This week’s selection of top new movies across the best streaming services is another busy one with plenty of options on popular platforms including Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Peacock and more.

Thriller fans are spoilt for choice with several worthwhile picks, including “A Private Life,” which sees Jodie Foster deliver a powerhouse performance entirely in French, and a new shark survival movie on Prime Video (we’re fully in shark movie season right now). But those looking for lighter watches should consider “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” on Peacock.

There’s plenty of new movies to talk about this week, so I’ve rounded up the most noteworthy arrivals across platforms down below. Plus, here’s a guide to the top new TV shows this week, if you want to binge-watch.

‘Supergirl’ (PVOD)

The second feature film in James Gunn’s DC Extended Universe didn’t manage to capture the attention of comic book fans like “Superman." In fact, “Supergirl” proved to be anything but super at the box office, grossing an underwhelming $124 million against a production budget reportedly north of $170 million. Ouch! Just a month after release, it’s swapping the big screen for streaming, where it’ll hope to find a larger audience.

Based on the fan-favorite “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” comic book, Milly Alcock plays the eponymous heroine, also known as Kara Zor-El. Unlike her cousin, Clark Kent, she hasn’t taken to being a world-saving hero. Supergirl spends her days wandering between planets and visiting dive bars. But she’s forced to adopt the hero lifestyle when a ruthless villain emerges. She teams up with a young survivor (Eve Ridley) to dish out some justice.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting July 28

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ (Hulu)

20 years after the original strutted the catwalk, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” brings viewers back to the world of Runway magazine, luxurious designer fashion and the iconic, almost impossible-to-please editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). This long-requested follow-up is your classic legacy sequel, reuniting the original cast (including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci), and making more than a few nods to how much time has passed since the first “Devil Wears Prada."

With the magazine business no longer in its heyday, the frosty editor-in-chief of fashion mag Runway, Miranda Priestly (Streep), is reluctantly forced to turn to her former assistant, Andy Sachs (Hathaway) for help. As the pair navigate the evolving world of print publishing, they face competition from an old colleague, Emily Charlton (Blunt). Meanwhile, Miranda’s right-hand man, Nigel (Stanley Tucci), offers his wisdom.

Watch on Hulu starting July 29

‘The Devil’s Mouth’ (Prime Video)

Another week, another shark movie hits streaming. The toothy thrillers served up so far this summer haven’t been of the highest quality, so here’s hoping that “The Devil’s Mouth” can buck the trend and deliver some genuine scares. While the casting of Kathryn Newton and Lana Condor offers hope it could be a cut above the low-quality shark movies already released this summer, it also comes from Jeff Wadlow, the director behind “Fantasy Island,” Kick-Ass 2,” and “Imaginary,” and those movies stink!

In “The Devil’s Mouth,” a group of five college friends signs up for a guided tour through an underwater cave system from which the movie takes its title. They plan to have one last big adventure before entering the “real world.” But what was supposed to be an unforgettable trip becomes memorable for a sinister reason when they're trapped in the submerged caves and discover there’s a bull shark swimming in the dark waters.

Watch on Prime Video starting July 29

‘A Private Life’ (Netflix)

My colleague, Malcolm McMillan, claims this mystery thriller is “worth watching for Jodie Foster’s performance alone,” and was impressed that she portrays an American in Paris while speaking entirely in French.

I knew Foster was talented, but giving an awards-nominated performance in a second language is truly commendable. Her acclaimed work in “A Private Life” saw Foster become the first American to be nominated for a Lumière Award for Best Actress. So long as you can handle subtitles, then this thriller should be on your Netflix watchlist this week.

Dr. Lilian Steiner (Foster) is an American psychiatrist working and living in the French capital. She’s devastated to learn that a client has taken her own life. But after a visit from the client's widow, Simon (Mathieu Amalric), and daughter, Valérie (Luàna Bajrami), alongside the discovery that some of her files have been stolen, Lilian suspects foul play. Launching an investigation of her own, she becomes convinced this is a murder case.

Watch on Netflix starting July 29

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (Peacock)

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is a pure sugar-rush explosion of iconic characters, colorful animation and big action-packed moments. In all the chaos, it neglects to spin much of a story (perhaps that's appropriate for a Mario movie). However, younger viewers will delight in the playful nature of Mario and pals’ latest adventure. Though I expect the majority of older watchers will find it very much a one-and-done watching experience.

Inspired by the popular “Super Mario Galaxy” video game on the Nintendo Wii, this sequel to the 2023 movie sees Mario (voiced again by Chris Pratt) take to the cosmos to assist Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson), who has been taken prisoner by Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie). Along for the ride are Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Luigi (Charlie Day) and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key). However, it's Jack Black’s Bowser who again steals the show.

Watch on Peacock starting July 30

‘The Drama’ (HBO Max)

“The Odyssey” hype is flowing with no signs of slowing down, which makes now a great time to watch “The Drama.” This darkly funny romantic comedy stars two of “The Odyssey’s” cast members, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, and ranks as one of my favorite films of the year to date. It’s not your typical feel-good rom-com, instead trading in awkward humor, but it’s sharply written, and Pattinson and Zendaya both bring their A-game.

Charlie (Pattinson) and Emma (Zendaya) are a happy couple preparing for their impending wedding. All seems perfect until an “unexpected revelation” days before they’re due to say “I do.” This sends their relationship into a tailspin, as they are forced to confront whether they truly know each other, and if their romance is built to last. I’ll say no more, because watching this spoiler-free enhances the viewing experience.

Watch on HBO Max starting July 31

‘Over Your Dead Body’ (AMC+)

“Over Your Dead Body” is in something of a similar mold to “The Drama”; it’s also a dark comedy about two people in a relationship that is anything but blissful. To add further intrigue, this movie also incorporates action-thriller elements, delivering a strong package of complementary genres. It’s also an American remake of a Norwegian movie called “The Trip,” but unlike some remakes, this one wasn’t branded a lazy, pointless cash-in.

Dan (Jason Segel) and Lisa (Samara Weaving) are a once-happy couple, heading towards an acrimonious split. Traveling to a remote cabin for the weekend, this getaway isn’t going to fix the cracks in their relationship, as they both harbor secret plans to murder the other. These plans are thrown into chaos when their weekend is crashed by strangers, forcing Dan and Lisa to pivot on the fly and maybe even team up to survive the trip.

Watch on AMC+ starting July 31

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Over the past couple of years, between price hikes and shifting priorities, even the best streaming services have become more akin to cable TV with prices to match, especially at the higher "ad-free" tiers.

Almost every streaming service, save Apple TV, has multiple subscription tiers, including one with advertisements. These ad-supported memberships tend to be less expensive than the higher tiers and in some cases offer fewer features, like a lack of live sports or no downloads.

With that in mind, how often are advertisements interrupting your movies or TV shows? We tested seven of the major platforms to find out.

Tom's Guide testing process

We tested seven streaming platforms with the same process for both movies and TV shows.

These are the streamers I looked at:

• Disney+
• HBO Max
• Hulu
• Netflix
• Paramount+
• Peacock
• Prime Video

We tried to test out shows and movies of similar lengths within five minutes on either side. For movies, we watched films that were 2 hours long. For shows, we tried to find two episodes of about 60 minutes each, within five minutes.

We charted how many advertising breaks were inserted into the media, including starting ads. We also tracked how much added time the advertisements added to the overall runtime of the shows and movies.

Movie advertising

Surprisingly, how platforms break up their movies varies wildly between the number of breaks and how much added time they have.

If you want to avoid advertisements, Paramount+ and Peacock may be the way to go with only one ad roll at the start of the movies and nothing while it plays.

Here's how it broke down:

Netflix had the most ad breaks with nine, but those breaks were typically only 30 to 45 seconds with one or two commercials.

HBO Max had five ad breaks, but like Netflix, they only totaled two minutes. There were a couple of times during "Howl's Moving Castle" when I looked away and almost missed a couple.

The longest ads came from Prime Video, which only had four ad breaks but each one typically lasted around a minute and a half. It added over eight minutes to the process.

Disney+ was close behind with five ad breaks that added seven minutes and 45 seconds to "Fantastic Four: First Steps."

We're not doing winners and losers with these tests, but Paramount+ and Peacock waste your time the least and actually let you watch the movie.

TV show advertising

Unlike movies, most streaming services insert the same number of ad breaks in shows — between four and five, including ads that run before the show starts. The big difference lies in the added time.

For this test, we picked a series and watched the first two episodes of the show as long as they were in the 55- to 60-minute range.

Here's how it shook out:

Of the streaming platforms, Disney+ comes out the worst again.

I will note that I was only able to sign up for Hulu and Disney+ as a bundle. The Disney platform is a mess, and Hulu stuff is jumbled in with Disney content, which can be quite annoying when you're trying to find just Disney titles or just Hulu titles. Even clicking the Disney+ tab still sees Hulu shows or movies shoved into the different panels.

I specifically watched the Disney+ original series "The Punisher" for this test, and found between the first two episodes an average of over eight minutes of added runtime. Paramount+ was second worst with exactly eight minutes of added time between the two episodes of "Halo" I watched.

During the Paramount test, I got an error code during the second episode of "Halo," and the ads all disappeared. I did check out "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "Dutton Ranch" just in case and got similar results, though those shows' episodes don't exactly hit 60 minutes.

Netflix may be the best value at only two minutes added time per episode. While watching the recently canceled "The Boroughs," there were only four ad breaks, but they varied in length. One was a minute, but the shortest was a quick 15 seconds.

How much the ad-supported subscriptions costs

If you're considering downgrading or signing up for one of the ad-supported tiers, they cost about the same across every platform, save the Disney+ and Hulu bundle, which combines both for $12.99 a month.

Here's what watching all those ads will cost you:

Some services like HBO Max and Peacock offer annual subscriptions, which will save you a dollar or so per month. Plus, Amazon Prime Video comes with a Prime subscription if you subscribe to that for $139 a year or $14.99 per month.

Otherwise, beyond HBO, most platforms cost $8.99 for the ad-supported subscription. Peacock is the cheapest at $7.99 by itself.

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We're coming into the back half of summer, folks, but that doesn't mean things are cooling down where streaming is concerned. HBO Max, in particular, is keeping the temperature up with a hot crop of new films and TV shows joining its already extensive library this August.

Subscribers of the HBO streaming service will have plenty to choose from in the weeks ahead, from high-profile series — including the new DC Studios drama "Lanterns" starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, and another fun-loving season of the travel show "Conan O'Brien Must Go" — to buzzy movie releases, like the Anne Hathaway-led "Mother Mary" and the Bob Odenkirk-starring neo-Western "Normal."

Below, we give our top recommendations for HBO Max this August, followed by a comprehensive list of every title arriving on the service throughout the month. Happy streaming!

New on HBO Max in August 2026: Top picks

‘Monsters of God'

For this five-part documentary series, filmmaker Eric Goode slithers his way into the underground yet billion-dollar world of exotic animal smuggling, populated by outlaw traffickers (including industry legends Hank Molt and Tommy Crutchfield), unhinged collectors and the law enforcement agents on their metaphorical tails.

Goode's gonzo doc took home the Audience Award at SXSW 2026, and if you're into so-weird-it-must-be-true crime tales like "Tiger King" and "Chimp Crazy," this should be right up your alley. Episodes will roll out weekly.

Stream on HBO Max from August 6

'Normal'

A team-up between Bob Odenkirk, "John Wick" creator Derek Kolstad and "Free Fire" filmmaker Ben Wheatley, this neo-Western sees the "Better Call Saul" great as an unassuming small-town sheriff with a troubled past. In fictitious Normal, Minnesota, Odenkirk's Sheriff Ulysses inadvertently gets sucked into a dark, town-wide conspiracy after a botched bank robbery interrupts the peace of his provisional posting. Soon enough, Normal isn't seeming so "normal" after all.

The lively action comedy features a crowd-pleasing cast including Henry Winkler, Lena Heady, Ryan Allen, Billy MacLellan, Brendan Fletcher, Reena Jolly and Peter Shinkoda.

Stream on HBO Max from August 14

‘Lanterns’

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre play Green Lanterns of different generations in this eight-episode DC Comics drama, a demographical difference that allows for some enjoyable tension between their respective characters, Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Old Lantern legend Jordan is tasked with mentoring rookie recruit Stewart as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. However, that earthly case soon takes on an extraterrestrial edge, leading the duo to darker mysteries and reckonings.

The superhero series also stars Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Laura Linney, Jason Ritter, Ulrich Thomsen, Nathan Fillion, J. Alphonse Nicholson and Jasmine Cephas Jones.

Stream on HBO Max from August 16

'Conan O'Brien Must Go' season 3

Sure, there seems to be a proliferation of celebrity-focused travel shows of late, but if there's anyone we'd want to go flailing around the world with, it's Conan O'Brien.

The third installment of his hilarious, Emmy-winning travelogue series will feature four episodes of the famous funnyman connecting with fans he first met on his "Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan" podcast and experiencing local cultures in India, the Philippines, the Netherlands and Morocco. Ridiculous shenanigans unsurprisingly ensue, with episodes released weekly.

Stream on HBO Max from August 21

‘Mother Mary'

Somehow, in between filming 2026 titles "The Odyssey," "Devil Wears Prada 2," "The End of Oak Street" and "Verity," Anne Hathaway managed to fit in this David Lowery-directed psychological drama. The Oscar winner plays the titular Mother Mary, a world-famous pop icon who reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel) on the eve of a big comeback performance. As the two women collaborate, they are forced to confront the pain of their past partnership and personal traumas.

Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Alba Baptista, Isaura Barbé-Brown with Sian Clifford and FKA twigs also appear.

Stream on HBO Max from August 21

Everything new on HBO Max in August 2026

August 1
Amy
Barbarian
Bells Are Ringing
Billy Budd
Blockers
Epic
Flipper's New Adventure
Great White Highway (Discovery)
Hall Pass
Hall Pass: Enlarged Edition
Happy Feet Two
It Comes At Night
Macao
Miss Sloane
Mojave
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
Orphan
Practical Magic
Put A Ring On It: Cheat Hab (OWN)
Quo Vadis
Road House (1989)
Sicario
Smart Money
Stand by Me
Strike Up the Band
Taxi!
The Band Wagon
The Crimson Pirate
The Fighting 69th
The Kennel Murder Case
The Rain People
The Sea Chase
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
The Wrong Man
The Yearling
Thresher Shark: Stun to Kill (Discovery)
Tusk
Who's That Knocking at My Door?
You Can't Get Away with Murder

August 3
Naked And Afraid: Shipwrecked, Season 1 (Discovery)

August 4
Chopped: Volume 4, Season 64 (Food Network)
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks (HBO Original)

August 6
Monsters of God (HBO Original)

August 7
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Season 1
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 215 (HGTV)
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 260 (HGTV)
The Invisible Guest
The Strangers: Chapter 2 (Lionsgate)

August 8
Belle Collective, Season 8 (OWN)

August 9
Heart & Hustle: Houston, Season 2 (OWN)

August 10
Double Lives of Suburban Wives, Season 1 (TLC)

August 11
The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door (CNN Films)

August 12
Signs of a Psychopath, Season 11 (ID)

August 13
Building Giants, Season 5 (Science)
Faster With Newbern and Cotten, Season 3
Isadora Moon, Season 1D (Max Original)
Most Extreme Humans, Season 1 (TLC)

August 14
Normal (Magnolia Pictures)
Whitmer Thomas: Terminal Crew of Dudes (HBO Original)

August 16
Lanterns, Season 1 (DC Studios Drama Series)

August 17
Thanksgiving (2023)

August 20
ER: Caught On Camera, Season 1 (TLC)
Expedition X, Season 12 (Discovery)

August 21
Conan O’Brien Must Go, Season 3 (HBO Original)
Mother Mary (A24)

August 22
Abbott Elementary, Season 5

August 24
Margarita: Make Your Story Count, Season 3 (Max Original)

August 25
“Ben Sasse is Coming Home: Lessons in Life and Death” with Jake Tapper, The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN Originals)

August 26
1000-lb Roomies, Season 2 (TLC)
Bobby's Triple Threat, Season 5 (Food Network)
Homestead Rescue: Intervention, Season 1 (Discovery)

August 27
Totally '90s House, Season 1 (HGTV)

August 28
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 261 (HGTV)
The Producer, Season 1 (HBO Original)

August 30
Enter Nowhere
Holla
Knock Knock
The Cabin in the Woods
The Strangers: Chapter 1
The Strangers: Prey at Night

August 31
Big Burger Battle, Season 1 (Food Network)
The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special (Adult Swim)

Live sports

**Live Sports available only on select plans. Plan availability varies by subscription provider. Check with your subscription provider for details. Select games available and blackouts may apply.

Please note this list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change. All times are in ET.

MLB
August 4
LA Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs, 8 p.m.

August 11
Seattle vs NY Yankees, 7 p.m.

August 18
Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 8 p.m.

August 25
LA Dodgers vs Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Savannah Banana's
August 14
Clowns vs Bananas, 9 p.m.

August 21
Clowns vs Tailgaters, 8 p.m.

August 28
Bananas vs Coconuts, 7 p.m.

NASCAR
August 8
Newton, IA P&Q 2 p.m.

August 14
Richmond, VA P&Q 3:30 p.m.

August 22
Loudon, NH, 10:30 a.m.

August 28
Daytona Qualifying, 5 p.m.

DUNKMAN
August 4
Qualifiers, 8 p.m.

August 11
Qualifiers, 8 p.m.

August 25
Championship, 8 p.m.

These lists are provided by HBO and may not be comprehensive. These lists are subject to change at any point.

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If you thought the first half of the year was busy, brace yourself, because the rest of 2026 is stacked. From massive theatrical blockbusters to late-night TV binges, the calendar between now and December is stacked with projects I’ve been counting down the days for.

In the coming months, we’re getting superhero epics, original sci-fi flicks, and some seriously exciting horror films. Whether it’s iconic comic book heroes clashing on the big screen, terrifying slasher prequels arriving on streaming, or long-awaited returns to dystopian worlds, there seems to be a major release landing almost every month.

To top it all off, the holiday season is set to close out the year with a bang, bringing one of the most anticipated TV reboots in recent memory with “Harry Potter,” alongside some truly beastly horror from genre mastermind Robert Eggers. If your watchlist is looking a little sparse right now, it’s time to clear your schedule and start adding these upcoming movies and shows.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ (July 31)

Starting with a film we don’t have long to wait for: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Following Doctor Strange’s memory-wiping spell at the end of “No Way Home,” the world has completely forgotten Peter Parker exists, and that emotional setup alone has me incredibly intrigued. But what has me most excited is the mystery surrounding Sadie Sink’s character, who fans have theorized could be a young Jean Grey. If that turns out to be true, I might just freak out (in the best way).

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” follows Peter Parker (Tom Holland) several years after the events of “No Way Home,” as he continues protecting New York City as Spider-Man while living a life where no one remembers Peter Parker. After a strange series of crimes begins spreading across the city, Peter is pulled into a dangerous mystery involving a powerful new threat. With his responsibilities as Spider-Man increasing, he must confront a major change that could affect his abilities.

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" hits theaters on July 31

‘The End of Oak Street’ (August 14)

I love it when movies take the leap to be original, and even more so when it’s sci-fi. “The End of Oak Street” is one of my most anticipated movies of the year, and I’m one of those people who still believe it’s connected to the “Cloverfield” franchise. J.J. Abrams is producing the movie through his company, Bad Robot. Abrams famously has a pattern of buying unique, standalone spec scripts and converting them into “Cloverfield” anthology films. Even if it’s not connected, I’m still super hyped.

The Platt family lives a quiet suburban life until a mysterious cosmic event tears their neighborhood from its original location, transporting Oak Street to an unknown world. Led by parents Denise (Anne Hathaway) and Greg (Ewan McGregor), the family must endure a strange new landscape filled with prehistoric dangers, including roaming dinosaurs, while searching for a way to survive and understand what happened to their home.

"The End of Oak Street" hits theaters on August 14

‘Resident Evil’ (September 18)

Another super exciting release is “Resident Evil,” which is based on one of my favorite video games ever. Directed by horror auteur Zach Cregger, the film abandons the previous movie continuities to tell a focused, real-time survival horror story set during the collapse of Raccoon City. Rather than adapting established video game protagonists like Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield, the film takes place on the periphery of the iconic 1998 Raccoon City outbreak from an entirely new perspective, which I think is a smart move.

Set during a timeline parallel to the events of "Resident Evil 2," the film follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier making a routine delivery in Raccoon City, but the delivery goes horribly wrong. When a sudden, catastrophic viral outbreak unleashes hordes of infected monsters, the city falls into chaotic collapse. Trapped inside the sprawling disaster zone, Bryan is forced onto a desperate, harrowing foot journey across a frozen, monster-filled landscape.

"Resident Evil" hits theaters on September 18

‘Crystal Lake’ (October 15)

“Crystal Lake” is A24 and Peacock’s long-awaited TV expansion of the “Friday the 13th” universe. Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane has described the 1970s-set project not as a straightforward slasher, but as a blend of a paranoid '70s psychological thriller and character drama. It seems to draw heavy inspiration from classic era-defining cinema (think “The Stepford Wives” meets “Carrie”), tracking how grief and community paranoia rot the town from the inside out.

Set in the 1950s, the story focuses on single mother Pamela Voorhees (Linda Cardellini) struggling with overwhelming grief nearly a year after her young, sickly son, Jason (Callum Vinson), tragically drowns at a local summer camp. When two mysterious strangers arrive in town digging into her past, a dark sequence of events is triggered. Soon, violent incidents begin targeting residents and camp organizers around the lake, and the local community grows increasingly suspicious.

"Crystal Lake" drops on Peacock on October 15

‘Clayface’ (October 23)

“Clayface” brings one of Gotham City's most tragic villains into DC Studios’ main lineup with a visceral, Cronenberg-esque R-rated body horror origin story. Written by horror mastermind Mike Flanagan, this film stands out as one of the most unconventional moves DC Studios has made so far. The newest trailer shows some seriously grotesque physical side effects, like Matt Hagen’s eyelids melting together in a mid-flight airplane bathroom. Yes, it sounds gross, but it also looks like a solid horror flick.

Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries) is a rising Hollywood actor whose career and face are violently destroyed when a local mob boss leaves him disfigured. Desperate to restore his appearance, Matt agrees to an experimental medical procedure administered by fringe scientist Dr. Caitlin Corr (Naomi Ackie). The treatment successfully repairs his face, but causes unexpected biological side effects. His body mutates into malleable, shapeshifting clay, granting him the ability to manipulate his physical form at will.

"Clayface" hits theaters on October 23

‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ (November 20)

“The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” brings audiences back to Panem for the fifth big-screen installment in the franchise. The scale and lore depth of this film make it one of the most ambitious entries in the franchise to date. Lionsgate backed it with a record budget exceeding $150 million, matching the massive world-building required for a 48-tribute Quarter Quell. This very much has the paranoia-fueled 1970s psychological thriller aesthetic, and I’m here for it.

Set 24 years before the original trilogy, the prequel centers on a 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) during the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell. To mark the milestone, the Capitol alters the rules by demanding double the usual number of tributes, forcing 48 teenagers into the arena. Reaped alongside three fellow District 12 tributes — including Maysilee Donner (Mckenna Grace) — Haymitch is torn from his family and girlfriend.

"The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" hits theaters on November 20

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ (December 18)

I had to include “Avengers: Doomsday” on this list considering it’s one of the biggest Marvel events in years. This marks Marvel Studios' return to massive, event-level crossovers. Directed by franchise veterans Anthony and Joe Russo and scripted by Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron, the film serves as the penultimate chapter of the Multiverse Saga. The central existential threat facing all reality is Victor von Doom, with Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU in the heavily accented, ruthless, and complex villainous lead role.

“Avengers: Doomsday” follows major hero factions — including the Earth-616 Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men — across three distinct universes put on a catastrophic collision course. As dangerous multiverse-shattering “incursions” threaten to annihilate their respective worlds, these disparate hero teams must join forces. Together, they converge to stand against Victor von Doom (Robert Downey Jr.), a brilliant, magically-armored mastermind wielding immense cosmic and mystic power who seeks to subjugate reality itself.

"Avengers: Doomsday" hits theaters on December 18

‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ (December 25)

Season 1 of HBO’s massive decade-long Harry Potter TV series adapts “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.” The ambition behind this new adaptation goes far beyond simply re-filming the 2001 movie. With an eight-episode order for season 1, the creative team has the breathing room to deliver the most comprehensive on-screen version of J.K. Rowling’s debut novel to date. The direction leans into the subtle horror and isolation of an 11-year-old boy entering a world that is just as dangerous as it is magical.

On his 11th birthday, mistreated orphan Harry Potter (Dominic McLaughlin) discovers he possesses magical powers and receives an invitation to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Leaving his non-magical life behind, Harry enters a hidden, extraordinary realm alongside new friends Ron Weasley (Alastair Stout) and Hermione Granger (Arabella Stanton). As he adapts to his studies and investigates mysterious occurrences within the castle, Harry uncovers a secret subterranean vault guarding an ancient, power-granting artifact.

"Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" drops on HBO Max on December 18

‘Werwulf’ (December 25)

Can you tell I love horror now that we’ve reached the end of the list? The final pick, “Werwulf,” sees director Robert Eggers turn his maniacal focus to wolf lore. This time, the story is set in 13th-century England around the year 1300, during the absolute tail end of the country’s wild wolf population, and centers on an unnamed, deeply tormented farmer. It seems like the narrative digs deep into medieval superstition, panic surrounding Satanic shape-shifting, and the primal horror of human-to-animal metamorphosis. It’s going to be wild.

A farmer (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) suffers under a curse that violently contorts his body into a monstrous wolf. As brutal nighttime attacks terrorize a remote medieval village, suspicion spreads rapidly throughout the isolated community. The farmer desperately tries to hide his affliction to protect his wife (Lily-Rose Depp) and children from his own savage transformations. Meanwhile, a relentless hunter (Willem Dafoe) arrives in the village determined to track down and slaughter the beast.

"Werwulf" hits theaters on December 25

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To make way for new content, however, the platforms have to regularly say goodbye to some pretty beloved flicks and shows every month, and July 2026 will be no exception for HBO Max. As the month comes to an end, the streamer will part ways with an Oscar-nominated musical biopic centered on one of America's finest poets, a classic film adaptation of one of literature's most famous romances and an action franchise built around a true movie icon.

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'Alien: Covenant"

Ridley Scott returns to the acclaimed "Alien" franchise with this 2017 prequel film, which takes place 18 years before the original "Alien" movie and 11 years after that ill-fated expedition in "Prometheus."

