The Best New TV Shows and Movies to Stream This Week on HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV+ and More
With Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to scrolling aimlessly — hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.
Scroll no more! To help you out, ET has rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on that are worth circling back for.
From the highly anticipated final two episodes of Stranger Things Season 4 to the return of Big Hero 6's beloved healthcare hero in Baymax!, we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV+ and more this month. Here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week:
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Stranger Things
Six months after the Battle of Starcourt, the gang is all separated and struggling with starting high school. With everyone looking forward to spring break, a new supernatural threat begins attacking teens in Hawkins. Vol. 2 of Netflix' Stranger Things (AKA the final two episodes of Season 4) hits Netflix on July 1.
Secrets of the Oligarch Wives
This new Paramount+ documentary paints, in stunning detail, a scathing picture of the world of Vladamir Putin, through the wives of his wealthy oligarch allies. Secrets of the Oligarch Wives is now streaming on Paramount+.
Baymax!
Set in the fantastical city of San Fransokyo, Baymax! follows the beloved inflatable healthcare companion as he attempts to help locals. This heartwarming spinoff series, created by the filmmakers behind the 2014 Oscar-winning feature Big Hero 6, is now streaming in its entirety on Disney+.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Following a 47-day exclusive theatrical run, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is finally available to stream. After casting a forbidden spell, Dr. Stephen Strange must deal with the fallout of opening a portal to the multiverse. Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Xochitl Gomez star in the latest Marvel movie.
Downton Abbey: A New Era
The second film in the Downton Abbey franchise follows members of the Crawley family across the Channel to France after the Dowager Countess (Maggie Smith) acquires a mysterious piece of property. Back at home, Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) plays host to a film crew. Downton Abbey: A New Era is streaming June 24 on Peacock, alongside all six seasons of Downton Abbey the series and the first Downton Abbey movie.
Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe
It's been over a decade since this dynamic duo's last on-screen appearance but Beavis and Butt-Head are finally back. In "the dumbest science fiction movie ever made," the boys are recruited to join a team of astronauts, but wind up being left for dead in space after ruining the mission. Mike Judge returns as both Beavis and Butt-Head in Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe, now streaming on Paramount+.
Loot
When billionaire Molly Novak is betrayed by her husband, she embarks on a public spiral towards rock bottom. But when Molly discovers she has a charity foundation in her name, she decides to focus on giving back, rather than giving up. Maya Rudolph, Joel Kim Booster, Nat Faxon and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez star in this lighthearted comedy series, streaming June 24 on Apple TV+.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Isabel "Belly" Conklin's family spends every summer at her mom's lifelong friend Susannah's beach house. But this summer is different. At sixteen, Belly isn't a kid anymore. And Susannah's handsome teenage sons, Conrad and Jeremiah, have definitely noticed.
From the author of To All The Boys I've Loved Before, this new coming-of-age romance (which has already been renewed for a Season 2) is set to be a must-watch series this summer, now streaming exclusively on Prime Video.
Jerry & Marge Go Large
Inspired by real events, Jerry & Marge Go Large tells the story of retired math whiz Jerry Selbee, who, with the help of his wife, uses a mathematical loophole in the lottery to win millions. Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening and Rainn Wilson star in this whacky new comedy, now streaming on Paramount+.
Cha Cha Real Smooth
Recent college grad Andrew is living with his parents, feeling aimless and working as a professional party starter for bar and bat mitzvahs. But when he strikes up a friendship with a mom and her autistic daughter, he begins to finally figure out what he wants his future to look like. Cooper Raiff writes, directs and stars alongside Dakota Johnson in this unique dramedy, which brought home the audience award at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Cha Cha Real Smooth is now streaming on Apple TV+.
Players
From the co-creators of American Vandal, in association with Funny or Die, this mockumentary series follows an esports team dealing with tension between their aging star player and a new wild card rookie. Will ego get in the way of these e-athletes' dreams, or will they finally bring home the championship title? This scathing comedy is now streaming on Paramount+.
The Worst Person in the World
Nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2022 Oscars, The Worst Person in the World follows Julie, an indecisive woman trying to navigate her love life and career in Oslo, Norway. Lead actress Renate Reinsve took home the Best Actress award at Cannes for her performance in this dark romantic comedy.
Ms. Marvel
Muslim American teenager Kamala Khan is living an average teenage life in Jersey City. She loves video games, writing fanfiction, and superheroes -- especially Captain Marvel. She struggles to fit in and copes by crafting a rich fantasy world in her head. But fantasy and reality begin to blur when Kamala gets superpowers of her own. Starring newcomer Iman Vellani, this MCU miniseries is now streaming on Disney+.
Irma Vep
In this series remake of Olivier Assayas’s 1996 film of the same name, reluctant movie star Mira (played by Alicia Vikander) moves to Paris to play Irma Vep in a remake of the French silent film classic Les Vampires. Hoping the role will help her reconnect to her craft, Mira begins to commit to her character in unsettling ways. New episodes of Irma Vep are now streaming weekly on HBO Max.
Fire Island
This 2022 retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice follows a group of queer best friends as they set out on their annual trip to Fire Island. Joel Kim Booster stars alongside Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, Conrad Ricamora and James Scully in this tender rom-com, now streaming on Hulu.
