There are more streaming services than ever, and every week brings a new wave of highly hyped shows and movies. But just because something is trending doesn’t mean it deserves a spot on your watchlist.
So, what’s actually worth watching this weekend? From the return of a beloved comedy to dark thrillers, teen dramas and wild new rom-coms, these are 8 shows and movies to add to your weekend lineup.
1. Moana
Rating: PG
Where to watch: In theaters
Disney’s beloved animated classic is getting the live-action treatment, with newcomer Catherine Laga’aia stepping into the role of Moana and Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui.
The story follows Moana as she sails beyond her island’s reef alongside Maui on a mission to restore prosperity to her people.
But while the original became a modern Disney favorite, the new version has received plenty of criticism for sticking so closely to the animated movie.
Worth watching if: You’re a Disney fan and want to see how the beloved classic translates to live action.
Our pick: If you’re choosing between the two, don’t forget the original Moana is still the one to beat.
2. Ted Lasso — Season 4
Rating: TV-MA
Seasons: 4
Where to watch: Apple TV
Ted, Roy, Keeley and Rebecca are back!
After fans thought they had said goodbye in 2023, Ted Lasso returns for Season 4, with Ted taking on a new challenge: coaching a women’s soccer team.
Expect the same combination of heart, humor and feel-good moments that made the series a favorite.
Worth watching if: You want something funny, uplifting and familiar.
3. The Shards
Rating: TV-MA
Seasons: 1
Where to watch: Hulu
Dark secrets, disturbing crimes and an elite 1980s prep school collide in this new thriller from Ryan Murphy, starring Kaia Gerber.
Based on Bret Easton Ellis’s novel, The Shards mixes mystery, psychological drama and plenty of scandal.
Worth watching if: You love dark, addictive thrillers with complicated characters.
4. My Life with the Walter Boys — Season 3
Rating: TV-14
Seasons: 3
Where to watch: Netflix
Jackie is back—and so is the drama.
After moving from New York to Colorado following a devastating tragedy, Jackie finds herself living with the huge Walter family. Between romance, friendship and a complicated love triangle, things are about to get even messier.
Worth watching if: You love teen romance, family drama and complicated love triangles.
5. One Night Only
Rating: R
Runtime: 142 minutes
Where to watch: In theaters
Imagine a world where unmarried people are allowed to have sex only one night per year.
That’s the bizarre setup behind One Night Only, which follows Owen and Allie after their chance meeting in New York City on that very night.
What follows is a chaotic, romantic and unpredictable adventure.
Worth watching if: You’re in the mood for an unusual rom-com with a wild premise.
6. Ms. X
Rating: TV-MA
Seasons: 1
Where to watch: Peacock
A suburban mom discovers that her husband is cheating—and decides to team up with a private investigator to expose him.
But what starts as a simple revenge mission quickly spirals into something much darker, involving dangerous criminals, drugs and a deadly cartel.
Worth watching if: You like thrillers that keep getting crazier with every episode.
7. Sterling Point
Rating: TV-MA
Seasons: 1
Where to watch: Prime Video
At just 17 years old, Annie discovers that she has inherited a remote Canadian island.
Sounds like a dream, right?
Not exactly. Along with the unexpected inheritance comes family secrets, romance, self-discovery and the shocking arrival of a long-lost sister.
The vibe? Think Dawson’s Creek meets Virgin River, but with a mysterious island twist.
Worth watching if: You love romance, family secrets and small-town drama.
8. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Rating: R
Runtime: 146 minutes
Where to watch: In theaters
A young filmmaker sets out to revive an old slasher franchise and tracks down its original star, played by Gillian Anderson.
But her filmmaking project quickly turns into something far more disturbing when sex, obsession and murder enter the picture.
With an impressive 99% Rotten Tomatoes rating, this is one to keep on your radar.
Worth watching if: You want something dark, twisted and completely unpredictable.
Your Weekend Watchlist
Moana — Disney magic meets live action
Ted Lasso — Feel-good comedy
The Shards — Dark mystery
My Life with the Walter Boys — Teen romance
One Night Only — Unusual rom-com
Ms. X — Revenge thriller
Sterling Point — Romance & family secrets
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma — Twisted horror
Which one are you watching first?
