn.

Per Deadline, the show follows Franck (Benoît Magimel) and his longtime friends as they go on one of their hunting weekend trips together. However, one Sunday, "they come across another group of hunters who start targeting them without explanation. When one of their party is shot, Franck's friends strike back, sending an attacker to the ground. Barely managing to escape, the four friends keep the event a secret. Franck tries to go back to his life as usual alongside his wife Krystel (Mélanie Laurent), but in the next few days, he starts to feel like he and his friends are being watched, or worse, tracked by hunters who are now hell-bent on revenge."

The Hunt premieres on Apple TV on March 4. For more, see our lists for the best movies on Apple TV Plus and the best TV shows on Apple TV Plus.

R.J. Decker (Hulu)

Available: US
Watch now: Hulu

If you can't resist a detective series, you might want to take a look at R.J. Decker on Hulu. Inspired by Carl Hiaasen’s novel Double Whammy and written by Elementary's Rob Doherty, the ABC show sees Underworld star Scott Speedman leading the cast alongside Jaina Lee Ortiz, Bevin Bru, Kevin Rankin and Adelaide Clemens.

Per the logline, "R.J. Decker is a former newspaper photographer and ex-con who starts over as a private investigator in the colorful-if-crime-filled world of South Florida. The series follows him tackling cases that range from slightly odd to outright bizarre with the help of his journalist ex, her police detective wife and a shadowy woman from his past who could be his greatest ally… or his one-way ticket back to prison."

RJ Decker is available to stream on Hulu from March 4. For more, check out our list of the best Hulu shows to watch right now.

Frankenweenie (Disney Plus)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Disney+

To celebrate the release of The Bride! in cinemas this weekend, we've decided to include a different kind of Frankenstein story on this week's list. Tim Burton's stop-motion animated film Frankenweenie takes inspiration from Mary Shelley's iconic character to tell a beautiful (and monstrous) story about the undying love of a boy for his dog.

With the voice cast including huge stars like Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Martin Landau and the late Catherine O'Hara, the film follows Victor after the unexpected loss of his beloved dog Sparky. Devastated, Victor "harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life – with just a few minor adjustments," reads the synopsis. "He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor's fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new 'leash on life' can be monstrous."

Frankenweenie is available to watch on Disney+. For more, see our list of the best TV shows on Disney Plus.

Looking for something else to watch? Check out our list of the best Netflix movies or the best movies on Disney Plus.

In our list of the best new movies and shows to watch on streaming are some huge TV returns that will keep you busy all weekend long. From period romances to adventure flicks and kaiju action, our recommendations for the last days of February are diverse and exciting – which means there's something for everyone.

Below, we've put together a list of 6 great new movies and shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV Plus, and Hulu, which are some of the best streaming services. This time around, we've included some titles that should be on your radar, like the new seasons of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and Paradise, as well as new episodes of Bridgerton season 4.

While we keep an eye on all upcoming movies releasing in cinemas, and all those new shows still to arrive on our screens in 2026, it's time to choose the perfect watch for this weekend. What's it going to be?

New movies

The Bluff (Prime Video)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Prime Video

A project developed by Amazon MGM Studios and The Russo Brothers' production company AGBO, The Bluff is the pirate action movie you didn't know you needed and that it might surprise you this weekend. Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Karl Urban, this R-rated film doesn't pull any punches, described by the streamer as a "gritty, adrenaline-fueled action-adventure about family, survival, and the indomitable strength of a mother’s love."

Set in the 19th century, The Bluff follows Ercell 'Bloody Mary' Bodden (Chopra), a former seafaring raider who, after escaping a violent past, has found peace in the Caribbean alongside her husband (Ismael Cruz Cordova), her son Isaac (Vedanten Naidoo) and sister-in-law Elizabeth (Safia Oakley-Green). Their idyllic existence comes to an end when a menacing captain whom Ercell worked for (Urban) shows up seeking revenge.

The Bluff is available on Amazon Prime from February 25. For more, check out our list of all the best movies on Prime Video right now.

New TV shows

Bridgerton season 4 part 2 (Netflix)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Netflix

So, will Benedict and Sophie's love rise above society conventions and class struggles? There are four new episodes ahead to find out, as part 2 of Bridgerton season 4 is now available to stream. In the first part of the season, we saw the second Bridgerton son falling for a mysterious lady in silver, and then falling again for an extraordinarily smart and fascinating maid. As viewers know, both are the same woman, and Benedict will have to defy everything he's known all his life to be with her.

