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- Love Island USA Season 8 Reunion — Peacock’s must-see reality recap
- Earle Meets World — Netflix’s influencer reality series
- Untold: Raygun — Netflix doc revisits the Paris Olympics controversy
- Scary Movie (2025) — New horror spoof now on Paramount+
- The Varnell Hill Show — Paramount+ brings back a classic sitcom character
- Parasomnia — Shudder’s supernatural thriller debut
- Turning Point: Generation 9/11 — Netflix revisits a defining moment
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu — Disney+’s latest feature
- The Gentlemen Season 2 — Netflix crime drama returns with bigger stakes
- Mayday — Apple TV+ spy comedy set in Cold War Europe
- The Wrong Girls — A stoner-action comedy available digitally
- I Want Your Sex — Gregg Araki’s provocative comedy-drama on digital
- SCTV — Classic Canadian sketch comedy lands on Netflix
- Chad Powers Season 2 — Hulu’s football comedy returns for gridiron laughs
- Editor’s pick: Teenage Wasteland — Netflix brings a Sundance documentary to streaming
Streaming services are stacking fresh releases and returning favorites this week. From glossy reality reunions to tense thrillers, platforms like Netflix, Peacock, Disney+, Apple TV+, Paramount+, and Shudder all drop must-watch picks. Below are the standout new and newly streaming titles to queue right now.
Love Island USA Season 8 Reunion — Peacock’s must-see reality recap
The cast that dominated summer headlines reunites for a no-holds-barred wrap-up. Hosts Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen steer conversations about romances, betrayals, and behind-the-scenes fallout. Expect emotional check-ins, heated moments, and new revelations.
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Cast highlights
- Ariana Madix (host)
- Andy Cohen (host)
- Season 8 Islanders (ensemble)
How to watch: The Love Island USA Season 8 reunion is streaming on Peacock.
Earle Meets World — Netflix’s influencer reality series
Social media star Alix Earle opens up her life on camera. The show blends brand deals, family dynamics, and the pressures of internet fame. Viewers get backstage access to the influencer industry and personal moments off screen.
Key details
- Premiere date: Sept. 4
- Platform: Netflix
How to watch: Earle Meets World premieres on Netflix.
Untold: Raygun — Netflix doc revisits the Paris Olympics controversy
This documentary follows breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn after her viral Olympic performance. It explores training, public backlash, and what it meant to become an overnight meme. The film asks how social media shapes modern athletes.
What to expect
- In-depth interviews
- Archival footage and reaction clips
- Discussion of scoring and selection processes
How to watch: Untold: Raygun — Breaking Badly is now streaming on Netflix.
Scary Movie (2025) — New horror spoof now on Paramount+
The long-running parody franchise returns with a new installment that lampoons recent horror hits. The film targets current shockers and genre trends while leaning into slapstick and pop-culture gags.
Main cast
- Anna Faris
- Regina Hall
- Marlon Wayans
- Shawn Wayans
- Jon Abrahams
How to watch: Scary Movie is streaming on Paramount+.
The Varnell Hill Show — Paramount+ brings back a classic sitcom character
Tommy Davidson stars as Varnell Hill, a fictional late-night host whose program is struggling. The series peels back production chaos and the lengths producers will go to revive ratings. Familiar faces make surprise appearances.
Featured players
- Tommy Davidson
- Kym Whitley
- Wendy Raquel Robinson
- Nick Cafero
How to watch: The Varnell Hill Show is streaming on Paramount+.
Parasomnia — Shudder’s supernatural thriller debut
Director James Ross II delivers a tense horror about Riley, a woman tormented by recurring nightmares. When her friend vanishes, Riley suspects the same entity from her dreams stepped into reality. The atmosphere is claustrophobic and eerie.
Cast
- Jasmine Mathews
- Stephen Barrington
- RJ Brown
How to watch: Parasomnia premieres Sept. 4 on Shudder.
Turning Point: Generation 9/11 — Netflix revisits a defining moment
This episode in the Turning Point series focuses on young people who were children during 9/11. Through interviews and personal stories, the film traces how the attacks influenced careers, politics, and daily life for an entire generation.
How to watch: Turning Point: Generation 9/11 is streaming on Netflix.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu — Disney+’s latest feature
Din Djarin and Grogu take center stage in a new theatrical-style adventure. The journey pits them against Imperial forces and galactic underworld figures. The film leans into nostalgia while expanding the pair’s ongoing arc.
Notable names
- Pedro Pascal
- Sigourney Weaver
- Jeremy Allen White
- Jonny Coyne
How to watch: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is streaming on Disney+.
The Gentlemen Season 2 — Netflix crime drama returns with bigger stakes
Based on Guy Ritchie’s film, the series follows Eddie Halstead as he digs deeper into organized crime. New locations and powerful allies complicate his rise. The show mixes swagger, strategy, and tense negotiations.
Cast and setting
- Theo James
- Kaya Scodelario
- Giancarlo Esposito
- Ray Winstone
- Locations include Italy
How to watch: The Gentlemen Season 2 is streaming on Netflix.
Mayday — Apple TV+ spy comedy set in Cold War Europe
Ryan Reynolds plays a cocky Navy pilot stranded in hostile territory. Kenneth Branagh portrays the hardened ex-KGB operative who finds him. The film blends action and comedy, driven by unexpected chemistry between the two leads.
Principal cast
- Ryan Reynolds
- Kenneth Branagh
- Maria Bakalova
- David Morse
How to watch: Mayday premieres Sept. 4 on Apple TV.
The Wrong Girls — A stoner-action comedy available digitally
Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat play best friends who accidentally come into possession of superpowered contraband. The film mixes stoner humor with over-the-top set pieces and unexpected stakes.
Supporting cast
- Seth Rogen
- Geena Davis
- Kumail Nanjiani
- LaKeith Stanfield
How to watch: The Wrong Girls is available to buy or rent on digital platforms.
I Want Your Sex — Gregg Araki’s provocative comedy-drama on digital
Olivia Wilde stars as a provocative artist who pushes boundaries with a younger assistant. The film explores power dynamics and sexual awakening through explicit storytelling and bold aesthetics.
Cast
- Olivia Wilde
- Cooper Hoffman
- Mason Gooding
- Daveed Diggs
How to watch: I Want Your Sex is available to buy or rent on digital services.
SCTV — Classic Canadian sketch comedy lands on Netflix
This influential sketch show launched the careers of comedy legends. Its blend of improvisation and surreal sketches marked a different comedic voice than contemporaries. All six seasons are now on Netflix.
Iconic performers
- John Candy
- Eugene Levy
- Catherine O’Hara
- Martin Short
- Rick Moranis
How to watch: All seasons of SCTV are streaming on Netflix.
Chad Powers Season 2 — Hulu’s football comedy returns for gridiron laughs
Glen Powell’s show returns with Russ Holliday navigating college football and a secret identity. The second season ramps up on-field antics and the personal fallout of keeping a risky double life.
Series regulars
- Glen Powell
- Perry Mattfeld
- Frankie A. Rodriguez
- Steve Zahn
How to watch: Chad Powers Season 2 premieres Sept. 3 on Hulu.
Editor’s pick: Teenage Wasteland — Netflix brings a Sundance documentary to streaming
This Sundance favorite revisits a 1990s high school project that became a lesson in journalism and civic courage. A teacher hands students cameras, and they pursue a toxic-waste rumor that exposes local corruption. The film underlines the power of youth reporting.
Why it matters
- Explores investigative reporting by students
- Covers community resistance and organized pressure
- Directed by Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss
How to watch: Teenage Wasteland premieres Sept. 4 on Netflix.
