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- Rosebush Pruning: A dark wealth satire joins MUBI
- Passenger: Road-trip terror streaming on Paramount+
- The Dynasty: UConn Huskies — Apple TV’s deep sports documentary
- Outer Banks Season 5: Final chapter lands on Netflix
- Conan O’Brien Must Go, Season 3: Comedy special on HBO Max
- Buffet Infinity: Experimental horror satire premieres on Shudder
- It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18: New chaos on Hulu and FXX
- Power Ballad: John Carney’s music-driven dramedy on Prime Video
- The Audacity: Netflix picks up a Silicon Valley satire
- Toy Story 5: New Pixar chapter available digitally
- Mother Mary: David Lowery’s fashion-and-fame drama on HBO Max
- The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE — concert special on AMC+
New streaming options pile up this week, from prestige indie fare to big franchise finales and surprise concert events. Whether you crave biting satire, spooky road horror, or a deep dive into women’s basketball history, platforms from MUBI to Netflix have fresh releases worth bookmarking.
Rosebush Pruning: A dark wealth satire joins MUBI
Karim Aїnouz delivers a sharp send-up of privilege set in Catalonia. The screenplay by Efthimis Filippou frames an extravagant American clan whose excesses unravel when an outsider arrives.
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Why to watch
The film mixes biting comedy and unease, with a cast whose power struggles and secrets drive the story.
- Lead performers: Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Elle Fanning, Jamie Bell, Tracy Letts, Pamela Anderson
- Where and when: Debuts on MUBI on Aug. 21.
Passenger: Road-trip terror streaming on Paramount+
André Øvredal’s latest horror pits a young couple against a supernatural force after they witness a crash during van life travel.
What to expect
The film leans into claustrophobic dread and the fear of a vehicle that will not let you go.
- Stars: Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, Melissa Leo
- Available: Now on Paramount+
The Dynasty: UConn Huskies — Apple TV’s deep sports documentary
A three-part Apple TV documentary traces the dominance of UConn basketball across decades. It profiles the coaches and players who reshaped the game.
Highlights
Expect archival footage, intimate interviews, and a look at how the program became a cultural force in college sports.
- Featured figures: Geno Auriemma, Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart, Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and more
- Premiere: Debuts on Apple TV on Aug. 21.
Outer Banks Season 5: Final chapter lands on Netflix
Netflix wraps the Pogues’ turbulent saga with a fifth and final season. The group faces new enemies and tries to reclaim what matters most.
The stakes
Tension rises as alliances shift and the survivors attempt a last, desperate gamble.
- Cast highlights: Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss
- Streaming now: Season 5 on Netflix.
Conan O’Brien Must Go, Season 3: Comedy special on HBO Max
Conan returns with more surprise gigs and heartfelt moments as he takes his brand of comedy to unexpected places.
- Host: Conan O’Brien
- New episodes: Season 3 debuts on HBO Max on Aug. 21.
Buffet Infinity: Experimental horror satire premieres on Shudder
Simon Glassman transforms a lockdown sketch into a surreal collage of fake local ads. The result is a darkly funny riff on commerce and appetite.
Format and tone
The movie plays like an off-kilter anthology of commercials that slowly stitch into a single, unnerving story.
- Key actors: Kevin Singh, Claire Theobald, Donovan Workun, Allison Bench
- When: Debuts on Shudder Aug. 23.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18: New chaos on Hulu and FXX
The long-running sitcom returns with more irreverent misadventures. This season includes a twisted wedding and the gang’s trademark bad ideas.
- Main cast: Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito
- How to watch: First two episodes streaming on Hulu; new episodes Mondays on FXX, FX, and Hulu.
Power Ballad: John Carney’s music-driven dramedy on Prime Video
John Carney returns with a story about a middle-aged wedding-band frontman and an unexpected songwriting partnership.
Tone and critique
The film treads familiar Carney ground, blending music with emotional longing, while trading on star chemistry.
- Starring: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Jack Reynor, Havana Rose Liu
- Availability: Now to rent or buy on Prime Video.
The Audacity: Netflix picks up a Silicon Valley satire
Jonathan Glatzer’s series skewers tech culture through the rise and moral tumble of a data-focused CEO. The show mixes dark comedy and ethical questions.
Standout elements
Strong lead performances drive a comedic but pointed critique of contemporary tech power.
- Cast: Billy Magnussen, Sarah Goldberg, Zach Galifianakis, Rob Corddry, Simon Helberg
- Streaming: Now on Netflix.
Toy Story 5: New Pixar chapter available digitally
Pixar brings Jessie forward as a central figure while the classic toys face the arrival of a digital tablet that could rewrite play.
- Voice cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Greta Lee, Tony Hale
- How to watch: Available now to buy or rent on digital platforms.
Mother Mary: David Lowery’s fashion-and-fame drama on HBO Max
David Lowery explores betrayal and reinvention with two women at the center of a comeback performance and a fraught creative partnership.
- Leading actors: Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, Kaia Gerber
- Release: Debuts on HBO Max on Aug. 21.
The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE — concert special on AMC+
Sam Reid performs songs from the series in a one-night concert captured for streaming. The show channels glam rock energy and theatrical flair.
Concert snapshot
The live performance reimagines the show’s music with full onstage spectacle and fan reactions.
- Performer: Sam Reid
- Streaming start: Begins on AMC+ on Aug. 23.
