This weekend, our list for the best new movies and TV shows to watch is deliciously diverse, ranging from new anime series to documentaries and horror films. If you are looking for a top-notch recommendation, and you want to stay up to date on the best streaming services' best new releases, we're here to help.
Below, we have selected six unmissable new movies and series now available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Max, Apple TV Plus, and Hulu that should be on your radar. Don't waste time diving into the streamers' endless libraries, which can be a daunting task, and check out our highlights of the week.
New movies
Insidious: The Red Door (Hulu)
Available: US
Watch now: Hulu
The fifth and final installment of the Insidious franchise is now available to watch on Hulu – it's time to say goodbye to the Lambert family with some terrifying jump scares and exciting returns (yes, we're talking about the Lipstick-Face Demon). The whole original cast from the first installment came back for this film, with Patrick Wilson also directing.
Set nine years after the events of Insidious: Chapter 2, Insidious 5 sees Josh and his son Dalton (Ty Simpkins) attempt to reconnect with their past, and each other, when they find themselves plagued by terrifying visions. It obviously has to do with The Further, an alternate dimension filled with malevolent spirits which is being reawakened, but they don't know yet – given the hypnosis they underwent at the end of Chapter 2, Josh and Dalton are not immediately aware that they're being hunted.
For more, check out the best Hulu shows to watch right now.
The Whale (Max)
Available: US
Watch now: Max
Brendan Fraser won an Oscar for his powerful performance in The Whale, which is now available to watch on Max in case you missed it a few years ago, or you just wanted to give it a rewatch. In any case, get (emotionally) ready – Darren Aronofsky's adaptation of Samuel D. Hunter's hit play is heartbreaking.
The story follows Charlie (Fraser), a reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity, as he teaches literature to online students from his cramped Idaho apartment. Besides his lack of mobility and declining health, Charlie is also imprisoned by his own shame, which we learn about through his interactions with missionary (Ty Simpkins), his nurse friend Liz (Hong Chau), his estranged teen daughter Ellie (Stranger Things star Sadie Sink) and his ex-wife Mary (Samantha Morton).
For more, read our The Whale review, and check out our guides to the best HBO shows and the best HBO movies.
New TV shows
Blood of Zeus season 3 (Netflix)
Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Netflix
If you're hungry for some new anime this weekend, we have just the perfect recommendation for you – Netflix just released the third and final season of Blood of Zeus, which comes with epic battles between the Greek pantheon. If you haven't seen the previous seasons, what in the name of Zeus are you waiting for? This is one of the most action-packed anime series out there, and all episodes are now available.
In Season 3, the father of Zeus, Cronos (voiced by Spider-Man star Alfred Molina), becomes the main villain, and he is mighty powerful. The stakes have never been higher as two factions of gods are pitted against each other and a trip to the underworld promises to unleash chaos. This season marks the end for the show, so we can't wait to see how the story wraps at the end, and who is left standing.
For more, check out the best Netflix shows to watch right now.
Octopus! (Prime Video)
Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Prime Video
Looking for something different to watch this weekend? Prime Video has just the most unexpected and fascinating release – Octopus!, a two-part documentary special narrated and executive produced by Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The British creator, who starred in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in 2023, leads this unusual project perfect for nature documentary fans.
Per the official description, Octopus! "transports viewers into the otherworldly depths of one of the most intelligent and mysterious life forms on Earth as it follows the Giant Pacific Octopus from birth to death." The documentary features "an eclectic mix of characters who have their own unique connections to these creatures, from the scientist trying to save them, the explorer trying to understand them, to the Emmy-nominated actor and comedian, Tracy Morgan, who is obsessed with them. Their adventures will make us laugh, cry, and question our own place on this planet along the way."
For more, check out all the best movies on Prime Video right now.
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld (Disney Plus)
Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Disney Plus
The latest animated Star Wars series, Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, is now available to watch on Disney Plus. The show is a continuation of the popular animated anthology series, following 2022's Tales of the Jedi and 2024's Tales of the Empire. It's an opportunity to know different stories within the galactic saga, as we continue to enjoy the new episodes of Andor season 2.
Written by Matt Michnovetz (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and with Dave Filoni as supervising director, Tales of the Underworld follows former assassin, bounty hunter, and fan-favorite Clone Wars character Asajj Ventress. The show sees her on the run with the help of a new ally, while outlaw Cad Bane is forced to confront his past.
For more, check out our list for the best TV shows on Disney Plus.
Long Way Home (Apple TV Plus)
Available: Worldwide
Watch now: Apple TV Plus
Ewan McGregor is one of those actors we can't ever get enough of, even when he is on top of a motorcycle road-tripping around the world with his best mate. Apple TV Plus' new documentary series Long Way Home is all about friendship and discovery, and also a dream come true for those who want to see the world one country at a time.
The 10-episode show sees McGregor and Charley Boorman going from Scotland to England, but taking the long road – they head across the North Sea to Scandinavia, all the way up to the Arctic Circle and then down to the Baltics and through continental Europe, before eventually crossing the English Channel. Their journey takes them to more than 15 countries, as the duo enjoy the spectacular scenery and immerse themselves in each country’s culture.
For more, check out our lists for the best movies on Apple TV Plus and the best TV shows on Apple TV Plus.
Looking for something else to watch? Check out our list of the best Netflix movies or the best movies on Disney Plus.
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