8 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max and more (Aug. 7-9)

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Entertainment Streaming 8 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max and more (Aug. 7-9) News By Kelly Woo Published 7 August 2026 Your weekend watchlist, curated by your favorite streaming editor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. There’s plenty to choose from, whether you want epic spectacle, teen romance, chilling thrills or something easy to throw on while you pretend summer isn't winding down.Here are my ranked picks for the best new movies and shows to stream this weekend.Latest Videos FromTom's GuideWatch full video here: 1.

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▪7-9) News By Kelly Woo Published 7 August 2026 Your weekend watchlist, curated by your favorite streaming editor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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Entertainment Streaming 8 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max and more (Aug. 7-9) News By Kelly Woo Published 7 August 2026 Your weekend watchlist, curated by your favorite streaming editor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: HBO; Netflix; Apple TV) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Summer is starting to slip away into a moment in time, which means there are only so many weekends left to ignore your responsibilities in favor of a very reasonable amount of time on the couch.

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