Made up of Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup and Danny McBride, among others, the crew of the colony ship Covenant is bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy. However, upon meeting David (Michael Fassbender), who was a crewmember on the destroyed Prometheus ship, they quickly realize that their destination is less untouched paradise and more extraterrestrial nightmare when the planet's sinister inhabitants force the crew into a deadly fight for survival.

Stream "Alien: Covenant" on HBO Max before July 31

'Wuthering Heights'

Long before there was Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, there was Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon taking on the roles of Heathcliff and Catherine in William Wyler's legendary 1939 adaptation of the Emily Brontë novel.

Though the black-and-white romantic drama depicts only half of Brontë's Gothic classic and eliminates all of the second-generation characters (sorry kids!), it's widely acclaimed for its lush, deliciously melodramatic treatment of the source material. (For The New Yorker, John Mosher said the period film "approximates the quality of the fierce, tempestuous story with a force one might never have expected...Seldom has the tone of a great novel been so faithfully reproduced by the movie people.")

Wyler's "Wuthering Heights" went on to receive eight Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor, and took home one for Gregg Toland's gorgeously moody cinematography.

Stream "Wuthering Heights" on HBO Max before July 31

'John Wick'

Keanu Reeves added yet another iconic character to his decades-spanning filmography as the titular hitman of the "John Wick" franchise, which kicked off with the 2014 action thriller directed by Chad Stahelski and spawned three sequels thus far. (A fifth "Wick" film has been confirmed by Lionsgate and is reportedly in active development with both Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski returning.)

All four "John Wick" movies are set to leave HBO Max on July 31, so now's your time to revisit the visionary action franchise, which revolves around a former hired gun who is reluctantly pulled out of retirement and thrust back into the criminal underworld and all the dark dangers therein.

Stream "John Wick" on HBO Max before July 31

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It may have all started with a big bang, but it could end with an apocalypse if “The Big Bang Theory’s” hapless comic-book store owner doesn’t get his act together. Here’s how to watch “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" online from anywhere with a VPN.

Following “Young Sheldon” and “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,” “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” is the third spin-off from “The Big Bang Theory,” but the first to follow directly from the OG show. Creator Chuck Lorre has said he’s looking to “do something radical” with the new show, and it very much looks like we’re stepping out of the cozy comedy comfort zone for this installment.

As the title implies, the new show follows Stuart (Kevin Sussman), owner of the comic book store where our original gang spent so much time hanging out and debating every corner of geek culture. Following the events of the original series, Stuart accidentally breaks a quantum device, built by Sheldon and Leonard, no less, triggering an apocalyptic, multiverse-spanning Armageddon.

Taking it upon himself to fix fractured reality, Stuart embarks on a universe-hopping adventure with girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), geologist Bert (Brian Posehn), and physicist and one-time Sheldon rival Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie) along for the ride.

With echoes of "Future Man" and "Sliders", the 10-episode series will see the group hop from one universe to another as they try to restore the multiverse. None of the other original "The Big Bang Theory" cast members have been confirmed to return. However, we wouldn't be surprised to see a few alternate-selves cameos before the season is over.

Sounding more like the sort of sci-fi extravaganza our four favourite nerds would (hate) watch than anything the franchise has delivered previously, the new adventures of Stuart and co. are an intriguing must-watch for "The Big Bang Theory" fans. Read on to discover how to watch "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' online in the U.S.

"Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" premieres on July 23, with episodes dropping every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on on HBO Max.

Prices start at $10.99/month, up to $18.49/month for ad-free and $22.99/month 4K and multi-device streaming. You can also get two months free on any tier by opting for the annual plan.

Traveling overseas and don't want to miss the show? You can still access your usual streamer via a VPN such as our recommendation, NordVPN.

Watch 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' from anywhere in the world

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" on your usual subscription?

You can still watch the "Big Bang Theory" spin-off thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market:

How to watch 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' online in Canada

Canadians can stream "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" on Crave. Episodes release on the same schedule as the U.S., with the premiere set for Thursday, July 23 at 9 p.m. ET / 6.p.m. PT.

Crave subscriptions start at $11.99/month for its Standard With Ads plan, up to $22/month for ad-free Premium.

On vacation away from Canada? You'll need one of the best VPNs to log in back home to use Crave as it will be geo-blocked when out of the country.

How to watch 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' in the U.K.

"Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" will stream on HBO Max in the U.K., with episodes dropping every Friday at around 2 a.m. BST, starting July 24.

HBO Max prices start from £5.99/month, but the streamer is included with some U.K. based subscriptions such as the Sky Ultimate plan.

On vacation outside the U.K.? A good streaming VPN will allow you to log in back home to use HBO Max as you normally would.

How to watch 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' online in Australia

Aussies will be able to watch "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" on HBO Max, with episodes dropping weekly from Friday, July 22.

HBO Max pricing in Australia starts from $11.99/month or $119.99/year, with pricier options available to add extra devices, enable downloadable content and upgrade to 4K and Dolby Atmos.

Aussie away from home? Subscribing to a VPN will let you access your usual streamer no matter where in the world you are.

'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' release date & schedule

"Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" will premiere on Thursday, July 23 in North America and Friday, July 24 in the U.K. and Australia. Episodes drop at 9 p.m. ET on the following schedule:

• Episode 1: Thursday, July 23
• Episode 2: Thursday, July 30
• Episode 3: Thursday, August 6
• Episode 4: Thursday, August 13
• Episode 5: Thursday, August 20
• Episode 6: Thursday, August 27
• Episode 7: Thursday, September 3
• Episode 8: Thursday, September 10
• Episode 9: Thursday, September 17
• Episode 10: Thursday, September 24

'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' trailer

'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' cast

• Kevin Sussman as Stuart
• Brian Posehn as Bert
• Lauren Lapkus as Denise
• John Ross Bowie as Barry
• Ryan Cartwright as Kyle
• Josh Brener as Trevor
• Tommy Walker as Gary

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This week’s crop of new movies across the biggest streaming services is one of the most packed of the year to date. There are new arrivals on popular platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV and Peacock. There's also a handful of buzzy newcomers on premium streaming.

With so much choice, picking a highlight is no easy feat. Star Wars fans will likely flock to the PVOD debut of “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” while anybody looking for a different kind of sci-fi should consider Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day.” Alternatively, Netflix has a new Kevin Hart comedy, HBO Max has a fantasy action sequel, and Hulu has a feature film based on a cult web series that is one of the funniest movies I’ve watched in 2026.

You’re really spoilt for choice, so I’ve combed through all the most noteworthy new movies on streaming this week and picked out the ones you need to know about. For more recommendations, check out the 3 new to Prime Video thriller movies to stream this week. And if binge-watching is more your speed, here’s a guide to all the top new TV shows this week.

‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (PVOD)

The first theatrical-released Star Wars movie in seven years swaps the big screen for streaming this week, and it feels particularly appropriate in the case of “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” This feature-length continuation of Disney+’s “The Mandalorian” was criticized for failing to go beyond its TV roots. Instead, the movie feels a whole lot like a handful of episodes stitched together, so if you skipped it in cinemas, it’ll feel right at home on digital.

Set between the original and sequel trilogies, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” focuses on the eponymous pair, bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young ward, Grogu (aka Baby Yoda). The New Republic enlists the duo to rescue Rotta (Jeremy Allen White), the son of former crime boss Jabba the Hutt. While it might not feel grand enough to justify its big-screen release, Grogu’s adorability factor is ramped up to a new level.

Watch on Prime Video (Buy/rent) starting July 21

‘Disclosure Day’ (PVOD)

Steven Spielberg made his return to the sci-fi genre with “Disclosure Day.” It’s not quite vintage Spielberg, but it tackles some interesting themes and boasts a career-highlight performance from Emily Blunt. I suspect some viewers will find the rushed conclusion disappointing, and there are some contrived narrative decisions, but it’s still a Spielberg movie, full of wonder and unspooling mystery. And it’s great to see him back in the sci-fi genre.

Blunt plays Margaret Fairchild, a television meteorologist who discovers she possesses psychic abilities. This leads her to link up with Dr. Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor), a cybersecurity expert who has turned whistleblower against his employer, the Wardex Corporation. As the duo is hunted by the shadowy organization (led by Colin Firth’s Noah Scanlon), they discover a government-led cover-up of classified extraterrestrial activity, which all links back to a forgotten event in Margaret and Daniel’s childhood.

Watch on Prime Video (Buy/rent) starting July 21

‘Scary Movie’ (PVOD)

In this era of horror remakes, reboots and legacy sequels, it was only a matter of time before “Scary Movie” was revived to lampoon the current genre trends. This sixth installment in the parody series (named “Scary Movie” as a nod to horror sequels often removing the numeral) marks the return of the Wayans, who originally exited the franchise after 2001’s “Scary Movie 2.” It also sees original stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall return, too.

Mocking everything from “Weapons,” “The Substance,” and “Sinners,” to the series’ favorite punching bag, “Scream," 2026's “Scary Movie” hasn’t matured with age. It trades in the same slapstick, juvenile, incredibly low-brow humor it built its reputation on. Long-time fans might enjoy this revival, but the jokes feel tired, and the attempts at parody lazy. The comedic intellect doesn’t extend beyond the gags found in your average “Family Guy” skit.

Watch on Prime Video (Buy/rent) starting July 21

‘Masters of the Universe’ (Prime Video)

The new “Masters of the Universe” movie appears to be skipping the typical digital release window. Instead, this He-Man blockbuster is dropping straight onto Prime Video this week. Maybe that’s because it struggled in theaters, grossing a mere $113 million against a production budget reportedly close to $200 million. It would seem Amazon is hoping the MGM Studios-distributed movie can score a larger audience via its own streaming service.

Based on the ‘80s franchise of the same name, which Mattel launched to compete with rival Kenner’s range of Star Wars toys, “Masters of the Universe” is set in the land of Eternia. When the capital city is besieged by the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto), young Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) is sent to Earth for his protection. Years later, and now an adult, he must return to his fantasy home and embrace his destiny as He-Man to save the kingdom.

Watch on Prime Video starting July 22

‘72 Hours’ (Netflix)

Netflix is dropping a steady stream of original movies throughout the summer to keep you entertained and indoors. Its latest offering comes in the form of “72 Hours,” a Kevin Hart vehicle that sees the veteran comic actor play a 40-something executive trying (and seemingly failing) to hang with a younger crowd. Questions of its quality remain, but I have an inkling that it’s going to make a major play for the top spot in Netflix’s top 10 list.

Joe (Hart) is a middle-aged executive desperately hoping to save his flailing career when he’s accidentally added to the group chat of a group of 20-year-olds (Marcello Hernández, Mason Gooding, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall). Soon he finds himself joining them on a wild multi-day bachelor party. As things get crazy, Joe might just rediscover his youthful spirit.

Watch on Netflix starting July 24

‘The Dink’ (Apple TV)

Sports comedies seem to be on trend right now. Last week Netflix dropped “The Hawk” with Will Ferrell, a series about a washed-up golfer trying to revive his career, and now it’s Apple TV’s turn to release a sports-themed comedy about a washed-up pro trying to savage his reputation and claw back the respect of his peers. Only in “The Dink,” Jake Johnson’s Dusty Boyd isn’t returning to the tennis court, but instead is picking up pickleball.

After aggravating an old injury, former prodigy Dusty swaps tennis for pickleball, and along the way rediscovers his competitive spark while rising in the ranks of a sport he never took seriously. Dusty hopes to earn his father’s (Ed Harris) respect, prevent the local country club from closing, and best his old childhood rival, Andy Roddick. Also starring Mary Steenburgen, Patton Oswalt and Ben Stiller, “The Dink” is for the underdog in all of us.

Watch on Apple TV starting July 24

‘Mortal Kombat II’ (HBO Max)

This fantasy action sequel based on the video series of the same name has its fair share of flaws. Its screenplay is muddled, the characters thinly sketched, and despite an $80 million budget, the extensive use of green screens is all too obvious. However, it gets the most essential component right: the gloriously gory fights. “Mortal Kombat II” delivers when it comes to well-choreographed showdowns between its roster of fan-favorite characters, and that makes several of its more egregious filmmaking sins a whole lot easier to forgive.

Ahead of the 10th Mortal Kombat tournament, in which the merciless Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford) is hoping to capture and take control of Earthrealm, the defenders of our planet recruit washed-up actor Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) to join their plucky ranks. What follows is a series of death matches in which the fate of our world is at stake. Stuffed with fan-favorite characters and references to Mortal Kombat lore, this sequel delivers when it matters most.

Watch on HBO Max starting July 24

‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ (Hulu)

I went into “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” without having seen even a clip from the original web series and television mockumentary on which this feature film is based. The fact that I still found it an absolute hoot speaks to its comedic quality. I can only imagine long-time fans of irreverent hijinks of leads Matt (Matt Johnson) and Jay (Jay McCarrol) will be even more impressed by this big-screen translation.

Quickly getting newcomers up to speed, “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” follows Matt and Jay’s ongoing quest to play a show at the Rivoli bar in Toronto. Their madcap plans to book a slot always seem to backfire, but when their latest hare-brained scheme results in them accidentally traveling back to the year 2008, they discover what their lives would have been like if they’d gone their separate ways. This film is gloriously silly.

Watch on Hulu starting July 24

‘Pressure’ (Peacock)

Finding an original angle on World War II is tough. The historical conflict has been chronicled across movies and TV shows for decades, but “Pressure” finds an area of the war that hasn’t received significant attention until now. While it’s yet to be released in theaters in several European countries (including the U.K.), it made its Stateside bow back in May. During its theatrical run, “Pressure” scored 95% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

Set 72 hours before the D-Day landings, which would ultimately turn the tide of the war, the fate of the free world hangs in the balance. It’s up to General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and meteorologist James Stagg (Andrew Scott) to plan the invasion and determine if the weather conditions are favorable on the day in question. If Stagg’s forecast is inaccurate, it could spell disaster and cost the Allied forces dearly.

Watch on Peacock starting July 24

‘Chum’ (AMC+)

It’s the summer season, which means shark movies aplenty. We’ve already had a couple this year, and the next up is “Chum.” It appears to be another shark-themed horror-thriller that isn’t content with just forcing its cast to face the ocean’s most feared predator, adding the extra element of a human hunter to increase the tension. How successful is “Chum”? If you put stock in Rotten Tomatoes ratings, the 15% score might scare you off.

Set in Malta, members of a wedding party have their celebration cut short when they encounter a bloodthirsty shark, and things only get worse when a sinister fisherman named Roy (Jim Klock) arrives on the scene with plans to use the survivors as bait (or chum) to capture the shark. What follows is a battle for survival against predators both in the water and on dry land. Soon secrets come to light, and loyalties are tested. It's all very standard stuff.

Watch on AMC+ starting July 24

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HBO (and by extension its streaming platform HBO Max) is home to some serious television heavyweights. We're talking "The Sopranos," "Sex and the City," "Game of Thrones," "Succession" and countless more. And one of the network's defining Sunday night dramas is celebrating a pretty big anniversary this summer: "Six Feet Under" is officially 25 years old.

Following the dysfunctional Fisher clan, a family that runs a funeral home in Los Angeles, the award-winning series debuted on HBO on June 3, 2001, and collected nine Emmys, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globes and a Peabody during its acclaimed five-season run.

And in the decades that have followed, "Six Feet Under" has endured as one of the medium's greatest series, with one of the best finales in television history (seriously, we haven't been able to listen to Sia the same since). In honor of the show's silver jubilee, here's why you should rewatch "Six Feet Under" on HBO Max now.

What is 'Six Feet Under' about?

Life, death and everything in between — literally. Created by Alan Ball ("True Blood"), "Six Feet Under" is a family drama about a not-so-ordinary family. It begins with the unexpected death of patriarch Nathaniel Fisher (Richard Jenkins) and its impact on the rest of his family: widow Ruth (Frances Conroy) and adult children Nate (Peter Krause), David (Michael C. Hall) and Claire (Lauren Ambrose).

They must deal not only with the messiness of their own mortality and grief but also that of their clients at the family's Fisher & Sons funeral home in Los Angeles, California.

Every episode begins with a death, ranging from the natural (heart attack) to the horrific (murder), a framework that allows each character to explore larger existential questions while they deal with their everyday family dynamics, relationship troubles and the like. Freddy Rodriguez, Rachel Griffiths, Mathew St. Patrick, Jeremy Sisto, James Cromwell and Justina Machado also star.

Why this is the perfect time to stream 'Six Feet Under' on HBO Max

Sure, a show that kicks off with a death each and every week might not sound like the most enjoyable watch, but "Six Feet Under" always managed to balance that brooding emotionality with a good deal of dark humor and familial relatability.

Barry Garron of The Hollywood Reporter praised the show's "examination of family life through the prism of a mortuary business" and its combination of "sardonic humor with poignant drama," making for a tone and style completely its own. "It is fearless in its approach to storytelling and, far more often than not, succeeds in the risks it takes."

Many subsequent character-driven dramas would later aim for that fine line between irony and sincerity, from "Pushing Daisies" to "Dead Like Me" to "Succession." But few have been as existentially thought-provoking and emotionally moving as "Six Feet Under," even 25 years later. Once you meet the Fishers, you'll fall for each of them, flaws and all, so much so that you won't mind going to a funeral each week just to be able to hang out with them.

Stream "Six Feet Under" on HBO Max now

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The world is on fire, and the best streaming services are delivering a fresh batch of new movies to help you keep cool and breathe easy indoors. Leading the pack this week is the streaming debut of two indie horror movies that have made hundreds of millions at the box office: "Obsession" on Peacock and the more existentially scary "Backrooms" on paid video-on-demand services.

For a breezier watch, check out Disney+ for the feature-length musical comedy "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" or head on over to Netflix for the emotional send-off for its queer YA sensation, "Heartstopper Forever." If a documentary is more the vibe, head over to HBO Max to get a peek behind the curtain of runway fashion in "Marc by Sofia," a touching ode to the decades-long friendship between fashion staples Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola.

So without further ado, let's dive into the best new movies on streaming to watch this weekend.

'Obsession' (Peacock)

I'm a huge horror fan, and "Obsession" is the most terrified I've been watching a movie in theaters in a long time. I've been waiting for it to arrive on streaming so I can force my husband to share in the trauma too, because lord knows I wasn't putting myself through that in theaters again.

"Obsession" is a great example of a simple premise executed beautifully, with a star-making performance from Inde Navarrette that continues to haunt my nightmares. She's uncanny and terrifying as Nikki, a young woman who suddenly develops an unsettling obsession with her friend and co-worker Bear (Michael Johnston), who's not-so-secretly in love with her. It's the work of a mystical item called a "One Wish Willow," which he wishes on to make her fall for him. It works, albeit in a "Monkey's Paw" sort of way, and Nikki's fixation turns the romance of his dreams into a waking nightmare.

Watch "Obsession" on Peacock now

'Backrooms' (PVOD)

If you missed "Backrooms" in theaters, I'd recommend waiting until it arrives on a subscription streaming service rather than paying for a rental. That said, if you're determined to see it this weekend, it's now available on premium video-on-demand. I'll admit, all the buzz around it is warranted — "Backrooms" is every bit as eerie, uncanny, and mesmerizing as you've probably heard.

Trying to explain what "Backrooms" is about is like describing a half-remembered dream. One filled with endless yellow hallways, the constant feeling that something is watching you, and an enormous pirate. It's a surreal, slow-burning psychological horror film that thrives on atmosphere over explanation. And before you ask, no, you don't need to know any of the existing lore to appreciate it; I went in completely cold and still adored it.

Buy or rent "Backrooms" now

'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' (Disney+)

I missed the "Descendants" train when the series first kicked off over a decade ago, but I'm a sucker for a musical and have always had a soft spot for the whole schtick of following descendants of Disney heroes and villains. It's like Kingdom Hearts with less anime hair and no quick-time events during the musical numbers, huzzah!

Set shortly after the events of "Descendants: The Rise of Red," "Wicked Wonderland" follows the Queen of Hearts' daughter, Red (Kylie Cantrall) and Chloe (Malia Baker), Cinderella's daughter, as they navigate the fallout from their time-traveling adventure. While the Queen of Hearts has become a kinder ruler and Cinderella is now safe, the consequences of altering the timeline soon become apparent. Their actions in the past accidentally unleash a new threat: Maddox Hatter (Leonardo Nam), who captures the Queen of Hearts. To save her, Red and Chloe team up with Red's newly discovered sister Pink (Liamani Segura), Luisa Madrigal's son Luis (Alexandro Byrd), Captain Hook's daughter Hazel (Kiara Romero), and Maddox's son Max (Brendon Tremblay) on a mission to rescue the Queen and save Wonderland.

Watch "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" on Disney+ now

'Marc by Sofia' (HBO Max)

I'm always on the hunt for a new documentary to watch over the weekend, and "Marc by Sofia" looks like a flashy, fun pick with "The Devil Wears Prada" vibes. Acclaimed filmmaker Sofia Coppola ("Lost in Translation," "Priscilla," "The Bling Ring") steps into documentary filmmaking with "Marc by Sofia," her first nonfiction feature. Drawing on her longtime friendship with fashion designer Marc Jacobs, Coppola offers an intimate look at his creative process as he prepares for his 2024 runway show.

Coppola and Jacobs have long shared a similar aesthetic, which makes him a natural choice for her documentary debut. Whether that level of familiarity results in a more intimate portrait or one that's reluctant to dig beneath the surface is another matter. Reviews so far say it's less a comprehensive deep dive and more a celebration of the enduring friendship between two creatives whose work has influenced and inspired one another for decades.

Watch "Marc By Sofia" on HBO Max now

'Heartstopper Forever' (Netflix)

Grab some tissues, y'all. After three years, three acclaimed seasons, and countless heartfelt moments, "Heartstopper" is saying goodbye with a feature-length send-off for the Paris Crew. Adapted from Alice Oseman's beloved graphic novels, Netflix's tender LGBTQ+ coming-of-age series gets its most grown-up chapter yet as Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) and Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) prepare for what comes after high school.

Though still hopelessly in love, they face their toughest challenge yet with university looming over their heads and the prospect of a long-distance relationship inching closer to reality. Meanwhile, their friends are navigating major decisions of their own, each taking tentative steps toward adulthood. Expect Oseman's signature animated leaves to drift across the screen, alongside plenty of heartfelt moments that capture the awkwardness and excitement of adolescence.

Watch "Heartstopper Forever" on Netflix now

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"Homestead Rescue: Intervention" is a fresh spin-off featuring the Raney family as they bring their expertise to those who need it the most (even if they won't admit they need the help). Prepare for chickens, goats and a plenty of Marty's homesteading wisdom.

Here's how you can watch the "Homestead Rescue: Intervention" online and from anywhere with a VPN.

Usually, the Raney family hear the call for help and come in to transform the homes of those in need. However, in 2026 spinoff "Homestead Renovation: Intervention", the experts are not waiting for an invite, and are instead swooping in on the most dilapidated projects they can find.

Marty Raney, Matt Raney, and Misty Bilodeau are bulldozing straight in to fix up the most dangerous and failing off-grid projects – and offer advice to struggling homesteaders. Across eight episodes, we'll see fairly stubborn folk give in and allow the Raney clan to do what they do best.

Ready for some home renovation magic? Here's how to watch "Homestead Renovation: Intervention" online with all the streaming details you need below.

How to watch 'Homestead Rescue: Intervention' for free

You can watch "Homestead Rescue: Intervention" via the Discovery TV channel in the U.S. No cable? Fear not! You could sign up for a free trial of YouTube TV and access the Discovery Channel and much more at no cost during the freebie period (often up to 21 days).

The service usually costs $89.99/month, but once your free trial runs out you can pay just $67.99/month for the first three months.

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Watch 'Homestead Rescue: Intervention' from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling overseas and find that "Homestead Rescue: Intervention" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the action. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.

We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

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How to watch 'Homestead Rescue: Intervention' in the U.S. without cable

"Homestead Rescue: Intervention" will air on the Discovery Channel, which is easily accessible via HBO Max.

How to watch 'Homestead Rescue: Intervention' online in Canada

"Homestead Rescue: Intervention" will air on CityTV+ in Canada.

Subscriptions to CityTV+ cost $9.99/month or $99/year, but you can nab a free 7-day trial to the service.

Abroad? Don't panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in back home. We recommend NordVPN.

Can you watch 'Homestead Rescue: Intervention' in the U.K.?

There is no release plan for "Homestead Rescue: Intervention" in the U.K. as things stand.

The solution? We recommend NordVPN to unblock Discovery+ and more.

Can you watch 'Homestead Rescue: Intervention' online in Australia?

"Homestead Rescue: Intervention" does not have a confirmed release date as yet in Australia. We will update this as soon as we find out where it is streaming.

Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

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Who are the Raney family?

The Raney family consists of Marty (the father) and Matt Raney and Misty Bilodeau (siblings). Builder Marty is known for wearing white shirts that get covered in mud, his second career as a musician, and his decades of homesteading expertise, all of which he brings to bear when dealing with struggling homesteaders.

All three are wilderness experts who have made a name for themselves by transforming the homes of others who aspire to be like them and go off the grid, with Misty known for building elaborate chicken coops. Matt, meanwhile, is an accomplished hunter and offers homesteaders advice on keeping predators at bay.

They were born and raised in Alaska and have a wealth of knowledge across fields of expertise such as hunting, fishing, and log building as well as gardening, livestock management, foraging, and building.

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This week’s top new movies across the best streaming services has a real horror flavor with a trio of critically acclaimed genre films set to be available to watch at home, where you can hide behind the sofa without fear of judgement. But it’s not just horror fans with options to watch.

Over on Netflix, the platform is wrapping up its fan-favorite romantic drama “Heartstopper” with a feature-length finale. While HBO Max has a fashion-forward documentary from a director with a passionate cult following. And turning back to horror, fans of scary movies are completely spoiled for choice with “Backrooms", "Obsession” and “Exit 8” all in the mix.

There are plenty of options to consider, and to save you time having to scroll through every platform’s library, I’ve rounded up the most noteworthy new movies across streaming services down below. Also, here’s a guide to the top new TV shows you can watch this week.

‘Backrooms’ (PVOD)

“Backrooms” was reportedly heading to premium streaming last week, but was pushed back at the eleventh hour. Maybe that was to give its extended cut edition a little extra time in theaters. Whatever the reason, it looks like Kane Parsons’ popular horror, rooted in the popular internet “creepypasta,” is now finally ready to head to streaming. If you skipped this one in theaters, you can enjoy the unnerving liminal space horror at home.

