15 Shows and Movies to Watch This Weekend

From 'The Bear' season five to 'Supergirl'

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Yes, there are a lot 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.

The month of May gave us five must-watch shows—but June 2026 also delivered a ton of great new content (even if one of my favorites did get canceled).

Allow me, an entertainment editor, to help you parse through it all with shows and movies that are actually worth watching this week. I'm talking buzzy movies like Supergirl, final seasons of hit shows like The Bear and new thrillers like Strung. Enjoy the best selections (recommended by yours truly) on Netflix, Prime Video, in theaters and more.

From In the Hand of Dante to Little Brother, here's what to watch this weekend.

1. The Bear

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 5

The fifth and final season is finally here—and all eight episodes hit Hulu on June 25. The kitchen was left in chaos at the end of season four, and now, things are picking up right where they left off (with Carmy out of the food biz "for good"). Star Jamie Lee Curtis posted about the send-off on IG this week, saying "My baby bear [Jeremy Allen White] was such a beautiful scene partner. This last season, this last service is a perfect way to end the story of the Bearzatto family and friends."

2. Supergirl

  • Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 108 minutes

Milly Alcock went from "who is that?" to "she's in literally everything" (House of the Dragon, Sirens, Supergirl) in practically no time. This new role was teased at the end of 2025's Superman, and anticipation and expectations are super high. Jason Momoa and Krypto the Superdog co-star in the one film of the year I'll definitely be watching in IMAX.

*Only in theaters

3. In the Hand of Dante

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 155 minutes

It's like your favorite mob movie—only with a cerebral twist and a cast stocked with A-list stars. The film revolves around Beef season two actor Oscar Isaac, but also features an ensemble cast including Al Pacino, Gal Gadot, Martin Scorsese (who I'm so excited to see act again after he crushed his cameo in The Studio), Gerard Butler, Jason Momoa (in his second appearance on this list) and White Lotus standout Sabrina Impacciatore. Look, if it's good enough for Scorsese...

4. Strung

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 119 minutes

Ooooh, this Chloe Bailey thriller looks so gooood. Bailey plays a genius violin tutor who starts working for a rich family...who seem to be hiding some major secrets. And if you need just one more reason to watch, the film (which should probably be viewed with the lights on) also stars Emily in Paris hunk Lucien Laviscount.

5. Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness

  • Rating: N/A
  • Number of seasons: 1

Larry David is back (though I'm not sure he really went anywhere) with a new sketch comedy limited series on HBO. The Seinfeld creator's latest show has a historical skew, but I certainly use the word "historical" loosely. And if the trailer is any indication, we're in for a slew of fun celeb appearances, including from Jerry Seinfeld himself.

6. The Invite

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 107 minutes

Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Ed Norton star in this marriage comedy about two very different couples at a dinner party together. In addition to having a killer cast, the film is directed by Wilde and comes to us from A24 (who brought us Marty Supreme, The Drama, Babygirl and countless other incredible films).

*Only in theaters

7. Lucky Strike

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: N/A

It's a high-stakes World War II thriller starring Clint Eastwood's son, Scott. A U.S. soldier is injured and trapped behind enemy lines, but can he make it out alive as the Nazi Army advances? (I'm guessing yes cause it's a movie, but I'll be seated to find out for sure.)

*Only in theaters

8. Little Brother

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 102 minutes

John Cena plays a realtor with a perfect life. But things get thrown into chaos when his "little brother" shows up. Netflix describes the comedy as "raunchy" and "irreverent" (I've been called worse), but at least it also stars White Lotus standout Michelle Monaghan to keep it somewhat grounded in reality.

9. Chris & Martina: The Final Set

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Runtime: 93 minutes

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova dominated women's tennis for decades, paving the way for star athletes like Serena and Venus Williams. Now, this surprisingly candid documentary delves into their lives on and off the court—as well as their undeniable friendship.

10. The Real Housewives of Rhode Island Reunion

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 1

As someone who is so far behind on the Housewives franchises that I'd nearly given up on ever being able to tackle them, I was thrilled that there was a new addition where I could start at the ground level—and Rhode Island is a doozy. Not only are the women fab (and drama prone), but now we've arrived at the finale where we are about to get fireworks.

11. Echo Valley

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 104 minutes

Is this Sydney Sweeney-Julianne Moore thriller new? Hardly, but it is the number one film on Apple TV right now. A woman's drug-addicted daughter shows up covered in blood—and this mother must decide how to help her and how far she'll go to do so...

12. The World Cup

  • Rating: N/A
  • Number of seasons: N/A

As if Taylor Swift taking over football and then Taylor Swift taking over basketball weren't enough, we've got a new sport on the scene (no one let Taylor buy tickets, please!). The FIFA Men's World Cup kicked off (literally) in North America earlier this month, and fans from around the world are watching and rooting for their country. Go America!

13. Stepfather

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 95 minutes

Taye Diggs and Tamar Braxton star in this breezy 95-minute thriller about, well, a deranged stepfather who is hiding a very deadly secret. Sounds just like the type of Father's Day movie we'll all want to gather round and watch year after year (lol).

14. Million Dollar Nannies

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

While I initially thought this was an SNL parody of a reality show, it is, in fact, a real series. An elite group of nannies travels to Ibiza to watch the children of people with large bank accounts. Why you'd ever bring children to Ibiza I'll never know...but this silly concept looks surprisingly bingable.

15. The Death of Robin Hood

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 123 minutes

In this star-studded movie, Robin Hood is older, he's injured and he's played by Broadway song-and-dance man Hugh Jackman. This is much darker than the tale we're all used to, with our Music Man-Robin Hood having a violent and deadly past. Jackman stars alongside everyone's favorite TV serial killer Jodie Comer and everyone's least favorite movie and TV clown Bill Skarsgård.

*Only in theaters

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