Get ready for a second part packed with romantic drama, steamy moments (the bath scene is upon us!) and the return of Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley as the fan-favorite couple Anthony and Kate. And that's not all – Netflix's hit period romance will set up the next season, which will focus on yet another Bridgerton sibling.

Bridgerton season 4 is now available to stream on Netflix. For more, check out the best Netflix shows to watch right now.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 (Apple TV)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Apple TV

"To destroy a monster, it takes another monster," says Kurt Russell's elder Lee Shaw in the trailer for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, and that's all we need to hear to know that the new episodes are going to be a kaiju fest. Kong and Godzilla are back on the screen together in the Apple TV show, and they will need all their might to face the mysterious new monster Titan X.

Per the official synopsis, season two "will pick up with the fate of Monarch – and the world – hanging in the balance. The dramatic saga reveals buried secrets that reunite our heroes (and villains) on Kong’s Skull Island, and a new, mysterious village where a mythical Titan rises from the sea. The ripple effects of the past make waves in the present day, blurring the bonds between family, friend and foe – all with the threat of a titan event on the horizon." Along with the returning cast, the show is welcoming Takehiro Hira, Amber Midthunder, Curtiss Cook, Cliff Curtis, Dominique Tipper and Camilo Jiménez Varón.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 premieres on Apple TV on February 27. For more, see our lists for the best movies on Apple TV Plus and the best TV shows on Apple TV Plus.

Paradise season 2 (Hulu)

Available: US
Watch now: Hulu

It's hard to talk about Paradise season 2 without spoiling the mindblowing events of the previous season, but we're going to try for the sake of those viewers who still have to catch up with one of the most unexpected shows airing today. The Hulu series sees Sterling K. Brown starring as Xavier Collins, a secret service agent investigating the murder of a former president (played by James Marsden) in a closed community isolated from the dangers of the outside world.

In the new episodes, Xavier will need to adapt to a new reality as he meets some new major characters, played by Shailene Woodley and Thomas Doherty. Creator Dan Fogelman told fans to brace themselves for an "intense, surprising and emotional" season 2 (via EW). We have been warned.

Paradise season 2 premieres on Hulu on February 23. For more, check out our list of the best Hulu shows to watch right now.

Portobello (HBO Max)

Available: US
Watch now: HBO Max

If you're looking for a documentary to watch this weekend, you might want to take a look at HBO Max's new miniseries Portobello. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Marco Bellocchio, it's been widely praised by critics, with The Wall Street Journal calling it "television with teeth."

Based on the 2016 book Lettere a Francesca, the show takes audiences back to 1980s Italy, telling the story of the infamous miscarriage of justice involving the king of Italian television at the time, Enzo Tortora. "The Irpinia earthquake delivers the final blow to the already fragile balance of the New Organized Camorra criminal organization," reads the official synopsis. "Giovanni Pandico, a trusted friend of crime boss Raffaele Cutolo and a regular viewer of Portobello, decides to repent. Interrogated by the judges, he names an unexpected person: Enzo Tortora."

Portobello premiered on HBO Max on February 20. For more, check out our guides to the best HBO shows and the best HBO movies.

Ancient Autopsy: Mysteries of the Dead (Disney Plus)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Disney+

If you are one of those viewers who love to dive into the most unusual documentaries about ancient times, we have one for you to enjoy this weekend – Ancient Autopsy: Mysteries of the Dead. Now on Disney+, the series sees Professor Suzannah Lipscomb, known for unearthing secrets of our collective past, exploring some of the greatest death mysteries of all time.

From Cleopatra to Genghis Khan, Lipscomb "uses cutting-edge science and compelling detective work to reveal the truth behind the deaths of history's most famous figures," according to the official logline.

Ancient Autopsy: Mysteries of the Dead is available to watch on Disney+ from February 27. For more, see our list of the best TV shows on Disney Plus.

Looking for something else to watch? Check out our list of the best Netflix movies or the best movies on Disney Plus.

Our list of the best new movies and shows to watch on streaming this weekend is packed with exciting stories you won't want to miss, from spy adventures to erotic thrillers and fantasy epics. Here, we help you find your next watch in no time!

