These 5 new TV shows and movies should definitely be on your streaming watchlist this weekend 

There’s no shortage of new TV shows and movies across streaming platforms, but not everything deserves a spot on your weekend lineup. With big releases in several genres and platforms over the weekend, you'll probably find yourself stuck trying to navigate through so many choices. From action-packed films to emotional documentaries/TV shows and back again, the new lineup has something that defies the mold.

Whether Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, or Max, some new TV shows and movies have been released recently that you must watch out for this weekend.

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Below are 5 new TV shows and movies that should definitely be on your streaming watchlist this weekend

1. The Summer I Turned Pretty- Season 3

Where to watch: Prime Video

Release Date: July 16, 2025

Jenny Han's best-selling YA novels are coming back for their third and last season, and they're causing epic feels already. Appearing on the air soon after Season 2's cliffhangers, the new seasons heighten Belly's internal conflict between the Fisher brothers, but with a more adult bite. The look is still sun-bleached and retro, but the plot is much more complex and self-examining.

Season 3 comes of age with its characters, handling grief, guilt, and breaking away from parents. Slow-burn romance is still there as ever, but there's additional uncooked vulnerability this time. New episodes are releasing every week, a defining trait of many new TV shows aiming to stretch the drama. Totally worth your Friday evening!

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2. Untamed

Where to Watch: Netflix

Release Date (Full Drop): July 17, 2025

Envision a True Detective character strolling into Yosemite National Park and not leaving until he/she cracked a murder case. That's roughly the idea behind Netflix's Untamed, one of the brand new TV shows: a tough, moody six-part thriller that goes all in on rough scenery, inner demons, and the seedy side of what's otherwise America's most peaceful landscape.

Starring Eric Bana as angst-ridden federal agent Kyle Turner and Lily Santiago as rookie ranger Naya Vasquez, Untamed starts with the enigmatic fall of a young woman from El Capitan. But what appears to be a tragic mishap soon turns out to be fall shrouded in mystery.

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3. Billy Joel: And So It Goes

Where to Watch: HBO and Max

Release Date: July 18, 2025

Divided into two parts, this eagerly awaited music doc expose unravels the Piano Man's private triumphs and public defeats. As far as new TV shows go, this one is deeply human. Episode one covers Billy Joel's formative years, how he struggled from Long Island nightclub gigs to superstardom, interspersed with old footage and new interviews.

The documentary is the right amount of unsentimental. The film captures Joel's deadpan humor and resistance to staying mired in nostalgia but ultimately respects his legacy. It's a must-see for music fans, but also a surprisingly emotional work for anyone interested in the hows and whys of fame, burnout, and rebirth.

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4. Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical

Where to Stream: Apple TV+

Release Date: July 18, 2025

Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang return in a musical romp that's actually sweet rather than corny (yes, really). With Woodstock on duty as conductor and Snoopy serving as choreographer (because, of course), the gang practices a summer show that, plot twist, goes sidesplittingly wrong.

This spin-off is one of the new TV shows that features the vintage look and feel of classic Peanuts with some extra hit songs and an extremely Gen Alpha sense of humor. It's perfect for children and adults, particularly for those who think musicals are "too much"—this one may convert you.

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5. Wall to Wall

Where to Stream: Netflix

Release Date: July 18, 2025

From South Korea comes this twisty home thriller that gradually gained Netflix's dark horse weekend contender status. Wall to Wall follows a man who is literally and emotionally trapped within a high-rise where nothing is as it initially appears. There is some psychological suspense, some emotional trauma, and some social commentary here, all presented against sleek, minimalist visuals.

The show is receiving acclaim for its claustrophobic cinematography and breakthrough performance of its star. If you're in the mood for something dark, and intelligent, but still fully binge-watchable, this is the one. Picture Parasite meets You, but with greater finesse.

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These new TV shows and movies are one example of the enhanced experimenting and genre blending that describe contemporary streaming. With additional high-profile titles to follow later in July, the schedule this weekend is already well-rounded for those seeking depth, nostalgia, or simply something offbeat.

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