15 Shows and Movies to Watch This Weekend

Yes, there are a ton of streaming services, and, yes, there's a lot of buzz around the latest releases. But just because something's trending or on lists of most-viewed titles doesn't mean it's always worth a watch.

2026 has already given us five must-see shows, two new series you can skip and several killer award shows. And this week, there's even more to take in.

Allow me, an entertainment editor, to help you parse through it all with shows and movies that are actually worth watching this week (or this weekend). I'm talking exciting new shows like The 'Burbs, returning hits like The Lincoln Lawyer season four and epic live performances like Bad Bunny's Halftime Show. Enjoy the best selections (recommended by yours truly) on Netflix, Apple TV+, in theaters and more.

From Relationship Goals to The Puppy Bowl and The Muppet Show with Sabrina Carpenter, here's what to watch this weekend.

• Rating: N/A
• Runtime: 15 minutes

Without Taylor and Travis to keep things spicy, "the Big Game" only interests me for one reason: Bad Bunny. The superstar cleaned up at the Grammys this past weekend, and now I can't wait for him to crush this Sunday's halftime show.

• Rating: TV-MA
• Number of seasons: 1

Keke Palmer leads an all-star cast in this reimagining of the cult-classic '80s film (which starred Tom Hanks). It's giving thriller/dark comedy/mystery, which means it's 100 percent a binge-watch for me.

• Rating: N/A
• Runtime: 180 minutes

I hope you've cleared your calendar for the month of February like I have because it's officially "Winter Olympics Season." Things kick off in Italy this Friday with all the pomp and circumstance of the iconic opening ceremony.

• Rating: TV-MA
• Number of seasons: 4

The courtroom drama is back with The Lincoln Lawyer season four. This time around, Mickey has to prove his innocence after he's accused of murder ("what body in my trunk?!"). I'm fully ready to Netflix, but I will be anything but chill.

• Rating: 13+
• Runtime: 90 minutes

Sure, the intimate royal documentary is meant to give a look into the new king's charity work, but I'm more excited about the confirmed Prince William and Prince Harry cameos. The fact that Kate Winslet narrates is just icing on the royal cake.

• Rating: G
• Runtime: 180 minutes

The Seattle who versus the New England what? I'm much more focused on the other big game, The Puppy Bowl. Adoptable puppies from rescues and shelters take the field in perhaps the most important piece of television of 2026.

• Rating: TV-PG
• Runtime: 30 minutes

It's a brand-new Muppet special featuring Miss Piggy, Kermit and the iconic Sabrina Carpenter. Sabrina may not have won the big awards at the Grammys this past weekend, but folks are still talking about her wild and fabulous live performance (myself included).

• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime: 93 minutes

Destiny's Child's Kelly Rowland and Method Man take a break from making music to star in this light and fun rom-com. She's a TV producer who wants the top morning show job, but—rom-com twist!—her ex wants the job as well.

• Rating: TV-PG
• Number of seasons: 3

I groan every time I see there's another season or another special of this ridiculous show. But the people keep demanding more (and I am, reluctantly, one of those people). This time, celebs try to figure out if it's cake...but, ya know, for Valentine's Day.

• Rating: TV-14
• Number of seasons: 4

Captain Jason and his crew are back for season four. And in a genius Bravo crossover, we'll be getting a girls' yacht trip featuring the cast of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. With all that drama, they might just need a bigger boat...

• Rating: TV-MA
• Number of seasons: 1

Okay, I will be honest here: The trailer for this one looks pretty terrible. But I'll also admit: I really want to watch anyway. This looks like trashy, soapy drama in the best possible way. The dialogue, "plot points" and twists look wayyyyy too over the top—and I'm kinda here for it.

• Rating: TV-MA
• Number of seasons: 4

Bridgerton is back with season four, this time with Benedict taking the lead. And it seems he's got his eye on the mysterious Lady in Silver. Sure, it's not as steamy as Heated Rivalry, but I'll still be watching.

• Rating: N/A
• Number of seasons: 1

Kaley Cuoco, everyone's second-favorite Big Bang Theory star (#TeamSheldon), leads this high-stakes thriller. A couple heads on a trip to Paris, but things don't go as planned when Cuoco's boyfriend suddenly disappears. Cue the intrigue.

• Rating: TV-MA
• Number of seasons: 3

Who knew legendary film actor Harrison Ford would be one of the biggest (and funniest) TV stars of the 2020s? It certainly wasn't on my bingo card, but I'm so excited he (and the rest of the hot-mess-therapist gang) is returning for season three.

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 103 minutes

The Queen of Lime Green, Charli xcx, brings us this meta mockumentary about a rising pop star as she tackles her first arena tour. Kylie Jenner even makes a cameo and, as Charli herself says, "She was just phenomenal."

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