9 new movies and shows to stream this week (August 19–26)
If your watchlist feels a little empty, this week’s lineup has you covered. Hulu drops The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, Netflix debuts The Truth About Jussie Smollett?, and Prime brings horror fans Wolf Man. And that’s only the beginning. With Peacemaker returning on Max and Invasion back for season 3 on Apple TV+, you’ll have plenty of reasons to hit play.
PRIME
The Map That Leads You
The Map That Leads You is a new romance film coming to Prime on August 20. It tells the story of a young woman traveling through Europe with friends before embarking on her perfectly planned life. A chance meeting with a man sparks an unexpected romance that leads to deep emotional discovery. As secrets and life choices test their bond, her path changes forever. The film stars KJ Apa and Madelyn Cline.
Wolf Man
Wolf Man will be available to stream on Prime beginning August 22. The horror film tells the story of a family who gets attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside a farmhouse as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, the husband begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable that soon jeopardizes his wife and daughter.
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HULU
The Bayou
The Bayou will be available to stream on Hulu beginning August 21. It tells the story of a girl and her friends who escape a plane crash in the desolate Louisiana Everglades, only to discover there’s something more dangerous lurking in the shallows.
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is a new limited series premiering on Hulu on August 20. It tells the true story of Amanda Knox’s harrowing journey after being wrongfully imprisoned for her roommate’s murder, her battle to prove her innocence, and regain her freedom.
Watch The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
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HBO MAX
Peacemaker – Season 2
Peacemaker is coming back for a second season, which will premiere on Max on August 21. This season will follow Chris Smith as he finds himself in a pocket dimension that has everything he could ever dream of. However, he has to survive the fallout while Rick Flag Sr. is hunting him. The show stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, and Jennifer Holland.
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APPLE TV+
Invasion – Season 3
Invasion is back for a third season, which will premiere on Apple TV+ on August 22. This season will follow scattered survivors as they try to sneak aboard the alien mothership and stop the takeover.
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NETFLIX
The Truth About Jussie Smollett?
The Truth About Jussie Smollett? is a new documentary coming to Netflix on August 22. It gives direct interviews from Smollett himself, detailing his side of the incident of his 2019 hate crime attack allegations, which was later deemed a hoax.
Watch The Truth About Jussie Smollett?
Hostage
Hostage is a new series coming to Netflix on August 21. The show tells the story of when the British prime minister’s husband is kidnapped and the French president starts receiving threats, both leaders must face an impossible choice.
Long Story Short
Long Story Short is a new adult animated comedy series from the creators of BoJack Horseman and will premiere on Netflix on August 22. It follows a family over time, following siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
This is a rare week where every platform is bringing something big. If you’re into superhero action, Peacemaker – Season 2 delivers. Prefer edge-of-your-seat suspense? Check out Netflix’s Hostage or Prime’s Wolf Man. And if real-life drama grabs your attention, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox will keep you hooked. With so many options across genres, the real challenge is deciding what to stream first. Comment below and tell us which is your favorite to watch.
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