Chiwetel Ejiofor plays the troubled owner of a furniture showroom. When he discovers a mysterious portal in the store’s basement, he is transported to an endless series of rooms that connect in seemingly impossible ways. Heavy on the atmosphere and effectively utilizing the found footage style, “Backrooms” has grossed almost $370 million worldwide, making it one of 2026’s most popular horror flicks and likely the start of a new franchise.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting July 14

‘The Breadwinner’ (PVOD)

From a box office breakout hit to a movie that failed to recoup its budget on the big screen, “The Breadwinner” is something of an ironic name, all things considered. It’s a comedy film written by and starring American stand-up comic Nate Bargatze, and I won’t sugarcoat this one: it was not well-received by critics. It holds a pretty woeful 20% on Rotten Tomatoes. So this movie is perhaps only worth checking out if you’re a dedicated fan of Bargatze’s work. Viewers did, in turn, rate it a strong 86% on RT

Bargatze plays Nate Wilcox, the top employee at a car dealership, who has to swap being a working dad for stay-at-home parenting when his wife (Mandy Moore) gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that takes her on an international business trip. Nate soon finds out that being the head of the household is much tougher than he ever imagined. Critics weren’t sold on this movie’s “old school” approach to comedy and family values.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting July 14

‘Cold Storage' (MGM+)

“Cold Storage” definitely has a bit of “Stranger Things” about it, and not just because it stars Joe Keery, who played Steven Harrington on Netflix’s sci-fi series. This throwback sci-fi horror-comedy explores a secretive military experiment literally leaking out of containment, and a ragtag group of unlikely heroes who have to save the day. Alongside Keery, it also stars Georgina Campbell, Lesley Manville, Sosie Bacon and Liam Neeson.

Set in the mid-2000s, two employees at a remote self-storage warehouse are the center of an extraterrestrial outbreak when a deadly fungus escapes from one of the units. This rapidly mutating threat takes control of human hosts, and if it escapes the facility, it could spell disaster for the entire human population. With long-buried government secrets coming to light, “Cold Storage” is an entertaining popcorn flick with light horror.

Watch on MGM+ starting July 15

‘Marc by Sofia’ (HBO Max)

Documentary fans will want to head over to HBO Max this week, as the streaming service debuts an insight into one of the world’s most iconic fashion designers. “Marc by Sofia” does what it says on the tin; this is a documentary on Marc Jacobs and comes from filmmaker Sofia Coppola, daughter of legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, and director of modern classics like “Lost in Translation” and “The Virgin Suicides."

As long-time friends, there’s an intimacy to “Marc by Sofia,” with the fashion designer extraordinaire giving Coppola full access to his work and life story. It’s otherwise presented as a fairly standard documentary, with the usual collection of talking head interviews and archival footage, but viewers with an interest in designer fashion will likely find it worthwhile.

Watch on HBO Max starting July 16

‘Exit 8’ (Shudder)

“Backrooms” and “Obsession” (which we’ll talk about soon) sucked up all the horror attention back in the spring, but “Exit 8” was another acclaimed chiller that genre fans won’t want to miss. It’s based on the video game of the same name, and turns a gaming experience that can be enjoyed in barely an hour into a full feature. It scored an impressive 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, praised for its atmosphere and clean cinematic presentation.

“Exit 8” takes the foundation of its indie source material — being trapped in a looping series of subway tunnels — and expands on it, giving a video game lacking a traditional story a full-fleshed narrative and proper characters. The movie follows a nameless protagonist (Kazunari Ninomiya) who becomes stuck in a looping nightmare and must identify a series of anomalies to escape this unsettling purgatory.

Watch on Shudder starting July 17

‘Heartstopper Forever’ (Netflix)

In place of a fourth season, Netflix’s “Heartstopper” is opting for a feature-length conclusion. This drama will wrap up the romance between Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke). It’ll be a fond farewell for the show’s dedicated fanbase, and I’ll give Netflix some kudos here for allowing the series to wrap up properly, rather than unceremoniously canceling it after the third season saw a significant drop in viewership. We need this more.

“Heartstopper Forever” opens with Nick and Charlie blissfully in love, but a happy couple doesn’t make for compelling watching, so naturally, some hurdles are around the corner. Nick is getting ready for university, while Charlie is taking on new responsibilities himself. Can their love survive these tests as they both get ready for the next chapter of their lives?

Watch on Netflix starting July 17

‘Obsession’ (Peacock)

I’ve written about and recommended “Obsession” many times already, and I rewatched this movie over the weekend. Did a second watch change my stance that this is one of the best original horror movies in years? Not at all. If anything, re-experiencing the chaos of this supernatural horror only strengthened my appreciation for Curry Baker’s hit movie. And that performance from Inde Navarrette? I demand an Oscar nomination.

Bear (Michael Johnston) is a timid record-store worker, infatuated with his colleague and friend, Nikki (Navarrette). After obtaining a “One Wish Willow” from a trinket shop, he makes a wish for Nikki to love him “more than anyone in the world.” Turns out this cheap novelty item is the real deal, and his wish comes true. But getting what he wants comes with dark consequences. This movie is every bit as good as its sterling reputation.

Watch on Peacock starting July 17

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"And now we begin." That's the final line of tonight's episode of "House of the Dragon," and it's a fitting one. This episode of season 3 feels like the show is resetting the board ahead of a climactic second half of the season.

But while there are no battles or dragon-induced deaths in this episode, it doesn't lack for drama. In season 2, episodes that lacked violence also felt like they lacked forward momentum. That is not the case in tonight's episode, which has tensions ready to reach a boiling point as we enter the final four episodes of season 3.

A major part of this is that, despite winning the Targaryen civil war, Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) now finds herself fully embroiled in a conflict with House Hightower. Ormond Hightower (James Norton), it is revealed, has been ruling Oldtown like a kingdom under the nose of the Targaryen empire. Now, he's putting forth Daeron Targaryen (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) as a Hightower king, hoping to cleanse the realm of dragons once and for all.

However, those aren't the only players still on the board. Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) lives, albeit in a hellish existence. Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) is gone, according to Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin), but as we haven't seen a body, we can expect he'll be back. And while Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Helaena (Phia Saban) are trapped in the Red Keep, they're potentially harboring the biggest threat to the Iron Throne.

Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season 3, episode 4

The Dance of Dragons may have just become a three-sided conflict

As I mentioned already, for an episode that features only one death of consequence, a lot happens in this episode that's important to note. We now know that Daemon (Matt Smith) is aware that his daughter Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell) is Sheepstealer's rider. Despite her claims to the contrary, this clearly breaks his heart, and he chooses to lie to Rhaenyra rather than betray his child.

We also seem to learn that Aegon's dragon, Sunfyre, still lives. Despite Aegon and Larys (Matthew Needham) literally farming excrement to stay alive, that feels like it will matter down the line. Similarly, Alys lying about Aemond's whereabouts sure seems like it's going to be a key point before this tale's conclusion.

Of course, then there's Rhaenyra and Ormund, who are now our two main rivals for the Iron Throne. Ormund has some allies still and has conquered Tumbleton, giving him and his 15,000 men a foothold in Rhaenyra's backyard. Rhaenyra has dragons, though, but lacks the will to use them on people who raised her banner just to destroy Ormund. She also lacks any money, something that will surely be a factor down the line.

But the biggest reveal of the show isn't any of these. Instead, it's a brief, maybe minute-long scene between Alicent and Helaena. Alicent goes to aid her daughter with her robe, but Aegon's sister-bride recoils at the attempt.

It's then clear in an instant: Helaena is pregnant, and there's a countdown clock until we get a new claimant for the Iron Throne.

Verdict: 'House of the Dragon' no longer feels like it's stalling for time

Now, just because Helaena is seemingly pregnant doesn't mean her new child will go on to threaten Rhaenyra. The very existence of Aegon's child in Helaena's womb is a threat, and if she were to start showing, Queen Rhaenyra would have her killed in an instant. So now, Alicent and Helaena have to find a way out of the Red Keep and King's Landing before that fateful moment arrives.

Again, this was just a brief moment in the episode, but it altered the composition of the series's conflict in an instant.

That's probably the greatest success of this episode and season 3 in general. Brief moments like this, or Ormund's brief yet portentous line at the end of the episode, move the story forward in momentous ways. This episode felt like it was constantly adding more and more tension, building potential energy that's almost certainly going to be unleashed in the back half of season 3.

Conversely, in season 2, the brief moments felt like stalling for time. We'd spend entire scenes with characters and feel the story and plot were not advanced one iota. Because showrunner Ryan Condal has managed to fix this problem, it allows even a relatively tame episode such as tonight's to still be great.

Stream "House of the Dragon" on HBO Max now

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This summer's heatwave is showing no signs of quitting, and HBO max subscribers are weathering this weekend inside with a Stephen King dark thriller that's just as brutal. "The Long Walk" is like a war movie without the war, a cross between "Stand by Me" and "The Road" where Mark Hamill gives the cruelest pep talk for 108 minutes and hope flickers but, importantly, is never truly extinguished.

This grueling endurance race of a movie hit HBO Max on July 10 and wasted no time climbing to the No. 1 spot of its most-watched movies list. But taking the crown in the HBO Max Top 10 doesn't guarantee a movie's worth watching. I'll agree that "The Long Walk" has some incredible performances — David Jonsson, Cooper Hoffman, Ben Wang, Charlie Plummer and the rest of the cast put their heart and soul into their roles. But if you're looking to watch the best movie on HBO Max to while away this fine Sunday evening, there's a better option for you: "Sinners." A phenomenal romantic horror movie I return to every Sunday because that's the rule. That's the goal now.

But this current No. 1 movie is alright enough, if you're so inclined. It's not a breezy watch by any means, but a deeply satisfying one nonetheless. Need to know a bit more before you commit your precious streaming time? Read on for more details, or check out which other movies this weekend are worth watching.

What is 'A Long Walk' about?

Starring David Jonsson and Cooper Hoffman, "The Long Walk" follows 50 young men selected by a lottery to compete in a deadly endurance contest that's televised. They're forced to walk endlessly across the U.S. under the watch of a brutal military commander (Hamill). Anyone who slows down or stops gets executed on the spot until there's only one left walking.

At first, the guys find a sense of camaraderie on their trek, but as the grueling marathon goes on, they watch exhaustion and terror claim their new friends one by one. "The Long Walk" was one of our favorite movies of 2025, with my colleague Rory calling it "one of the best King adaptations ever."

Watch "The Long Walk" on HBO Max now

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"The Man Will Burn" is ideal viewing for anyone who has ever attended the Burning Man music festival, or anyone who dreams of going, as we look back at 40 years of the unique event.

Here's how to watch "The Man Will Burn" docuseries online from anywhere with a VPN.

Across four parts, this HBO documentary will explore the incredible popularity and evolution of the Burning Man festival. It was filmed over the last five years and features unprecedented access to one of the world's most fascinating and exciting music events.

"The Man Will Burn" dives into the origins of the festival with first-hand accounts from the founders and those involved. It also shows the immense effort it takes to build Black Rock City each year, while also highlighting how difficult it has been to keep the festival going in recent years amid extreme weather and Covid-19.

Here's how to watch "The Man Will Burn" online with all the streaming details you need below.

Watch 'The Man Will Burn' in the U.S. without cable

You can catch "The Man Will Burn" on HBO in the U.S. The first episode will air at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 9.

Don't have cable? Don't panic – you can access HBO via YouTube TV – get your free trial now (U.S. only).

The docuseries will be available on HBO Max on demand once it airs on linear TV.

Traveling outside the States? You'll need to use a VPN to unblock HBO Max when abroad. We love NordVPN.

Watch 'The Man Will Burn' from anywhere

If you're traveling overseas and "The Man Will Burn" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss out while you're away. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.

We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your usual streaming service app or TV service and watch "The Man Will Burn" online from wherever you are in the world.

How to watch 'The Man Will Burn' in Canada

You'll be able to watch "The Man Will Burn" on Crave in Canada, with a similar release model to the one in the States.

Crave subscriptions start at $11.99/month for the ad-supported package, or $22.99/month to go ad-free.

Abroad? Don't panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in back home. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch 'The Man Will Burn' in the U.K.

"The Man Will Burn" can be streamed on HBO Max in the U.K..

HBO Max plans start at £5.99/month — the U.K. is one of the cheaper countries to enjoy an HBO Max subscription.

Abroad and can't access "The Man Will Burn"? We recommend NordVPN to unblock HBO Max.

How to watch 'The Man Will Burn' in Australia

"The Man Will Burn" premieres in Australia on HBO Max.

HBO Max plans start at AU$11.99/month

Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

'The Man Will Burn' - trailer

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"House of the Dragon" might be the biggest show on any streaming service right now, but the HBO series brings some baggage. Season 2 did not go over well, thanks to a lackluster ending, and people doubted whether it even merited renewing their HBO Max subscription.

So far, through two episodes, though, season 3 has been a return to form and delivered an epic season premiere. Can episode 3 continue the show's hot streak? Check out streaming editor Malcolm McMillan's instant reaction to the shocking episode below:

'House of the Dragon' season 3 synopsis

Based on George R.R. Martin's book "Fire & Blood," this spin-off series of "Game of Thrones" takes place nearly 200 years before the events of the original show. It's set during a devastating war of succession within House Targaryen known as the "Dance of the Dragons," a war that would mark the beginning of the end of Westeros' ruling house.

In season 3, things are finally coming to a head, as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) prepares to take King's Landing (and the Iron Throne) from her usurper half-brother Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney).

'House of the Dragon' season 3 trailer

'House of the Dragon' season 3 cast

Here are the key members of the cast of "House of the Dragon" season 3:

• Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
• Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
• Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
• James Norton as Ormund Hightower
• Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
• Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole
• Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
• Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
• Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
• Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
• Harry Collett as Jacaerys "Jace" Velaryon
• Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
• Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
• Jefferson Hall as Jason Lannister and Tyland Lannister
• Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
• Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
• Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
• Kurt Egyiawan as Orwyle
• Freddie Fox as Gwayne Hightower
• Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers
• Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer
• Tom Bennett as Ulf White
• Joplin Sibtain as Jon Roxton
• Ellora Torchia as Kat
• Tommy Flanagan as Roderick Dustin
• Simon Russell Beale as Simon Strong

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HBO Max has confirmed its July 2026 slate, and as is often the case with the best streaming services, it’s kicking off the month by adding a huge selection of movies to its library. In total, there are more than 50 new arrivals, covering pretty much every genre you can imagine.

The unforeseen downside of dozens of new-to-HBO Max movies is that so much choice can make sitting down to decide what to watch first a bit of a headache. If you often end up spending more time scrolling than streaming, you’re not alone. That’s why I’ve combed through the 52 movies just added to HBO Max on July 1 and picked out my personal favorites.

So, if you’re looking to refresh your HBO Max watchlist as the calendar moves into July, here are the five movies that I’m personally going to be watching as a priority.

5 best HBO Max movies to stream now

‘Deadpool 2’ (2018)

“Deadpool 2” is bigger than its predecessor in pretty much every way. After the first movie’s box office success, the sequel was granted a larger budget, which is used to full effect to deliver a grander story, bigger set pieces, and the inclusion of Josh Brolin as Cable, a cybernetic soldier who was a big part of one of Deadpool’s most popular comic book runs. Bigger doesn’t always mean better, but in the case of Deadpool, size really does matter.

Set two years after the first “Deadpool” movie, the smart-mouthed merc, real name Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), becomes the unlikely protector of a rebellious young mutant, Russell Collins (Julian Dennison), who is being targeted by a time-travelling soldier, Cable (Brolin). Full of potty humor and meta gags, poking fun at the superhero genre, “Deadpool 2” is a blast. Plus, HBO Max has also added the “Super Duper Cut” with even more Pool.

Watch "Deadpool 2" on HBO Max now

‘Evil Dead’ (2013)

With “Evil Dead Burn” hitting theaters next week, it’s great to see the original “The Evil Dead” and its fan-favorite sequel, “Evil Dead II,” landing on HBO Max this month. However, the one I’m recommending here is actually the 2013 spin from director Fede Álvarez. More of a reboot than a cash-in remake, “Evil Dead” (2013) is a skin-crawling horror that positively overflows with fake blood. It’s a total gorefest, and lives up to the franchise’s legacy.

The setup is simple: a group of friends heads to an isolated cabin located deep in the forest. Once there, they accidentally unleash a sinister evil and are tormented in disturbing and very brutal ways. Jane Levy delivers the movie’s standout performance, playing protagonist Mia, who is possessed after the friends come into contact with the franchise’s central supernatural tome, the Naturom Demento. If you like bloody horror, look no further.

Watch "Evil Dead" on HBO Max now

‘Hereditary’ (2018)

Sticking with the horror genre, “Hereditary” might just be my favorite chiller of all time. Ari Aster hit a home run on his first try with this directorial debut that has already cemented its legacy as one of the most unnerving movies ever made. This is the type of movie that rattles around your mind for weeks, and don’t be surprised if you need to sleep with a light on for a little while afterward, because some of the scares here are downright terrifying.

The movie also boasts one of the genre’s all-time great performances courtesy of Toni Collette. And, yes, I’m still salty her work was snubbed during Oscar season (not even a nomination? It doesn't make sense). In “Hereditary,” Colette plays Annie, a wife and mother, dealing with a cocktail of conflicted emotions after her own mother passes away. In the wake of this bereavement, strange occurrences befall the family, and Annie learns some seriously dark secrets about her ancestry. Prepare to be spooked!

Watch "Hereditary" on HBO Max now

‘The Equalizer’ (2014)

Here at Tom’s Guide, we’re celebrating all things Denzel Washington in 2026, with my colleague Malcolm McMillain taking on the “Denzel Watchathon”. In short, he’s watching every single Denzel movie in 2026, which works out perfectly as there are 52 flicks. He hasn’t got to “The Equalizer” series yet, but HBO Max is giving you the chance to get ahead, as it’s adding the complete action-thriller trilogy at the start of July 2026.

In "The Equalizer," Washington plays Robert McCall, a former US Marine who now lives a quiet life, working in a big-box hardware store. Befriending a troubled teen (Chloë Grace Moretz), McCall learns that she is being forced into sex work by a Russian mobster. Unable to let this injustice pass, McCall decides it's time to come out of his self-imposed retirement and put his very particular set of skills to good use. And if you enjoy the first “Equalizer” movie, you’ve got two equally entertaining sequels to stream afterward.

Watch "The Equalizer" on HBO Max now

‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ (2017)

Yorgos Lanthimos’ “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” is an aloof psychological thriller that thrives on spiralling tension and (intentionally) flawed characters. The unnatural dialogue won’t appeal to all, but if you don’t mind your movies getting weird, there’s plenty to dig into here. Plus, it features an excellent performance from Barry Keoghan, with Colin Farrell also on top form. It might just be my favorite Lanthimos effort to date, which is a big compliment.

Dr. Steven Murphy (Colin Farrell) is a renowned surgeon, married to a doting wife (Nicole Kidman) and with two young children. He's got it made. But when a young boy, Martin (Keoghan), integrates himself within the family's seemingly perfect suburban existence, things spiral. As Martin’s true intentions come to light, Steven is forced into an unthinkable choice to pay for his past sins. Part modern Greek tragedy, part twisting thriller, “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” is Lanthimos at his unpredictable best.

Watch "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" on HBO Max now

Every movie just added to HBO Max

Here's the full list of all 52 movies added to HBO Max on July 1, 2026:

• A Life of Her Own
• A Woman’s Face
• Army of Darkness
• Battle Cry
• Bright Leaf
• Deadpool 2
• Deadpool 2: Super Duper Cut
• Desire Me
• The Evil Dead (1983)
• Evil Dead II (1987)
• Evil Dead (2013)
• Footsteps in the Dark
• Goodbye Christopher Robin
• Hail Satan?
• Hereditary
• I Love You, Alice B. Toklas
• Just Friends
• Lawyer Man
• Legally Blonde
• Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
• Marine Raiders
• My Dream is Yours
• My Favorite Wife
• New Moon
• Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
• Romance on the High Seas
• Super Troopers 2
• The Beggar's Opera
• The Clock
• The Courtship of Eddie’s Father
• The Disembodied
• The Equalizer
• The Equalizer 2
• The Equalizer 3
• The Frozen Dead
• The Hook
• The Killing of a Sacred Deer
• The Meg
• The Mummy (1999)
• The Mummy (1959)
• The Mummy Returns
• The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
• The Reluctant Debutante
• The Rover
• The Strangers
• The Strawberry Blonde
• The Usual Suspects
• The Women (1939)
• Up the Down Staircase
• Us
• Waterloo Bridge
• Young Bess

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Jay Manuel and Pamela Chavez are back to continue their love story in the hit reality show "Jay & Pamela" with babies, birthdays, and more on the cards for season 2.

Below is our guide to how to watch "Jay & Pamela" season 2 online from anywhere using a VPN.

The newlywed couple are embarking on the next chapter of their love story and you're invited to watch along. In "Jay & Pamela" season 2 we'll see the titular pair enjoy their newfound independence, take on New York Fashion week, celebrate Jay's 30th birthday, and debating whether to try for a baby.

There will be nine new episodes of "Jay & Pamela" to get stuck into over the next few weeks, whether it be on linear TV or on-demand. If you're looking for endearing and sweet vibes and a touching love story, this is the show for you.

Ready to see what Jay and Pamela are up to now? Here's how to watch "Jay & Pamela" online from anywhere.

Watch 'Jay & Pamela' season 2 in the U.S.

In the U.S., "Jay & Pamela" airs on TLC at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Tuesdays, starting on June 30.

If you've cut the cord, Sling TV is one of the simplest ways to watch live cable channels. TLC is included with Sling Blue and Sling Orange + Blue, but not with the standard Sling Orange plan, so Sling Blue is the cheaper option if this is the show you're signing up for.

You also have a few other live TV options. DirecTV Stream carries TLC, and so does YouTube TV.

If you'd rather skip the live broadcast, episodes will be available on HBO Max the next day, starting July 1. You can also usually watch via the TLC GO app or website by signing in with your TV provider credentials

If you're outside the U.S. when it premieres, a VPN like NordVPN can help you access your usual subscription while traveling.

Watch 'Jay & Pamela' from anywhere

If you're away from home and can't access your usual streaming service, a VPN can help. A virtual private network lets your device appear to be back in your home country, so you can securely use the subscriptions you already pay for while traveling.

Our favorite option is NordVPN, which offers fast, reliable connections, broad device support and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Using a VPN is straightforward; follow these steps.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As noted, NordVPN is our preferred option.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to HBO Max and stream the "Jay & Pamela" online

Can you watch 'Jay & Pamela' in the U.K.?

The U.K. rollout isn't completely confirmed at this stage but it looks like "Jay & Pamela" season 2 will be available on Discovery+.

If you're a U.S. subscriber traveling in the U.K., a VPN like NordVPN can help you access your usual service while abroad.

Watch 'Jay & Pamela' season 2 in Canada

TLC in Canada will also broadcast the premiere of "Jay & Pamela" season 2 on June 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Discovery+ will be the streaming home once the premiere has gone out.

Traveling outside Canada? A VPN like NordVPN can help you securely log in to your regular subscription.

Watch 'Jay & Pamela' in Australia

In Australia you'll be able to watch "Jay & Pamela" season 2 on Binge on-demand, or watch on linear TV through Foxtel Now.

If you're overseas, a VPN like NordVPN can help you access your usual service.

'Jay & Pamela' season 2 episode guide

There are details regarding the first two episodes of "Jay & Pamela" season 2 below:

• Episode 1 — Jay and Pamela brave New York City to make their runway debut during fashion week; they also want to take in all that NYC has to offer-but sightseeing has its challenges; Raphael and Rene are overwhelmed helping Jay and Pamela shop for a new bed.
• Episode 2 — With Jay turning 30, Pamela plans to celebrate this milestone birthday by giving him the party he always dreamt of as a child. And she has some surprises for him including one that makes him blush!

Details of the other episodes will arrive nearer the time of their release.

'Jay & Pamela' season 2 trailer

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This week’s selection of new movies across the best streaming services is well-stocked with options to suit all tastes. Best of all, some of the biggest platforms around will have new movies for subscribers to watch, including Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more.

Netflix is dropping a double-dose of new movie goodness, with the release of detective mystery sequel “Enola Holmes 3,” and the big red streamer is also adding soulful British drama “The Choral.” Meanwhile, HBO Max has a very gory horror, and Hulu has a horror-comedy that is heavy on the fake blood but opts for a more humorous approach.

Speaking of horror, this week the breakout hit of 2026, “Obsession,” finally arrives on premium streaming. Directed by 26-year-old YouTube creator Curry Barker, the film had a budget of just $750,000 and generated box office of $372 million worldwide.

There are plenty of newcomers to add to your watchlist, so I’ve put in the legwork and rounded up the most noteworthy new movies this week. Plus, don’t forget to browse the top new TV shows this week if you’re looking for a spot of summer binge-watching over the coming days — and check out our list of 17 shows and movies to stream in July.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ (PVOD)

20 years later, “The Devil Wears Prada” hasn’t gone out of fashion, so a sequel was something of an inevitability. While this long-awaited follow-up copies the blueprint established by previous “legacy sequels,” it offers fans exactly what they wanted: the original cast reunited, and plenty of callbacks to the original. Does it live up to the legacy of its iconic 2006 predecessor? Not for me, but “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is sure to delight longtime fans.

With the magazine business no longer in its heyday, the frosty editor-in-chief of fashion mag Runway, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), is forced to turn to her former assistant, Andy Sachs (Anna Hathaway). As the pair navigate the evolving (should that be declining) world of print publishing, they face competition from another old colleague, Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt). And don’t worry, Nigel (Stanley Tucci) also returns to lend a hand.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting June 30

‘Obsession’ (PVOD)

Undoubtedly, 2026’s biggest success story to date is “Obsession.” This low-budget horror was produced for less than $1 million and has grossed more than $370 million worldwide. And it’s not just made eye-watering money. It boasts remarkable scores from critics and audiences alike. I rank it as the best horror film of the year, thanks to its clever concept, phenomenal direction from Curry Baker, and its star-making turn by Inde Navarrette.

Bear (Michael Johnston) is a timid record-store worker, infatuated with his colleague and friend, Nikki (Navarrette). After obtaining a “One Wish Willow” from a trinket shop, he makes a wish for Nikki to love him “more than anyone in the world.” Turns out this cheap novelty item is the real deal, and his wish comes true. But getting what he wants comes with some serious dark consequences. “Obsession” might be the movie of 2026.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting June 30

‘Enola Holmes 3’ (Netflix)

Millie Bobby Brown’s latest Netflix project sees her once again slip into the role of youthful super-sleuth, Enola Holmes. I’m largely interested in this second sequel because director Philip Barantini is stepping into the fold. Barantini is known for helming Netflix’s awards juggernaut “Adolescence.” Enola Holmes is one of Netflix’s more popular properties, so even if the quality dips here, I’m expecting this original to quickly become a No. 1 hit.

