What to Watch This Weekend: 5 New Movies and Shows, Plus 3 Bonus Picks
Another weekend is here, which means it’s time to slow down and catch up on something new. If you’re still deciding what to watch, we’ve picked five new releases that stood out this week.
Most of the titles on this week’s list are brand-new releases, but we’ve also included three extra picks.
Here’s what we’re watching this weekend
Evil Dead Burn : A New Horror Movie in Theaters
Horror fans have a new reason to head to the cinema this weekend with Evil Dead Burn. The latest entry in the Evil Dead franchise follows Alice, a grieving widow who visits her in-laws hoping for a fresh start. But things quickly take a terrifying turn when the people around her begin transforming into Deadites.
Directed by Sébastien Vaniček and produced by Sam Raimi, the film brings back the franchise’s signature horror while introducing a new story. It is now playing exclusively in theaters.
Agent Kim Reactivated: Netflix’s New Korean Action Series
Netflix has another Korean action series that may catch the attention of thriller fans. Agent Kim Reactivated follows an ordinary bank employee and single father whose quiet life changes after his teenage daughter disappears.
To find her, he is forced to return to the dangerous world he left behind as an elite black-ops agent. Starring So Ji-sub, the series combines action, revenge, and mystery as one father fights to uncover the truth.
Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea: A New Netflix Documentary
Based on the 2012 Costa Concordia disaster, Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea revisits one of the most tragic cruise ship accidents in recent history.
The documentary uses survivor interviews, cell phone footage, and black-box recordings to tell the story of what happened that night and the people who experienced it. It offers a closer look at the events behind a disaster that shocked the world.
Nothing to Lose: A French Drama About a Mother’s Fight
A mother’s determination is at the heart of Nothing to Lose. The French-language drama follows a single mother who will do anything to help her son, who is battling leukemia.
When she feels the system is failing her, she takes a drastic step in the hope of finding a bone marrow donor. Starring and co-directed by Nawell Madani, the film explores love, desperation, and the lengths a parent can go to protect their child.
Outlast: The Jungle (Season 3): Netflix’s Survival Competition Returns
This season of Outlast swaps frozen landscapes for the humid jungles of Panama. Sixteen contestants must work together to survive while competing for a $1 million prize.
But there is a catch: no one can win alone. As alliances form and challenges become tougher, teamwork becomes just as important as survival skills.
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Undertone: A Psychological Horror Experience
For those who enjoy slow-building horror, Undertone offers a different kind of scare. The film follows a paranormal podcast host caring for her comatose mother when strange audio recordings from listeners begin to change her understanding of what is real.
Instead of relying only on jump scares, the story creates tension through unsettling sounds, silence, and mysterious discoveries.
Trying: A Heartwarming British Comedy-Drama
If you need something lighter after all the suspense, Trying is a great choice. The British series follows a couple navigating the emotional journey of adoption while dealing with the challenges, humor, and unexpected moments that come along the way.
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass: A Comedy With a Wild Twist
This comedy follows Gail Daughtry, a bride-to-be who travels to Hollywood after discovering her fiancé used his celebrity pass. What begins as a mission for revenge turns into a chaotic journey filled with unexpected encounters and plenty of comedy.
That’s all for this week’s picks. We hope one of these titles makes its way onto your screen this weekend. We’ll be back next week with more movies and shows that caught our attention.



