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With Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Max (formerly HBO Max), Apple TV+, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Starz and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch in your free time. However, sometimes, the sheer amount of great films and television shows available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to aimless scrolling.
Scroll no more! To help you out, we’ve rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this week, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites, book-to-screen adaptations and more. For starters, Dune: Part 2 starring Timothée Chalamet is finally hitting Max, after only being available to rent or buy online, so subscribers to the service can watch it at no additional cost.
There are plenty more new options in store to stream this week. The Kardashians (and Jenners) are back for a fifth season of their hit reality series giving an inside look into the family’s lives. A documentary about the Beach Boys with interviews from the members themselves is coming to streaming for fans of the revolutionary band. Plus, Jennifer Lopez stars in a new Netflix film that premieres this week, and this time it’s science fiction.
It’s time to make your weekly streaming plans. Here are this week’s best TV shows and movies to stream.
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Dune: Part 2
The sand-covered planet of Arrakis came to life in Dune: Part One, which was first released in October 2021. Now fans can stream Dune: Part Two which is coming to Max on May 21. Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprise their roles as main characters Paul Atreides and Chani. There was already serious talent in the first film, like Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides, and there are plenty more star-studded newcomers appearing in the second film including Austin Butler, Florence Pugh and Christopher Walken.
The Kardashians (Season 5)
“Have the Kardashians slowed down? No,” says Khloe Kardashian in the season 5 trailer for The Kardashians. Based on the snippets in the two-minute trailer, she isn’t lying. This season looks like it will be filled with family drama, health scares and endless entertainment from the influential family. The Kardashians premieres on Hulu on Thursday, May 23.
The Beach Boys
Liverpool had The Beatles, and the States had the just-as-iconic Beach Boys. The band, made up of five members — three brothers — rose to fame in the 1960s with their revolutionary harmonious songs. This new documentary, The Beach Boys, includes never-before-seen footage celebrating the band along with new interviews from all the members of the band: Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston. The documentary begins streaming on Disney+ on May 24.
Atlas
Data analyst Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez) is enlisted to help search for a robot (Simu Liu) who is on the run. While she has always been distrustful of the new technology, she must now put her life in the hands of a power suit operated by AI to stay alive and save the world. The science fiction film, which also stars Sterling K. Brown, premieres on Netflix on Friday, May 24.
LOLLA: The Story of Lollapalooza
What’s now an iconic music festival, Lollapalooza started out as an alternative rock touring event in the early 1990s by Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction. Paramount+’s new documentary LOLLA: The Story of Lollapalooza details these early years with footage of stars performing and interviews with artists who’ve graced the festival’s stage, including Ice-T and Chance the Rapper. The three-part documentary begins streaming on Paramount+ on May 21.
Bridgerton (Season 3)
Delivered in two parts, Bridgerton season 3 focuses on Penelope Featherington’s (Nicola Coughlan) quest to snag a husband. Penelope finds herself striking out with eligible bachelors, but Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) offers his help to make her more confident. When his advice works a little too well and she has the attention of a respectable suitor, Colin begins to realize he has feelings for Penelope. Part one of Bridgerton season 3 premiered on Netflix on May 16.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Season 9)
In season 9 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, iconic queens will compete for the Drag Race Hall of Fame and a donation to their charity of choice. Watch as RuPaul royalty sashays the runway once again, including Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Shannel, Roxxxy Andrews and Gottmik. The new season premiered on Paramount+ on May 17 along with RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked (Season 6) for a behind-the-scenes look.
American Fiction
When a novelist is told his stories aren’t “Black” enough, he writes an outlandish book filled with offensive stereotypes to please his editor. However, when the book becomes a hit, he finds himself in over his head as he is part of the establishment he hates. The Oscar-winning film for best adapted screenplay, American Fiction began streaming on Prime Video on May 14.
The Big Cigar (Limited Series)
Based on a true story, The Big Cigar gives audiences a look into the Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton’s daring escape to Cuba. When the FBI puts its sights on Newton, Bert Schneider, a Hollywood producer, comes to his rescue. Putting on a fake movie production as a decoy, Schneider gives Newton an opportunity to flee the country. Watch it all go down by watching the limited series streaming on Apple TV+ now.
