16 Shows and Movies to Watch This Weekend, Recommended by Our Editors

From 'Americana' to 'The Pickup'

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With all the streaming services out there and everyone hyping up the latest releases, it's like info overload. And just because something's trending or on lists like Netflix’s most-viewed titles doesn't mean it's always worth a view. So, how do you sift through it all?

Don't worry, I've got your back! I've scoured through the chaos to find the shows and movies that are worth your time this week. Whether you're into binge-worthy series, tween shows or killer films, these picks will definitely keep you entertained. Say goodbye to the scroll fatigue of the past with these selections on Netflix (In the Mud), Apple TV+ (Platonic) and more.

From Honest Renovations to Butterfly, here’s what to watch this weekend.

1. Highest 2 Lowest

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 133 minutes

Highest 2 Lowest is Spike Lee’s bold reimagining of Kurosawa’s High and Low, starring Denzel Washington as a music mogul forced to choose between saving his kidnapped son or protecting his crumbling empire.

*Only in theaters

2. Love is Blind: UK

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 2

Love Is Blind flips modern dating on its head by having singles date and get engaged without ever seeing each other. It’s the ultimate social experiment in love, trust and emotional connection.

3. Butterfly

  • Rating: 16+
  • Number of seasons: 1

David Jung, a former U.S. intelligence operative hiding out in South Korea, is pulled back into the shadows when a haunting decision from his past resurfaces. Now, he’s being hunted by Rebecca, a lethal young assassin, and the dark spy organization she works for.

4. Honest Renovations

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 3

Honest Renovations, hosted by Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis, is back and they're taking things to the next level. This time around, it’s all about smart, problem-solving design as they transform family homes into functional, personalized spaces that truly work for real life.

5. Nobody 2

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 89 minutes

Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) is just trying to unplug with a family getaway to the quiet town of Plummerville but trouble clearly didn’t get the memo. Soon, he’s facing off against a corrupt theme park mogul, a crooked sheriff and a crime boss who’s out for blood.

*Only in theaters

6. Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical

  • Rating: G
  • Runtime: 40 minutes

Join the Peanuts gang for a heartwarming summer camp adventure full of nostalgia, discovery and charm. As Charlie Brown sets out to make his last year unforgettable and Sally navigates the nerves of her first, Snoopy and Woodstock stumble upon a treasure map that leads to an unexpected journey just beyond camp.

7. Jim Jefferies: Two Limb Policy

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Runtime: 90 minutes

Comedian Jim Jefferies is back with his signature no-filter humor, sounding off on tiny mustaches, straight-guy problems and why he refuses to consider acting a “real” job.

8. Americana

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 107 minutes

A shy waitress and a heartbroken military vet get caught up in a dangerous chase for a rare Native American artifact and a ruthless criminal isn’t far behind. Starring Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey and Eric Dane, this high-stakes thriller mixes romance, suspense and a dash of chaos.

*Only in theaters

9. In the Mud

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

After a deadly accident, five female prisoners form an unbreakable bond but their newfound sisterhood is tested as corruption, power struggles and brutal turf wars erupt inside the prison walls.

10. Magic City: An American Fantasy

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

Magic City: An American Fantasy dives into the iconic Atlanta club that became a cultural powerhouse, attracting A-list stars and birthing major hip-hop moments. It’s a wild, music-filled deep dive into one of Atlanta’s most legendary institutions.

11. Fatal Seduction

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 2

A married professor’s whirlwind affair with a younger man spirals into a web of betrayal and long-buried secrets, revealing that the real danger may be closer than she thinks. Passion turns to peril in this slow-burn tale of trust, obsession and deceit.

12. Freakier Friday

  • Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 111 minutes

It’s been 22 years since Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Anna (Lindsay Lohan) swapped bodies and lives in Freaky Friday and now, the chaos might be coming full circle. Anna’s all grown up with a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter, but as their blended family tries to figure things out, she and Tess realize… lightning just might strike twice.

*Only in theaters

13. Wednesday

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 2

Wednesday Addams is back at Nevermore Academy and this time, the mystery is even darker. With a hooded figure controlling crows, whispers of a secret outcast experimentation program and the supernatural stakes higher than ever, Wednesday must navigate growing threats, dodge unwanted attention, and stay true to herself… all while trying to crack the case before it cracks her.

14. The Pickup

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 96 minutes

A routine cash pickup goes completely off the rails when armored truck drivers Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson) are ambushed by a crew of ruthless criminals led by the sharp and fearless Zoe (Keke Palmer). What follows is a high-stakes, high-chaos thrill ride as this unlikely duo battles danger, disaster and each other on the worst (and wildest) day of their lives.

15. Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil

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

Back in 1984, Ted Bundy teamed up with detective Robert Keppel to help catch the Green River killer, who was hitting the same Seattle spots Bundy had years before. Ted Bundy: Dialogue With the Devil drops unheard tapes and raw interviews, diving deep into their twisted cat-and-mouse game.

16. Platonic

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 2

Platonic follows former best friends (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) who reconnect in midlife after years apart only for their renewed friendship to spiral into hilarious chaos. As their bond grows stronger (and more disruptive), it throws their lives totally off balance, with a stellar ensemble cast including Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, Carla Gallo and Andrew Lopez along for the ride.

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