The third flick in the series will see the “Stranger Things” star once again play the younger sibling of Sherlock Holmes (played in this adaptation by Henry Cavill). After two adventures, she’s an established sleuth herself, and this time she’s jetting off to Malta to tackle a case “more tangled and treacherous than any she has faced before.” Alongside Brown and Cavill, Helena Bonham Carter, Himesh Patel and Louis Partridge all return, too.

Watch on Netflix starting July 1

‘The Choral’ (Netflix)

“The Choral” will no doubt be overshadowed on Netflix by the release of “Enola Holmes 3,” but I encourage you to give this British historical drama a chance. Partially because of the sterling work by Ralph Fiennes, but also because it explores WWI from a fresh angle, which is not an easy feat with many films set during this conflict. It also pays tribute to the healing power of music and performance, which is an overall message I can get behind.

Set in the (fictional) Yorkshire town of Ramsden in 1916, Dr. Henry Guthrie (Fiennes) is appointed the choirmaster of the local choral society. Due to Guthrie’s homosexuality, love of Germany, and his atheistic beliefs, it’s a controversial pick, with townsfolk outraged at his selection. But under Guthrie’s leadership, the group puts together a performance of Edward Elgar’s “The Dream of Gerontius” that brings the community together.

Watch on Netflix starting July 2

‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ (Hulu)

If we’re talking unnecessary sequel, “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” falls into the category (as does “Prada 2”; fight me), but at least the final result delivers a good time for anybody craving a horror-comedy that emphasizes the comedy. Making little attempt to shake up the formula, “Ready or Not 2” is basically a rerun of the first movie, but it does add Kathryn Newton to the mix, who plays the headstrong sister of the original's protagonist, Grace.

Opening where the first movie ended, Grace (Samara Weaving) has survived her nightmare ordeal with the Le Domas family. Reunited with her estranged sister, Faith (Newton), the siblings are thrown into a new cat-and-mouse game as they become the prey in another deadly spin on hide-and-seek. Hunted by a group of elites, each vying to become the leader of a secret cult, Grace and Faith must pull together to survive this bloody ordeal.

Watch on Hulu starting July 2

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ (HBO Max)

It’s perhaps fitting that “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” heads to HBO Max just a week ahead of “Evil Dead Burn” landing in theaters. Cronin was the filmmaker behind 2023’s “Evil Dead Rise” and reportedly turned down the chance to work on “Burn” to make this movie instead. Funnily enough, his spin on “The Mummy” feels like an “Evil Dead” flick in all but name, which is to say, it’s packed with grotesque moments and buckets of fake blood.

There’s no Brendan Fraser or globe-trotting adventure here; instead, “The Mummy” takes a supernatural horror approach. A TV journalist (Jack Reynor) is stunned when his daughter (Natalie Grace) is found eight years after going missing in Egypt. However, her homecoming turns dark when it becomes clear she’s been possessed by a sinister evil. This movie is a total gore-fest, but in all the bloody chaos, it neglects to craft genuine scares

Watch on HBO Max starting July 3

‘Protector’ (MGM+)

Last month, MGM+ became the streaming home of “Project Hail Mary,” so if you signed up to watch Ryan Gosling’s fantastic sci-fi epic and are wondering what to stream next, the service is offering up “Protector.” I’ll warn you now, this action-thriller doesn’t have good reviews (17% on Rotten Tomatoes), but if you’ve ever wanted to watch a movie that is basically “Taken” but with Milla Jovovich instead of Liam Neeson, then you’re in luck.

Nikki (Jovovich) is a former soldier who has left her violent life behind to raise her daughter, Chloe (Isabel Myers). But when sex traffickers kidnap Chloe, Nikki has to use her “particular set of skills” to locate her daughter before it’s too late. To find her, she’ll have to fight her way through the criminal underworld with the authorities and the military hot on her heels.

Watch on MGM+ starting July 3

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"House of the Dragon" might be the biggest show on any streaming service right now, but the HBO series brings some baggage. Season 2 did not go over well, thanks to a lackluster ending, and people doubted whether it even merited renewing their HBO Max subscription.

So far, though, season 3 has been a return to form and delivered an epic season premiere. Can episode 2, titled "Queens Landing," continue the positive trend? Check out streaming editor Malcolm McMillan's instant reaction to the momentous episode below:

'House of the Dragon' season 3, episode 2 details

Episode title: "Queen's Landing"
Episode run time: 64 minutes
Episode synopsis: As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost. (HBO)

'House of the Dragon' season 3 synopsis

Based on George R.R. Martin's book "Fire & Blood," this spin-off series of "Game of Thrones" takes place nearly 200 years before the events of the original show. It's set during a devastating war of succession within House Targaryen known as the "Dance of the Dragons," a war that would mark the beginning of the end of Westeros' ruling house. In season 3, things are finally coming to a head, as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) prepares to take King's Landing (and the Iron Throne) from her usurper half-brother Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney).

'House of the Dragon' season 3 trailer

'House of the Dragon' season 3 cast

Here are the key members of the cast of "House of the Dragon" season 3:

• Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
• Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
• Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
• James Norton as Ormund Hightower
• Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
• Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole
• Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
• Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
• Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
• Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
• Harry Collett as Jacaerys "Jace" Velaryon
• Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
• Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
• Jefferson Hall as Jason Lannister and Tyland Lannister
• Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
• Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
• Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
• Kurt Egyiawan as Orwyle
• Freddie Fox as Gwayne Hightower
• Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers
• Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer
• Tom Bennett as Ulf White
• Joplin Sibtain as Jon Roxton
• Ellora Torchia as Kat
• Tommy Flanagan as Roderick Dustin
• Simon Russell Beale as Simon Strong

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With July right around the corner, a fresh wave of films and TV shows is about to hit major streaming platforms. For HBO Max viewers in particular, the upcoming month seems to have a highly impressive lineup of new content.

Film enthusiasts will likely be excited by this month’s HBO Max lineup, which includes a wave of new movie arrivals such as Stephen King’s thriller adaptation “The Long Walk” and “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson with a surprising twist. TV fans also have plenty to look forward to, including a new “Big Bang Theory” spin-off centred on Stuart as he embarks on an unexpected, universe-spanning adventure.

Below, we give our top recommendations for HBO Max this July, followed by a comprehensive list of every title arriving on the service throughout the month.

New on HBO Max in July 2026: Top picks

‘The Man Will Burn’ (2026)

HBO’s four-part original documentary series “The Man Will Burn” tracks the wild, 30-plus-year evolution of the Burning Man festival. It aims to provide a deep, unfiltered look at a massive cultural experiment pushed to its absolute limits. Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Jehane Noujaim and Vikram Gandhi, the series will release new episodes weekly on Thursdays.

“The Man Will Burn” follows the evolution of Burning Man from its origins as a small countercultural gathering in San Francisco to the massive desert event it has become today, drawing around 80,000 participants each year. Across its episodes, the series tracks how the event is organized and experienced on the ground, using extensive access to Burning Man Project leadership, participants, and archive footage.

Stream on HBO Max from July 9

‘The Long Walk’ (2025)

“The Long Walk” is a cinematic adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King’s very first novel (originally published under his Richard Bachman pseudonym in 1979). This dark thriller is one of 2025’s best films, driven by its incredible performances. It’s a deeply psychological and highly emotional movie about human endurance, with David Jonsson, Cooper Hoffman, Ben Wang, Charlie Plummer and more of the cast putting their heart and soul into their roles.

A yearly endurance contest in a militarized United States is televised, where 50 teenage boys, one from each state, are selected to compete in a brutal survival event. Participants must keep moving at a constant minimum speed of three miles per hour without stopping, while being monitored by armed soldiers and broadcast to the public. Each competitor is given warnings if they fall below the required pace, and repeated failures result in execution. The event ends only when a single boy remains.

Stream on HBO Max from July 10

‘Marc by Sofia’ (2025)

“Marc by Sofia” is a documentary directed by Sofia Coppola about fashion designer Marc Jacobs that provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at his life and work. Marking Coppola’s very first foray into nonfiction filmmaking, the project is a collaborative release between A24 and the production company This Machine. After making its world premiere out of competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, it has been widely celebrated as a chic love letter to creative collaboration and high fashion.

The film tracks the lead-up to Jacobs’ Spring 2024 runway show, showing him developing ideas, shaping designs, and refining the production of the collection. It also explores his long-running friendship with Coppola, with the director observing his creative process up close while he reflects on his career milestones, including his early breakthrough in fashion and later work at major houses.

Stream on HBO Max from July 16

‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ (2026)

Who knew we would be getting another “Big Bang Theory” spin-off? “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” is an upcoming 10-episode sci-fi action-adventure comedy series co-created by sitcom kingpin Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, and veteran sci-fi writer Zak Penn. This already seems like an incredibly ambitious, delightfully odd, and highly unexpected spin-off that ditches the traditional studio laugh track for a more cinematic adventure format.

Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman) is a comic book store owner who accidentally triggers a catastrophic multiverse collapse after tampering with an experimental device created by Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki). Thrown into a rapidly unraveling reality, Stuart is forced into an unlikely mission to repair the damage and restore order. He is joined by his girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), geologist Bert (Brian Posehn), and physicist Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie), forming a reluctant team.

Stream on HBO Max from July 23

‘The Drama’ (2026)

Before “The Drama” came out, the internet was full of chatter that the film had a twist you would never see coming, with people speculating endlessly about what it could be. I avoided pretty much all of it to keep it a surprise, and it genuinely wasn’t the direction I expected at all. If you’ve somehow managed to dodge the conversation too, it’s worth going in blind. The reveal is dark, and it immediately sets up some pretty juicy, messy drama that drives everything that follows.

Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) are a few days away from their wedding, but their relationship begins to unravel after an unexpected confession disrupts their plans. As the week leading up to the ceremony plays out, the pair are forced to confront the shocking secrets that reshape their understanding of each other. Friends and family also become caught in the fallout, including Charlie’s best man Mike (Mamoudou Athie) and Emma’s maid of honor Rachel (Alana Haim).

Stream on HBO Max from July 31

Everything new on HBO Max in July 2026

July 1
A Life of Her Own
A Woman’s Face
Army of Darkness
Battle Cry
Bright Leaf
Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2: Super Duper Cut
Desire Me
The Evil Dead (1983)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Evil Dead (2013)
Footsteps in the Dark
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Hail Satan?
Hereditary
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas
Jay & Pamela, Season 2 (TLC)
Just Friends
Lawyer Man
Legally Blonde
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
Marine Raiders
My Dream is Yours
My Favorite Wife
New Moon
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
Romance on the High Seas
Super Troopers 2
The Beggar's Opera
The Clock
The Courtship of Eddie’s Father
The Disembodied
The Equalizer
The Equalizer 2
The Equalizer 3
The Frozen Dead
The Hook
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
The Meg
The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy (1959)
The Mummy Returns
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Reluctant Debutante
The Rover
The Strangers
The Strawberry Blonde
The Usual Suspects
The Women (1939)
Up the Down Staircase
Us
Waterloo Bridge
Young Bess

July 2
The Face Doctors, Season 1 (TLC)

July 3
Deep Revenge, Season 1
Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, Season 54 (Food Network)

July 8
“UFC at the White House” with Sara Sidner, The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN Originals)

July 9
Kitchen Chaos, Season 1 (Food Network)
On The Case with Paul Zahn, Season 29 (ID)
The Man Will Burn (HBO Original)

July 10
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 214 (HGTV)
The Long Walk (Lionsgate)

July 12
Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes, Season 2B
Ocean’s Eight

July 13
Dumb Money

July 14
Pitmasters, Season 1 (Food Network)

July 15
People Magazine Investigates: The University of Cosmic Intelligence Cult, Season 1 (ID)

July 16
911: Did the Killer Call? Season 2 (ID)
Marc by Sofia (A24)
Mystery At Blind Frog Ranch, Season 6 (Discovery)
Worst Yard on the Block, Season 1 (HGTV)

July 17
Batwheels, Season 3D (Cartoon Network)
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 259 (HGTV)
Pacific Rim: Uprising
Tag
The Land of Sometimes

July 20
Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown, Season 1 (Discovery)

July 21
Ugliest House in America, Season 8 (HGTV)

July 22
Extreme Buyers Club, Season 1 (HGTV)
People Magazine Investigates: The Cult of the Soulful Journey, Season 1 (ID)

July 23
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Season 1 (Max Original)

July 24
My Lottery Dream Home: Where Are They Now?, Season 1 (HGTV)
Restaurant Impossible: Last Call, Season 1 (Food Network)

July 25
Roast My Rental, Season 1 (HGTV)

July 27
Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose (CNN Original Series)
President Curtis, Season 1 (Adult Swim)
The Big Bang Theory Podcast, Season 4
The Great Food Truck Race, Season 19 (Food Network)

July 28
This Land (CNN Original Series)

July 29
Kitchen Undercover, Season 1 (Food Network)

July 31
The Drama (A24)

Live sports

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Please note this list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change. All times are in ET.

MLB

July 7
NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

July 21
LA Dodgers vs Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

July 28
1 Regular Season Game

Savannah Banana’s

July 3
Firefighters vs Bananas, 8 p.m.

July 30
Firefighters vs Bananas, 7 p.m.

July 31
Firefighters vs Bananas, 7 p.m.

NASCAR

July 3
Practice – Westmont, IL, 6 p.m.

July 4
Qualifying– Westmont, IL, 3 p.m.

July 5
Chicagoland Race, 6 p.m.

July 11
Qualifying – Atlanta, GA, 4:40 p.m.

July 12
Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart, 7 p.m.

July 18
P&Q – Norh Wilkesboro, NC, 5 p.m.

July 19
Window World 450, 7 p.m.

July 24
Practice – Indianapolis, IN, 1 p.m.

July 25
Qualifying – Indianapolis, IN, 1:30 p.m.

July 26
Brickyard 400, 2 p.m.

These lists are provided by HBO and may not be comprehensive. These lists are subject to change at any point.

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It's the last weekend of June, and this summer's heat wave is showing no signs of stopping. If you're looking to keep from melting by catching up on your watchlist, you're in luck, because the best streaming services are serving up plenty of great new movies to choose from.

Leading the pack this week is James Cameron's latest dazzling return to the war-torn planet of Pandora, "Avatar: Fire and Ash," on Disney+. You've also got one of this year's biggest surprises, "The Sheep Detectives" on Prime Video for another crowd-pleasing favorite to watch this weekend.

Over on Netflix, you can catch the delightfully unhinged buddy comedy "Little Brother" starring John Cena and Eric André, while HBO Max has an underrated horror movie "Undertone" with a sound design that's pure nightmare fuel. Finally, I urge you to check out Boots Riley's "I Love Boosters" on paid video-on-demand platforms if you liked "Sorry to Bother You" and are looking for another movie unlike anything you've ever seen before.

So let's dive into the best new movies on streaming to watch this weekend.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (Disney+)

After raking in $1.5 billion in theaters, "Avatar: Fire & Ash" is finally landing on Disney+. Granted, that's less than the first two movies in the series, as I assume a lot of folks were waiting to catch "Fire and Ash" on streaming — that was my plan, at any rate. This threequel picks up not long after the events of "The Way of Water," with the Sully family still reeling after the death of Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), the eldest son of human-turned-Na'vi Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña).

There's hardly time to mourn before a new threat sparks up: a fiery Na'vi tribe led by Varang (Oona Chaplin), who's allied with humanity's forces. It all leads to a showdown that's as visually stunning as the rest in James Cameron's blockbuster series, though the plot does tread much of the same territory as "The Way of Water."

Watch "Avatar: Fire and Ash" on Disney+ now

‘Little Brother’ (Netflix)

As a big fan of both "The Eric André Show" and John Cena's unhinged straight man brand of humor, Netflix's new buddy comedy "Little Brother" is at the top of my watchlist this weekend. Cena stars as a successful real estate agent Rudd whose unhappy but stable life is thrown into chaos when his former mentee Marcus (André) reappears with the subtlety of a wrecking ball at the worst time possible.

A walking magnet for trouble, Marcus finds a way to turn every situation into a disaster, which the buttoned-up Rudd is forced to clean up. Judging by the trailer, "Little Brother" leans heavily into slapstick comedy, with Cena playing the exasperated straight man opposite André's off-the-wall energy.

Watch "Little Brother" on Netflix now

'I Love Boosters' (PVOD)

Boots Riley applies his brand of dark comedy and magical realism to a Robin Hood–style proletarian allegory in "I Love Boosters," a surreal heist comedy I was sad to see do so poorly at the box office despite its 92% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The perennially hilarious Keke Palmer stars as Corvette, an aspiring fashion designer struggling to escape a literal boulder of debt.

To pay it off, she heads an all-women shoplifting crew known as the Velvet Gang that targets high-end San Francisco stores and sells back to her working-class Oakland community. It's enough to catch the attention of ruthless fashion mogul and capitalism incarnate Christie Smith (Demi Moore), and I won't spoil any more than that because it's a wild ride that's better experienced than explained. This is the kind of movie that hits you hard and fast with dazzling visuals and insane ideas, leaving you thinking "What on earth did I just watch?"

Buy or rent "I Love Boosters" on Amazon now

'Undertone' (HBO Max)

2026 has been a marquee year for horror movies, and while you're waiting for "Obsession" or "The Backrooms" to hit streaming, HBO Max has a great one to tide you over that you may not have heard of. "Undertone" stars Nina Kiri as Evy, the host of a hit horror podcast who records episodes from home while caring for her ailing mother (Michèle Duquet).

When she and her co-host (Adam DiMarco) receive a mysterious audio recordings of a couple's terrifying paranormal encounters, even the usually skeptical Evy begins to suspect something supernatural is at play. As the chilling tapes reveal something increasingly sinister, she's forced to reckon with the possibility that some ghosts might be real after all.

Watch "Undertone" on HBO Max now

'The Sheep Detectives' (Prime Video)

One of the year's most delightful surprises, "The Sheep Detectives" puts a clever spin on the classic murder mystery formula. After their beloved shepherd, George (Hugh Jackman), is found dead, a flock of sheep sets out to uncover the truth behind his murder. The result is a witty, heartwarming whodunnit that's just as entertaining for adults as it is for younger viewers.

The stellar voice cast only adds to the fun, with standout performances from Bryan Cranston, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, and more. This Amazon Original is the kind of family-friendly mystery that's easy to recommend, though I'll warn you ahead of time to grab the tissues, because this is the kind of comedy that'll make you laugh and cry in equal measure.

Watch "The Sheep Detectives" on Prime Video now

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"Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" teams former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, with comedy icon Larry David for a sketch show celebrating America's 250th birthday.

Here's how to watch "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" online from anywhere with a VPN.

The United States may be relatively young, but the great nation is about to turn 250, which calls for a very special show indeed. Combining the smarts and wit of Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" legend Larry David, this new seven-part sketch show should do the trick.

The trio put on various comedy sketches, with a simple premise: the Obama family try to explore important historical and cultural touchstones in the country's timeline, but David calls in and takes things in a humorous new direction.

If that inspired combination makes you feel all patriotic, read on to find out how to watch "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" online with all the streaming details you need below.

Watch 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' in the U.S.

You can catch each episode of "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" weekly on HBO in the U.S. The first instalment will air at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Friday, June 26.

Don't have cable? Don't panic — you can stream HBO via YouTube TV – get your free trial now (U.S. only).

The show will also land on HBO Max once each new episode has aired on linear TV.

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Watch 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' from anywhere

If you're traveling overseas and "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.

We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your usual streaming service app or TV service and watch "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" online from wherever you are in the world.

Watch 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' in Canada

"Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" will air in Canada on Crave. The first episode will play on Friday, June 26, just like in the States.

Crave subscriptions start at $11.99/month or you can get rid of adverts for $22.00/month.

Abroad? Don't panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in back home. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' in the U.K.

"Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" can be streamed on HBO Max in the U.K.. You'll just have to wait a few hours for it to air in the U.S. first, with episode 1 dropping on Saturday, June 27.

HBO Max plans start at £5.99/month — the U.K. is one of the cheaper countries to get Max in.

Abroad and can't access "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness"? We recommend NordVPN to unblock HBO Max.

How to watch 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' online in Australia

"Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" premieres in Australia on HBO Max on Saturday, June 27, just a few hours after it airs in the U.S. and the U.K.

Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

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Listen, things are tough enough out there, and sometimes we don't want to watch TV that feels like hard work. We want to watch a show that feels like a good hug or a fun hangout with friends, low in stakes and stress but high in comfort and, ideally, comedy.

While HBO and its streaming platform HBO Max are home to some of television's most intense prestige dramas, from "The Sopranos" to "Game of Thrones" to "Succession," the network also has given us softer, sweeter titles that are pure feel-good TV. And we've made things super easy for you by choosing three of the Home Box Office's best feel-good shows, from a recently departed awards juggernaut to a small-town charmer starring Bridget Everett.

Consider this your guide to HBO when you want comfort over carnage.

'Somebody Somewhere'

If you want a feel-good show that will help you fight off any Sunday Scaries, this is the one: In "Somebody Somewhere," comedienne-slash-cabaret star Bridget Everett is equal parts hilarious and heartwarming as Sam Miller, a fortysomething loner who returned to her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas to care for her dying sister and now is trying to rebuild her life after that profound loss. (It's way funnier than it all sounds, we promise!)

It's through Sam's dormant love of full-throated karaoke that she finds connection and community with the local townsfolk, including her coworker Joel (Jeff Hiller, in an Emmy-winning supporting performance), a soil scientist named Fred Rococo (the always-welcome Murray Hill) and her own sister, boutique owner Tricia (Mary Catherine Garrison). Across three tender, slice-of-life seasons, Sam gets the uplifting boost she's been needing, and we get a new dream friend group to hang out with over French toast for the table.

Stream "Somebody Somewhere" on HBO Max now

'Starstruck'

Is there a more inherently feel-good genre than the rom-com? And there's romance and comedy in spades in "Starstruck," a screwball British comedy that originally aired for three seasons on BBC Three from April 2021 to August 2023. The first season has a perfect 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Series creator Rose Matafeo stars as Jessie, a twentysomething New Zealander living and working as a nanny in East London. Her average existence, however, takes a turn when she has a New Year's Eve one-night stand with Tom Kapoor (Nikesh Patel), who just happens to be a very famous movie star. That unexpected encounter evolves into a "will-they-won't-they" relationship over the course of several years, with both characters trying to move on with other people, only to continuously find their way back to each other.

Stream "Starstruck" on HBO Max now

'Hacks'

Now, we're not happy that "Hacks" ended after five delightful seasons this spring, but we are glad that Deborah (Jean Smart), Ava (Hannah Einbinder), Jimmy (Paul W. Downs), Kayla (Meg Statler) and the rest of our beloved Vegas crew all got their respective versions of happily ever after. (Though no spoilers here!)

For half a decade, the Emmy-winning HBO Max comedy followed the hilarious hijinks and professional ambitions of Joan Rivers-esque stand-up legend Deborah Vance and her Gen Z comedy writer Ava Daniels, from Las Vegas casinos to late-night TV. But somewhere along the way, "Hacks" transitioned from a funny workplace comedy and sharp entertainment-industry satire into a nuanced, moving celebration of female friendship in all of its messiness and loveliness.

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In the wake of critical and commercial hits like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Hit Man,” "Anybody but You," and “Twisters,” Glen Powell appeared on a one-stop route to superstardom. But in recent months, his coronation as a certified A-lister has hit something of a snag following the largely lukewarm response to Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man” and the very tepid box office returns of his new thriller movie, “How to Make Killing.”

This movie, inspired by a 1949 British film, "Kind Hearts and Coronets,” hit the big screen back in March, where it met with a shrug of the shoulders (It grossed a weak $21 million against a $15 million budget). But in today’s movie landscape, a film’s streaming debut represents a second chance to make an impression, and with “How to Make a Killing” having just been added to HBO Max, Powell’s latest movie could earn its own redemption.

As somebody who did catch this one when it was in theaters, I’m here to give you the lowdown on this new thriller that’s infused with plenty of dark humor. Just be warned, while Powell's presence is as magnetic as ever, the movie that houses his performance is more of a mixed bag.

What is ‘How to Make a Killing’ about?

Opening with Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) on death row, “How to Make a Killing” flashes back to explain how this former suit shop worker ended up in prison for murder.

Raised by a single mother, Becket is actually the illegitimate grandson of a wealthy tycoon (Ed Harris). His mom was disowned by her family after becoming pregnant in her teenage years, and on her deathbed, she told Becket that he should fight for the inheritance he “deserves.”

Due to a legal loophole, Becket stands to inherit his grandfather’s huge estate, but only if he’s the last remaining heir to the Redfellow fortune. To ensure the money comes his way, Becket sets about murdering his estranged relative and staging each death as an unfortunate accident.

Glen Powell is the reason to watch ‘How to Make a Killing’ on HBO Max

The reason to watch this thriller is in big letters on the poster: Glen Powell. The actor is the livewire that keeps this thriller engaging, and his performance is similar to the fantastic effort he delivered in 2023’s “Hit Man.” Becket is all charm and wide smiles, while he meticulously schemes to murder his arrogant and largely unlikeable relatives. His methods are obviously immoral, but you can’t help but root for Becket’s success.

Powell is clearly aware of what kind of movies he’s starring in and manages to bridge the movie’s mixed bag of tones, which leaps between satirical swipes at society’s elite and almost a screwball comedy, as Becket, for all his best efforts, is by no means a seasoned professional killer. I have a lot of problems with this movie, but at least Glen Powell is not one of them.

It’s when you look beyond Powell’s charismatic performance that “How to Make a Killing” starts to stumble. Margaret Qualley appears in a supporting role as Becket’s childhood friend, who gets entangled in the scheme and is more cunning than she first appears. This character, named Julia, is poorly written and sketched out, and is central to many of the narrative issues.

Maybe “How to Make a Killing” was the victim of poor release timing, hitting cinemas in the wake of last year’s “No Other Choice,” which sees a desperate man resort to murdering his competition for a prestigious job. Park Chan-wook’s comedy-thriller handles similar material with infinitely more skill and weaves its social commentary within its compelling plot.

When “How to Make a Killing” was in theaters, it wasn’t a movie I recommended anybody rush out to see (nor fork over movie theater ticket prices), but now that it’s on streaming, the barrier to entry has dropped considerably. Powell's performance just about makes a viewing worthwhile, even if his efforts can only go so far in exonerating the thriller’s other issues.

For more fresh additions to HBO Max this month, here’s a full guide to everything new added to the streaming service in June 2026.

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It’s set to be a busy week for new movies across the most popular streaming services. Several platforms, including Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+, will have new films for subscribers to watch.

Netflix has a new comedy movie that pairs John Cena and Eric André as siblings; HBO Max has a horror described as “the scariest movie you’ll ever hear,” and the latest installment in the blockbuster “Avatar” franchise heads to Disney+. If all that wasn’t enough, there’s also a trio of worthwhile options on premium streaming, including a fantastic thriller movie that ranks in my top 10 movies of 2026 (and I’ve seen 50+ new films this year).