The Killing Kind (Season 1)
Following its run in the U.K., The Killing Kind has finally made its streaming debut in the States. After defending John Webster (Colin Morgan) for coercive control of his girlfriend and winning his case, a barrister, Ingrid Lewis (Emma Appleton) soon realizes his attention is now on her. When someone attempts to kill Ingrid, she believes John can help, but is he really a friend or rather a foe? The complete series dropped to Hulu on Tuesday, May 14.
Mother of the Bride
When Lana (Brooke Shields) begins helping her daughter (Miranda Cosgrove) prepare for her upcoming wedding, she is shocked to realize the father of the groom (Benjamin Bratt) is the man who stole her heart in college. Things get even more complicated as the two find themselves together in the weeks leading up to the big day. Will they rekindle their old flame? Find out by streaming Mother of the Bride now.
The GOAT (Season 1)
Reality titans from your favorite franchises, including The Real Housewives, The Bachelor, Big Brother, and more will see who is the best of the best in Prime Video’s latest series The GOAT. Comedian Daniel Tosh puts these stars to the test in some next-level challenges — in the trailer, former Bachelorette contestant Grocery Store Joe, or Joe Amabile, puts his face in a cage of extra-large roaches. See what these television personalities will do for the title of the GOAT and a prize of $200,000 on streaming now.
The Iron Claw
A24’s film The Iron Claw stars Emmy-winning actors Jeremy Allen White and Zac Efron. The movie, which has only been available to buy or rent online since its premiere in theaters, dropped to Max on May 10. The Iron Claw tells the story of the real-life Von Erich brothers, who made professional wrestling history in the 1980s.
Doctor Who (Season 14)
Don’t ask us why, but Disney+ is calling the upcoming season — with Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor — season 1 of Doctor Who. On Friday, May 10, Disney+ dropped the first two episodes of the new season. While we don’t know exactly what to expect, we do know the Doctor and his companion, Ruby Sunday, (Millie Gibson) will travel space and time in the TARDIS to save worlds in need.
Let It Be
First released in 1970, Let It Be documented The Beatles trying to go back to their roots for a new album — which only further widened the rift between the members of the beloved group. This documentary landed the Beatles their only Oscar, which they won for Best Music, Original Song Score. Disney+ has fully restored Let It Be and began streaming the documentary on Wednesday, May 8.
Unfrosted
Written, directed and starring Jerry Seinfeld, Unfrosted tells a very embellished story of the creation of the beloved breakfast food, Pop-Tarts. Along with Seinfeld, this film is stacked with star power, including appearances from Amy Schumer, Melissa McCarthy, Hugh Grant and so many more. Unfrosted premiered on Netflix on Friday, May 3.
Selena + Restaurant
After the success of her previous show, Selena + Chef, superstar Selena Gomez is hitting LA’s hottest restaurants, including Wolfgang Puck’s and Shirley Chung’s spots, in her new Food Network show Selena + Restaurant. The series premiered on Food Network and began streaming on Max on May 2.
The Idea of You
Based on the romance novel of the same name, The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. In the film, a single mom (Hathaway) finds herself in an unexpected romance with Hayes Campbell (Galitzine) — a member of one of the hottest boy bands on the planet — despite their large age gap. Can their happiness withstand public scrutiny? Find out by streaming the film on Prime Video now.
Hacks (Season 3)
The Emmy-award-winning series Hacks is back for a third season on Max. Jean Smart plays Deborah Vance, a Las Vegas comedian who has recently made it back on top, while her former writer (Hannah Einbinder) is still struggling in her career after moving on. Despite their difficult relationship, the duo will once again try to work together.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire
In honor of Star Wars Day, May 4, Disney+ released a new Star Wars animated series for the galactic holiday. Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is a six-episode series that shows the journey of a young Morgan Elsbeth and former Jedi Barriss Offee. While one seeks vengeance, the other copes with the rapidly changing galaxy as the Imperial world takes over.
FX’s The Veil (Limited Series)
To stop a widespread attack that could take countless lives, two women must work together in FX’s latest series, The Veil. An elite M16 agent (Elisabeth Moss) and a woman who may have the answers (Yumna Marwan) must stay alive on the perilous road from Istanbul to London while outside forces try to stop them. The action-packed series began streaming on Hulu on Tuesday, April 30.
