The end of August brings a robust slate of new movies and TV shows across major streaming platforms, offering a wealth of entertainment options for the weekend of August 29-31. From espionage thrillers and sci-fi comedies to star-studded mysteries and genre-bending features, viewers have plenty to choose from to cap off their summer.
Prime Video Boosts Weekend Viewing with Prequel and Finale
Prime Video is a major player this weekend, debuting the highly anticipated prequel series, “The Terminal List: Dark Wolf,” on August 27. Starring Taylor Kitsch as Ben Edwards, the series delves into the character’s journey from elite Navy SEAL to a covert CIA operative, exploring the darker facets of warfare and loyalty. Directed by Jack Carr and David DiGilio, the show also features Chris Pratt reprising his role as James Reece, bridging the narrative gap to the original successful series. The first three episodes are available for streaming, with more to follow weekly.
Adding to Prime Video’s lineup is the fourth and final season of the acclaimed sci-fi comedy, “Upload.” Premiering on August 25, this concluding season promises to tie up loose ends and provide answers to the ongoing mysteries surrounding Nathan’s fate and the rapidly evolving digital afterlife. Creator Greg Daniels has ensured the final four episodes offer a focused and heartfelt conclusion to the unique series.
Netflix Unveils Ensemble Mysteries and Musical Dramas
Netflix is also rolling out significant new releases, including the star-studded mystery film, “The Thursday Murder Club.” Based on Richard Osman’s bestselling novel, the movie, which hits the platform on August 28, features an impressive ensemble cast including Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. The film follows a group of charismatic retirees who find themselves investigating a real-life murder after solving cold cases for fun.
Further enhancing its August offerings, Netflix welcomes “Metro in Dino” on August 29. This musical romantic drama, directed by Anurag Basu, stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan alongside a vibrant ensemble cast. The film is a contemporary exploration of modern love and relationships, weaving together interconnected stories set against the backdrop of India’s bustling cities, carrying the emotional resonance of Basu’s previous hit, “Life in a… Metro.”
Disney+ Joins the Action with MCU’s ‘Thunderbolts*’
For fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney+ is releasing the action-packed film “Thunderbolts*” on August 27. This ensemble movie brings together a team of anti-heroes, including characters played by Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, as they undertake a perilous mission. Directed by Jake Schreier, the film expands the MCU narrative and offers a different kind of superhero dynamic.
Additional Weekend Streaming Picks
Beyond the major platform highlights, the streaming landscape offers more new releases worth exploring.
Hulu features the campy slasher-comedy “Hell of a Summer” starting August 29. Co-directed by and starring Billy Bryk and Finn Wolfhard, the movie taps into classic summer camp horror tropes, promising a blend of scares and laughs as a group of counselors face a masked killer.
Netflix also adds the gripping political thriller “Hostage” on August 29. Starring Suranne Jones as a newly elected British prime minister and Julie Delpy as the French president, the limited series unfolds during a high-stakes negotiation that quickly escalates into a dangerous game of deception and kidnapping. The five-episode series is ideal for a weekend binge, offering twists and fast-paced suspense.
This curated selection of new movies and TV shows ensures that viewers across various streaming services have a compelling lineup to dive into for the weekend of August 29-31, providing diverse genres and engaging narratives for every taste.
