Top 9 new movies and shows to stream this week (August 27 – September 3)

If you’ve been itching to rewatch some wild action films like Borderland or The Fall Guy, you’ll be thrilled to find out what’s coming to your streaming platforms this week. From new seasons of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Only Murders in the Building to the action-packed Borderlands, M. Night Shyamalan’s The Watchers, and the comedy special Adam Sandler: Love You, there’s plenty to enjoy. Here’s everything you can watch.

 

PRIME

Borderlands

Borderlands will be available to rent or buy on Prime beginning August 30. It tells the story of an infamous bounty hunter who forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits when she returns to her home planet Pandora. Together, they uncover Pandora’s biggest secrets. The film stars Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gina Gershon, Ariana Greenblatt, Bobby Lee, Kevin Hart, Haley Bennett, and Jack Black.

Watch Borderlands

 

 


 

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Season 2

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is back for a 2nd season which will premiere on Prime on August 29. This season will follow the dark lord Sauron as he returns to take over Middle-Earth  by posing as an elf and convincing Celebrimbor to craft the Rings of Power. Meanwhile, Galadriel and Elrond are leading their own army to fight back against the dark lord.

Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Season 2

 

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HULU

Kinds of Kindness 

Kinds of Kindness will be available to stream on Hulu beginning August 30. It is an absurdist anthology film that tells three stories revolving around a man trying to take control of his own life, a policeman whose wife seems like a different person, and a woman who searches for someone with a special ability. The film has an all-star cast, including Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Defoe, Hong Chau, Jow Alwyn, Margaret Qualley, and Hunter Schafer.

Watch Kinds of Kindness

 


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Only Murders in the Building – Season 4

Everyone’s favorite Hulu mystery comedy, Only Murders in the Building, is back for a 4th season, which will premiere on August 27. This season follows the murder of Charles’s stunt double Sazz Pataki, leaving Charles, Oliver, and Mabel to solve yet another murder happening at the Arconia. The show stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep, and new additions Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Zack Galifianakis, and Kumail Nanjiani.

Watch Only Murders in the Building – Season 4

 

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APPLE TV+

K-Pop Idols

K-Pop Idols is a new docuseries coming to Apple TV+ on August 30. The series will give an intimate look at the lives of K-Pop stars BLACKSWAN, Jessi, and CRAVITY. The stars must tackle everything from impressing their labels to dealing with racism and bullying from people around the world.

Watch K-Pop Idols

 

 


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PEACOCK

The Fall Guy 

The Fall Guy was a big hit in theaters and now you can stream it on Peacock beginning August 30. It tells the story of a stuntman who leaves the business for a year only to be forced back into action when the star of a big studio movie goes missing. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Hannah Waddingham, Winston Duke, Stephanie Hsu, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Watch The Fall Guy

 


 

NETFLIX

Adam Sandler: Love You

Adam Sandler’s new comedy special Adam Sandler: Love You will premiere on Netflix on August 27. The special is set to feature songs, jokes, party-crashing dogs, and plenty of love.

Watch Adam Sandler: Love You

 


 

The Deliverance 

The Deliverance is a new horror film coming to Netflix on August 30. It tells the story of a family living in a home in Indiana that discovers strange, demonic occurrences that convince them and the community that the house is a portal to hell. The film stars Glenn Close, Mo’Nique, Andra Day, Caleb McLaughlin, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

Watch The Deliverance

 


MAX

The Watchers

 

M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Watchers” will be available on MAX starting September 15. The supernatural horror film is directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan and is based on A.M. Shine’s novel. The story follows Mina, a 28-year-old artist who becomes stranded in a vast forest in Ireland. Seeking shelter, she finds herself trapped with three strangers, stalked by mysterious creatures every night. As they struggle to survive, they must adhere to strict rules to avoid the deadly Watchers. The film stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré, and Oliver Finnegan.

Watch The Watchers 

 


 

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Students: get 6 months of Amazon Prime free

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Kurt’s key takeaways

From brand-new seasons of your favorite TV shows like Only Muders in the Building to hilarious comedy specials like Adam Sandler: Love You, there is something for everyone to watch this week. Comment below and let us know which is your favorite.

 

 

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