Below, we've put together a list of 6 great new movies and shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV Plus, and Hulu, which are some of the best streaming services out there. This time around, we've included some titles that should be on your radar, like a new season of Jennifer Garner's Apple TV thriller series and Harris Dickinson's directorial debut.

Keep reading for our list, and don't forget to keep an eye on all upcoming movies releasing in cinemas, and new shows gracing our screens soon. In the meantime, here are our picks for the best new movies and shows of the week.

New TV shows

The Night Agent season 3 (Netflix)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Netflix

Peter Sutherland is back in The Night Agent season 3, and there is no better new show to binge-watch this weekend on Netflix. Season 1 became one of the most watched Netflix shows of all time, and the show hasn't stopped taking risks since then. Look no further than the explosive ending of The Night Agent season 2, which saw Gabriel Basso's agent turn himself in.

In season 3, Peter Sutherland is tasked with tracking down a young Treasury Agent who fled to Istanbul with sensitive government intel after killing his boss. Per the official synopsis, this incident "kicks off a sequence of events where Peter investigates a dark money network while avoiding its paid assassins, while putting him on a collision course with a relentless journalist. Working together, they uncover buried secrets and old grudges that threaten to bring the government to its knees – and get them both killed in the process."

The Night Agent season 3 is available to stream on Netflix from February 18. For more, check out the best Netflix shows to watch right now.

The Last Thing He Told Me season 2 (Apple TV)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Apple TV

Jennifer Garner leads the cast of Apple TV's thriller series The Last Thing He Told Me, which is coming back this weekend with new episodes and another piece of the mystery. Based on Laura Dave’s recently published sequel The First Time I Saw Him, the new season also sees the return of Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Angourie Rice, with newcomers including Judy Greer and Rita Wilson.

Season 2 picks up the story after the surprising revelations of last season's finale, when Owen (Coster-Waldau) shows up five years after his mysterious disappearance. Per the logline, "Hannah (Garner) and her stepdaughter Bailey (Rice) find themselves in a race to figure out how to reunite their family before the past catches up to them."

The Last Thing He Told Me season 2 premieres on Apple TV on February 20. For more, see our lists for the best movies on Apple TV Plus and the best TV shows on Apple TV Plus.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finale episode (HBO Max)

Available: US
Watch now: HBO Max

The highest-rated Game of Thrones first season ever is coming to an end (for now), as the last episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms airs this Sunday. The HBO series took us back to a different Westeros, based on George R.R. Martin's Dunk and Egg tales, which are set decades before the events of Game of Thrones, and around a century after House of the Dragon.

Week by week, we've followed Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) as they explore what it means to be an honourable knight. Blending the usual blood and violence from the Game of Thrones universe with a much more comedic and lighthearted tone, the series has been an absolute success, so make sure to be ready for the final episode of the season.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms final episode premieres on HBO Max on February 22. For more, check out our guides to the best HBO shows and the best HBO movies.

56 Days (Prime Video)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Prime Video

Looking for something spicy? This erotic thriller starring Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia may be what you're looking for right now. Prime Video's eight-part series 56 Days, based on Catherine Ryan Howard's novel of the same name, unravels an exciting mystery surrounded by a passionate affair, and it's an exciting addition to the genre of films like Basic Instinct and Body Double.

Per the official synopsis, the film "follows Oliver and Ciara, who, after meeting randomly in a supermarket, fall for each other fast, and dangerously hard. Fifty-six days later, homicide investigators arrive at Oliver’s apartment to find an unidentified body – brutally murdered and intentionally decomposed. Did he kill her? Did she kill him? Intercutting between an intense single day in the present investigation and the twisted trajectory of the young lovers' affair in the past, the series is both a unique crime story and a riveting, sexy, psychological thriller."

56 days premieres on Amazon Prime on February 18. For more, check out our list of all the best movies on Prime Video right now.

New movies

Urchin (Hulu/Disney Plus)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Hulu (via the Disney+ bundle)

Harris Dickinson, who's set to star as John Lennon in Sam Mendes' upcoming biopic, debuted as a director last year with the beautifully heartbreaking film Urchin. Now available to watch on streaming, this is a must-watch with an impressive 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes and critics praising Frank Dillane's "unflinchingly authentic performance."