To save you the time of scrolling through streaming libraries to find out what’s new and worthwhile, I’ve done the hard work for you and collected together the most noteworthy new movies down below. Plus, check out our guide to all the top new TV shows streaming this week.

‘Tuner’ (PVOD)

"Tuner" is one of my favorite thriller movies of 2026 so far, and nowhere near enough people caught it in theaters. Even with its strong 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, viewers did not turn out for this tense watch starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman. That’s why I’m hoping its arrival on premium streaming will signal a fresh wave of attention, because it richly deserves a wider viewership. It’s gripping and builds to an excellent finale.

Woodall plays Niki White, an apprentice to renowned New York City piano tuner Harry Horowitz (Hoffman). Suffering from a sensitivity to sound that he describes as an “allergy to loud noises,” he was once a virtuoso but no longer plays. In need of money, he discovers an aptitude for cracking safes and falls in with a criminal gang. At the same time, he meets and starts dating a music student, Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu). But as the stakes get higher, Niki’s two lives are thrown together, and he is forced to face the music.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting June 23

‘Power Ballad’ (PVOD)

Director John Carney is known for his musical comedies like “Once,” “Sing Street,” and “Begin Again,” and his latest project, “Power Ballad,” falls within the same genre. After all, if you’re good at something, why do anything else? Starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, “Power Ballad” is a generally charming watch, even if it’s not up to the quality of Carney’s best work. Plus, it centers on a stolen song, but the tune in question is pretty terrible.

Rick (Rudd) is the lead singer of a wedding band in Ireland. Once hoping to make it as a serious musician, he gave up his dreams to raise his daughter. When he meets former boy band member Danny (Jonas) at a wedding, the two spend the evening jamming. Weeks later, Rick is stunned when Danny records and takes credit for one of Rick’s original songs, and the track becomes a global hit. Determined to be recognised for his work, Rick sets off to confront Danny, but by doing so risks everything he cares about.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting June 23

‘Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour’ (PVOD)

Billie Eilish’s biggest concert movie to date was filmed during her globe-spanning Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour, in support of the album of the same name. Shot during Eilish’s sold-out run at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena, this movie gives you the best seat in the house as the American singer rattles through her earworm hits, including “Happier Than Ever, “Birds of a Feather” and “Bad Guy.” It’s a must-watch for dedicated Billie Eilish fans.

Most interesting about this concert film is that Eilish co-directs alongside James Cameron, yes, that James Cameron. On the big screen, it was a 3D event, and while the home streaming release can’t replicate the use of the technology (remember when 3D TVs were a thing?), It’s a very slick production overall. It’s not often you get to enjoy a concert movie starring one of music’s biggest names and directed by a Hollywood legend.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting June 23

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (Disney+)

Speaking of James Cameron, the latest installment in his box office-conquering “Avatar” franchise heads to Disney+. While this third entry in the sci-fi series did still gross an eye-watering sum, its total was significantly down on its predecessor, so I’m assuming a lot of viewers were waiting to catch “Fire and Ash” on streaming. If you enjoyed the previous two “Avatar” movies, it’s hard to see this one as disappointing, as it offers all the same jaw-dropping visuals and incredible world-building, even if its narrative chops are thin.

In “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” former human turned Na’vi, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), must lead his family into uncharted territory after being targeted by a new fire-obsessed clan, alongside contending with an old enemy, Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang). The plot is serviceable, though it recycles many beats from “The Way of Water.” But really, who is watching “Avatar” for the plot? This franchise has always been about the visuals, and they’re on point. Still, by the end of its chunky 200-minute runtime, the series does feel like it's starting to run out of gas.

Watch on Disney+ starting June 24

‘In the Hand of Dante’ (Netflix)

“In the Hand of Dante” is one of the week’s more interesting offerings. It’s a drama that packs both flashbacks to a period setting and a modern-day thriller-style storyline that is quite violent. Plus, it offers not one, but two, roles for the typically excellent Oscar Isaac. It’s based on Nick Tosches novel of the same name and also stars Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich, Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino and Jason Momoa. That’s quite the cast list.

In a meta twist, Tosches is a character in the movie, played by Isaac. He’s an author living in New York, recruited by the mafia to confirm the authenticity and steal the Italian poet Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy, written in the poet's own hand. This violent modern-day story is intertwined with scenes set in the 14th century. In these, Isaac plays the poet Dante. The NYC portion is presented in black and white, with the historical sequences filmed in full color.

Watch on Netflix starting June 24

‘Little Brother’ (Netflix)

“Little Brother” is certainly not the first comedy flick to mine humor from the idea of two mismatched siblings. Heck, Hollywood has been recycling this trope for decades. So, I’m confident in saying this new Netflix comedy isn’t going to win many points for originality, but if it can make subscribers laugh, then it’ll have served its primary purpose. With John Cena and Eric André in the lead roles, it may well achieve that important goal.

Cena plays a successful real estate agent who lives an orderly life. This well-maintained lifestyle is thrown into chaos when his eccentric “little brother” (André) appears on the scene and proves to be a walking disaster magnet. The trailer suggests this movie will be heavy on slapstick comedy with Cena playing the straight man and André the unpredictable wild card.

Watch on Netflix starting June 26

‘Undertone’ (HBO Max)

“Undertone” is a fairly pedestrian horror. Don’t go in expecting a memorable experience akin to current genre favorites “Obsession” and “Backrooms.” However, if you set your expectations accordingly, you might find this supernatural horror decently chilling. Its hook is that it’s built around sound, invoking fear in its viewers with spooky noises. In fact, only two members of the cast appear on screen, with the rest only in voice.

Evy (Nina Kiri) is the host of a popular horror podcast, recording the latest episode from her home, where she also cares for her ailing mother (Michèle Duquet). When Evy and her co-host (Adam DiMarco) are sent a series of audio recordings that chronicle a couple’s paranormal experience, the skeptical Evy is drawn into a terrifying evening of sinister specters. As the night progresses, she’s forced to consider that some ghosts might be real.

Watch on HBO Max starting June 26

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HBO Max is running a limited-time discount on annual subscriptions, coming just as the “House of the Dragon” season 3 premiere episode drops, and days before Prime Day arrives. In fact, this new streaming deal is so good that I doubt Amazon’s annual savings extravaganza will beat it.

From now until July 15, new and returning HBO Max subscribers can save 40% on a yearly plan. This deal is available on all three tiers: Basic With Ads, Standard, and Premium. And unlike many streaming deals (such as Paramount+’s summer savings), you get a discounted year of access rather than merely a couple of months.

With the discount applied, you can get HBO Max’s cheapest tier for $78 (was $109); that’s $38 off. Meanwhile, the Standard tier is on sale for $132 (was $184), and the Premium tier is $164, down from its regular price of $229 per year — which is a very sizeable $65 discount.

You do have to pay for the full year upfront, but these HBO Max discounts offer big savings. Particularly on the Premium tier, now $13 per month, a very significant drop from its standard $22 monthly cost. Just remember you have until July 15 to claim the deal, and there's no need for a coupon code. Follow the links above, and it's automatically applied at sign-up.

HBO Max has ranked at the top of our best streaming services guide for years, and for good reason. It offers one of the best libraries out there, with phenomenal TV shows courtesy of HBO (such as "Heated Rivalry, "Euphoria," and “Industry”), and plenty of blockbuster movies from Warner Bros. Pictures (including 2026 Oscar winners like “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners”).

However, the one show dominating HBO Max at present is, of course, the return of “Game of Thrones” spin-off “House of the Dragon,” which just dropped the premiere episode of its third season on Sunday (June 21). With this deal, you can catch up now or watch along as the fantasy drama unfolds in a season that is promising to go big on dragon-fueled spectacle.

HBO Max is a streaming service I’ve strongly recommended numerous times at its regular price, so being able to sign up for a yearly plan at such a large discount is definitely one of the best streaming deals I’ve spotted so far this summer. If you’re a new/returning subscriber, make sure you sign up and enjoy a full year of HBO at a reduced price.

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Tonight's "House of the Dragon" season 3 premiere had one job: wash away the stench of season 2. The season 2 finale (all the way back in August 2024!) felt like it was building towards a major showdown... only to pull the rug out from under us with a cliffhanger ending. People felt cheated, and suddenly, there was concern that the show and franchise as a whole had lost their way.

Having nearly two years to sit in those bad vibes didn't help. And when "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" arrived this year to critical acclaim, it felt like "House of the Dragon" had been eclipsed.

After tonight, though, I think we can put our concerns to rest. Or, at least, lock them in a room in Dragonstone for the time being. Tonight's season 3 premiere wasn't perfect, and frankly, it would have worked so much better as the finale of season 2. But it delivered epic battles on dragonback and brought back the expectation that anyone and everyone can die in Westeros.

Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season 3 premiere

'House of the Dragon' season 2 should have ended with this battle

At the end of season 2, everyone seems set to converge for a major battle.

That's where the season 3 premiere picks up. Daemon (Matt Smith) is fighting the Lannisters with the Rivermen. Ormund Hightower (James Norton) is on his way to King's Landing to aid Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), who has deposed his brother Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney). And a Triarchy fleet led by Lohar is on a collision course with Corlys Velaryon's (Steve Toussaint) fleet in the Gullet, not far from Dragonstone, where Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) is planning to take King's Landing with the help of the former queen consort Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke).

Unfortunately, we spend a good chunk of the episode going over this, and that's because the show thinks we need to. It's been nearly two years since the end of season 2, and there's only so much you can fit into a "Previously on ..."

Maybe there were budgetary concerns as well (60 minutes of fighting is more expensive than 30, after all) but it didn't feel like Ryan Condol and company cheaped out on this episode. We got the appearance of numerous dragons outside of the Gullet, and those cost just as much as any battle.

Had this been the season 2 finale, I think that the show could have devoted the entire episode to the epic battle in the Gullet, similar to what "Game of Thrones" did in "Blackwater." If it had done that, I'd have been hard-pressed not to declare the episode a five out of five. The fighting is well choreographed, there are some epic one-on-one battles, and we see some major character deaths. Plus, there are three dragons fighting in the Gullet, one of which goes down into the depths, never to return, and another that is out of control, burning friend and foe alike.

In short, it's exactly the choreographed chaos we love in a Westerosi battle. While the climactic death of Jacaerys "Jace" Velaryon (Harry Collett) doesn't hit as hard as the showrunners would probably have liked, Lohar's demise is satisfying to watch. Now the question remains: Can this show deliver more of the same as season 3 goes on?

Verdict: Anyone can die in 'House of the Dragon,' and this season seems set on proving that

My favorite aspect of this episode was that, while watching it, I felt that basically anyone and everyone could die. Those in King's Landing, as well as Ormund's army, felt safe (for now), but just about everyone else felt in peril, even those fighting far from the Battle of the Gullet.

That's one of the things we came to love from "Game of Thrones," and part of why the final seasons of that show were a bit underwhelming. George R.R. Martin sets the expectations that he will kill his darlings on a whim, and your fan-favorite characters will never be safe. I'm just hoping that by the end of season 3, we have quite a few more dramatic deaths to add to the list.

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‘House of the Dragon’ is back! For fans of political chicanery, dragon-based warfare and lots (and lots) of bloodshed, "House of the Dragon" season 3 has been jam-packed with all three. Below is all the information you need to watch “House of the Dragon" season 3 online from anywhere with a VPN.

After a season 2 finale that some viewers (including those of this parish) thought of as a bit of a bait and switch, the latest run of the "Game of Thrones" prequel is bringing total war as the Greens and Blacks try to reinforce their dominance of the Valyrian Freehold and Rhaenyra Targaryen attempts to clinch power in the face of ever spiralling odds.

In the lead up to season 3, cast members gave a flavor of what to expect. Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen) described it as "a big bloodbath", while Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra) told fans to expect "an increased ambition to the set pieces, but also to the narrative drama".

And so far, it hasn't disappointed. Episode 1 "delivered epic battles on dragonback and brought back the expectation that anyone and everyone can die in Westeros". Then came episode 2, which dutifully followed the intensity of the premiere by delivering gallons more bloodshed. And then came a twist-fuelled episode 3 that our streaming editor called "the best episode of "House of the Dragon" in years". Episodes 4, 5 and 6 went easier on the warfare, but kept the storylines pulsing forward.

So what next in Westeros with only two episodes of the run to go? Read on to discover how to watch "House of the Dragon" season 3 online and from anywhere.

How to watch 'House of the Dragon' S3 online in the U.S.

"House of the Dragon" season 3 premiered on June 21, with episodes going out in the same slot every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. Find an episode schedule at the bottom of this page.

Streamers can also watch episodes on HBO Max, with prices starting at $10.99/month if you don't mind ads, going to $18.49/month for ad-free and $22.99/month if you want the option to watch content on up to four devices and in 4K. For even better value, you can pay for a whole year upfront and effectively get 12 months for the price of 10 on any of its tiers.

HBO can also be added to streaming services such as Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.

Traveling overseas and don't want to miss the show? Don't worry, you can still access your usual domestic streamer via a VPN. We recommend NordVPN. See more below.

Watch 'House of the Dragon' season 3 from anywhere in the world

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "House of the Dragon" on your usual subscription?

You can still watch the "Game of Thrones" prequel thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market:

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How to watch 'House of the Dragon' S3 online in Canada

You can watch "House of the Dragon" season 3 in Canada on HBO and with the Crave streaming service. The first episode went out on June 21, with future episodes going out on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Crave subscriptions start at $11.99/month for its Standard With Ads plan all the way up to $22/month for ad-free Premium. Savings can be made if you sign up for a year.

Those on vacation away from Canada will need one of the best VPNs to log in back home to use Crave as it will be geo-blocked when not at home.

How to watch 'House of the Dragon' S3 in the U.K.

"House of the Dragon" season 3 goes out on Sky Atlantic in the U.K. at 2 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Mondays from June 22.

Sky subscribers can watch on demand via the Sky Go app, which is available on smartphones, computers, games consoles and a host of TV streaming devices. Not a Sky subscriber? Plans currently start from £15/month.

Alternatively, this show will go out online via HBO Max (from £5.99/month) and Sky Atlantic content is also available to watch with a flexible Now Entertainment Membership (from £6.99/month).

Those on vacation away from the U.K. will need a good streaming VPN to log in back home to use Sky Go, Now or HBO Max as they will be geo-blocked when not at home.

How to watch 'House of the Dragon' S3 online in Australia

Aussies will be able to watch "House of the Dragon" season 3 on the HBO Max platform, with episodes dropping there weekly from Monday, June 22.

HBO Max pricing in Australia starts from $11.99/month or $119.99/year, with pricier options available to add extra devices, enable downloadable content and upgrade to 4K and Dolby Atmos.

'House of the Dragon' season 3 episode guide & schedule

The third season of "House of the Dragon" will run for eight episodes, with their U.S. air dates below:

• Episode 1: "Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood" Sunday, June 21
• Episode 2: "Queen's Landing" Sunday, June 28
• Episode 3: "Rhaenyra Triumphant" Sunday, July 5
• Episode 4: "Tumbleton" Sunday, July 12
• Episode 5: "Unbowed and Unbent" Sunday, July 19
• Episode 6: "Faceless Men" Sunday, July 26
• Episode 7 Sunday, August 2
• Episode 8 Sunday, August 9

'House of the Dragon' season 3 trailer

'House of the Dragon' cast

• Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
• Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
• Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
• James Norton as Ormund Hightower
• Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
• Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
• Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole
• Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
• Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
• Jefferson Hall as Jason Lannister and Tyland Lannister
• Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon
• Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
• Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
• Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
• Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
• Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
• Tommy Flanagan as Ser Roderick Dustin
• Dan Fogler as Ser Torrhen Manderly
• Tom Cullen as Ser Luthor Largent
• Kurt Egyiawan as Orwyle
• Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer
• Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
• Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
• Tom Bennett as Ulf White

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"Dust Bunny" almost slipped right past me, even though it’s exactly the kind of movie I usually live for. Scrolling through HBO Max one night right after the "Euphoria" finale, I stumbled onto the title, paired with a poster featuring Mads Mikkelsen. Naturally, I assumed it was going to be another "weird hitman with a heart" indie that I’d half-watch while multitasking on my phone.

On paper, it sort of is that. The film features a professional killer, an 8-year-old girl, a quirky New York apartment building, and a pretty unhinged premise: The kid hires her hitman neighbor to kill the monster under her bed, convinced it ate her family. But about 20 minutes in, I clocked the name Bryan Fuller in the credits, and everything snapped into focus.

The "Hannibal" creator’s feature directorial debut is more than just a cute movie with a gory hook. It is also packed with star power, featuring the likes of Sigourney Weaver and David Dastmalchian rounding out the cast. I'm honestly shocked I hadn't heard about it sooner. It’s not the kind of movie that's going to ambush your algorithm — though it absolutely deserves to — but "Dust Bunny" is one of the best things I've stumbled onto in months. If you're looking for something to watch, it’s definitely worth adding to your queue.

What's 'Dust Bunny' about?

Aurora (Sophie Sloan) is an 8-year-old living in an old New York City apartment building. She also lives with the firm conviction that a monster resides under her bed, ready to devour anything that touches her bedroom floor. Her parents are loving but understandably skeptical — until, one night, they aren't around to be skeptical anymore.

Convinced the creature ate them, Aurora knocks on the door of her mysterious neighbor in unit 5B (Mads Mikkelsen) and hires him to kill it. Why him? Because she’s been spying on him, and just a few nights prior, she watched him take out what appeared to be an entire dragon in Chinatown.

As it turns out, 5B is indeed a professional hitman. He is also fairly certain her parents weren't eaten by a monster, but were instead killed by other professionals who were actually looking for him. He reluctantly takes the job, partly out of guilt, and partly because his handler (Sigourney Weaver) has just ordered him to eliminate the kid — an order he decides he isn't going to follow.

Why I recommend you stream 'Dust Bunny'

I loved "Dust Bunny" and all of its glorious weirdness, especially its all-star cast. It takes a premise that easily could have curdled into either cutesy whimsy or hollow gore and transforms it into something entirely original. Believe it or not, amidst the blood and a massive, murderous rabbit, there is a genuinely tender story being told.

Mads Mikkelsen is always at his best when playing menacing roles that leave room for a little heart. At this point, a character like this — much like his turn in "Hannibal" — is something he could comfortably do in his sleep, yet he remains entirely captivating.

Sophie Sloan is equally incredible as Aurora. She plays the role with a watchful, slightly eccentric energy that feels remarkably grounded in how real kids actually behave. Watching the two of them share the screen is so engaging that you almost forget you're watching a professional assassin teach a child how to evade killers. The film channels heavy "Leon: The Professional" vibes, so if that classic is up your alley, you can go in knowing this movie will be right down your street.

We simply don't get many movies like this anymore. Truly original, weird mid-budget films feel like a lost art, and this is one gem you shouldn't sleep on like I did.

Watch "Dust Bunny" on HBO Max

Outside of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," it's been a while since we've hung out with House Targaryen. In fact, it's been a long two years since "House of the Dragon" season 2 offered up that polarizing finale, leaving fans eagerly awaiting their grand return to Westeros.

Luckily, that wait is almost over, with "HOTD" season 3 roaring its way onto HBO and HBO Max this month with a "big bloodbath" on the horizon to test Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy), Daemon (Matt Smith), Alicent (Olivia Cooke), Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) and the rest of the realm. Like the previous installments of the "Game of Thrones" prequel series, season 3 will have eight episodes total, though there are some supersized editions in the works. For example, that much-anticipated premiere will clock in at 72 minutes, 14 whole minutes more than the season 2 opener.

To get you fully prepped for the season ahead, here's everything to know about the "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode release schedule, so you don't miss one fiery moment.

'House of the Dragon' season 3 release date and time

As has become Westeros tradition, Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max are reserved for "House of the Dragon," with the season 3 premiere debuting on Sunday, June 21.

As you'll no doubt remember, this is also the coveted timeslot of fellow franchise titles including "Game of Thrones" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." New episodes will continue each Sunday until the finale episode on Sunday, August 9.

'House of the Dragon season 3' full release schedule

If you're planning your "HOTD" viewing for the next couple of months, here's when the rest of "House of the Dragon" season 3 will premiere on HBO and HBO Max:

• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 1: June 21
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 2: June 28
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 3: July 5
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 4: July 12
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 5: July 19
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 6: July 26
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 7: August 2
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 8: August 9

What is 'House of the Dragon' season 3 about?

"The throne knows no mercy," teases HBO about the upcoming season of "House of the Dragon," and there certainly won't be any leniency from either side—Team Black (the contingent that supports Rhaenyra as heir to the crown) versus Team Green (those that back her half-brother Aegon II Targaryen's claim to the Iron Throne)—as they battle it out for control of the realm.

All of that simmering political tension from episodes past boils over into a brutal civil war, pulling to the screen several of the biggest battles from George R. R. Martin's "Fire & Blood" book, including the deadly Battle of the Gullet. Altogether, it's sounding like season 3 of the acclaimed HBO drama will be bigger, bloodier and more action-packed than ever. We can't wait!

Tom's Guide will keep you posted on all things "House of the Dragon" season 3, including new teaser clips, plot details, casting news and more. In the meantime, you can catch up on the fantasy drama's first two seasons on HBO Max.

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This week’s top new movies have been confirmed, and after the very slow week just gone, the next seven days are looking a whole lot better. Some of the biggest streaming services around will offer new movies to watch, including Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more.

However, this week it's one of the smaller platforms with my top pick. MGM+ is set to be the streaming home of sci-fi epic “Project Hail Mary,” and if you still haven’t seen this Ryan Gosling-fronted blockbuster, it lives up to its sterling reputation. Meanwhile, Netflix has a glossy rom-com, HBO Max has a dark thriller with Glen Powell, and Hulu has a comedy about a group of 30-year-olds forced to return to their high school.

To save you having to scroll through streaming libraries to find the latest additions, I’ve collected all the most noteworthy new arrivals down below. These are the top movies you can stream in the coming days. And be sure to check out our guide to the top new TV shows this week, too.

Top new movies this week (June 16-22)

‘Deep Water’ (PVOD)

It just wouldn’t be a summer movie season without at least one shark survival flick, and in steps “Deep Water” to ensure fans of thrillers that see humans attempt to survive against the ocean’s apex predator aren’t left wanting. This one comes from genre veteran Renny Harlin (who also helmed 1999’s “Deep Blue Sea”) and boasts KISS rocker Gene Simmons among its producer list, which is a crossover I very much didn’t expect.

In fact, “Deep Water” combines two survival thriller favorites: Shark attacks and plane crashes. When an international flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai goes down in the Pacific Ocean due to an improperly stowed power bank, the survivors of the crash are thrown into an equally deadly situation with a shark among the floating wreckage. Starring Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley, this unashamedly B-movie offers fun thrills.

Watch on Prime Video (Buy/Rent) starting June 16

‘Never Change!’ (Hulu)

Another staple of the summer season is comedy movies about high schoolers graduating, and “Never Change!” is a new Hulu original that builds on this coming-of-age formula in a way that looks refreshing. Rather than focusing on a group of adolescents in the final few weeks of their school lives, it’s about a group of adults in their 30s who must return to their old haunt after it’s discovered they didn’t technically graduate.

When it’s discovered that the class of 2008 didn’t complete their education after a tornado disrupted their senior year, they’re left with no choice but to return to North Meadows High. They might now be adults, but back in the halls of their high school, old relationships flare up, and teenage angst bites back hard. This Hulu original comedy stars John Reynolds, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Carmen Christopher and Jo Firestone.

Watch on Hulu starting June 17

‘Project Hail Mary’ (MGM+)

“Project Hail Mary” is perhaps the movie of 2026 (so far). This epic sci-fi based on the Andy Weir novel of the same name is a favorite among the entire Tom’s Guide streaming team and ranks at the top of my personal yearly ranking (and I’ve seen more than 50 new movies in 2026 so far). It features Ryan Gosling at his likeable best, but while Gosling is good, he’s actually upstaged by a puppet named Rocky, whom you will fall in love with.

Set a few years in the future, Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher/astronaut, who awakens on an interstellar spaceship with a very important mission. There’s just one very big problem: He cannot remember his mission or even his own name. What follows is a gripping adventure as Grace pieces together his past and has to figure out why he’s aboard the craft. Combining excitement, comedy and memorable characters, it’s an out-of-this-world watch that you shouldn't skip.

Watch on MGM+ starting June 18

‘How to Make a Killing’ (HBO Max)

“How to Make a Killing” is a comedy-thriller elevated significantly by the charms of Glen Powell. It’s “eat the rich,” or in this case, murder the rich, storyline isn’t as clever or crafty as I’d hoped, but Powell will keep you invested. Sadly, the supporting cast doesn’t match up, with Margaret Qualley’s Julia a character that never quite clicks, but “How to Make a Killing” is still a worthwhile watch on HBO Max for dedicated genre fans.

Becket Redfellow (Powell) is a suit-shop worker, raised by his mother, who was disowned by her wealthy father (Ed Harris) after becoming pregnant in her teens. When his mother passes, Becket becomes obsessed with reclaiming his vast inheritance. To do this, he’ll have to kill off his relatives, so there’s nobody left in the family tree but him. Darkly humorous but with some questionable narrative logic, “How to Make a Killing” is entertaining but lacks memorable moments, and its social satire falls flat.

Watch on HBO Max starting June 19

‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ (Netflix)

Sticking with this week’s summer movie season trend, Netflix is dropping a splashy romantic comedy movie, which revolves around two actors well experienced in the genre: Nick Robinson (“Love, Simon”) and Zoey Deutch (“Set It Up”). Will the critics love it? I wouldn’t bet on it, but I have little doubt it’ll be a storming success with Netflix subscribers and might even make a play for the Netflix No. 1 spot over the weekend.

Also starring Nick Offerman and Harry Shum Jr., “Voicemails for Isabelle” sees Jill (Deutch) struggling to cope with the death of her sister (Ciara Bravo). To handle her grief, she leaves voicemails about her life in San Francisco to her sister’s mobile number as a coping mechanism. However, when the number is reassigned, Wes (Robinson), a real estate agent in Austin, starts receiving these messages. Kickstarting a cross-country meet-cute that might blossom into a relationship that helps both heal.

Watch on Netflix starting June 19

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Every month, HBO Max refreshes its already extensive selection of movies and TV shows, bringing in a crop of titles so that subscribers always have something new and entertaining to watch next. HBO Max's June 2026 lineup is no exception, with plenty of proud Pride Month programming, the hotly anticipated return of "House of the Dragon" and tons of recently added film titles to peruse.

Speaking of which, the influx of so many new movies onto not only HBO's platform but its fellow streaming services means that deciding what to watch can quickly become overwhelming. So we've done the dirty work and sorted through this month's film additions to focus on five acclaimed flicks, all earning 90% and above on Rotten Tomatoes.

