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Thanks to platforms such as Hulu, Paramount+, Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock, Max, Disney+ and Prime Video, the amount of TV shows and movies to watch is practically endless. With so many streaming options available, it can be overwhelming trying to keep track of what to watch every weekend. Rather than endlessly scroll to figure out the best new shows to stream, ShopBillboard has put together a guide of some of the most anticipated releases to put on your radar.
No matter whether you’re a fan of thrillers, dramas or even cartoons, each month, streaming platforms have a lineup of exciting and new releases to add to your watch list. From Jackpot to channel-exclusive content from MTV, ABC and even USA Network, find our picks for the best TV series and movies to watch this weekend below.
What to Watch on Prime Video This Weekend
Prime members have all of the Prime Video library at their fingertips, including Prime originals and exclusive content. If you’re not a member, Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new users. You’ll get access to the entire Prime Video library in addition to Prime exclusive perks. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular membership fee of $14.99 a month or $139 a year.
Jackpot (2024)
Release date: Aug. 15
In the not so distant future, Los Angeles has created a Grand Lottery with high stakes. Not only does the winner receive a multi-billion dollar jackpot, but also a death sentence if they can’t make it to sundown before someone legally kills them for the cash prize. Awkwafina, John Cena and Simu Liu star in the action comedy.
What to Watch on Peacock This Weekend
Peacock is home to all NBC, Bravo and USA Network originals, but you can also find exclusive Peacock originals such as the third season of Bel-Air. Peacock subscribers have free and instant access to the new series and movies offered. While there isn’t a free trial, new users who sign up can take advantage of the affordable packages starting at $7.99 a month.
Bel-Air (Season 3)
Release date: Aug. 15
The new season will see Will (Jabari Banks) as he finally feels adjusted to life in Los Angeles, but now that school is out, he and the Banks family will have a fresh set of obstacles and drama to face.
What to Watch on Max This Weekend
Max subscribers can look forward to dramatic new releases when logging. If you don’t have a subscription, you can sign up for as low as $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year for the ad-supported plan or you can go ad-free for $15.99 a month ($149.99 a year).
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024)
Release date: Aug. 3
Viewers can learn more about the legendary Elizabeth Taylor from her own voice in this new documentary. Through home videos, audio clips and interviews, you’ll have a chance to see the challenges and struggles she endured even while filming some of her most iconic roles.
Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears (Docuseries)
Release date: Aug. 6
Football fans can follow the Chicago Bears in this documentary that takes you through the athletes’ training camp as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the players as they prepare for another season on the field.
Industry (Season 3)
Release date: Aug. 11
The newest season of the financial drama follows a group of recent graduates who are thrown into the cutthroat world of London’s fictional bank Pierpoint & Co. Ethics will be questioned and the stakes are high as the aftermath of season two are examined.
What to Watch on Apple TV+ This Weekend
Apple TV+ isn’t stingy on providing new and exclusive TV shows and movies for subscribers. A subscription is required in order to watch the original content, but new users can take advantage of a seven-day free trial. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription price of $9.99 a month.
Bad Monkey (Season 1)
Release date: Aug. 14
Vince Vaughn stars in a new comedy series that follows him as Andrew Yancy, who get moved from the Miami Police Department after showing reckless behavior and into a health inspector for the Keys. When he stumbles into a potential murder case though, he sees it as his one chance to prove himself and get back into the force — he’ll just have to avoid a bad monkey that’s on the loose.
What to Watch on Paramount+ This Weekend
Besides offering Paramount+ originals and exclusive series and movies, the streamer is also the official platform for Showtime. New subscribers can sign up and take advantage of a seven-day free trial. When the promo is over, you’ll be charged as little as $5.99 a month for the basic plan and $11.99 a month for the plan that includes Showtime.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars (Season 1)
Release date: Aug. 16
Based on the hit reality competition series, a new spinoff will see 12 drag queens from around the world come together to compete for the title of “Queen of the Mothertucking World” in addition to $200,000 and a spot in the international pavilion at the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
What to Watch on Hulu This Weekend
Hulu comes with a full library of original shows in addition to cable shows from FX and ABC that premiere the day after airing. If you don’t have a subscription, you can get a 30-day free trial when you sign up. When the free trial ends, you’ll be charged as little as $7.99 a month. For even more content options, you can bundle Hulu with with Disney+ and ESPN+ and Max for as low as $14.99 a month. And for live TV options, you can get Hulu + Live TV for $76.99 a month.
Solar Opposites (Season 5)
Release date: Aug. 12
A group of aliens pause their mission of destruction to see what life as a human is really like, but soon discover it’s not up to par with their expectations. Now, the family has a newfound determination to complete their mission and take over the planet.
Immaculate (2024)
Release date: Aug. 16
Sydney Sweeney stars in this horror-thriller as an American nun who looks for a new beginning at a remote convent in the Italian countryside. Her welcome starts out as warm and inviting, but eventually takes a sinister turn as secrets and dark motives begin to be revealed.
What to Watch on Netflix This Weekend
Besides signing up the traditional way, new Netflix subscribers can take advantage of free trials and promos going on through Xfinity, T-Mobile and Verizon.
Matt Rife: Lucid – A Crowd Work Special (2024)
Release date: Aug. 13
In Netflix’s first-ever crowd working special, comedian Matt Rife will interact with his live audience and attempt to get real personal.
Daughters (2024)
Release date: Aug. 14
This moving documentary watches as four young girls prepare to reunite with their fathers at a special dance in a Washington D.C. jail.
Emily in Paris (Season 4, Part 1)
Release date: Aug. 15
Return to Paris and continue following Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) as she navigates the French culture, a complicated love life and her demanding work schedule. This season will also deal with the fallout of Camille (Camille Razat) leaving Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) at the alter and how the situation begins to bleed into Emily’s job.
The Union (2024)
Release date: Aug. 16
Mark Wahlberg and Halle Barry join forces in a new comedy-action movie that follows Mike, a construction worker from New Jersey (Wahlberg) who unexpectedly runs into his high school sweetheart Roxanne (Barry). What he doesn’t know is that his ex-girlfriend from 25 years ago is a secret agent who is about to recruit him for a high stakes espionage mission.