11 Shows and Movies to Watch This Weekend, Recommended by Our Editors
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With so many streaming services, blockbuster movie releases and new shows that I've been told I must watch, it’s often overwhelming trying to keep up. Sure, I keep my eye on lists like Netflix’s most-viewed titles, but the big hits aren’t necessarily always worth watching. So, how does one parse through it all? Well, I've hopefully made your job a little easier by finding all the shows and movies that are worth your time this week. Say goodbye to the scroll fatigue of the past with these selections on Max (The Fall Guy), Hulu (The Veil) and more.
From The Fall Guy to Challengers, here’s what to watch this weekend.
1. The Fall Guy
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 127 minutes
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt star in this new film about a stuntman whose career is suddenly cut short. When a movie star goes missing, he goes above and beyond to investigate the disappearance—even if it means getting involved in dangerous situations.
According to Philip Mutz (PureWow’s VP of news and entertainment), “Fall Guy is a surprisingly funny and action-packed homage to stuntmen. And it features a number of standout performances. Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt have incredible chemistry together. And Hannah Waddingham of Ted Lasso fame really steals the show with her Diet Coke-chugging character. And make sure to hang around for the credits and the scene after the credits. (Won't give any spoilers here!)”
*Only available in theaters
2. Hacks
Rating: TV-MA
Number of seasons: 3
Season three of Hacks picks up right where the previous installment ends, with Deborah (Jean Smart) celebrating the success of her new stand-up special after firing Ava (Hannah Einbinder) as her writer. *Cue the regret*
3. The Veil
Rating: TV-MA
Number of seasons: 1
Created by Peaky Blinders mastermind Steven Knight, this brand-new series stars Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) as an MI6 agent who’s tasked with extracting a woman from a refugee camp on the Syrian/Turkish border. The question is: Can the refugee be trusted?
4. Turtles All the Way Down
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 111 minutes
Partially inspired by author John Green’s own life, the romantic drama tells the story of Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced), a 16-year-old who struggles with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Shortly after the father of her childhood crush goes missing, she teams up with her best friend, Daisy, to investigate.
In her honest review, PureWow editor Nakeisha Campbell wrote, “If you, like me, really enjoyed The Fault in Our Stars, then you'll appreciate the parallels in this emotional film. You'll get the smart, philosophical protagonist who's dealing with trauma, a sweet romance and plenty of opportunities to reflect on the purpose of life.”
5. Selling the OC
Rating: TV-MA
Number of seasons: 3
The Selling Sunset spin-off has finally returned for season three. The reality show follows the agents of the Orange County branch of the Oppenheimer Group as they fight for listings, gain commission and navigate their personal lives. The new installment further explores the romantic connection between Alex Hall and Tyler Stanaland, so prepare for loads of drama.
6. Welcome to Wrexham
Rating: TV-MA
Number of seasons: 3
Join Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as they return for Welcome to Wrexham season three. The new installment follows the team after they finally get promoted to a new league following 15 disappointing seasons. Will they excel in their new division? Or will they crumble under pressure?
7. Unfrosted
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 96 minutes
A new comedy film loosely based on the creation of Pop-Tarts is now streaming on Netflix. Not only does it feature an all-star cast—Jerry Seinfeld (who also directed the film), Melissa McCarthy, Amy Schumer, Hugh Grant, James Marsden and Dan Levy—but it's also filled with nostalgic pop culture references.
In her honest review, PureWow editor Karelle McKay wrote, “While the storyline made little to no sense, the ensemble cast saved the movie from becoming a dumpster fire. It brought the laughs, the mayhem and (of course) the tasty pastries.”
8.Challengers
Rating: R
Runtime: 131 minutes
The sports drama follows three athletes—Tashi (Zendaya), Patrick (Josh O’Connor) and Art (Mike Faist)—who have known each other since they were teenagers. Both men are enamored by Tashi, who has a promising career ahead of her. That is, until an injury forces her to step down as an athlete and become a coach.
*Only available in theaters
9. Rebel Moon—Part Two: The Scargiver
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 123 minutes
If you loved the first installment, which premiered in December 2023, then be sure to tune into the all-new sequel. The story follows a group of warriors as they fight to protect their planet from the Motherworld. To do so, they must defeat an enemy that was assumed dead.
10. The Jinx—Part Two
Rating: TV-14
Number of seasons: 2
The second part of The Jinx is now streaming on Max. Part Two picks up where the first installment ends, with Robert Durst finally confessing to the murders, saying, “Killed them all, of course.”
11. Knuckles
Rating: TV-PG
Number of seasons: 1
This miniseries is a spin-off of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and it follows Knuckles the Echidna as he educates deputy Wade Whipple on how to be an Echidna warrior. The voiceover cast includes Idris Elba, Adam Pally, Cary Elwes, Edi Patterson, Kid Cudi and Stockard Channing.
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