The Boys (Season 3)
In a world where superheroes are treated as gods and behave as villains, the Boys are on a quest to expose the powerful figures' dirty secrets. Season 3 of Prime Video's The Boys sees the return of Antony Starr, Karl Urban, Jack Quaid and Erin Moriarty. New episodes of The Boys are now streaming weekly on Prime Video.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Ewan McGregor reprises his beloved role as Obi-Wan and Hayden Christensen returns as Anakin-turned-Vader for the first time since the 2005 film, Revenge of the Sith, in this new limited series. Obi-Wan Kenobi picks up 10 years after Obi-Wan’s apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, turned to the dark side and became Darth Vader.
Physical (Season 2)
This dark comedy stars Rose Byrne as an unhappy housewife in the '80s who struggles daily with her inner critic. Her life starts to turn around, however, when she discovers the wonderful world of aerobics. New episodes of Physical are now streaming weekly on Apple TV+.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
In RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, fan-favorite queens from past seasons come back for the chance to be inducted into RuPaul's Drag Race Hall of Fame. This new season features the franchise's first all-winners cast, with past victors making a valiant return to fight for the title of "Queen of All Queens" and a doubled-up cash prize of $200,000. The stakes have never been higher. Season seven of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premieres May 20 on Paramount+.
Angelyne
Peacock’s latest limited series takes a deeper look at an '80s Hollywood icon: the titular Angelyne. Known by locals as the mysterious blonde bombshell from the billboards, Angelyne explores the woman behind the Los Angeles lore. Starring Emmy Rossum, Alex Karpovsky, Lukas Gage, Martin Freeman and more, all five episodes of Angelyne are now available to stream on Peacock.
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The Time Traveler's Wife
Game of Thrones actress Rose Leslie and Divergent actor Theo James star in this twisted romantic miniseries based off the best-selling Audrey Niffenegger novel, The Time Traveler's Wife. The series follows a couple whose love story overcomes all, even time travel. New episodes of this limited series are streaming weekly on HBO Max.
I Love That For You
Comedy giants Vanessa Bayer and Molly Shannon star in this hilarious series, which follows a childhood leukemia survivor as she pursues her dream of becoming a host on a home-shopping channel. The catch? To keep her job, she has to lie about her cancer prognosis. Inspired by true events, new episodes of I Love That For You are airing (and subsequently streaming) weekly on Showtime.
The Lost City
Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum star in this fun and flirty adventure flick. The Lost City follows a reclusive romance novelist (Bullock) who, after being kidnapped by a treasure-hunting billionaire (played by Daniel Radcliffe), winds up living out the fantasies from her books opposite her dreamy cover model (Tatum). The Lost City is now streaming on Paramount+.
Conversations With Friends
The creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Normal People reunite to bring Rooney's debut novel, Conversations With Friends, to the small screen. Set in Dublin, Conversations With Friends follows 21-year-old college student Frances and her former girlfriend and current best friend, Bobbi, as they navigate a complex new relationship with a married couple. Alison Oliver, Joe Alwyn, Sasha Lane and Jemima Kirke star in this new Hulu original series.
The Essex Serpent
In Victorian England, the newly-widowed Cora (Claire Danes) moves to Essex and becomes obsessed with a local superstition that a mythical serpent haunts the area. While investigating rumors of the "Essex Serpent," Cora strikes up a friendship with the local pastor. But after tragedy continues to plague the town, Cora's new community starts to turn against her. Danes stars opposite Tom Hiddleston in The Essex Serpent, streaming May 13 on Apple TV+.
The Offer
This 10-episode miniseries follows legendary Hollywood producer Al Ruddy as he adapts author Mario Puzo's novel, The Godfather, for the screen. As The Offer retells it, Ruddy assembles a dream team, including director Francis Ford Coppola (who co-wrote the script with Puzo) and Hollywood star Marlon Brando, only to see his production challenged by behind-the-scenes tensions -- and a prominent mob boss. Miles Teller stars alongside Dan Fogler, Giovanni Ribisi, Matthew Goode, Juno Temple in The Offer, now streaming on Paramount+.
The Batman
While Matt Reeves’ gothic take on the superhero is still playing in theaters across the country, you can now watch Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz fight crime together in Gotham City from the comfort of your own couch. Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell and Paul Dano also star in this epic, action-packed film, now streaming on HBO Max.
Minx
Starring Jake Johnson and Ophelia Lovibond, Minx takes us back to the 1970s and follows Joyce, a second-wave feminist who dreams of publishing a radical feminist magazine called The Matriarchy Awakens. When she can't find a traditional publisher, Joyce is forced to team up with Doug, a porn industry mogul and the last person she'd choose to partner up with. Together, the pair set out to rebrand The Matriarchy Awakens as the first erotic magazine for women. New episodes of this raunchy period piece are streaming weekly on HBO Max.
The Kardashians
Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie are back — now on Hulu. The Kardashian-Jenner clan is making their valiant return to reality TV this month with an all new series. It's the Kardashian's as you've never seen them before, pulling the curtain back on a wide range of drama, from Kim and Kanye to Kravis, plus a front row seat to Kylie's second pregnancy. Follow along with the most famous family in Calabasas through the pressures of running billion-dollar businesses and the joys of everyday life.
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