Best New Movies to Stream This Week — Aug 10-16

Looking for the top new movies to stream this week (Aug. 10–16)? You’re in luck, because this week’s new releases offer something for nearly every mood, but especially for those looking for coming-of-age nostalgia. The Jonas Brothers return to Camp Rock 16 years later; a critically acclaimed queer coming-of-age story arrives on Peacock and Adam Sandler’s daughter leads a genuinely moving musical drama on Netflix. Plus, Bob Odenkirk takes on his best action role since Nobody and a divisive political thriller with a stacked cast finally hits streaming.

We’ve also included four standout releases from recent weeks that may have slipped under your radar. Whether you’re here for nostalgia, a good cry or a bloody good time, these are the movies worth streaming right now.

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Top Movies to Stream at a Glance

Here’s a high-level view of the new movies streaming this week as well as our top picks from the prior month:

Keep reading for an overview of each movie, including plot details and why they’re worth watching.

New Movies Streaming This Weekend 

These are the new movies coming to streaming this week. All titles will be available to watch across streaming platforms by August 14.

‘Camp Rock 3’ – Disney+

Platform: Disney+ | Added: August 14 | Rating: TV-G | Runtime: 1h 40m | Genre: Musical / Coming-of-Age | Director: Veronica Rodriguez | Cast: Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Liamani Segura, Malachi Barton, Lumi Pollack, Hudson Stone, Casey Trotter | Rotten Tomatoes: Score Pending

Sixteen years after the final Final Jam, Connect 3 is heading back to where it all began. This time, though, they are about to set out on a major reunion tour in need of an opening act. Shane, Nate and Jason Gray return to Camp Rock to find fresh talent among a new generation of campers, where they encounter ambitious newcomer Sage (Liamani Segura), her easygoing brother and plenty of others willing to do whatever it takes for a chance to shine. The Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato serve as executive producers, with Lovato also making a brief return as Mitchie Torres.

Why watch it: Pure nostalgia fuel for anyone who grew up with the Disney Channel originals. The Jonas Brothers slip comfortably back into the world of Camp Rock, while a new generation of campers gives the franchise a chance to find a younger audience. And yes, longtime fans finally get to see Mitchie again.

Related: Camp Rock 3 Cast & Character Guide

‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ – Netflix

Platform: Netflix | Added: August 14 | Rating: PG-13 | Runtime: 1h 35m | Genre: Musical Drama / Coming-of-Age | Director: Julia Hart | Cast: Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz, Steve Buscemi, Bebe Neuwirth, Jack Champion | Rotten Tomatoes: 100% Critics / TBD Audience

Sophie Birenbaum (Sunny Sandler) gets the opportunity she’s been dreaming about when she lands the lead in her high school’s production of Waitress. But what should be one of the happiest moments of her life is complicated by devastating news about her mother (Melanie Lynskey), forcing Sophie to navigate the excitement of the stage alongside a painful new reality at home.

Why watch it: Sunny Sandler is a revelation here — not riding her father’s name, but carrying a film on her own terms with real emotional honesty. Lynskey shines in a role that could have been a tearjerker cliché but isn’t. Hollywood Reporter called it “a sensitive snapshot of coming-of-age amid grief,” and early reactions back that up. Bring tissues.

‘Normal’ – HBO Max

Platform: HBO Max | Added: August 14 | Rating: R | Runtime: 1h 31m | Genre: Action / Dark Comedy | Director: Ben Wheatley | Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler, Lena Headey, Billy MacLellan, Brendan Fletcher | Rotten Tomatoes: 77% Critics / 76% Audience

Ulysses (Bob Odenkirk) is a substitute sheriff in the sleepy town of Normal Minnesota with a troubled past and dreams of forgetting his marital woes. And when a botched bank robbery begins unraveling dark secrets about the town – that’s exactly what he gets, although he would have preferred a more relaxing stay-cation.

Why watch it: Think Fargo with a shot of Nobody. With a mix of small town absurdity, deadpan humor and bursts of inventive action, it’s Odenkirk as his best since the first Nobody, and Wheatley’s over-the-top direction compliments it perfectly.

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‘Girls Like Girls’ – Peacock

Platform: Peacock | Added: August 14 | Rating: R | Runtime: 1h 35m | Genre: Romance / Coming-of-Age | Director: Hayley Kiyoko | Cast: Maya da Costa, Myra Molloy, Levon Hawke, Zach Braff | Rotten Tomatoes: 86% Critics / 88% Audience

Set over one summer, Girls Like Girls follows 17-year-old Coley (Maya da Costa), who’s adjusting to life in rural Oregon while grieving her mother’s death. When she meets Sonya (Myra Molloy), an unexpected connection develops between them, forcing both teenagers to confront feelings they’re still learning how to understand. Written and directed by Hayley Kiyoko, the film expands the story behind her 2015 song and music video of the same name.

Why watch it: Critics praised the film’s exploration of touchy subjects with care, providing a bittersweet romance that is proudly queer. Da Costa and Molloy give the film an easy, believable chemistry, while Kiyoko keeps the story intimate rather than overly dramatic. If Booksmart or Bottoms are in your comfort zone, this is a more tender entry in the genre.

‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ – Hulu

Platform: Hulu | Added: August 14 | Rating: R | Runtime: 2h 36m | Genre: Political Drama / Thriller | Director: Olivier Assayas | Cast: Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Jeffrey Wright, Will Keen | Rotten Tomatoes: 44% Critics / 56% Audience

In post-Soviet Russia, Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano) rises from television producer to influential political strategist, eventually becoming a key adviser to Vladimir Putin (Jude Law). As Baranov helps shape a new era of Russian politics, he becomes increasingly entangled in the system of power and manipulation he helped create.

Why watch it: The 156-minute runtime and deliberate pacing won’t be for everyone, but Jude Law’s transformation into Putin is unsettling, while Paul Dano gives the story a compelling guide through the machinery of political power.

Previously Released Top Movies

Here are the top movies released in recent weeks that are worth checking out this weekend.

‘The Last House’ – Netflix

Platform: Netflix | Added: August 7 | Rating: PG-13 | Runtime: 1h 50m | Genre: Sci-Fi Horror / Thriller | Director: Louis Leterrier | Cast: Greta Lee, Wagner Moura, Riley Chung, Emma Ho, Noah Alexander Sosnowski | Rotten Tomatoes: Score Pending

Riley (Greta Lee) and Jason (Wagner Moura) wake up one morning to find their family home has been completely sealed — no way in, no way out and no explanation as to why. As food and resources dwindle and their two children grow more frightened, the family must work together to uncover the nature of the mysterious force keeping them trapped, before it’s too late.

Why watch it: Louis Leterrier has a knack for building tension, and pairing Greta Lee with Wagner Moura gives the high-concept premise genuine emotional weight. Blending psychological suspense with science-fiction mystery, The Last House is one of Netflix’s most intriguing original thrillers of the summer.

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‘The Drama’ – HBO Max

Platform: HBO Max | Added: July 31 | Rating: R | Runtime: 1h 46m | Genre: Dark Comedy / Romance / Drama | Director: Kristoffer Borgli | Cast: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Hailey Benton Gates | Rotten Tomatoes: 76% Critics / 78% Audience

Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) are happily engaged and preparing for the perfect wedding week with their closest friends. Then, over dinner, Emma reveals a secret that completely unravels their fairytale. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli (Dream Scenario, Sick of Myself), The Drama is a pitch-black romantic comedy about how years of intimacy can unravel in a single conversation.

Why watch it: Borgli makes one of the most excruciatingly uncomfortable and honest approaches to a romance story to come around in quite some time. Zendaya anchors the film with a fearless performance, while Pattinson matches her every step of the way. The central twist has proven divisive, but it’s best experienced knowing as little as possible beforehand.

You can stream The Drama on DIRECTV via HBO Max!

‘Masters of the Universe’ – Prime Video

Platform: Prime Video | Added: July 22 | Rating: PG-13 | Runtime: 2h 20m | Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy | Director: Travis Knight | Cast: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Idris Elba, Alison Brie, Kristen Wiig, Morena Baccarin, James Purefoy | Rotten Tomatoes: 67% Critics / 86% Audience

When the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia after 15 years on Earth, he finds his home under the rule of tyrant Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and world, Adam must reunite with Teela (Camila Mendes) and Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba) before finally embracing his destiny as the most powerful man in the universe.

Why watch it: Critics were split, but audiences have responded more enthusiastically. Powered by a self-aware script, energetic performances and plenty of nostalgia, it’s a fun fantasy adventure that has more heart than you’d maybe expect. If you grew up with He-Man, it’s an easy Friday night recommendation.

‘Obsession’ – Peacock

Platform: Peacock | Added: July 17 | Rating: R | Runtime: 1h 48m | Genre: Horror | Director: Curry Barker | Cast: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, Andy Richter | Rotten Tomatoes: 94% Critics / 94% Audience

Bear (Michael Johnston) is a hopeless romantic working at a music shop, nursing a long-standing crush on his co-worker Nikki (Inde Navarrette). After stumbling upon a mysterious object called the One Wish Willow, he makes his wish — and Nikki suddenly, desperately wants to be with him. It’s everything he asked for, and it’s immediately, obviously, terrifyingly wrong. Directed by 26-year-old Curry Barker in his studio feature debut, Obsession has earned over $427 million worldwide against a budget of under $1 million — making it one of the most staggering box office success stories in horror history.

Why watch it: The biggest horror movie of the year is finally on streaming. Inspired by W.W. Jacobs’ classic short story “The Monkey’s Paw,” Obsession works because it takes its wish-gone-wrong premise completely seriously — the horror isn’t played for laughs, and it earns every jump (which there are a fair number of). You may be sleeping with one eye open.

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This list of new movies to stream this week was last updated on August 12, 2026

And there you have it: the top movies streaming this weekend. Each week, this page will be updated to reflect the top movies across platforms, so make sure to check back here to keep up with what’s hot in entertainment.

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