From sweet BDSM romances to a 1950s heist classic, here are five new to HBO Max movies that we think you should check out this month.

'The Asphalt Jungle'

In case you haven't heard, this month marks the 100th birthday of Hollywood icon and sex symbol for the ages, Marilyn Monroe, and what better way to celebrate the legendary actress than with a rewatch of one of her earliest roles? Luckily, HBO Max has added "The Asphalt Jungle," the John Huston-directed 1950 crime noir that a then-23-year-old Monroe starred in alongside Sterling Hayden, Sam Jaffe, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore and John McIntire/

The Oscar-nominated flick centers on recently paroled criminal Erwin "Doc" Riedenschneider (Jaffe), who, along with his crew of specialized thieves, manages to pull off a million-dollar jewel heist in the Midwest — that is, until individual greed, shifting loyalties and sheer bad luck turn that monetary success into a major setback. Monroe makes quite an impression as the glamorous young mistress of corrupt lawyer Alonso Emmerich (Calhern).

Rotten Tomatoes score: 98%
Stream "The Asphalt Jungle" on HBO Max now

'Hell or High Water'

Written by "Yellowstone" head honcho Taylor Sheridan, this 2016 neo-Western —which stars Chris Pine and Ben Foster as a pair of West Texas brothers who go on a robbery spree against the bank that's about to foreclose their family ranch — is the second installment of Sheridan's acclaimed "American Frontier Trilogy," sandwiched between the equally great "Sicario" and "Wind River." The Howard bros' heists soon catch the attention of two Texas Rangers — played by Oscar-winning legend Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham — who are determined to catch the relentless criminals.

The crime drama received four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and supporting actor for Bridges, with critics praising the film as "a solidly crafted, well-acted Western heist thriller that eschews mindless gunplay in favor of confident pacing and full-bodied characters," per Rotten Tomatoes.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%
Stream "Hell or High Water" on HBO Max now

'Isle of Dogs'

Written and directed by auteur Wes Anderson, "Isle of Dogs" is the filmmaker's first foray into Japan. The 2018 stop-motion stunner is set in a dystopian, futuristic version of the country in the fictional Japanese city of Megasaki, where an outbreak of canine flu leads the city's corrupt mayor (voiced by Kunichi Nomura) to banish all dogs to a garbage dump known as Trash Island.

We follow young Atari Kobayashi (Koyu Rankin), the mayor's 12-year-old nephew and ward, as he sets off alone to this so-called "Isle of Dogs" in search of his beloved, banished canine bodyguard Spots (Liev Schreiber). There, he encounters a rascally dog pack that helps him embark on an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire Prefecture.

No surprise when it comes to a Wes Anderson project, the visuals are stunning and the ensemble cast is staggering, with Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Ken Watanabe, Frances McDormand, Akira Takayama, Greta Gerwig, Yoko Ono, Harvey Keitel and many more among its voice actors.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%
Stream "Isle of Dogs" on HBO Max now

'Pillion'

You'll find a delicious mix of sweet, salty and sadomasochism in this biker-daddy romance, the directorial debut of Harry Lighton (who also penned the screenplay). Harry Melling plays Colin, a timid, gay Englishman living in London with his parents (Lesley Sharpe and Douglas Hodge) when his quaint existence gets a much-welcome rev-up with the arrival of Alexander Skarsgård’s Ray, a hunky and dominant biker with whom Colin begins a BDSM relationship.

For a while, Colin is quite happy to dutifully sleep on Ray’s floor, wear his dog collar and obey his every whim, but their kinky arrangement gets complicated when the former starts catching real feelings for his enigmatic man dom.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 99%
Stream "Pillion" on HBO Max now

'Room'

Brie Larson won a much-deserved Best Actress Oscar for her haunting turn as Joy "Ma" Newsome, a young captive woman and single mother in "Room," director Lenny Abrahamson's 2015 adaptation of the best-selling novel by Emma Donoghue. In the harrowing psychological drama, Joy has been held prisoner for seven years by a kidnapper known only as "Old Nick" (Sean Bridgers), during which she is regularly sexually abused in a cramped space they call simply "Room." Now with a 5-year-old son, Jack (an extraordinary turn by the young Jacob Tremblay), Joy is more desperate than ever to get her and her child out of their dangerous predicament.

It's a deeply moving and memorable watch, with Eric Kohn of IndieWire praising: "Brie Larson and newcomer Jacob Tremblay['s]... textured performances turn outrageous circumstances into a tense and surprisingly credible survival tale." Joan Allen, William H. Macy and Tom McCamus also star.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%
Stream "Room" on HBO Max now

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"Office Romance" wasted no time shooting to the top of Netflix's charts over the weekend, and if Jennifer Lopez's latest glossy romcom has you in the mood for more of her charm, you're in luck. The queen of romcoms, J-Lo has built a career out of playing characters with charisma to spare and just the right amount of chaos. From romantic comedies that defined the early 2000s to more recent genre-blending hits, Lopez has a knack for worming her way into your heart with any story she touches.

Whether she’s navigating love triangles, clashing with overbearing in-laws, or using girl power to eat the rich, her filmography is packed with crowd-pleasers that know exactly what they are — and lean into it. Here’s a roundup of the best Jennifer Lopez movies to watch next if you're looking for more glossy escapism like "Office Romance."

While you're at it, be sure to check out everything new on Netflix this month for even more recommendations on what to watch.

'Marry Me' (Netflix)

Kicking things off with another breezy Netflix rom-com, in "Marry Me," J-Lo stars as global pop sensation Kat Valdez, who plans to wed her musical partner Bastian (Maluma) live on stage in front of thousands of adoring fans. But before they can say "I do," she discovers he’s cheating on her with her assistant. As a sold-out crowd watches the spectacle unfold, Kat makes a split-second decision when she spots a fan holding a sign that reads "Marry Me."

Never in a million years did math teacher Charlie Gilbert (Owen Wilson) think that proposal would work. With the paparazzi immediately dismissing it as a publicity stunt, Kat decides to lean into the idea and starts planning their wedding to protect her image. At least until all the public interest and scrutiny cool down. But as the two spend more time together and put on a united front for the cameras, they begin to find genuine common ground, which sends real sparks flying.

Watch "Marry Me" on Netflix now

'Hustlers' (Hulu)

One of her more dramatic roles, "Hustlers" is a must-watch for any self-respecting J-Lo fan. Inspired by a stranger-than-fiction true story, Lorene Scafaria's "Hustlers" is a sharp, energetic crime drama that sees Lopez deliver a magnetic performance as Ramona Vega, a mother hen whose charisma is matched only by her ruthlessness. It's the kind of star turn that stays in your memory long after the credits roll.

Constance Wu stars as Destiny, a struggling dancer who gets pulled under Ramona's wing for a lucrative but illegal operation: to drug their wealthy clients and fleece them for millions with pilfered credit cards. It's "Goodfellas" in a G-string with a surprisingly strong emotional depth as the women bond over the pressures that push them toward increasingly risky choices.

Watch "Hustlers" on Hulu now

'Shotgun Wedding' (Prime Video)

Like a lot of the films on this list, "Shotgun Wedding" is more enjoyable than it has any right to be, in large part thanks to Lopez's effortless charisma that few stars can match. Josh Duhamel proves equally solid as an underrated leading man, while Jennifer Coolidge steals every scene she’s in with her signature comedic timing. The ensemble as a whole helps turn a perfectly serviceable script into a genuinely fun watch.

It follows a couple, Darcy (Lopez) and Tom (Duhamel), as they bring their families together for a lavish wedding at a remote tropical resort. When criminals storm the ceremony and take the wedding party hostage, the couple, who are already questioning their relationship, must spring into action to save the day and ultimately decide whether to go through with their vows.

Watch "Shotgun Wedding" on Prime Video now

'The Wedding Planner' (Netflix)

"The Wedding Planner" is one of those rom-coms that lands squarely in “so bad it’s good” territory. It kicks off with the usual meet-cute: Type-A wedding planner Mary gets her heel stuck in a storm drain and nearly gets taken out by a runaway garbage truck until she’s rescued at the last second by pediatrician Steve (Matthew McConaughey).

Naturally, sparks fly between them, but things get complicated fast when Mary discovers Steve is actually engaged to one of her clients. To make matters worse, someone else (Justin Chambers) has the hots for her. As straightforward and silly a premise as it is, it's still a delightful watch buoyed by the easy chemistry of two of the era’s most recognizable rom-com stars. Their charm does a lot of the heavy lifting, and so does early-2000s nostalgia.

Watch "The Wedding Planner" on Netflix now

'Monster-in-Law' (HBO Max)

The biggest draw here is the star-studded cast, particularly the titanic duo Lopez and Jane Fonda make, with Wanda Sykes throwing in plenty of laughs with her sharp one-liners. Given the talent involved, this meet-the-parents romantic comedy feels funnier on paper than in action, but that didn't stop the film from grossing more than three times its budget at the box office despite lukewarm reviews.

When Charlie (Lopez) falls in love with Kevin (Michael Vartan), it at first seems like a match made in heaven. Until she meets her future mother-in-law, Viola (Fonda), a recently fired TV personality who's adamant that no woman could ever be good enough for her precious son. Passive-aggressive comments and pranks start flying with the two locked in a battle of wits that culminates in the movie's most memorable scene: a showdown when Viola shows up in a white dress at her own son's wedding.

Watch "Monster-in-Law" on HBO Max now

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After a long two-year wait, "House of the Dragon" is getting ready to roar its way back onto our screens with an action-packed third season that series creator Ryan Condal has already teased will be "goddamn huge." And series stars Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy are expanding on that intel and how the season's "big bloodbath" will impact their characters Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen, respectively.

The "Game of Thrones" prequel series returns on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, June 21, and ahead of that premiere, the actors gave some behind-the-scenes scoop while attending season 3's world premiere in London's Leicester Square this Monday. Per The Hollywood Reporter, D’Arcy is looking forward to finally seeing some "momentum" in Rhaenyra's campaign for the Iron Throne after the deal the Targaryen queen struck with Olivia Cooke’s Alicent Hightower last season.

“There is a feeling that the position she finds herself in is fated in some way … [It’s a] character who has been kind of restrained from action for two seasons [who is] finally on the precipice of seizing her end,” D’Arcy said. Bigger action means a bigger production, the actress added: "There is an increased ambition to the set pieces, but also to the narrative drama. It’s really a conflict that’s been building for two seasons, [it] suddenly ignites, and there is stakes, therefore, everywhere. It’s exciting when you feel there’s been a bar raise. I think you want to meet it, and I think certainly the acting company felt like that at the start of last year.”

With the previous seasons' simmering political tension boiling over into outright war between Team Black (the contingent that supports Rhaenyra as heir to the crown) versus Team Green (those that back her half-brother Aegon II Targaryen's claim to the Iron Throne), Smith concurs that the drama has been turned up in terms of "scale, blood. It’s a big bloodbath, really, this season,” he told THR, “which is absolutely where it’s needed to go. I think that’s when the show is actually operating at its best in many ways — particularly for Daemon.”

Fittingly, "House of the Dragon" will have an extra-large ensemble for its third edition: Along with D'Arcy, Smith and Cooke, fellow returning cast members include Fabien Frankel, Steve Toussaint, Harry Collett, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Bethany Antonia and Phoebe Campbell. They'll be joined by franchise newcomers such as James Norton as Lord Ormund Hightower, Dan Fogler as Ser Torrhen Manderly, Tom Cullen as Ser Luthor Largent and Tommy Flanagan as “Winter Wolf” leader Lord Roderick Dustin.

Tom's Guide will keep you posted on all things "House of the Dragon" season 3, including new teaser clips, plot details, casting news and more. In the meantime, you can catch up on the fantasy drama's first two seasons on HBO Max.

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Long gone are the days of streaming being the cheaper alternative than cable. I used to think that subscription hopping each month was too much trouble for the money you save, but with streaming prices creeping higher and higher these days, I'm now a convert.

Recently, I decided to cull some of my monthly subscription services as an experiment to see if I was really getting my money's worth. I had my eye on Disney's mega-bundle with Hulu and HBO Max, advertised as a savings of more than 40% when bundled together, but though I was intrigued, I wasn't convinced.

Could limiting my household to just three major streaming platforms really be enough variety to satisfy everyone's tastes? And would the savings actually be significant?

To find out, I decided to go all in. I canceled every standalone streaming subscription I was paying for and switched exclusively to the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max Bundle with ads for $19.99 per month.

After 30 days, I had my answer. Here's exactly how much money I saved and what I missed most after cutting the cord on my other services.

My 30-day savings report

Before making the switch, I was subscribed to five different services, mostly on their ad-supported tiers because I'm not forking over more money than I need to and I actually don't mind the ad breaks. The regular interruptions keep me from binging things endlessly. With the exception of Netflix, which I did shell out $19.99 a month for the standard option, because its ads are particularly obnoxious.

Beyond that, I had the Disney+ basic plan for $11.99 a month, Peacock for $7.99, HBO Max for $10.99, Paramount+ added another $8.99 a month, and Apple TV at $12.99. All told, I was paying $72 a month for streaming services — which works out to over $860 a year. Wow, it's wild to lay it all out like that and realize I lose nearly a grand each year to streaming.

By consolidating with the trio bundle and cutting the other platforms, I saved $52 in just one month. Over a full year, that puts an extra $624 back into my pocket.

The sheer volume of programming between Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+ left my watchlist plenty full in the meantime. Hulu has a healthy library of comedy shows I've watched a million already but still like to put on in the background, like "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," while HBO Max is home to everything from heavy-hitting blockbusters to indie animated films. Since Disney and Hulu have integrated so seamlessly, browsing through the apps felt seamless. I rarely found myself scrolling aimlessly to find something to watch; if anything, my watchlist only grew.

What I lost (and what I didn't miss)

Netflix and Apple TV were the hardest ones to let go. I’m a chronic re-watcher, and my biggest concern was losing access to comfort shows like "Bad Sisters" or Netflix's vast library of documentaries.

I thought I would experience severe FOMO without Netflix. When really, unless a massive cultural phenomenon drops a new season, the Netflix homepage has felt increasingly cluttered with content I skip past anyway. Meanwhile, Apple TV has such a sparse calendar of releases that I plan to just re-subscribe when a new season of "Severance" or one of its other must-watch shows drops.

What started as a 30-day budgeting challenge has turned into a long-term switch. I expected culling my list of subscriptions to feel like a compromise, but in practice, it felt more like clearing out unnecessary noise I hardly missed while keeping an extra $52 in my bank account every month. If you're considering cutting down on your streaming subscriptions, I'd encourage you to take a closer look at how much you actually use the platforms you pay for. The potential savings might be more than you think.

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HBO Max just added "Pillion" to the streaming service on June 5, and when I tell you this is a must-watch, I'm not exaggerating. I went to the screening for this movie largely on a whim, and when I walked out of the theater, I was debating whether or not I had seen the best movie of the year.

My British friends reading this will be interjecting at this point, crying out that this is a 2025 movie. And they would be technically correct. In the U.K., this unconventional romantic comedy was released in November 2025 after winning awards at Cannes earlier that year. But for those of us across the pond, "Pillion" didn't hit theaters until February 6.

But whether or not this movie is a 2025 movie or a 2026 movie is irrelevant. What matters is that you need to stream it now that it's on HBO Max.

It stars former "Harry Potter" supporting actor Harry Melling in a BDSM relationship with a biker leather daddy played by Alexander Skarsgård, and their chemistry is undeniable. Perhaps coincidentally, it's arrived on HBO Max just in time for Pride Month, but you don't need to be in the LGBTQ+ community to connect with "Pillion." Yes, it's got plenty of men engaging in gay BDSM sex. But this dark rom-com is really a universal love story about commitment, devotion, jealousy and unrequited love. That makes it an accessible story for anyone.

What is 'Pillion' about?

As I mentioned briefly, "Pillion" stars Melling as Colin, a timid gay man who is struggling through a mundane life. That all changes, though, when he gets picked up by the objectively handsome Ray (Skarsgård) at a local pub. They go on a "date" not long after, and soon find themselves in a BDSM relationship with Colin as the submissive and Ray as the Dom.

Now, I used quotes around the word "date" in that synopsis, because their first encounter is walking their dogs briefly until Ray takes Colin into an alleyway and then forces (consensually) him to perform oral sex on Ray until completion. At that point, the date ends.

As you can see, the movie definitely doesn't hide that it's about a gay sadomasochistic relationship. But it's clear from watching this movie that the introverted Colin is happy to have someone show him the time of day. That's a universal romantic theme. You don't need to be a timid gay man or a domineering biker to understand the feeling that Colin is feeling.

Ray, for what it's worth, seems not to know what he wants either. As assured as he seems in this movie, you can argue he’s not a great Dom in this sub/dom relationship. He intentionally tries to make Colin jealous at one point, which is, once again, a very conventional theme in love and romance.

While their relationship is messy at times, though, it's still beautiful. These two, though they struggle to show it, deeply care for each other. Ray may deny that he can be a typical partner, but you can see from the complex range of emotions that Skarsgård displays through the film that he does still feel things. And that leads to an undeniable chemistry between the two that makes this film a must-watch, even if they sometimes deny it themselves.

Verdict: 'Pillion' is a must-watch in general, not just for Pride Month

As I alluded to earlier, I don't think it's a coincidence that "Pillion" has arrived just in time for Pride Month. And while I strongly believe this is a universal story, I understand that it still won't be for everyone or every situation. If you're not into romantic comedies, then this movie probably won't change that. Melling and Skarsgård engaging in graphic sex also obviously doesn't make sense for a family movie night — never watch it around your parents.

But I promise, if you can convince yourself that there's something in this movie you can connect with, then you'll be rewarded with an incredible love story and an excellent movie. Melling and Skarsgård on screen together are electric and putting on the best performances of their careers. They fully slip into their roles and you'll quickly believe you're watching these characters, Colin and Ray, not the actors portraying them.

So make sure you stream "Pillion" this Pride month, or at least sometime before it leaves HBO Max. I've seen 27 new releases this year, and this movie is currently third on my list. It's right up there with "Project Hail Mary" and "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," albeit a very different movie. Make the time to watch it.

Stream "Pillion" now on HBO Max

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Like all the best streaming services, HBO Max serves up a fresh batch of new additions to the platform at the start of the month. June's no different, either, as we've gotten a huge selection to choose from over the coming weeks.

However, all that choice can make choosing your next watch a real pain, so if you'd prefer a quick list of recommendations, I've got your back. Having checked our list of everything that's new on HBO Max in June 2026, I've picked out 5 things you might want to watch throughout the month.

That way, you've got a selection of things to keep you entertained while we all wait for the arrival of "House of the Dragon" season 3. Here are the five new-to-HBO Max movies I'd recommend streaming in June, alongside a rundown of all of HBO Max's early June arrivals.

What I'd stream on HBO Max this month

'Contagion' (2011)

The first movie that caught my eye in HBO Max's June lineup was "Contagion," Steven Soderbergh's tense medical thriller. It boasts an impressive ensemble, including the likes of Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Winslet and Jude Law, and makes for an effective, gripping watch.

"Contagion" sees members of the worldwide medical community contending with a deadly new airborne virus that can kill those infected within days. As the virus grows, they race to find a cure and combat the panic building around this rapidly growing epidemic.

Watch "Contagion" on HBO Max now

'Isle of Dogs' (2018)

Love stop-motion animation, or the satisfying precision of a Wes Anderson feature? You're going to want to add "Isle of Dogs" to your watchlist.

This 2018 adventure takes us to the fictional Japanese city of Megasaki and sees all the city's dogs banished to Trash Island by the mayor. 12-year-old Atari (voiced by Koyu Rankin) heads to the island in search of his own canine bodyguard, Spots (Liev Schreiber). With the help of a pack of pooches, he embarks on a journey that just might change the fate of the entire Prefecture.

Watch "Isle of Dogs" on HBO Max now

'Midsommar' (2019)

I am a total scaredy cat when it comes to horror movies, but I've been working to try and broaden my horizons in the genre, and one of the films that my TG colleagues have been trying to watch for the longest time is "Midsommar," which everyone tells me I've simply got to see. So, I'm acting on their recommendations and including it in this month's roundup, seeing as it's just landed on HBO Max.

Ari Aster's 2019 horror film sees a young couple (Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor) on the rocks heading on a trip to a remote Swedish village, but this once-in-a-lifetime getaway soon takes a turn as the visitors are invited by the locals to take part in some sinister rituals.

Watch "Midsommar" on HBO Max now

'Room' (2015)

Next up, there's Lenny Abrahamson's critically-acclaimed and deeply affecting 2015 drama, "Room," which Emma Donoghue adapted from her own novel and which earned Brie Larson her Best Actress win at the Oscars.

The film tells the story of Ma (Larson) and her young son, five-year-old Jack (Jacob Tremblay), who are caught in a terrible situation. They've been held captive in a 10-by-10-foot space (the "Room") for years. Ma is a devoted mother to Jack and has tried to make sure life within the Room is still fulfilling for him, but at one point, they mount a risky escape out into the real world.

Watch "Room" on HBO Max now

'The Rock' (1996)

If you're instead in the mood for some action, I'd suggest taking a look at "The Rock." It might not be quite as well-regarded as some of the other movies on this list, but if it's over-the-top action you want, I'd definitely suggest giving this Michael Bay thriller a shot.

For the uninitiated, "The Rock" follows chemical warfare expert Stanley Goodspeed (Nicolas Cage) and former spy John Patrick Mason (Sean Connery), the only inmate to ever escape Alcatraz, on a mission to Alcatraz Island to try to prevent Gen. Francis X. Hummel (Ed Harris) from launching chemical weapons from the island into San Francisco.

Watch "The Rock" on HBO Max now

Every movie and TV show HBO Max just added

• 90 Day: The Last Resort, Season 3 (TLC)
• Act of Violence
• A History of Violence
• Battle on the Beach, Season 5 (HGTV)
• Bodies in the Water, Season 1 (ID)
• Brainstorm
• Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult (HBO Original)
• Clash by Night
• Contagion
• Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders, Season 2 (ID)
• Du Barry was a Lady
• Duffy of San Quentin
• Each Dawn I Die
• Executive Suite
• Fingers
• Flamingo Road
• Gangster, The
• Hell or High Water
• I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
• I Died a Thousand Times
• Illegal
• Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison
• Invisible Stripes
• Isle of Dogs
• I Was a Communist for the F.B.I.
• King of the Underworld
• Kismet
• Lady in the Lake
• Lady Killer
• Lethally Blonde, Season 2 (ID)
• Lightning Strikes Twice
• Little Caesar
• Marked Woman
• Mid90s
• Midsommar
• Murder, My Sweet
• Nobody Lives Forever
• No Questions Asked
• Nora Prentiss
• On Dangerous Ground
• Out of the Fog
• People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer, Season 2 (ID)
• Phenix City Story
• Private Detective 62
• Ready Player One
• Red Light
• Roadblock
• Room (2015)
• Serenade
• Stoker
• Storm Warning
• Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
• Thank Your Lucky Stars
• The Asphalt Jungle
• The F.B.I. Story
• The Locket
• The Lost Patrol
• The Man I Love
• The Mask of Dimitrios
• The Mayor of Hell
• The Mortal Storm
• The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
• The Public Enemy (1931)
• The Racket
• The Roaring Twenties
• The Rock
• The Set-Up
• The Transporter Refueled (2015)
• The Unsuspected
• The West Point Story (1950)
• They Drive by Night
• They Made Me a Criminal
• Three Strangers
• Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection
• Walk Softly, Stranger
• Walk the Dark Street
• Where Danger Lives
• Words and Music
• Young Man with a Horn

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It’s set to be a very busy week for new movies across the best streaming services. Over the coming days, the biggest platforms around will be competing for your attention with Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Peacock and Disney+ all offering new flicks for subscribers to enjoy.

With so many options, it’s hard to know where to start, but I suspect the biggest hit of the week will be the new rom-com “Office Romance” on Netflix, which stars “Ted Lasso’s” Brett Goldstein alongside Jennifer Lopez. However, if a glossy rom-com isn’t your speed, there’s overlooked horror “Hokum” on premium streaming, Pixar’s latest family adventure “Hoppers” on Disney Plus, and “Pillion” on HBO Max, an erotic drama with Alexander Skarsgård.

Below, I’ve combed through all the most notable new movies across streaming services and picked out the ones you need to know about. Plus, don’t forget to see our companion guide covering all the top new TV shows on streaming this week.

‘Hokum’ (PVOD)

It’s been a fantastic year for new horror movies, and while “Obsession” and “Backrooms” currently have a lock on the box office, supernatural chiller “Hokum” didn’t quite get its own moment in the spotlight. That’s a shame, as this horror flick, directed by Damian McCarthy, is one that genre fans won’t want to miss. Even as a horror veteran desensitized to the genre’s usual tricks, there’s a large section of this movie that really freaked me out.

Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) is an American author crippled by writer’s block. To remedy this, he takes a trip to rural Ireland, specifically to spread his parents' ashes at the hotel where they honeymooned several decades previously. Once on location, Ohm learns of local superstitions that claim a ghostly witch haunts the honeymoon suite. In classic horror movie fashion, he decides to investigate, leading to an evening of spooky apparitions.

Watch on Prime Video (Buy/Rent) starting June 1

‘I Swear’ (PVOD)

“I, Swear” is something of an infamous movie. Due to the unfortunate (and unacceptable) events at the 2026 BAFTAs, the actual movie has been lost in the fallout. Hopefully, its arrival on premium streaming in the U.S. this week will shift the conversation, as the film itself deserves recognition. It stands as an excellent biographical comedy-drama that highlights the very real struggles faced every day by those dealing with Tourette's syndrome.

Inspired by the real-life story of John Davidson, a working-class Scot and Tourette's awareness campaigner, “I, Swear” sees Robert Aramayo play Davidson. Aramayo gives an award-winning performance that will be eligible for consideration at next year’s Oscars. The movie follows Davidson’s life, from his schoolyard struggles in the 1980s through to grappling with Tourette's as an adult and becoming a campaigner to raise awareness of the disorder. This movie is often very funny, but most of all, it's heartwarming and inspirational.

Watch on Prime Video (Buy/Rent) starting June 1

‘Hoppers’ (Disney+)

Pixar’s latest family movie has all the hallmarks of the beloved animation studio. A cast of adorable and likeable characters? Check. A sweet story with an emotional pull? Check. Some of the best animation in the business? Double-check. If you wanted to be cynical, you could accuse it of being Pixar on autopilot, but the studio’s formula has been delighting viewers of all ages for decades, and it’s hard to see “Hoppers” as anything but charming.