Anyone But You
Starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, Anyone But You was the highest-grossing R-rated rom-com since 2016’s Bridget Jones’s Baby and the highest-grossing live-action Shakespeare adaptation of all time. The film follows two former rivals (played by Sweeney and Powell) who hate each other but must pretend to be a couple at a destination wedding in Australia. Inevitably, sparks start to fly between them. The classic enemies-to-lovers movie dropped to Netflix on April 23.
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story
Thank You, Goodnight: A Bon Jovi Story is a four-part docuseries chronicling the group’s legendary rise and staying power. Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with band members — including singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboard player David Bryan, bassist Hugh McDonald, drummer Tico Torres and guitar player Phil X — this is a streaming event fans won’t want to miss. Thank You, Goodnight: A Bon Jovi Story premiered on Hulu on Friday, April 26.
Knuckles (Miniseries)
A hilarious, action-packed adventure, Knuckles centers around the red hedgehog, Knuckles, from the beloved Sonic the Hedgehog video games. Idris Elba voices Knuckles, who agrees to train Wade Whipple (Happy Endings‘ Adam Pally) in the ways of an Echidna warrior. Things quickly get out of hand as forces try to steal Knuckles’ power. The six-episode miniseries premiered on Paramount+ on April 26.
Tiger
Priyanka Chopra Jonas narrates Disneynature’s latest documentary, Tiger. The nature film documents 1,500 days in the forest of India where a young tigress has just given birth to cubs. Viewers will see how the tigress raises these clumsy cubs to be fierce predators while dealing with predators of their own as they grow including pythons, bears and rivaling male tigers.
We’re Here (Season 4)
The Emmy-winning HBO original series We’re Here is, well, back for a fourth season on Max. Renowned drag queens Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royal will visit towns in small-town America on a mission to spread love.
Under the Bridge
Under the Bridge is based on the book of the same name written by Rebecca Godfrey and the book is based on true events. The story follows the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta), who never returns after attending a high school party. A local police officer (Lily Gladstone) and the writer Godfrey (Riley Keough) dive into the case to reveal the likely suspects are a group of teenage girls. The thriller began streaming on Hulu on April 17.
Conan O’Brien Must Go (Season 1)
Beloved comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a new Max series, Conan O’Brien Must Go, which began streaming on April 18. The series follows the Emmy-winning television host as he travels around the globe to visit some of his most memorable podcast guests while taking in the local culture.
Going Home with Tyler Cameron (Season 1)
Bachelor Nation will remember Tyler Cameron, who was a contestant on Bachelorette Hannah Brown‘s season. Since his time accepting roses, Cameron has launched a flourishing home renovation business. Going Home with Tyler Cameron showcases his house remodels with special appearances from other Bachelor contestants including Matt James, Rachael Kirkconnell and Jason Tartick. The series premiered on Prime Video on April 18.
Orlando Bloom: To the Edge
Orlando Bloom is no stranger to pushing himself to the limit and now he is taking it one step further in Orlando Bloom: To the Edge. In Peacock’s upcoming docuseries, Bloom chronicles his journey to master three extreme sports: wingsuiting, free diving and rock climbing. Facing his fears as he is trained by experts in these fields, Bloom learns about himself along the way. Orlando Bloom: To the Edge began streaming on Peacock on April 19.
Dinner with the Parents (Season 1)
Dinner with the Parents is a Freevee Original series — meaning anyone can watch the new show for free with ads. The hilarious series, about a dysfunctional family’s weekly dinners, stars some of our favorite comedians like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Carol Kane, The Unicorn‘s Michaela Watkins and Veep‘s Dan Bakkedahl. The series premiered on Freevee on April 18.
Fallout (Season 1)
Gamers, rejoice! The Fallout series is finally premiering this week. It has all the characters you know and love from the video game including the beloved pup, Dogmeat. You’ll find vault dwellers, ghouls and the Brotherhood of Steel in the series about surviving in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Starring Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten and Ella Purnell, Fallout premiered on Prime Video on April 11.
The Sympathizer
A Pulitzer Prize-winner for fiction, The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen tells the story of a double agent (Hoa Xuande) in the wake of the Vietnam War. After the war ends, the man is sent to the States to continue spying for Vietnam, but things quickly become treacherous. Max began streaming the HBO adaption of the novel, which stars Robert Downey Jr, on April 14.
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