Set in London, the British film follows Mike, a homeless man who does whatever he can to survive day by day. "Roadside evangelizers won't let him sleep in peace, his slippery friend won't pay up the money he stole, and before long, he finds himself in trouble with the law," reads the synopsis. "As he struggles to reintegrate into society, shuffling between gigs as a line cook and a trash collector, he must balance a newfound sense of community with his own itch for self-destruction."

Urchin streams on Hulu (via the Disney+ bundle) from February 17. For more, see our list of the best TV shows on Disney Plus.

The Astronaut (Hulu)

Available: US
Watch now: Hulu

If you loved Alien: Earth on Hulu, you might want to check out The Astronaut, which is now streaming on Hulu. Starring Kate Mara, Laurence Fishburne, Gabriel Luna, and Ivana Miličević, the film blends sci-fi and horror as it poses the possibility of an alien invasion in the heart of NASA.

Written and directed by Jess Varley, The Astronaut follows astronaut Sam Walker, who has just returned from her first space mission and is placed at a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. However, she suspects that something is wrong when disturbing events start to happen. Is it possible that something followed her back to Earth?

The Astronaut is available to watch on Hulu from February 20. For more, check out our list of the best Hulu shows to watch right now.

Looking for something else to watch? Check out our list of the best Netflix movies or the best movies on Disney Plus.

There's something for everyone in our list of the best new movies and shows to watch over the weekend on streaming, from romance stories asking life's big questions to family-friendly titles to enjoy with your kids. Ready to choose an unmissable watch for tonight?

Below, we've put together a list of 6 great new movies and shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV Plus, and Hulu, which are some of the best streaming services out there. This time around, we've included the live action adaptation of an animated classic, Elizabeth Olsen's latest movie, and new episodes from some must-watch shows.

Dive into our list while we also keep an eye on all those upcoming movies releasing in cinemas and new shows gracing our screens soon. Here are our picks for the best new movies and shows of the week.

New movies

Eternity (Apple TV Plus)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Apple TV

This high-concept comedy romance went a little under the radar when it released in theaters late last year, but now that it's about to hit streaming, there's no excuse for missing out on the kind of film Hollywood very rarely makes anymore.

Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner, it's set in a retro-kitsch purgatory where love-torn Joan (Olsen) must decide between spending eternity with her first love (Turner), who died during the Korean War, or her husband of decades (Teller). Interested to see what Marvel star Olsen can do without reality-bending powers? Eternity is a great place to start.

Eternity is available on Apple TV from February 13. For more, see our lists for the best movies on Apple TV Plus and the best TV shows on Apple TV Plus.

How To Train Your Dragon (Netflix)

Available: US
Watch now: Netflix

This live-action remake of the classic Dreamworks animation How to Train Your Dragon was a big hit in theaters – so much so that the sequel is already in production. But before that drops in June 2027, you'll need to check out the first chapter, which is now streaming on Netflix.

Once again helmed by director Dean DeBlois, HTTYD is an incredibly faithful adaptation of the original 'toon (some might say slavishly so...) in which young Hiccup befriends fearsome Night Fury Toothless, only to change the hostile relationship between Vikings and dragons forever. Perfect family viewing.

How to Train Your Dragon is available to stream on Netflix from February 10. For more, check out the best Netflix shows to watch right now.

The Pope's Exorcist (HBO Max)

Available: US
Watch now: HBO Max

If you know anything about The Pope's Exorcist, it's probably that Russell Crowe's papal demon slayer rides a little moped around the Vatican. That should be enough to sell you on this exorcism horror, but if it isn't, Crowe's dubious Italian accent, teased in the trailer above, will convince anyone that they're in for a good time.

Based on the exploits of the pope's former chief exorcist, Father Gabriele Amorth, though (we hope) heavily embellished, it's about Fr. Amorth's investigation into the possession of an American boy in Spain. It's hardly, well, The Exorcist, but this fear flick, from Overlord director Julius Avery, is a frightfully good time.

The Pope's Exorcist is available on HBO Max from February 12. For more, check out our guides to the best HBO shows and the best HBO movies.

