It’s a new week, which means there are nearly endless new options to watch on our favorite streaming services. We like to keep tabs on what’s new to Netflix and Max in the month ahead, but don’t you just hate when you get all excited to watch a show or movie, only to find out you still have to wait weeks for it to come out? That’s why we like to keep things a little short-sighted here, by telling you about the best entertainment options available this week.
With these excellent choices to look forward to, the week will fly on by. Just try to see how many you can make it through before the weekend hits!
What to watch this week — the best movies and TV on streaming
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (July 1)
Can you believe the beloved science fiction/comedy movie turns 20? In honor of this anniversary, you’ll be able to stream the film, which stars Martin Freeman, on Hulu.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 reunion (July 1)
You’ve seen all the drama play out on the most recent season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives; now you’ll get to find out how all of it has changed MomTok. Hosted by Nick Viall, we’ll hear all about which friendships are still intact, which relationships are on thin ice, and get clarity on all the rumors floating around. Stream it on Hulu.
Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel (July 1)
This Netflix documentary tackles the rise and fall of the early 2000s sensation, American Apparel. From its meteoric rise to popularity to the allegations of mismanagement and sexual harassment that ultimately took down its founder, this film is a wild ride from start to finish.
Heads of State (July 2)
This new action-comedy stars John Cena as the President of the United States and Idris Elba as the U.K. Prime Minister. The two must team up with each other and an MI6 agent played by Priyanka Chopra after their jet is shot down, leaving them stranded in enemy territory. You’ll be able to watch the movie on Prime Video.
Tour de France: Unchained season 3 (July 2)
It’s the third and final season of the docuseries that follows the competitors of the Tour de France. As Netflix puts it, ” The gap between the teams widens, but the peloton heavyweights are faced with a new generation of cyclists who are resolute and determined to change the course of history. Small teams, outsiders, new heroes, and explosive rivalries, all clinging to one crazy idea: toppling the kings. Three weeks. Hundreds of kilometers. Just one truth: in the most difficult race in the world, there are no certainties.”
Community (July 3)
If you’ve been missing this hilarious comedy starring Donald Glover, Alison Brie, Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Yvette Nicole Brown, Danny Pudi, and Chevy Chase, you’ll be happy to learn that the complete series will be available for your binging pleasure on Hulu.
Sinners (July 4)
If you didn’t manage to catch Ryan Coogler’s record-breaking film in theaters (or if you did and just want to see it again), you’re in luck: Sinners hits HBO Max on July 4. The period horror piece starring Michael B. Jordan earned over $340 million at the box office globally, making it the highest-grossing original horror film in over a decade.
The Bachelor season 27 & 28 (June 29)
On a Bachelor rewatch? Two seasons past are now available to stream on Hulu in their entirety: Season 27, which initially aired in 2023 and features Bachelor Zach Shallcross; and season 28, which had Joey Graziadei as the lead. Catch up on all the drama before Bachelor in Paradise airs beginning July 7.
Squid Game season 3 (June 27)
The series reaches its dramatic conclusion. Will Gi-hun prevail in his quest to take down the Squid Game? Or will the rich and powerful crush the players’ plan? Will the Front Man pull off the ultimate double-cross? Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has vowed to bring the epic story to its deserved closure.
The Bear season 4 (June 25)
Yes, chef! The Bear returns for its fourth season, and we’ll pick up where last season’s cliffhanger left off, with the fate of the Chicago Tribune review being revealed. It’s a make-or-break moment for The Bear and its staff. Will Sydney stay at the restaurant? Will Carmy make up with Claire? Grab a seat and get ready to find out.
Jaws (June 15)
Stay out of the water — because Jaws is celebrating its 50th anniversary! That’s right, the iconic film came out 50 years ago this week (its premiere date was June 20, 1975, to be exact). You’ll be able to stream all four movies in the franchise on Peacock starting June 15. Our recommendation? Pair the movie with this wine featuring a great white shark on its label for your watch party.
Sally (June 16)
Emmy award-winning director Cristina Costantini directed and produced this new documentary about Sally Ride, the astronaut who made history as the first American woman to go to outer space. The film explores her astonishing career and her relationship with tennis player and science educator Tam O’Shaughnessy.
