From horrifying movies that will have you jumping out of your seat like Immaculate to intense action sequences in movies like Twisters and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, this week’s new movies and TV shows will certainly entertain you. Here’s everything coming to your streaming platforms.
PRIME
Jackpot!
Jackpot! is a new movie coming to Prime on August 15. It tells the story of a world in the future where a “Grand Lottery” has been established and if you kill the winner before sundown, you can legally claim the multi-billion dollar jackpot. A woman finds herself with the winning ticket and reluctantly joins forces with an amateur lottery protection agent who must get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize. The film stars John Cena, Awkwafina, and Simu Liu.
Mother’s Instinct
Mother’s Instinct will be available to rent or buy on Prime beginning August 13. The thriller movie tells the story of housewives Alice and Celine who are best friends until a tragic accident shatters the harmony of their lives, making guilt, suspicion, and paranoia begin to unravel their sisterly bond. The film stars Academy Award-winners Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain.
Twisters
Twisters has been a huge hit since it hit theaters back in July, and now you can rent or buy it on Prime beginning August 13. It is a standalone sequel to the 1996 film Twister and tells the story of a woman who gets lured back into the world of storm chasing to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She then crosses paths with a charming but reckless social media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures, and they find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma. The film stars Glenn Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, Kieran Shipka, Katy M. O’Brian, and Maura Tierney.
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HULU
Immaculate
Immaculate is coming to Hulu on August 16 after making a big splash in theaters. The horror film tells the story of an American nun who embarks on a new journey when she joins a remote convent in the Italian countryside. However, her warm welcome quickly turns into a living nightmare when she discovers her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors. The film stars Sydney Sweeney as the lead.
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MAX
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Fruiosa: A Mad Max Saga is coming to Max on August 16. It is the fifth installment in Miller’s Mad Max franchise and tells the story of young Furiosa as she falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel, presided over by the Immortan Joe. As the two tyrants fight for dominance, Furiosa soon finds herself in a nonstop battle to make her way home. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, and Nicholas Hoult.
Rick and Morty: The Anime
The widely popular adult animated show Rick and Morty is now being turned into an anime called Rick and Morty: The Anime, which will be premiering on Max on August 15. The show will follow Rick and Morty as they live in an alternate anime universe and get into all kinds of new adventures.
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APPLE TV+
Bad Monkey
Bad Monkey is a new series coming to Apple TV+ on August 14. It tells the story of a former Miami Police Department member turned health inspector who investigates a case involving a human arm, navigating through eccentric characters and unexpected challenges while dealing with his own struggles. The show stars Vince Vaughn, Natalie Martinez, Michelle Monaghan, and Zach Braff.
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PEACOCK
Bel-Air – Season 3
Bel-Air is returning for a third season on Peacock which will premiere on August 15. This season will follow the struggles that Will and Carlton face after they land summer jobs at the country club with some push from Phil. The family also experiences some troubles at home from Phil and Viv’s marriage problems to Hilary’s relationship and Ashley’s last summer before high school. The show stars Jabari Banks, Coco Jones, Adrian Holmes, Akira Akbar, Olly Sholoton, and Cassandra Freeman.
NETFLIX
Daughters
Daughters is a new documentary film coming to Netflix on August 14. It was already a big hit at the Sundance Film Festival and is set to be one of the biggest and best documentaries of the year. The film follows four girls preparing to reunite with their fathers through a special dance at a DC jail.
The Union
The Union is a new action film coming to Netflix on August 16. It tells the story of a New Jersey construction worker who goes from regular guy to aspiring spy when his long-lost high school sweetheart recruits him for an espionage mission. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, J.K. Simmons, and Lorraine Bracco.
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Emily in Paris – Season 4
Emily in Paris will return for a 4th season on Netflix and premiere on August 15. This season will follow Emily as she still has feelings for Gabriel, who is expecting a baby with his ex, along with the crazy storylines of other major characters like Alfie, Sylvie, and Mindy. The show stars Lily Collins, Lucas Bravo, Ashley Park, Lucien Laviscount, and Camille Razat.
Watch Emily in Paris – Season 4
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Will you be seated for new seasons of your favorite shows like Bel-Air and Emily in Paris? Let us know what you end up watching this week. We’d love to hear from you.
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