Predator: Badlands (Disney Plus)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Disney Plus

The latest instalment in the long-running Predator franchise, Predator: Badlands is something a little different for the series. Instead of a story about a human hero being hunted by the ugliest mofo in movies, young Yautja Dek is Badlands' protagonist, and on a mission to earn his cloak by hunting the most dangerous creature in the galaxy.

Also starring Elle Fanning as a cheery Weylan-Yutani synthetic who accompanies Dek on his hunt, Badlands is a big swing that pays off, featuring some of the biggest (if not exactly bloodiest) action in the Predator series to date.

Predator: Badlands streams on Disney Plus from February 13. For more, see our list of the best TV shows on Disney Plus.

New TV shows

Cross season 2 (Prime Video)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Prime Video

Based on crime-writer James Patterson's best-selling Alex Cross novels, Cross season 2 is the perfect weekend binge watch if you've already wrapped up the fourth season of The Lincoln Lawyer over on Netflix.

Starring Aldiss Hodge (The Invisible Man) as the titular Washington detective, season 2 tells an original and timely Cross story about a vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaires. Can Cross catch the culprit before he strikes again? The second season is currently sitting on a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 90%, which is even higher than the first, making this a must-watch.

Cross season 2 premieres on Amazon Prime on February 11. For more, check out our list of all the best movies on Prime Video right now.

The Artful Dodger season 2 (Hulu)

Available: US
Watch now: Hulu

The world probably didn't need a prestige TV sequel to Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, but turns out Australian show The Artful Dodger, which sees now-doctor Jack Dawkins dragged back into a life of pickpocketing by Fagin, is a blast. And season 2 is now streaming on Hulu/Disney Plus.

Featuring the return of Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Dawkins/The Artful Dodger, and David Thewlis as Fagin, it's set some 15 years after the events of Oliver Twist, and hinges on the unrequited relationship between Dawkins and Lady Belle Fox (Maia Mitchell), the daughter of the local governor. Consider yourself well in.

The Artful Dodger season 2 is available to watch on Hulu in the US and on Disney Plus in the UK from February 10. For more, check out our list of the best Hulu shows to watch right now.

Looking for something else to watch? Check out our list of the best Netflix movies or the best movies on Disney Plus.

The work surrounding Severance's future is mysterious and important – but the latest update from the Apple TV sensation doesn't sound promising to me.

As reported by Deadline, Apple has now acquired the rights for Severance from studio Fifth Season.

While news of IP transference might see your eyes glaze over as if you were reciting the Compunction Statement in the Break Room, talk of Severance's future plans might make you light up a little more.

According to the outlet, the plan is very much for Severance to run for 'at least' four seasons, with a fifth season unlikely at this current stage.

It's beyond that, though, where things get interesting (or worrying, depending on your perspective).

Creator Dan Erickson and executive producer/director Ben Stiller are reportedly open to expanding the Severance universe. If not quite reaching MCU levels of critical mass, there is suggestion from Deadline of prequels, spinoffs and foreign versions of the show.

Mystery box shows are always hard to keep at a high, satisfying level – just ask Lost. But the prospect of prequels and spin-offs, peeling back layers of Lumon even further, could run counter to everything that makes Severance so appealing. If everything is explained, what is there to keep coming back for? Besides, hinting at the likes of Cobel's traumatic past rather than outright following it only enriches the characters in the long run.

Still, Erickson and Stiller haven't made many creative missteps to date, so there could be a Better Call Saul-style gem just waiting to be mined from the potential franchise plans.

In the short-term, there are plans afoot to start shooting Severance season 3 this summer. After the years-long wait between Severance seasons 1 and 2, some of which stalled its early narrative momentum, that gives us fresh hope that we could return to the winding corridors of Lumon by the end of 2027.

For more, check out our guide to Severance season 3 and our pick for the best Apple TV shows.

If you're looking for the best new movies and shows to watch over the weekend on streaming, we've found some really good options. As January ends and we start the second month of 2026, new releases have landed on the best streaming services out there, and we've chosen the best ones so you don't miss a thing.

Below, we've put together a list of 6 great new movies and shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV Plus, and Hulu, that should be on your radar. This time around, we're recommending the return of a beloved lawyer show, new episodes of the best shows of the year so far, and even a TV classic that's been on air for almost 20 years.

Keep your watchlist up to date and full of must-see titles with our help while we also keep an eye on all those upcoming movies and new shows. Ready? Here are our picks for the best new movies and shows of the week.