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders season 2 (June 18)
Your favorite cheerleaders are back. Netflix’s docuseries follows the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders from the 2024-2025 season, from auditions and training camp all the way through the NFL season. 23 of the 36 veterans will return to try to get back on the squad, but make no mistake: Their spots are not guaranteed.
The Buccaneers (June 18)
Calling all Bridgerton fans, a new period drama is here. Set in 1870s London, a group of fun-loving young American women burst onto the British social scene. They have their eyes on snagging eligible bachelors and making a splash at the debutante ball.
The Waterfront (June 19)
If you can’t get enough about dramas focused on families hellbent on protecting their dynasties, then you’ll want to check out Netflix’s latest series from the showrunner of Scream, Dawson’s Creek, and The Vampire Diaries. It’s all about the flawed Buckley family attempting to hold onto control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire — and the increasingly dangerous things they do to keep it afloat. Oh, and did we mention it’s based on true events?
Don’t Tell Larry (June 20)
If you thought your office culture was toxic, just wait until you see this new dark workplace comedy. Patty Guggenheim plays Susan, an aspiring corporate ladder-climber who tells a white lie when she doesn’t invite her, shall we say, eccentric coworker Larry in order to secure a promotion. Things quickly spiral out of control when one of their coworkers dies, and Susan and her cubicle-mate (played by Kenneth Mosley) concoct a series of elaborate ruses to try to get Larry fired — or arrested. Stream it on AppleTV and Amazon.
Ginny & Georgia season 3 (June 6)
Season 3 of Netflix’s hit show kicks off in dramatic fashion, that’s for sure: Georgia has just been arrested for murder during her own wedding! Now Georgia has to find out if Ginny is really her ride-or-die — and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Straw (June 10)
Taraji P. Henson stars in Tyler Perry’s new thriller/drama. From Netflix’s description: “A single mother’s world unravels in chaos as her day goes from bad to worse to catastrophic as she struggles to care for her ill daughter. Pushed to the brink by a world that seems indifferent to her existence, she’s forced to confront impossible choices in a society that offers her no safety net.”
Call Her Alex (June 10)
If you were into podcasts, the Call Her Daddy feud of 2020 was your Roman Empire. Five years, a $60 million podcast deal, and a whole lot of rumors later, and we’re finally getting some of Alex’s insight into the explosive breakup. But this two-part docuseries coming to Hulu isn’t totally about the dissolution of the uber-popular Barstool podcast — it’s more of a look at host Alex Cooper’s life, upbringing, and how it influenced her journey to the top of the podcast charts.
Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy (June 10)
Nearly four years after the tragedy at Travis Scott’s festival that killed 10 of his fans, a new Netflix documentary takes a look at what, exactly, went so wrong. It includes interviews from first responders, security staff, and survivors.
Deep Cover (June 12)
Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Offerman star in this action-comedy movie about an improv teacher and two of her students who are recruited by the police to pose as criminals in London’s dangerous underworld. Can they “yes…and” their way to exposing the crime ring without getting caught? Find out when you stream it on Prime Video.
Fubar season 2 (June 12)
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Luke Brunner, a veteran CIA operative who’s about to retire — until he’s asked to do one more mission. That mission? Save his daughter, a fellow operative. If that’s not complicated enough, the villain he’s up against is his old flame, who’s hell-bent on destroying his life — and the world.
Atsuko Okatsuka: Father (June 13)
In her new Hulu special, Atsuko Okatsuka speaks about her marriage, her career, and various things she only learned recently.
ROMCON: Who the F* is Jason Porter? (June 14)
This chilling true crime documentary on Prime Video is giving Dirty John vibes — it tells the story of an accomplished real estate broker in Toronto who falls for a charismatic handyman. Their relationship is a storybook romance, until she finds out that her beloved “Jace” is actually Jason Porter, a convicted criminal with a history of manipulating women.
90 Day Fiancé season 5 (June 14)
The full fifth season of 90 Day Fiancé will be available to binge on Hulu. This season had some of the most memorable couples in franchise history, including Molly and Luis — and plenty of drama to go around for everybody.
Best new books to read this week
Sunburned by Katharine Wood (July 1)
In this locked-room — well, locked-yacht — thriller, an eccentric billionaire is being blackmailed by one of the guests staying on his lavish resort in St. Barths. Not to mention, they’re also the people closest to him. USA Today bestselling author Ashley Winstead says Sunburned is “utterly delectable and addicting” and “what happens when Agatha Christie meets a thoroughly modern, sexy sensibility.”
