From historical dramas to sex comedies, you won’t be disappointed by this week’s new releases on streaming. Not sure which new releases to check out? Let us here at Decider help you figure out what to watch this weekend and where to stream it.
New Movies & Shows To Stream This Weekend: The Six Triple Eight, Juror #2, Laid + More
Tyler Perry’s latest film for Netflix, The Six Triple Eight, is out this week on the streamer. The film is the true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, was the only predominantly Black unit in the Women’s Army Corps unit, who faced prejudice and segregation while deployed in Eurpoe. On Max, check out the streaming release of Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 starring Nicholas Hoult, and on Peacock, Stephanie Hsu leads a solid comedic ensemble in the new series Laid.
Kerry Washington stars as Captain Charity Adams in The Six Triple Eight, the Netflix film about a women’s Army Corps battalion comprised almost entirely of women of color who were sent to Europe in 1945. Tasked with delivering over 17 million pieces of backlogged mail to soldiers overseas, the women faced mortal danger in addition to segregation and racism while deployed. The film co-stars Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, and Kylie Jefferson with appearances from Oprah Winfrey and Susan Sarandon.
New on Peacock December 19: Laid
In the new Peacock series Laid, Stephanie Hsu plays Ruby, a self-absorbed 33-year-old woman who discovers that everyone she has ever had sex with is dead (or is dying). With the help of her best friend AJ (Zosia Mamet), she attempts to figure out how and why this keeps happening – is the universe messing with her, is there actual foul play involved? With the help of a terrific ensemble cast including John Early, Michael Angarano, Tommy Martinez, and Chloe Fineman, hopefully she’ll get some answers.
New on Max December 20: Juror #2
The Clint Eastwood-directed Juror #2 arrives this week to digital (before heading to Max on Dec. 20). The film stars Nicholas Hoult as a man selected to be on the jury of a murder case, who realizes he might be the one responsible for the crime. facing a moral dilemma, he must decide whether to come forward with what he knows, or convict another man for his own wrongdoing. The film co-stars Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, and Kiefer Sutherland.
Full List of New Movies and Shows on Streaming This Weekend:
The options above only scratch the surface, so you know that this weekend’s full lineup will have amazing options for what to watch this weekend! For the full breakdown of the best movies and shows to stream now, or if you’re still undecided on what to stream this weekend, then check out the complete list below:
New on Netflix – Full List
Released Thursday, December 19
Project Runway: Seasons 18-19
The Dragon Prince: Season 7 *NETFLIX FAMILY
Virgin River: Season 6 *NETFLIX SERIES
Released Friday, December 20
Ferry 2 (BE) *NETFLIX FILM
The Six Triple Eight *NETFLIX FILM
Umjolo: Day Ones (ZA) *NETFLIX FILM
UniverXO Dabiz (ES) *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Released Saturday, December 21
Flipping Out: Seasons 6-8
New on Prime Video – Full List
Released December 19
The Creator (2023)
Thursday Night Football (2024) *Prime Video Live Sports
New on Hulu – Full List
Released Thursday, December 19
America’s Top Dog: Complete Season 1 (A&E)
A Model Murder (2024) (A&E)
Casey Anthony: How Did We Get Here?: Complete Season 1 (A&E)
The Proof Is Out There: Complete Season 4 (A&E)
Zombie House Flipping: Complete Season 6A (A&E)
Released Friday, December 20
Darkness of Man (2024)
Lost Treasures of the Bible: Series Premiere (National Geographic)
Ilana Glazer: Human Magic (2024) *Hulu Original
The Inheritance (2024)
New on Max – Full List
Released Thursday, December 19
Fast Friends (Max Original)
Rose Matafeo: On and On and On (Max Original)
Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot (ID)
The Head, Season 3 (Max Original)
Released Friday. December 20
Juror #2 (Max Original)
X-Rated Queen, Season 1 (Max Original)
Released Saturday, December 21
Evolve and Flex, Episode 3
Released Sunday, December 22
24-Karat Christmas (OWN)
Build for Off-Road, Season 1
New on Disney+ – Full List
Released Friday, December 20
Lost Treasures of the Bible (S1, 6 episodes)
Released Sunday, December 22
Marvel Animation’s What If…?: Season 3 Premiere *New to Disney+
New on Starz – Full List
Released December 20
Outlander: Episode 713
New on Paramount+ with Showtime – Full List
Released Thursday, December 19
Nate Bargatze Nashville Christmas**
Released Friday, December 20
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home For The Holidays**
National Christmas Tree Lighting**
Released Sunday, December 22
The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors**
New on Peacock – Full List
Released Thursday, December 19
A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special (NBC)
Here Come The Irish – New Episode (Peacock Original)*
Laid, Season 1 – Premiere, All Episodes – 8 Episodes, 30 min (Peacock Original)*
Tea Town Teddy Bears, Season 1 – New Episodes (Peacock Original)*
Released Friday, December 20
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas*
Nothing Even Matters (Streaming Premiere/Exclusive)*
Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken*
Trading Up Christmas+
Released Saturday, December 21
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story (Extended Cut)+
Released Sunday, December 22
Happy Howlidays+
Sing 2*
What Else Is Streaming New This December?
What you see above is just a portion of the new movies and shows you can watch this month if you’ve got more than one streaming service subscription. We update our guides to the new releases on the most popular streaming platforms every month, so you can stay on top of the freshest titles to watch. Here are full lists, schedules, and reviews for everything streaming:
Liz Kocan is a pop culture writer living in Massachusetts. Her biggest claim to fame is the time she won on the game show Chain Reaction.
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