New TV shows

Fallout season 2 finale (Prime Video)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Prime Video

The final episode of Fallout season 2 is here! Whether you've been following the new episodes every week or you have been patiently waiting until now to binge-watch the entire season, make sure to save some time this weekend for one last trip back to the wasteland.

As showrunner Jonathan Nolan promised, this has been a "bigger, weirder, and darker" season, with Lucy (Ella Purnell) and the Ghoul (Walton Goggins) teaming up and discovering the ruins of New Vegas. You can find out more in our Fallout season 2 review ahead or after watching the finale, which is now available to stream.

Fallout season 2 is available to watch on Amazon Prime. For more, check out our list of all the best movies on Prime Video right now.

The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 (Netflix)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Netflix

We do love a good lawyer show, and The Lincoln Lawyer is one of the best ones right now. Defense attorney Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) is back for one more case as season 4 just arrived on Netflix, and this one might change his life forever. After defending clients for years, Mickey is now forced to defend himself to escape a prison sentence.

As viewers might remember from the season 3 finale, the dead body of Mickey’s former client Sam Scales (Christopher Thornton) was discovered in the trunk of his iconic car. Now, he has to prove his own innocence and preserve his reputation, which won't be easy as he faces the very talented and relentless prosecutor Dana Berg (Constance Zimmer).

The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 is available to stream on Netflix from February 5. For more, check out the best Netflix shows to watch right now.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 4 (HBO Max)

Available: US
Watch now: HBO Max

If you're not watching A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, you are missing one of the best shows of 2026, and a surprising spin on the Westeros formula. While Game of Thrones and the prequel House of the Dragon are all blood, war and serious business, this new show based on the novels by George R.R. Martin brings some much-needed comedy and lightheartedness to the franchise.

The highest-rated first season of the Game of Thrones franchise, the series follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) as the former tries to become a respected knight and the latter escapes his troubled family. As episode 4 arrives this weekend, you might want to fall in love with them as soon as possible.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 4 airs on HBO Max on February 8. For more, read our A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review, and check out our guides to the best HBO shows and the best HBO movies.

Ancient Aliens season 17 (Disney Plus)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Disney Plus

When a show reaches its seventeenth season, you know it's a classic. Ancient Aliens is back once again with more extraterrestial stories, featuring topics from mysterious massive structures to UFO sightings.

Per Rotten Tomatoes' synopsis for the season, "Investigators circle the globe in search of evidence in their quest to determine whether life on Earth began in outer space and if aliens influenced mankind in ancient times. Did extraterrestrial beings visit Earth and share information about technology and influence human religions? And more importantly, if aliens visited the planet before, will they return? Alien theorists believe that the answer to both questions is a resounding yes."

Ancient Aliens season 17 premieres on Disney Plus on February 4. For more, see our list of the best TV shows on Disney Plus.

Shrinking season 3 episode 2 (Apple TV Plus)

Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Apple TV Plus

Shrinking returned last week to our screens, and we couldn't be happier. The Apple TV show is a fan favorite for a reason, and this is your reminder to catch up with it now that the second episode is available to stream. Co-created by lead star Jason Segel, Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein and Bill Lawrence, the new episodes will add Jeff Daniels and Michael J. Fox to the line-up.

With Harrison Ford also back as therapist Paul Rhoades, the new season follows the previous installments' studies about grief and forgiveness, with the story now focusing on how to move forward. In the first trailer, we saw Jimmy struggling to let himself find love and be loved again, while Gaby is feeling stuck and Alice navigates college.

Shrinking season 3 airs new episodes on Apple TV Plus every Wednesday. For more, see our lists for the best movies on Apple TV Plus and the best TV shows on Apple TV Plus.

New movies

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (Hulu)

Available: US
Watch now: Hulu

The Planet of the Apes franchise came back to life in 2024 with great success, as the new film reignited fans' love for the story. Now that it's available to stream on Hulu, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes is the perfect weekend watch as we wait for a potential sequel. And if you're brave enough to do a movie marathon with the entire saga (a total of 10 movies), be our guest.