Mabel Tanaka (voiced by Piper Curda) is a rebellious teenager with a love of animals and nature passed down to her by her grandma. When the mayor of Beavertown announces plans to convert a forest glade, which is deeply special to Mabel, into a freeway, the teen springs into action. Discovering a scientific program that lets her inhabit the body of a beaver, she steps into the animal kingdom to lead the charge against the mayor’s plans.

Watch on Disney+ starting June 3

‘Office Romance’ (Netflix)

Brett Goldstein is building a streaming dynasty. After starring in “Ted Lasso,” he went on to co-create the equally acclaimed series “Shrinking” for Apple TV. Now he’s taking his talents to Netflix as a co-writer of this new romantic comedy, which centers around, you’ve guessed it, an office romance. Goldstein stars as the male lead and is paired up with Jennifer Lopez to form a ludicrously attractive coupling. My vibe check is that critics might not embrace this new streaming original, but I have little doubt it’ll soar to Netflix No. 1.

Jackie Cruz (Lopez) is the demanding CEO of Air Cruz airline. She runs a very tight ship with a strict no-workplace-relationship policy. Forget working hard and playing hard, Jackie is all work. However, when lawyer Daniel Blanchflower (Goldstein) joins the company, the two have instant chemistry, which soon blossoms into a full-blown romance. Naturally, this creates a headache as Jackie has to pick between business and pleasure.

Watch on Netflix starting June 5

‘Keeper’ (Hulu)

Speaking of dynasties, Osgood Perkins is quickly becoming one of the top names in the horror genre. After helming “Longlegs” and “The Monkey” and producing the current No. 1 movie in North America, “Backrooms,” Perkins is becoming a bankable filmmaker. However, his 2025 effort “Keeper” is perhaps something of an anomaly in that regard, as this folk-style horror came and went without much fanfare. Maybe it’ll pick up steam now that it’s heading to Hulu.

Starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland, “Keeper” centers on a free-spirited artist, Liz (Maslany), who is taken to a remote cabin in the countryside by her boyfriend (Sutherland) to celebrate the couple's first anniversary. Once in the secluded setting, terrifying visions haunt Liz, and that’s just the start of this nightmare trip. “Keeper” was no critical darling (it scores just 50% on Rotten Tomatoes), but it could be worth a watch if you’re looking for seriously unsettling moments, as it packs quite a few.

Watch on Hulu starting June 5

‘Pillion’ (HBO Max)

A word of warning: do not watch “Pillion” with your parents. This extremely erotic drama leaves almost nothing to the imagination and would likely lead to some very uncomfortable silences. Still, for all the headlines it made for its graphic scenes, there’s a lot more to “Pillion.” For starters, you’ve got an immaculate performance from Alexander Skarsgård, playing an effortlessly cool biker. Oh, and the movie is gorgeously shot as well.

Colin (Harry Melling) is an introvert working a menial job and struggling with self-confidence. His world is changed after an encounter with Ray (Skarsgård), who is pretty much the polar opposite. When Ray decides to take on Colin as his submissive, the once timid Colin begins to come out of his shell and discovers a whole new side of himself. This is no “50 Shades of Grey” situation, as “Pillion” scores an impressive 99% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Watch on HBO Max starting June 5

‘Lorne’ (Peacock)

“Saturday Night Live” has left an undeniable imprint on the world of comedy and television as a whole, and for almost all of its five-decade run, producer Lorne Michaels has been guiding the ship from the wings. His eye for spotting comedic talent is legendary, and this documentary from Academy Award-winner Morgan Neville (“20 Feet from Stardom,” “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”) highlights the producer extraordinaire.

With input from a host of SNL favorites, including Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Chris Rock, Steve Martin, Seth Meyers, Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg and more (so many more), “Lorne” is a loving tribute to the often-unseen force behind the scenes who shaped comedy and culture for generations. It’s a documentary that will appeal to “Saturday Night Live” superfans and those less familiar with the sketch show alike. Just don’t expect this documentary to ask any hard-hitting questions, as it’s more of an affectionate celebration of Lorne Michaels career.

Watch on Peacock starting June 5

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There is something especially freeing about being on the road, headed out on a long journey. It is the feeling of truly getting away from it all as home fades further and further into the rearview mirror.

If a long-distance road trip is on your list of summer adventures, I recommend watching one of my most frequently revisited thrillers from the late '90s before you pack your bags. Starring Kurt Russell, Kathleen Quinlan, and the late J.T. Walsh, "Breakdown" will give your next excursion a dark, gripping twist. It has remained one of my top rewatched thrillers over the years; no matter how many times I see it, the acting, the stark setting, and the twists and turns surprise me every time.

If you’ve missed this intense, action-packed ride, queue it up before you head out. It will almost certainly have you pressing the gas pedal to get to your destination that much faster.

What is 'Breakdown' about?

"Breakdown" opens with an eerie, isolating musical score that sets the tone for the entire movie. As we watch a winding desert highway, the camera closes in on Jeff Taylor (Kurt Russell) and his wife, Amy (Kathleen Quinlan), who are driving cross-country to start a new life. The hot, dusty road is exhausting, and a brief moment of distracted driving nearly causes a collision with a truck — an encounter that quickly turns hostile when the aggressive truck driver, Earl (M.C. Gainey), taunts them at their next gas station stop.

Hoping to leave the tension behind, they hit the road again, only for their swanky new vehicle to suddenly break down. When a seemingly friendly semi-truck driver named Warren (J.T. Walsh) pulls over to help, he offers to give Amy a ride to a local diner to call a tow truck while Jeff stays with the car. Jeff is reluctant, but Amy takes him up on the offer.

Left behind, Jeff manages to find a surprisingly easy fix for the engine and drives down the road to meet his wife. But when he walks into the diner — an establishment just as dusty and weathered as the highway itself — Amy is nowhere in sight, and the owner claims he hasn't seen her.

This is where the movie takes a chilling turn. Jeff tracks down the semi-truck and forces it off the road. But when he demands to know where Amy is, Warren coldly insists he has never seen Jeff or his wife before in his life.

The eerie score looms again, underscoring Jeff’s sudden, terrifying isolation. Something has happened to his wife, and it's obvious this truck driver is the cause, but Jeff has no idea where to turn for help. Stripped of his safety net amidst a hostile small-town desert setting, Jeff is pushed beyond his limits to save his wife and himself from a deadly mystery.

Why you should stream 'Breakdown' on Paramount+

"Breakdown" delivers countless twists and turns along the way, amplified by its isolated setting and the creeping paranoia that everyone is "in on it," as one of the locals Kurt Russell's character encounters puts it. Russell shines as Jeff, the beleaguered husband who just wants his wife back. He perfectly reflects the anguish, desperation, and raw anger we all feel as we watch him fight for his life and for the truth.

The late J.T. Walsh is particularly chilling, masterfully shifting from an initially nice guy into an inherently evil villain. He was an actor gone far too soon, and I would have loved to see him play the bad guy in more films. Shining right alongside him is M.C. Gainey, who sets the film's menacing tone as one of the many frightening and detestable men Russell encounters along the way.

The New Mexico landscape almost becomes its own relentless character, fighting against Russell with oppressive heat and absolute isolation. While the occasional overhead shot reveals a beautiful terrain, it is deeply disturbing how little there is in sight and how few people there are to offer help. We become just as paranoid as Jeff, wondering who is watching, who is listening, and just how far he can go to get his wife back without putting her life in even greater danger.

Stream "Breakdown" on Paramount+ now

June is nearly here, bringing both summer (finally!) and a fresh wave of new movies and TV shows to the best streaming services. If you're an HBO Max subscriber, you're in luck because the platform has another stacked month of titles lined up.

To celebrate Pride Month, the streamer is launching an LGBTQ+ Collection Page highlighting stories that celebrate the community. One standout title is "Pillion," an unconventional, saucy-and-sweet love story starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling. Elsewhere on the film front, look out for the groovy premiere of "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)," a new music documentary directed and produced by hip-hop legend Questlove.

TV fans will have plenty of enticing options, too, led by the much-anticipated season 3 return of "House of the Dragon." Scroll on for more info about our top HBO Max watches for June 2026, plus a complete rundown of everything heading to the platform this month.

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New on HBO Max in June 2026: Top Picks

'Pillion'

You might be surprised to hear that a BDSM biker movie is one of the most romantic movies of the last year, but writer-director Harry Lighton achieves just that with "Pillion," which stars Harry Melling as Colin, a shy, introverted gay man living with his parents (Douglas Hodge and Lesley Sharp) in London who has an unexpected pub encounter with a Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), a handsome and enigmatic member of a local biker club.

Soon thereafter, the odd-couple pair begins engaging in an intense dominant-and-submissive relationship, with Colin obeying Ray's every whim and getting pulled deeper into his dom's fetish biker lifestyle and his social sphere. There's a whole lot of vulnerability and sweetness beneath those leather collars, however. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, where the A24 drama has a near-perfect 99% approval rating, critics praised the "dom-rom" as "a remarkable directorial debut by Harry Lighton ... that soars thanks to its nonjudgmental perspective and knockout performances."

Stream "Pillion" on HBO Max on June 5

'Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World'

In his new HBO original documentary, "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World," director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson tells the story of the legendary, nine-time Grammy-winning soul-funk band Earth, Wind & Fire, "tracing their genesis through late founding member Maurice White, chronicling their evolution, highs and lows, and relevance from the 1970s into the present day while exploring the deep philosophical and spiritual meaning behind their message and music," per the film's official synopsis.

Premiering on HBO Max on June 7, the two-hour doc features exclusive interviews with surviving band members Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson, as well as fellow musicians (Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, H.E.R.) and prominent celebrity fans, including former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

Stream "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World" on HBO Max from June 7

'House of the Dragon' season 3

"House of the Dragon," the fiery prequel drama set 200 years before the events of HBO juggernaut "Game of Thrones," will come roaring back for its third installment on Sunday, June 21.

Last time we caught up with Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), Daemon (Matt Smith), Alicent (Olivia Cooke), Otto (Rhys Ifans), Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) and the rest of the Westeros crew, Alicent had made the desperate decision to secretly travel to Dragonstone and surrender the Iron Throne to Rhaenyra to avoid yet more bloodshed.

However, as that trailer teases, that doesn't stop the powers that be from embarking on a full-scale war, with the Blacks and the Greens heading toward an inevitable battle that is sure to spell death, destruction and drama in the episodes ahead.

Stream "House of the Dragon" season 3 on HBO Max from June 21

Everything new on HBO Max in June 2026

June 1
A History of Violence
Act of Violence
Brainstorm
Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult (HBO Original)
Clash by Night
Contagion
Du Barry was a Lady
Duffy of San Quentin
Each Dawn I Die
Executive Suite
Fingers
Flamingo Road
Gangster, The
Hell or High Water
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
I Died a Thousand Times
I Was a Communist for the F.B.I.
Illegal
Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison
Invisible Stripes
Isle of Dogs
King of the Underworld
Kismet
Lady in the Lake
Lady Killer
Lightning Strikes Twice
Little Caesar
Marked Woman
Mid90s
Midsommar
Murder, My Sweet
No Questions Asked
Nobody Lives Forever
Nora Prentiss
On Dangerous Ground
Out of the Fog
Phenix City Story
Private Detective 62
Red Light
Roadblock
Room (2015)
Serenade
Stoker
Storm Warning
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Thank Your Lucky Stars
The Asphalt Jungle
The F.B.I. Story
The Locket
The Lost Patrol
The Man I Love
The Mask of Dimitrios
The Mayor of Hell
The Mortal Storm
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
The Public Enemy (1931)
The Racket
The Roaring Twenties
The Rock
The Set-Up
The Transporter Refueled (2015)
The Unsuspected
The West Point Story (1950)
They Drive by Night
They Made Me a Criminal
Three Strangers
Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection
Walk Softly, Stranger
Walk the Dark Street
Where Danger Lives
Words and Music
Young Man with a Horn

June 2
90 Day: The Last Resort, Season 3 (TLC)
Battle on the Beach, Season 5 (HGTV)
Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders, Season 2 (ID)
Lethally Blonde, Season 2 (ID)

June 3
Bodies in the Water, Season 1 (ID)
People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer, Season 2 (ID)
Ready Player One

June 4
Homicide Hunter: American Detective, Season 6 (ID)
Wheeler Dealers: World Tour, Season 1

June 5
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 212 (HGTV)
Pillion (A24)
The Topurias (HBO Original)

June 7
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial Vs. That's The Weight of The World) (HBO Original)

June 8
100 Cooks, Season 1 (Food Network)
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, Season 1A (Cartoon Network)

June 9
Crashers, Season 1 (HGTV)
Eva Longoria: Searching For France, Season 1 (CNN Original)
The Imperial Presidency: A Fareed Zakaria Documentary (CNN Original)

June 10
Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise (ID)

June 11
Beat Bobby Flay, Season 42 (Food Network)
Gran Turismo

June 12
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 257 (HGTV)
Proud, Season 1 (HBO Original)

June 14
Love & Marriage: Huntsville, Season 11 (OWN)
My Adventures with Superman, Season 3 (Adult Swim)

June 15
House of the Dragon, Season 2 (ASL)
Rick and Morty, Season 9 (Adult Swim)

June 16
Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown (CNN Original)
Little Singles, Season 1 (TLC)

June 18
Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever (CNN Original)

June 19
How to Make a Killing (A24)
Ultras: Passion and Death (HBO Original)

June 21
House of the Dragon, Season 3 (HBO Original)
House of the Dragon, Season 3 (with ASL)

June 23
The Welcome Table (HBO Original)

June 24
Homestead Rescue, Season 14 (Discovery)
Life of the Party
Love It or List It, Season 21 (HGTV)
Why We Dream (CNN Films)

June 26
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 213 (HGTV)
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 258 (HGTV)
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, Season 1 (HBO Original)
Undertone (A24)

June 30
Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story (HBO Original)

Live sports

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Please note this list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change. All times are in ET.

NHL on TNT
June 2
NHL Conference Finals, Game 7 (if needed), TBD

MLB
June 2
San Diego vs Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

June 9
NY Yankees vs Cleveland, 6:30 p.m.

June 16
Detroit vs Houston, 8 p.m.

June 23
Chicago vs NY Mets, 7 p.m.

June 30
Detroit vs NY Yankees, 7 p.m.

Savannah Banana’s
June 5
Vs Party Animals 7 p.m.

June 12
Party Animals Vs Loco Beach Coconuts 7 p.m.

June 19
Texas Tailgaters vs Party Animals, 7 p.m.

June 26
Loco Beach Coconuts Vs Texas Tailgaters, 7 p.m.

Roland-Garros
June 1
Round 4, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 2
Quarterfinals, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 3
Quarterfinals, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 4
Women's Semis, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 5
Men's Semis, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 6
Women's Singles Finals, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 7
Men's Singles Finals, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

U.S. Soccer
June 6
USMNT vs Germany, 2:30 p.m.
USWMT vs Brazil, 5:30 p.m.

June 9
USWNT vs Brazil, 8:30 p.m.

NASCAR
June 27
P&Q – Sonoma, CA, 2:30 p.m.

June 28
Toyota/SaveMart 350, Sonoma Raceway, 3:30 p.m.

ALL ELITE WRESTLING (AEW) IN JUNE
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June 3
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.

June 6
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.

June 10
AEW Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster 2026, 8 p.m.

June 13
AEW Collision: Summer Blockbuster 2026, 8 p.m.

June 17
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.

June20
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.

June 24
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.

June 26
AEW Dynamite, Collision, Rampage & Battle of the Belts from Fall 2023.
World’s End 2025

June 27
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
AEW Countdown to Forbidden Door 2026, 10 p.m.

June 28
AEW Forbidden Door, Zero Hour, 7 p.m.
AEW Forbidden Door 2026, (TBD)

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Throughout my time in the corporate world, there has always been an unspoken, yet very real, pressure to take part in team outings and functions. For the most part, these events go fine, albeit a bit awkwardly, thanks to my own social anxiety. Still, that relentless push to join in and be "team-first" can often be rife with underlying dysfunction.

That exact corporate dysfunction is masterfully explored in the 1994 film "White Mile." Starring a surprisingly sinister Alan Alda, alongside familiar faces like Robert Loggia, Bruce Altman, and Peter Gallagher, the movie digs deep into the dangers of professional peer pressure and what happens when winning becomes the only thing that matters.

The film stands as a gripping psychological drama about the manipulation that can fester at the executive level. If you've ever felt trapped by a toxic work culture, this story will resonate deeply.

What is 'White Mile' about?

Alan Alda stars as Dan Cutler, the cutthroat head of an advertising agency who pressures nine colleagues and clients into a high-stakes bonding trip. Their destination is the Canadian "White Mile," a notoriously dangerous stretch of class-five rapids. Cutler promises a weekend of casual fishing and camaraderie, even convincing the retired Nick Karra (Robert Loggia) to tag along in hopes of leveraging his presence to win over key clients.

Once they arrive, however, Cutler's true motives surface: The trip isn't about bonding; it's about conquering treacherous waters. Despite the fact that most of the men have zero rafting experience — and several are clearly not physically fit for the challenge — Cutler relentlessly pushes them to participate.

Predictably, safety precautions are cast aside. Cutler insists that all the men crowd into a single boat, entirely ignoring the rafting guide’s warnings to split into two. Once they hit the water, tragedy strikes. Half of the men drown, and in the aftermath, Cutler shows chillingly little sympathy for the victims.

From there, a new tension emerges as Jack Robbins (Peter Gallagher), one of Cutler's top executives, wrestles with a massive crisis of conscience. As the press circles and devastated families launch lawsuits against the company, Jack is forced to decide whether to protect the agency or reveal the truth.

Why you should watch 'White Mile'

"White Mile" isn’t a standard action thriller, despite what the movie poster might suggest. The real danger here isn't the class-five rapids; it's the toxic pressure, manipulation and unchecked ego embodied by Alda’s character.

Peter Gallagher gives a standout performance as a man torn apart by a moral dilemma. On the surface, the choice seems obvious: He should report the ignored safety warnings and the intense coercion that led to the trip. But Jack battles the terrifying reality that telling the truth will instantly destroy his own career. Anyone who has ever worked for a narcissistic, corner-cutting boss will instantly understand his plight.

If you’re all too familiar with ruthless corporate environments where employee well-being is sacrificed for the bottom line, White Mile is a must-watch. It remains a highly underrated psychological thriller that will keep you fully engaged from start to finish.

Stream "White Mile" on HBO Max

This week's slate of top new movies on the best streaming services is all about thrillers. There's not one, not two, but three thrillers arriving across platforms, alongside a sci-fi horror taking a different approach to PVOD.

Thriller fans can pick from "Fuze" on premium streaming, "Shelter" on Starz and "Dead Man's Wire" on Netflix. Or, if you want something very different, HBO Max has Charli XCX's mockumentary, "The Moment." Plus, Markiplier's popular sci-fi horror "Iron Lung" makes its at-home premiere on YouTube.

I've combed through the latest streaming releases and picked out the most noteworthy new movies you can watch this week. And if you're not in the mood for a movie, check out our weekly guide to the top new TV shows.

‘Fuze’ (PVOD)

One of my favorite movies last year, “Relay,” came from director David Mackenzie, and barely six months later, the Scottish filmmaker is already back with another crime thriller in the form of “Fuze.” Unfortunately, this one doesn’t quite reach the same intense highs, but it’s still got its merits. It also centers on an audacious heist, which is always fertile ground for a thriller, and while I won’t reveal spoilers, I can confirm there’s a neat twist towards the end.

Set in London, a portion of the city is forced to evacuate when an unexploded World War II bomb is discovered on a construction site. Among the military squad called in to defuse the bomb is Major Will Tranter (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). However, in the chaos, a group of criminals led by a man named Karalis (Theo James) uses the evacuation as a distraction to pull off a bank heist. But as the authorities circle, alliances are questioned and morals tested.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) from May 26

‘Dead Man’s Wire’ (Netflix)

Fans of the thriller genre are spoilt for choice this week. However, if you don’t want to cough up a rental fee to watch “Fuze,” why not consider “Dead Man’s Wire,” which is dropping on Netflix this Wednesday. This crime thriller is particularly interesting because it’s based on a true story. And with its “little guy vs. big business” themes, it feels more than a little relevant for our current climate, even despite the movie actually being set in the ‘70s.

Tony Kiritsis (Bill Skarsgård) is a desperate and dangerous man who feels wronged by his mortgage broker. After being given the runaround one too many times, he resorts to extreme measures. He takes the CEO’s son hostage and places a homemade “dead man’s switch” around his neck. This leads to an intense standoff. The police quickly surround Kiritsis’ apartment, but are unable to act because if Kiritsis is harmed or apprehended, the device will go off and deliver a lethal shotgun blast to his hostage.

Watch on Netflix from May 26

‘The Moment’ (HBO Max)

Pop documentaries and concert movies are back in vogue recently, post the juggernaut success of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour. However, “The Moment” is a little different. It’s a mockumentary starring Charli XCX that serves as a warped epilogue to the “Brat Summer” phenomenon, which saw the popstar's global fame skyrocket. Rather than just filming a night of her tour, Charli XCX has created an experimental mockumentary.

Charli XCX, real name Charlotte Aitchison, plays a distorted version of herself. “The Moment” picks up at the tail end of the “Brat Summer,” with Charli’s fame at its apex. Forced to comply with label demands, mounting pressure and fan expectations, while starting rehearsals for the biggest tour to date, this fictional version of the popular artist considers whether staying on top of the cutthroat pop game is worth losing yourself in the process.

Watch on HBO Max from May 29

‘Shelter’ (Starz)

“Shelter” is yet another thriller (see what I mean about genre fans eating good this week?). This one hit theaters back in January and is now heading to Starz. It stars Jason Statham and falls comfortably with the British actor's usual routine. It’s not exactly the most memorable entry in his filmography and lacks the cheesy charms of say “The Beekeeper.” However, it delivers exactly what it promises: Statham kicking plenty of butt and acting tough.

Statham plays a former MI6 assassin who has left behind his old life to live a peaceful existence off the grid on a remote Scottish island. His solitude is disrupted when he takes in a young girl (Bodhi Rae Breathnach) after her uncle is killed at sea in a violent storm. When his former employers learn of his location, they mount a mission to eliminate him, and so Statham’s Michael Mason is forced to go on the run and slip back into his old habits.

Watch on Starz from May 30

‘Iron Lung’ (YouTube)

“Iron Lung” marks the directorial debut of Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach, and the popular YouTuber has opted to stick to his roots, initially rolling out his sci-fi horror exclusively on YouTube. However, it’s hitting the video sharing platform as a premium product, so you’ll have to pay a rental/purchase fee. Still, it’s a unique way of debuting a new release on streaming, and I expect Markiplier’s army of subscribers (his channel boasts 38.6 million of them) will flock to support this film, much like they did when it was in theaters.

Based on the indie video game of the same name, “Iron Lung” is set in a distant future where all stars, planets, and most of the human population have vanished. Only those on space stations survived. When a remaining moon, covered in an ocean of blood, is discovered, the remnants of humanity send convicts to the depths in a claustrophobic submarine. Simon (played by Fischbach) is the latest survivor forced to pilot a craft to discover exactly what horrors lurk within the vast ocean of human blood.

Watch on YouTube from May 31

In 2004, a man was found naked and injured behind a Burger King restaurant in Georgia. No one knew his name, not even the man himself. It was later learned he was suffering amnesia, and it took over a decade to discover his true identity. Now, you can watch the incredible story unfold in "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle."

Here's how you can watch "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" online from anywhere with a VPN.

The man became known as Benjaman Kyle. But, in 2015, DNA tests revealed he was actually a citizen known as William Powell. Very little was known about how he got into the situation he found himself in, but fragments of the truth have uncovered themselves over the subsequent years.

This gripping two-part documentary series sees two producers following Benjaman Kyle (AKA Powell) to try and shed some light on the mysteries. However, along the way they find lies, unsolved and very serious crimes, and even ties to a mob family.

Strap in, because this is going to be a very wild ride indeed. Here's how to watch "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" online with all the streaming details you need below.

How to watch 'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' online in the U.S.

If you have a HBO Max account, you'll be able to watch both installments of "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" there once they've aired on TV.

Watch 'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling overseas and find that "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the action. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.

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3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so HBO Max, for example — and watch "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" online from wherever you are in the world.

How to watch 'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' online in Canada

Things are a little different in Canada. If you want to watch "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" there, you'll need a Discovery+ subscription.

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How to watch 'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' in the U.K.

Watching "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" in the U.K. is pretty simple. You just need a subscription to HBO Max.

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How to watch 'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' online in Australia

"The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" will be available to watch on Binge in Australia, once the two-part docuseries has aired in the U.S.

Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' - Need to Know

Who are the documentarians behind the series?

Shannon and Eric Evangelista are the two producers at the heart of this documentary. They form the team known as Hot Snakes Media, and have been making documentaries since 2011.

Eric Evangelista spent 14 years as a broadcast news producer and newspaper journalist before forming the production company. Shannon used to be a Federal Criminal Defense attorney with a speciality in organized crime.

The pair have made a tonne of docs together including "Being Amish", "Amish Mafia", "Elder Skelter", "The Plot Against America", and "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace".

'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' - synopsis

Here is the official summary of the new series:

"The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle is a two-part crime documentary miniseries exploring the bizarre 2004 case of an amnesiac man found behind a Georgia Burger King. As filmmakers attempt to uncover his true identity, they stumble into a web of deceit, three unsolved cold cases, and a dangerous Midwestern crime family."

'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' - trailer

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HBO is pretty synonymous with top-tier television shows, from dystopian stunners like “The Last of Us” to fantasy juggernauts like “Game of Thrones” to pulpy whodunnits like “The White Lotus.” The network has the highest number of overall Primetime Emmy wins and nominations in television history, securing over 1,500 nominations and more than 220 wins, many of which were earned off the strength of its dramatic series. (For example, “GOT” holds the all-time record for the most Emmy Awards won by a drama series.)

But that reputation for excellence started back in the 1990s, when the acclaimed network first introduced hourlong dramas to its regularly scheduled programming with the debut of the trailblazing prison drama “Oz.” It followed that up with some serious TV heavy hitters, including now-iconic genre standards like “The Sopranos” and “Sex and the City.”

If you missed out on these culture-changing '90s shows, now’s the time to catch up. Here are three HBO series that you should check out ASAP if you haven’t already or rewatch if it's been a couple of decades since you last saw them.

'Oz'

Given how much of a household name the Home Box Office network is nowadays when it comes to big-name dramas, it’s easy to forget that back in the 1990s, the channel was a mere fledgling of the form. That all changed with HBO's first one-hour dramatic series, “Oz,” set within the brutal Oswald State Correctional Facility, a fictional level 4 maximum-security state prison on the East Coast.

