The 6 best new movies and TV shows streaming this weekend

The weekend has finally arrived, and there are several new TV shows and movies to keep you entertained while you stay cool indoors. We've rounded up the latest releases to highlight the six best new movies and TV shows streaming the weekend of August 7, 2026.

This week, two new teen drama series have arrived on the scene: "The Shards" on Hulu and "Sterling Point" on Prime Video. There are also new seasons of "The Challenge" and "Ted Lasso" for those looking for slightly lighter programming. We've also found an intriguing new science fiction thriller film and a can't-miss concert tour.

6: The Challenge

The latest season of "The Challenge," the hit reality series, has arrived. In "The Challenge: Cutthroat," 24 contestants take to Thailand to duke it out for the ultimate prize. This year's challenge features a mix of franchise veterans and newbies, so longtime fans will find lots to love. The first two episodes are now streaming on Paramount Plus.

5: Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish's "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour took the world by storm, and the concert film was no different. Fans can now stream the movie at home with "Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live)." The film, co-directed by Eilish and James Cameron, gives fans a close-up look and behind-the-scenes peek at the iconic concert and everything that went into it. The film is now streaming on Paramount Plus.

4: The Shards

Ryan Murphy's latest series takes on author Bret Easton Ellis' autofiction novel of the same name. "The Shards" follows teens in 1980s Los Angeles who attend an elite prep school and find themselves sucked into dangerous, deadly waters after a new student arrives. Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber, and Hayes Warner helm the series. The first two episodes are now streaming on Hulu and the Disney Plus and Hulu bundle.

3: The Last House

Greta Lee and Wagner Moura lead "The Last House," a mysterious and spooky sci-fi thriller about a family that becomes stuck in their house. They find themselves unable to break out, with seemingly supernatural forces keeping them and the rest of the world sealed within the confines of their homes. The film is now streaming on Netflix.

2: Sterling Point

Prime Video continues its teen drama hot streak with "Sterling Point." The series, from "My Old Ass" director Megan Park, follows Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin), who inherits a Canadian island after her grandfather's death. She travels there and discovers mysteries about her late mother, along with some friendships and romance. All eight episodes are now streaming on Prime Video.

1: Ted Lasso

After a lengthy hiatus, "Ted Lasso" returns for a fourth season of the feel-good football comedy series. In the latest season, Ted (Jason Sudeikis) and the rest of the Richmond crew take on coaching a women's football team. Hannah Waddingham, Brendan Hunt, Jeremy Swift, Juno Temple, and Brett Goldstein are among the returning cast members. The season premiere is now streaming on Apple TV.

Also streaming

Each week, our streaming recommendations highlight the best new TV shows, seasons, and new-to-streaming movies. However, there are a handful of must-see ongoing TV shows dropping new episodes each week, and you can find our top picks below:

• "The House of the Dragon" (season finale Sunday on HBO Max)
• "Silo" (new episodes Fridays on Apple TV)
• "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro" (new episodes Mondays on ABC via a live TV service like YouTube TV or Fubo and next-day on Disney Plus and Hulu)
• "Lucky" (new episodes Wednesdays on Apple TV)

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