Set almost 300 years after the events of 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes, the film sees feral young woman Mae (The Witcher's Freya Allan) team up with young chimpanzee Noa (Owen Teague) to thwart the plans of tyrannical ape leader known as Proximus Caesar (Abigail's Kevin Durand), who has twisted the legendary Caesar's teachings and enslaved a bunch of chimpanzees in his hunt for the last traces of human technologies.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is available to watch on Hulu from February 2. For more, read our Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review, and check out our list of the best Hulu shows to watch right now.

Looking for something else to watch? Check out our list of the best Netflix movies or the best movies on Disney Plus.

Harrison Ford says he wouldn't mind if his career ended after his time on the Apple TV comedy-drama Shrinking, which he calls a "very special" and nurturing experience.

"Where do you go from here? The kind of work that we’re able to do is remarkable given the tools we have to work with, and the notion that lies behind this series," Ford said during an Apple TV press day panel (via The Hollywood Reporter). "And if it was all over here, that would be sufficient. This has been a different kind of job for me, and I’ve been doing this for a long time. This is very special and it really nurtures me and makes me feel like what we’re doing has value and importance. I look for that in my life, and I’m happy to have found it here."

The series stars Jason Segel as Jimmy, a grieving and recently widowed therapist who starts to drop the "therapy speak" and start telling his clients exactly what he thinks (which is, uh, more or less unethical). Ford plays fellow therapist and colleague Paul, with whom he has quite the up-and-down relationship. The series was created by Segel, Ted Lasso showrunner and co-creator Bill Lawrence, as well as writer and Roy Kent star Brett Goldstein. The cast includes Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley.

Ford started his career back in 1964, and became a global phenomenon thanks to his role as Han Solo in 1977's Star Wars. He would go on to become action-adventure hero Indiana Jones, and star in the Blade Runner film franchise. Since Shrinking's premiere in 2023, Ford has received several accolades, including his first-ever Emmy nomination. A fourth season was announced last month.

For more, check out the best Apple TV Plus shows, or keep up with new TV shows heading your way soon.

Fear not Pluribus fans, as series creator Vince Gilligan has made it clear that work is being done on Pluribus season 2 – but warns not to expect as quick a turnaround as other shows.

“We're plugging away. My writers are plugging away. All the folks, if you like the show, thank you for getting us here on this stage. It takes a long time to come up with these episodes," said Gilligan during an Apple TV press day, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. "We are deeper into the process at this moment than I would like, considering how few episodes we have figured out. But it takes some time, just as it did the first season."

Gilligan is very much aware of the speed at which other TV shows are pumping out new seasons, but said Pluribus "ain't gonna be The Pitt, coming back every year." The Breaking Bad creator added, "I wish it would be because it's an awesome show that's old-school, like we used to do The X-Files [when] we'd come back the same month every year. It will not be like The Pitt. We'll come back the same month – just the question is what year."

Medical drama The Pitt landed on HBO in January 2025, only to return more or less exactly one year later in 2026. With Giligan's comments, we can expect Pluribus, which launched in November 2025, not to make an appearance in November 2026, or maybe even 2027. It is true that Breaking Bad was released in consecutive seasons from 2008 to 2012. However, it is quite rare for TV shows nowadays to do the same, with series such as House of the Dragon taking two years at a time to release a new season.

Following Better Call Saul star Rhea Pluribus as a miserable writer named Carol who must save the world from happiness, Pluribus season 1 debuted to rave reviews from audiences and critics alike, scoring an impressive 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the Pluribus ending left fans on quite a cliffhanger, putting even more pressure on the show's return.

Pluribus is available to watch on Apple TV. For more, check out our picks of the best Apple TV shows, and keep up with new TV shows heading your way.

Amy Adams is having a very bad day in the tense first look at Apple TV's Cape Fear remake. Fortunately, we're having a better time of it, with the streamer confirming when the show's premiere: June 5.

Based on Martin Scorsese's 1991 thriller of the same name, which was itself inspired by John D. MacDonald's 1957 novel The Executioners, the new 10-episode show is set to see Dune star Javier Bardem play Max Cady, a recently reintegrated killer who vows to get revenge on the attorneys that sent him to prison. Bad news for Adams' Anna and Patrick Wilson's Tom, who appear appropriately... concerned in the tension-filled trio of newly unveiled images.