From July 1997 through February 2003, the six-season prison epic laid the foundation for all future HBO dramas to come, detailing the daily activities, complex dynamics and power struggles of the dangerous inmates and corrections officers that make up the facility’s gritty culture. Those colorful characters were played by a true who’s who of acting talent, including J.K. Simmons, Harold Perrineau, Christopher Meloni, Ernie Hudson, Dean Winters, Rita Moreno, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Lee Tergesen, among many others.

Stream “Oz” on HBO Max now

'Sex and the City’

Even if you didn’t watch the romantic exploits and nightlife antics of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) and Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) during its stylish run from June 1998 to February 2004, you likely already know the social influence of the beloved dramedy “Sex and the City,” from Manolo heels to Magnolia cupcakes.

For six seasons, the Emmy-winning series chronicled the loves, lusts, losses and ludicrously extensive handbag collection of four close-knit career women living in New York City and in doing so, revolutionized television by unapologetically celebrating women’s sexuality, female friendship, professional ambition and urban single life. (And if you want to make it a real marathon, you can tack on the two “SATC” films as well as the sequel series “And Just Like That…,” all available to stream on HBO Max.)

Stream "Sex and the City" on HBO Max now

'The Sopranos’

Hollywood was no stranger to the mob drama, but before “The Sopranos,”most of that organized criminal action took place on the big screen (your “Godfathers,” “Goodfellas” and what have you). The classic HBO crime drama, which followed the personal demons and professional dramas of New Jersey mafia boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) for six seasons from January 1999 to June 2007, delved into the genre more deeply, exploring the dangerous realities found beneath all that dark glamor and offering up one of pop culture’s most iconic antiheroes in the process.

If you missed the David Chase-created series the first time around, you can catch up on HBO Max. There’s also the 2021 prequel movie, “The Many Saints of Newark,” which explores the early life of a young Tony Soprano (played by Gandolfini's real-life son Michael Gandolfini) during the 1960s and 1970s, but that you’ll have to rent or buy on PVOD platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home.

Stream "The Sopranos" on HBO Max now

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It's a holiday weekend, and that means you've got plenty of time to catch up on your watchlist. Not that the best streaming services are making it easy, with plenty of great new movies to check out this three-day weekend.

Leading the pack this week is "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" debuting on paid video-on-demand services, which should be a real treat for any kiddos or Mario fans out there. For something a little more high-stakes, the long-awaited "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair" just landed on Peacock, or you can check out the screenlife mystery thriller "Missing" on Prime Video. Netflix just got a satirical romcom starring Sacha Baron Cohen) and Rosamund Pike called "Ladies Man" if you need a few laughs. Or you can check out "The Bride!" on HBO Max for a gothic romance with plenty of style.

So without further ado, let's dive into the best new movies on streaming this weekend.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (PVOD)

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" lands on premium streaming this week after nearly cracking $1 billion at the box office. Following the massive success of the 2023 hit, this sequel doubles down on the colorful chaos with a kaleidoscope of dazzling visuals, fan-favorite characters, and an even flimsier plot than the first. But there's plenty to keep kids and longtime fans entertained.

Now fully at home in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario (voiced by Chris Pratt), Luigi (Charlie Day) and Yoshi (Donald Glover) soon rocket into outer space to follow Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) as they embark on an intergalactic mission. There's a new princess in town, Rosalina (Brie Larson), but she doesn't need saving; instead, she manages to hold her own against the scheming Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie), who's out to destroy the universe. Jack Black is also back as the gleefully over-the-top villain Bowser, though there's no earworm to accompany him this time, which feels like a missed opportunity.

Buy or rent "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" on Amazon now

‘The Bride!’ (HBO Max)

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s "The Bride!" reimagines "Bride of Frankenstein" as a punk rock gothic romance that, while compelling and undoubtedly stylish, occasionally loses itself in its own surrealism. Set in 1930s Chicago, it follows a murdered woman brought back to life named Ida (Jessie Buckley) to be the mate of a lonely Frankenstein's monster (Christian Bale). Like a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde on an accidental crime spree, the pair hit the road, leaving a trail of chaos in their wake as law enforcement closes in on the deranged power couple.

This isn’t a traditional creature feature aimed at shock or gore for its own sake. While it does include moments of violent chaos and some grisly imagery, it's more focused on exploring themes of agency, identity, and feminine rage, punctuated by touches of humor and atmospheric musical numbers.

Watch "The Bride!" on HBO Max now

‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ (Peacock)

Presented as director Quentin Tarantino intended, "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair" unites his two martial arts masterpieces — 2003’s "Kill Bill: Volume 1" and 2004’s "Kill Bill: Volume 2" — into a seamless, 253-minute epic, complete with bonus sequences that didn't make the original films. There's also an animated sequence thrown into the mix, adding an extra layer to the already sprawling revenge epic.

If you've yet to see either installment, this is the perfect excuse to see what all the fuss is about. Uma Thurman stars as a character simply known as "The Bride," a former assassin left for dead after being betrayed by her mentor and lover (David Carradine) on her wedding day. To get her vengeance, she must first hunt down the four remaining members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad before taking down Bill himself.

Watch "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair" on Peacock now

'Ladies First' (Netflix)

"Wicked Little Letters" director Thea Sharrock is back with a satirical romcom about a ladies' man who finds himself suddenly transported to an alternate reality where gender roles are flipped. Damien (Sacha Baron Cohen) is, as the trailer bluntly puts it, “an asshole,” while Alex (Rosamund Pike) works under him. He gets a serious wake-up call when a head injury sees him waking up in a bizarro world where he's no longer at the top of the pecking order.

Struggling to adapt, Damien is forced to confront his own behavior and assumptions as he experiences firsthand what it’s like to live like the women he's put down all his life. Based on the trailer, it's definitely giving me "What Women Want" vibes, though somehow even more cringe. Maybe the humor isn't as lazy and predictable as the trailer makes it seem, but I'm not holding my breath.

Watch "Ladies First" on Netflix now

'Missing' (Prime Video)

I was a huge fan of 2018's "Searching," and I didn't think its sequel "Missing" could possibly top it. I'm happy to say I was wrong. While it shares the same style and themes, this follow-up tells a completely standalone story. As in its predecessor, every moment unfolds digitally through computer screens, phone displays, and video calls. It’s a clever storytelling device that pulls you deeper into the mystery as you follow Storm Reid’s determined June trying to track down her missing mother.

After June’s mother, Grace (Nia Long), vanishes during a trip to Colombia with her new boyfriend, the 18-year-old takes matters into her own hands to track her down when international bureaucracy gets in the way. She turns into an online investigator, digging through emails, social media accounts, and digital breadcrumbs for answers. But the more she uncovers, the more tangled and suspicious the mystery becomes.

Watch "Missing" on Prime Video now

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"Rick and Morty" season 9 is here and the furniture is attacking everyone! From 'breakfast drugs' to crazy contraptions, anything is possible and we're now at the end of the latest season – so tune in to watch "Rick and Morty": season 9 episode 10 (titled Field of Dreams), playing Sunday, July 26 at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

Not in the U.S. or U.K.? We'll explain how you can watch "Rick and Morty" season 9 online from anywhere with a VPN.

Season 9 of "Rick and Morty" has been a wild ride and we're now ready to tune in to the tenth and final episode of the latest chapter for the wacky duo. The last episode title is a direct reference to the Kevin Costner movie, "Field of Dreams", which is about a man who becomes obsessed with building a baseball field in his back yard in order to attract the spirits of legendary sportsmen (and his dead father). It gave us the famous quote, 'Build it and he (they) will come', so we can probably expect Rick to craft some kind of crazy venue and unusual visitors to arrive.

All we get from the preview clip (which you can find further down this article) is that Rick has bought a new motorcycle. We're sure there'll be more to the story than that, but clearly the team behind the show are keeping their cards close to their chest for now.

Here's how to watch "Rick and Morty" season 9 episode 10 online with all the streaming details you need below.

Watch 'Rick and Morty' season 9 in the U.S. without cable

You can catch the tenth episode of "Rick and Morty" season 9 on Adult Swim in the U.S. It will air at 11 p.m. PT on Sunday, July 26.

Don't have cable? Don't panic – you can stream AdultSwim via YouTube TV – get your free trial now (U.S. only).

Traveling outside the States? You'll need to use a VPN to access Adult Swim or unblock HBO Max when abroad. We love NordVPN.

Note: The latest episodes of "Rick and Morty" are now streaming on HBO Max or Hulu.

Watch 'Rick and Morty' season 9 from anywhere

If you're traveling overseas and "Rick and Morty" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.

We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN.

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3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your usual streaming service app or TV service and watch "Rick and Morty" season 9 online from wherever you are in the world.

How to watch 'Rick and Morty' season 9 in Canada

"Rick and Morty" season 9 episode 10 will air in Canada on STACKTV. It'll play on Sunday, July 26, just like in the States.

STACKTV subscriptions start at $12.99/month as an add-on via Amazon Prime, or you can get the service on its own for $14.99/month.

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How to watch 'Rick and Morty' in the U.K.

"Rick and Morty" season 9 episode 10 can be streamed on HBO Max in the U.K.. It will be available from July 27, at 4 a.m. BST on Adult Swim.

The show has left its usual home on Channel 4 to join the streamer. HBO Max plans start at £5.99/month – the U.K. is one of the cheaper countries to get Max in.

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How to watch 'Rick and Morty' S9 online in Australia

"Rick and Morty" season 9 episode 10 premieres in Australia on HBO Max on Monday, July 27, just a few hours after it airs in the U.S.

HBO Max plans start at AU$11.99/month

Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

'Rick and Morty' season 9 episode 10 - trailer

'Rick and Morty' season 9 - Voice cast

• Ian Cardoni Rick Sanchez
• Harry Belden as Morty Smith
• Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith
• Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith
• Sarah Chalke as Beth Smith

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This week's slate of top new movies across streaming services is particularly packed. In fact, pretty much all the major platforms are getting involved with Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock and HBO Max offering new films.

In the premium streaming space, you buy (or rent) "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." But if you don't want to cough up a PVOD fee, you can instead enjoy a new satirical comedy on Netflix, the return of Jack Ryan on Prime Video, or the entire "Kill Bill" saga in one seamless experience over on Peacock. And that's just the start of this week's new movie offerings.

With so many new streaming movies to cover, let's not waste time. Here are all the most noteworthy movies you can watch at home in the coming days. Plus, don't forget our guide to the best new TV shows this week.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (PVOD)

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” blasts onto premium streaming this week. The sequel to the 2023 movie that brought Nintendo’s iconic plumber to the big screen is another sugar rush adventure, boasting rainbow-colored visuals, plenty of beloved gaming characters, and a plot as thin as paper. It’s a fun distraction, just don’t expect a story that's any more complex than the one you’d typically find in a Super Mario video game.

Now settled in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) travel to the cosmos to help Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson). But much like the movie version of Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), she’s no damsel in distress, and is more than capable of fending off the villainous Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie) with the help of her magical Lumas pals. Oh, and Jack Black returns as the bigger Bowser, and is again a real evil delight.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) from May 19

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ (PVOD)

The latest "Mummy" doesn’t star Tom Cruise or Brendan Fraser, but is instead a horror spin from Lee Cronin, director of “Evil Dead Rise.” It’s not so much an evolution of the franchise; instead, it’s a return to its roots. “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” brings the series back to its Universal Monster roots (but Warner Bros is the distributor, so expect the film on HBO Max in the future). I’d love to say it’s also a return to form, but I didn’t care for this one.

The horror flick sees a journalist (Jack Reynor) stunned when his daughter is found eight years after going missing in Egypt. However, her homecoming turns dark when it becomes clear she’s been possessed by a sinister evil. Gore fans will love how bloody disgusting this movie gets, but it’s lacking in scares, and the bloated runtime is the real killer. Perhaps the return of Brendan Fraser's version of “The Mummy” will fare better in 2028.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) from May 19

‘Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ (Prime Video)

You can’t keep Jack Ryan down for long. The popular Prime Video series starring “The Office’s” John Krasinski as the titular CIA analyst-turned-superspy concluded after four seasons in 2023, but Ryan is back in this feature-length continuation of the franchise. The movie doesn’t premiere on Prime until Wednesday, but a few early reviews online suggest it’s basically more of the same, which I reckon most fans won’t mind.

Prime Video seems to be keeping the plot largely under wraps, and I’ll admit I haven't watched the original Jack Ryan series on Prime Video (I might have watched one episode on a plane several years ago). However, the logline reads, “Jack Ryan reunites with CIA operatives to navigate betrayal from an enemy who knows their moves and faces a past once thought settled.” Sure does sound like the plot of a Jack Ryan film to me!

Watch on Prime Video from May 20

‘Arco’ (Hulu)

Nominated for a Critics' Choice Award, Golden Globe and Oscar, if you’re looking for an animated movie that's perfect for the whole family this week, my advice is to skip Mario and meet Arco instead.

This French movie is a little all-over-the-shop tonally, so it might not be suitable for very young audiences, but it’s got dazzling moments and a sweet story about finding family in unexpected places. Plus, the English-language dub packs the voices of Mark Ruffalo, Natalie Portman, Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, America Ferrera, and Flea. Yes, the “Red Hot Chili Peppers" bassist.

Arco is a 10-year-old boy in a distant future where flight and time travel are possible. Frustrated that his parents deem him too young to fly, he steals his sister’s magical gear and accidentally gets stuck in the year 2075. Here, he meets a precocious young girl and her robot caretaker. The two set about on a quest to return Arco home and maybe even save the world.

Watch on Hulu from May 22

‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ (Peacock)

Director Quentin Tarantino has always said that he views “Kill Bill” as one single movie, rather than a two-parter, as it was originally released in 2003 and 2004. Now you can enjoy this martial arts masterpiece the way it was intended, thanks to “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair.” As you can probably surmise, this butt-numbingly long 253-minute action epic is “Kill Bill: Volume 1” and “Kill Bill: Volume 2” stitched together to become a single movie. And there’s also an animated short thrown in as a sweetener.

If you’ve not seen either “Kill Bill” movie yet, first of all, where have you been the last two decades, and second of all, “The Whole Bloody Affair” is the perfect excuse to catch up. The movie stars Uma Thurman as “The Bride,” a former assassin, betrayed by her once boss/lover and left for dead on the eve of her wedding day. Naturally, she swears bloody revenge on the eponymous Bill (David Carradine) and his gang of lethal killers.

Watch on Peacock from May 22

‘Ladies First’ (Netflix)

Netflix’s new original comedy looks to bring together an exciting cast (Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Emily Mortimer and Charles Dance) while using its comedy to make an important point. It’s a movie that explores the power dynamics between men and women, and what would happen if the established societal norms were shifted.

Damien Sachs (Cohen) is living the good life. He has power, money, and a never-ending string of casual flings. But days before being named CEO at a leading ad agency, he awakes to his own personal nightmare: A parallel world where women call the shots. Locked in a corporate battle for control against the empowered Alex Fox (Pike), Damien has to get his head around this new world, and maybe he’ll learn a life lesson or two along the way.

Watch on Netflix from May 22

‘The Bride!’ (HBO Max)

If you’re the morbidly curious type, perhaps you’ll want to check out “The Bride!” this week on HBO Max.

My colleague, Malcolm McMillan, labeled it a frontrunner for the worst movie of 2026 earlier this year. I can’t fully agree with that assessment (it’s hard to see anything being worse in my books than “Return to Silent Hill”), but I can very much agree that it’s awful. It’s a mess of a movie that leaps between blaffingly silly scenes played with a curious seriousness and terrible attempts at dark comedy. Plus, it wastes a very talented cast list.

A new spin on Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel, “The Bride!” sees a murdered woman (Jessie Buckley) brought back from the dead to serve as a companion to Frank (Christian Bale), a monster created by Dr. Frankenstein. In classic Bonnie and Clyde style, the two go on the lam, causing chaos everywhere they go, while the authorities hunt them down.

Watch on HBO Max from May 22

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Right now, we’re in the yearning era, a time where films and TV shows have collectively decided that restraint and pining are infinitely more compelling than instant gratification. Prime Video’s newest No. 1 show “Off Campus” is the latest addition to the trend, centering on characters who clearly want each other but refuse to admit it just yet. Having binge-watched the entire season, it leans heavily into the slow-burn formula, and it joins a long line of shows that treat longing as one of the most powerful parts of the story.

Some other strong examples include “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” “One Day,” and even “The Vampire Diaries” with its iconic love triangle between two vampire brothers and a young human woman. You also have every “Pride and Prejudice” adaptation. With romance clearly shifting toward yearning-led storytelling, there’s no better time to lean into it, and plenty more shows to explore if you’ve already finished “Off Campus.”

Plus, “Off Campus” has already been renewed for season 2, so there might be some time to wait until we enter this world again. In the meantime, here are five shows like “Off Campus” streaming on HBO Max, Netflix and more.

‘Heated Rivalry’

If you enjoyed the competitive hockey aspect of “Off Campus,” along with the insane amount of yearning, you’ll want to stream “Heated Rivalry.” Based on the bestselling novel by Rachel Reid, the series became a massive hit on HBO Max when it premiered in 2025. Naturally, it was renewed for season 2 almost instantly, largely thanks to its ability to break barriers with a high-budget mainstream TV series centered around a queer relationship. Beyond that, it’s incredibly steamy and romantic, telling a deeply intimate story about vulnerability and connection.

“Heated Rivalry” follows Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), two elite hockey players drafted to rival professional teams whose intense competition on the ice slowly turns into a complicated private relationship. Spanning several years of their careers, the series tracks how the pair repeatedly cross paths through games and major life changes while trying to keep their connection hidden from the public eye.

Stream on HBO Max

‘Maxton Hall’

Prime Video has another yearning-filled show worth checking out, and that’s “Maxton Hall.” It’s an adaptation of Mona Kasten’s German romance novel, the first book in her popular trilogy. The series is an addictive, highly aesthetic teen drama centered around an intense enemies-to-lovers romance, which is a trope I’ll always fall back on. What makes it even more interesting is that, despite being a German-language show, it’s set almost entirely in England and features some seriously impressive locations and set pieces.

Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten) is a determined scholarship student attending an elite private school. Focused on earning a place at Oxford University, Ruby tries to stay unnoticed until she accidentally discovers a secret connected to the influential Beaufort family. This brings her into conflict with James Beaufort (Damian Hardung), the arrogant heir to a massive fortune who will do anything to protect his family’s reputation. As the two are repeatedly pushed together through school events and personal circumstances, their lives become increasingly intertwined.

Stream on Prime Video

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’

HBO Max has another critically acclaimed series worth adding to your watchlist, and that’s “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” a comedy-drama that offers a fresh, modern, and unfiltered look at female friendship in the Gen-Z era. While it’s more comedic than “Off Campus” and doesn’t have the same level of steaminess, it never shies away from the messy, awkward, and hilarious realities of young adulthood. It’s also in the same vein as “Booksmart” and “Gossip Girl” when it comes to the juicy drama, chaotic relationships, and college antics.

“The Sex Lives of College Girls” follows four freshman roommates at the fictional Essex College in Vermont: Kimberly Finkle (Pauline Chalamet), a small-town scholarship student; Bela Malhotra (Amrit Kaur), an aspiring comedy writer; Whitney Chase (Alyah Chanelle Scott), a star soccer player and senator’s daughter; and Leighton Murray (Reneé Rapp), a wealthy legacy student from New York City. Despite their wildly different personalities and backgrounds, the four quickly become inseparable as they handle college life and relationships.

Stream on HBO Max

‘One Tree Hill’

I think most people know the iconic, generation-defining American teen and young adult drama series that originally aired from 2003 to 2012, “One Tree Hill.” Spanning nine seasons, it’s one of the defining staples of 2000s TV melodrama. The show tracks an ensemble cast of characters through their turbulent high school years in the fictional small town of Tree Hill. Rather than focusing on hockey like “Off Campus,” it centres on basketball and the pressures of excelling in the sport.

“One Tree Hill” follows the lives of half-brothers Lucas Scott (Chad Michael Murray) and Nathan Scott (James Lafferty), who share the same father but grow up in completely different worlds. Lucas is a quiet outsider raised by his single mother, while Nathan is the wealthy, popular star of the high school basketball team. When Lucas joins the Ravens basketball team, tensions rise between the brothers and the people around them, including Peyton Sawyer (Hilarie Burton), Brooke Davis (Sophia Bush), and Haley James (Bethany Joy Lenz).

Stream on Hulu/Disney+

‘Bridgerton’

“Bridgerton” might be an odd comparison on paper, but similar to “Off Campus,” it focuses on a different couple each season. Not to mention, the yearning is off the charts. If you somehow didn’t know, “Bridgerton” is an absolute juggernaut of a historical romance-drama streaming on Netflix. Adapted from Julia Quinn’s novels, each season focuses on a different sibling as they enter the competitive “marriage mart” in search of love. There are also several tropes like fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, friends-to-lovers, and more.

Netflix’s “Bridgerton” follows the powerful Bridgerton family as they move through high society in Regency-era London, where reputation, status, and marriage prospects shape their everyday lives. Season 1 centers around Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of a prominent family, as she enters society’s competitive marriage “season” in search of a suitable match. Daphne’s prospects shift when she forms a fake relationship with the charismatic Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page).

Stream on Netflix

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Of those who struggled along the path from precocious child star to respected grown-up actor, few have done it more successfully than Daniel Radcliffe.

After the dizzying global fame that the "Harry Potter" films brought him, the now thirtysomething Brit skillfully broke free of any "boy wizard" typecasting by choosing diverse, unconventional roles across both stage and screen, from playing "Weird Al" Yankovic (a transformative role that scored him an Emmy nod) to singing in Sondheim musicals (he won a Tony for "Merrily We Roll Along" in 2024).

And one of the actor's most unconventional post-Potter roles is the 2016 surrealist comedy "Swiss Army Man," which sees Radcliffe memorably portray a — checks notes — a corpse who gets dragged around a deserted island "Weekend at Bernie's"-style by Paul Dano. It's a truly weird but wonderful watch and one you can enjoy for yourself by streaming the funny flick now on HBO Max.

What is "Swiss Army Man" about?

Directed by Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan in their feature directorial debuts, "Swiss Army Man" stars Paul Dano as Hank Thompson, a suicidal man stranded on a marooned island when he comes upon a washed-up corpse, later known as Manny (Daniel Radcliffe), who has a surprising, Swiss army knife-esque set of superhuman abilities.

Those magical properties include talking from beyond the grave, producing drinkable freshwater, and, uh, farting so powerfully he can propel the two men across the ocean. (We warned you this was a weird one!)

The men set out to find civilization and over the course of their epic journey, Hank helps Manny rediscover what it means to be human, from basic pleasures like watching movies and drinking alcohol to more profound pursuits like falling in love.

Why you should watch 'Swiss Army Man'

One of film's most bizarre buddy comedies, "Swiss Army Man" works as well as it does because for all of its weirdness, whimsy and, er, flatulence, there's a big, old heart beating steadily beneath those oddities, with the Daniels balancing out the script's absurdism with very emotional and relatable themes of loneliness, shame, self-acceptance and human connection.

That tonal juxtaposition can certainly be jarring for some—the film won the Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic at the Sundance Film Festival for Kwan and Scheinert, though many audience members at that fest walked out of the premiere screening, reportedly alienated by the movie's gonzo humor—but it all works thanks to the game, thoughtful participation of Radcliffe and Dano.

"Disarmingly odd and thoroughly well-acted, 'Swiss Army Man' offers adventurous viewers an experience as rewarding as it is impossible to categorize," reads the critical consensus over on Rotten Tomatoes, where the cultish flick has a 73% approval rating. For Variety, Peter Debruge concurred, writing: "This movie wears its weirdness as a badge of honor—as well it should."

Watch "Swiss Army Man" on HBO Max now

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If you love the idea of fighting the elements and surviving in nature but don't fancy putting in the work yourself, you could just watch a bunch of reality TV contestants put themselves to the test in "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown".

Here's how you can watch the new survival contest online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN.

The "Naked and Afraid" series has been running for some time now, and if you haven't seen it, it pretty does what it says on the tin. In the past, two contestants have been stranded in the wilderness with no clothes, food, or shelter, and forced to fend for themselves for 21 days.

Now, in "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" the stakes have been raised. 14 survivors from around the world will compete against one another in South Africa, and this time, they'll have to survive 40 days in total. At the end of it all, $200,000 awaits the ultimate all-star winner.

Ready to watch the chaos unfold? Here's how to watch "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" online with all the streaming details you need below.

How to watch 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' online in the U.S.

"Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" will air on the Discovery Channel, which is easily accessible via HBO Max.

Watch 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling overseas and find that "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the action. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.

We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so HBO Max, for example — and watch "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" online from wherever you are in the world.

How to watch 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' online in Canada

"Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" will air on CityTV+ in Canada.

Subscriptions to CityTV+ cost $9.99/month or $99/year, but you can nab a free 7-day trial to the service.

Abroad? Don't panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in back home. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' in the U.K.

"Naked and Afraid" will be playing in the U.K. on Discovery+, though a release date is yet to be confirmed.

It's pretty cheap to get access, too. A basic Entertainment plan costs just £3.99 per month.

Abroad and can't access "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown"? We recommend NordVPN to unblock Discovery+.

How to watch 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' online in Australia

"Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" does not have a confirmed release date as yet in Australia. We will update this as soon as we find out where it is streaming.

Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' - Need to Know

Which contestants are involved in 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown'?

• Ky Furneaux and Alexa Towersey (Australia)
• Rene Murad and Marina Fukushima (Brazil)
• Pablo Melin and Fernanda Perez (Mexico)
• Jeff Zausch and Kerra Bennett (USA - Texas)
• Matt Wright and Gabby Balassone (USA - East)
• Frank Eytcheson and Teal Bulthuis (USA - South)
• Dan Link and Rachel Strohl (USA - West)

What we know about 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown'

Here is the official summary of the new series:

"Divided into seven pairs representing their homelands, survivalists’ skills will be tested by three brutal and unpredictable ecosystems in South Africa’s Zululand. From a scorching savannah stalked by leopards and rhinos to a humid marshland ruled by hippos and crocodiles and into the violent Indian Ocean teeming with Zambezi sharks, teams must battle both the brutal elements and one another. Over the 40-day challenge, they’re given no food, no water, and no clothes as their primitive bushcraft skills, resilience, and interpersonal relationships are pushed to the extreme.

"In another franchise first, the competition introduces an official scoring system where teams will earn points by completing survival tasks and excelling in head-to-head challenges. Winning teams will be safe from elimination and unlock critical tools to acquire food, water, and shelter, while the bottom two teams must face off in an elimination challenge to remain in the game. With no shared resources, no trading, and no sabotage, each team must rely solely on its own skill and will to survive.

"Featuring up-and-coming international survivalists alongside franchise legends and bitter rivals, only one team will emerge victorious."

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