It is surreal to assume that we’re already midway by August however, as we wave goodbye to a different week of working exhausting, it is time to settle into your favourite spot in your home. Yep, the one parked proper in entrance of your TV (or smartphone, we’re not judging you).
You will need to accomplish that this weekend, too. Certainly, there are many incredible new films to stream on the likes of Max and Prime Video, resembling Furiosa: A Mad Mad Saga, and the return of fan-favorite reveals on Disney Plus and Netflix, together with Emily in Paris. It doesn’t matter what style you are most keen on, TechRadar has acquired you lined with a veritable bounty of top-tier suggestions. Take pleasure in!
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Max)
I’ve waited months for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga to make its house debut. Okay, I have been capable of hire or nevertheless it on varied video on-demand platforms since early July, however why would I pay to observe the Mad Max pre-sequel flick after I knew it was going to land on Max a while?
Effectively, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has wolfed up some guzzoline, fired up its engine, and eventually sped onto the tremendous streamer. In the beginning of the month, I did not anticipate it to be one in every of August’s new Max films however, with Warner Bros. Discovery confirming its official streaming debut on Max only one week in the past (August 9), it is a fantastic shock that got here out of nowhere. I will be including it to our greatest Max films checklist accordingly, however not till I’ve streamed it greater than as soon as this weekend. Altogether now: Witness meeeee!
Tom Energy, senior leisure reporter
Emily In Paris season 4 half 1 (Netflix)
I’ve watched all three seasons of Emily in Paris and might’t look forward to the following sequence after that large cliff-hanger in season 3, so you may perceive my pleasure now that Emily in Paris season 4 half one is lastly right here.Â
For people who have not seen it: Emily in Paris stars Lily Collins as Chicago advertising and marketing govt Emily Cooper, who strikes to Paris to work for a French advertising and marketing agency. Whereas there, she tries to navigate her difficult love life, friendships and work challenges that make for some amusing comedy capers.
It is foolish, quirky and tacky, which makes one of many greatest Netflix reveals good for some light-hearted leisure. Oh, and I can not wait to see what outrageous style moments are in retailer for Emily in Paris season 4 half 1.
Grace Morris, leisure author
Dangerous Monkey (Apple TV Plus)
Apple TV Plus’ subsequent massive comedy from Ted Lasso’s co-creator sounded completely wild when its first-look pictures had been launched. The brand new whodunnit relies on a Carl Hiaasen ebook, who is understood for writing adventurous crime capers set in Florida with eccentric characters. I have never learn his work earlier than, however he is a favourite creator of contributing TechRadar author Carrie Marshall, which is why she’s nervous however optimisitic that Dangerous Monkey may very well be one other Lincoln Lawyer.  Â
Whereas the sequence solely began streaming on August 14, a consensus is already forming that Invoice Lawrence has one other hit on his fingers. The present’s creator is behind two of the greatest Apple TV Plus reveals in Ted Lasso and Shrinking, so we all know that comedy dramas are his sturdy swimsuit – and, with Hiaasen’s phrases narrating, there’s loads of twists and turns to maintain you guessing. From what I’ve seen to date, Dangerous Monkey appears like a sun-kissed homicide thriller with lots light-hearted comedy for Apple followers to get pleasure from.
Amelia Schwanke, senior leisure editorÂ
The Union (Netflix)
There is a star-studded solid on the forefront of one in every of 2024’s new Netflix films The Union, as Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry play an unlikely duo (I’m a giant fan of unlikely duos, because it occurs!). Right here, Mike, a down-to-earth development employee has his life turned the other way up when his highschool sweetheart Roxanne recruits him for a high-stakes US intelligence mission, which sounds fairly overwhelming, in case you ask me, nevertheless it’s positively a strong plot for an motion flick.
It additionally appears like nice weekend viewing as typically you simply need to flip your mind off and have a great time, and The Union appears like it’s going to ship on that (the jury is out on whether or not it will be part of our greatest Netflix films checklist, thoughts you). Now, strap in and revel in a brand new, fast-paced film.Â
Lucy Buglass, senior leisure author
Jackpot! (Prime Video)
A comedy directed by Paul Feig? Depend me in. As a fan of Feig’s earlier comedic work resembling Bridesmaids, A Easy Favor, and Freaks and Geeks, I’ve excessive hopes for one in every of August’s new Prime Video films.
Jackpot! stars Awkwafina as Katie, a struggling actress who wins the lottery in California in 2030 – however there is a catch, the regulation on this world permits anybody with a shedding ticket to kill the winner earlier than sunset and legally declare the jackpot. In alternate for a share of her winnings, beginner lottery safety agent Noel (John Cena) agrees to assist maintain her alive.
Whereas early evaluations present that it will not be one of many greatest Prime Video films, I really loved Cena’s humorous efficiency in one other Prime Video comedy Ricky Stanicky, so I am trying ahead to seeing him as soon as once more in Jackpot!
Grace Morris, leisure author
American Homicide: Laci Peterson (Netflix)
True crime followers are getting a variety of content material these days, and Netflix expands their library of gripping documentaries with American Homicide: Laci Peterson, a brand new docuseries concerning the disappearance of a pregnant lady from California, which resulted in tragedy and shocked the local people.
It was revealed that her husband, Scott Lee Peterson murdered her and their son, Conner, the place he was subsequently arrested and continues to be in jail at this time. This sequence will discover what occurred in the course of the 2002 homicide case, and in case you’re unfamiliar with the case or have an curiosity in it, this may very well be the perfect documentary for you this weekend. One so as to add to our greatest Netflix documentaries checklist? Maybe.
Lucy Buglass, senior leisure author
Star Wars: Younger Jedi Adventures season 2 (Disney Plus)
I am going to always remember watching Star Wars for the primary time on my sister’s VHS particular version trilogy boxset. My youthful self was petrified of Jabba the Hutt, however that did not cease me from re-watching it again and again – the cassettes had been by no means within the case! So, you may in all probability inform why I am so happy to see Lucasfilm Animation persevering with to launch new Star Wars films and Disney Plus reveals for a youthful viewers, resembling Younger Jedi Adventures.
Whereas Star Wars: Younger Jedi Adventures does not qualify as one of many greatest Disney Plus reveals, it was clearly a success with the younglings, gaining a 76% Rotten Tomatoes viewers rating and a season 2 renewal not lengthy after its forebear aired. It is not a tough promote both: who would not need to discover ways to turn into a Jedi Knight? For anybody who is not a child, it is an opportunity to be nostalgic for all of the lightsaber adventures with Wookies and Dying Stars you had once you had been youthful. Need to return and re-watch the classics? Here is watch the Star Wars films so as. Â Â Â
Amelia Schwanke, senior leisure editor
For extra streaming suggestions, learn our guides on the greatest Disney Plus films, greatest Max reveals, greatest Paramount Plus films, and greatest Hulu reveals.