While we've not got an awful lot to go on with the stills, it seems reasonable to assume that Adams and Bardem's are from the same scene, with both wearing fancy clothes and appearing to be at some sort of swanky event. Note the microphones, and it paints the picture that the grinning Cady has just presented himself to Anna for the first time since his conviction – and judging by her expression, she certainly hadn't expected to ever see him again.

In his snap, which you can check out below, Wilson is sporting a blue shirt and a furrowed brow while he stands in a lavish-looking yard. While we've not seen them in character yet, Joe Anders (1917), Lily Collias (Roofman), Jamie Hector (The Wire), Malia Pyles (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) and Anna Baryshnikov (Love Lies Bleeding) round out the ensemble cast.

In Scorsese's take, which was actually a remake of Gregory Peck's 1962 feature-length adaptation, Cady was brought to life by Robert De Niro, while Nick Nolte and American Horror Story's Jessica Lange played the married couple he was hellbent on ruining. Juliette Lewis (Yellowjackets) also starred as the Bowdens' daughter.

This time around, Nick Antosca, who genre fans will know as the guy who created horror anthology Channel Zero and Netflix's Brand New Flavor, acts as showrunner. When it comes to executive producing, Scorsese took on said duties alongside Adams, Bardem, and Steven Spielberg.

Cape Fear premieres on June 5, dropping its first two episodes simultaneously before the remaining eight are rolled out weekly. For more, check out our picks of the best Apple TV shows to watch right now or our guide to the most exciting new TV shows heading our way.

Watch out Barbie, Apple has unveiled the first look at Sam Hargrave’s Matchbox The Movie based on the beloved Matchbox cars from Mattel, and it looks like a barrel of fun.

As part of the Apple Press TV Day, the streamer has released three images from the upcoming action-adventure movie and has announced that Matchbox The Movie will premiere globally on Apple TV on Friday, October 9, 2026.

The first image, which you can see below, shows Peacemaker star John Cena running between a set of cars, and he looks to be a little bloody and bruised. The second image features Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris, and Arturo Castro, suited and booted in glitzy dresses and tuxedos, walking into what looks like a special event.

The third picture, which you can see above, gives us a little taste of the level of action we can expect to see in the movie, with a helicopter flying above a road where a truck, car, and motorbike are racing ahead. Aside from the Ford pickup in the middle, Matchbox fans might be able to spot that the car to the left is a Ford Mustang GT, which was a popular car in the toy collection.

Inspired by the iconic Mattel toys, Apple describes Matchbox The Movie as an "action-packed, globetrotting adventure about a group of friends since childhood who have their lives upended when undercover CIA agent Sean (John Cena), their long-absent former leader, returns to their small town and unwittingly gets them embroiled in a frantic international pursuit to save the world."

Alongside Cena, Biel, Richardson, Parris, and Castro, the wider cast includes Corey Stoll, Bill Camp, Danai Gurira, Golshifteh Faranhani and more. Hargrave, best known for helming the Extraction movies starring Chris Hemsworth, directs from a script written by David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper.

Matchbox The Movie hits Apple TV on October 9, 2026. For more, check out our list of the best Apple TV movies, and keep up with upcoming movies heading your way.

Apple TV has unveiled the first look at Lucky, a new limited drama series starring Anya Taylor-Joy in her first small-screen role since Netflix hit The Queen's Gambit in 2020.

"So, why are we here, Lucky?" asks a voice in the new teaser trailer, which was released as part of the streamer's Press Day Announcements. "It's like anything else," Taylor-Joy's titular protagonist replies. "A series of bad decisions over an extended period of time."

Per the official synopsis, "When a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways, con artist Lucky is forced to go on the run. Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, Lucky must fight for her life – and a way out." The action-packed teaser certainly lives up to this promise: we get fleeting glimpses of Lucky leaping between buildings, burning vehicles, an FBI raid, and even some romance.

The show's cast also includes Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, Aunjanue Ellis Taylor, and Drew Starkey, and you can check out the first look at their unnamed characters below.

Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Marissa Stapley, the show was written by Star Wars: Starfighter screenwriter Jonathan Tropper and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon.

Next up for Taylor-Joy is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in which she'll return as the voice of Princess Peach. Later this year, she'll also star as Alia Atreides in Dune 3.

As for Lucky, that premieres on Apple TV on July 15. While we wait, check out our guide to the other best new TV shows on the way in 2026.