Party of Liars by Kelsey Cox (July 1)
Cox has been dubbed the Lucy Foley of Texas, and her latest novel is a locked-room thriller where a sweet sixteen turns deadly, and everyone on the killer guest list is hiding secrets. New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins says it’s “fun, twisty, [and] fast-paced,” and Nina Simon says, “I couldn’t put it down!”
Ecstasy by Ivy Pochoda (June 17)
The Washington Post says, “Pochoda has delivered another brutal blow in her latest, an existential western that starts with a jailbreak and rip-roars its way through a threatening landscape.” Ecstasy marks her debut in horror, offering a dark, feminist reimagining of Euripides’ The Bacchae. A woman named Lena, recently freed from a controlling marriage, arrives on the Greek island of Naxos. There, she becomes entangled with a group of women led by a charismatic figure, whose influence awakens ancient, primal forces. As Lena confronts her suppressed desires and the island’s haunting allure, she must decide whether to embrace this newfound freedom or face its perilous consequences.
HIT GIRLS: Britney, Taylor, Beyoncé, and the Women Who Built Pop’s Shiniest Decade by Nora Princiotti (June 17)
The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti celebrates the women who revolutionized pop music and dives into the “feuds”, the online conspiracy theories, gross tabloid headlines, and provides behind-the-scenes knowledge that’s endlessly fascinating. Booklist calls it “a must-read for pop music lovers.”
I Did Warn Her by Sian Gilbert (June 17)
When model-gorgeous stewardess Sasha joins the all-blonde crew of the luxurious billionaire yacht, the Ophelia, for a weeklong Atlantic crossing, she quickly becomes entangled in a web of secrets, rivalries, and thefts. As tensions escalate, a crew member is found dead after a night of partying, turning the yacht into a claustrophobic crime scene where everyone is a suspect. With dark secrets lurking beneath the opulent surface, the ultra-wealthy guests and crew must confront their hidden truths before the killer strikes again.
Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston (June 17)
Sounds Like Love is NYT bestselling author Ashley Poston’s latest rom-com, and it was named a most-anticipated summer read by PEOPLE, Goodreads, and more. Entertainment Weekly raves, “you can’t get much better” and the NYT says, “I need to yell to everyone about how good it is.” It’s about Joni Lark, an in-demand singer-songwriter in L.A. who returns to her hometown in North Carolina to find her life is falling apart — and her favorite music venue is closing. Joni’s losing her creative spark, but when she gets the idea for a new tune from an alluring male voice in her head, she has to risk her heart and her secrets in the hopes of finishing the tune.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab (June 10)
The author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is back with another sweeping fantasy that Paste calls “vampire fiction the way it should be done.” The Washington Post calls it “a sensual and haunting look at women who refuse to be bound by convention and instead take what they want,” and the NY Times says it’s “immersive… A time-sweeping, character-juggling, lesbian vampire mystery.”
Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall (June 10)
The creator of Broadchurch has written another gripping police procedural about a murder in the picturesque coastal English village of Fleetcombe. Veteran detective Nicola Bridge partners up with rookie DC Harry Ward to figure out why local Jim Tiernan’s body is discovered in the middle of the road, tied to a chair, with stag antlers on his head. Their investigation will lead them straight to the center of the small town’s web of secrets, lies, and grudges.
My Friend Johnny: The Last 20 Years of a Beautiful Life with Johnny Carson and Friends by Howard Smith (June 10)
Calling all late night fans! This new book from the former software exec and Johnny Carson’s best friend paints an intimate picture of the comedy icon and their enduring friendship. It features a forward from Jay Leno, and the stories will also include appearances from some names you may know — everyone from Princess Diana to Oprah Winfrey and even Jimmy Hoffa. David Foster raves, “This book will make you laugh and cry at the same time, and Howard has somehow done it without crossing that ‘privacy’ line that was so important to Johnny.”
Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson (June 10)
USA Today bestselling author Alicia Thompson is back with another swoonworthy romance set on a cruise ship. Micah and John are two estranged friends who used to be in a famous band together, but haven’t spoken much since the band broke up. When they get the chance to reunite for a special show on a cruise, Micah is determined not to get caught up in a messy romance — while John is equally set on not letting another chance with Micah go.
With a Vengeance by Riley Sager (June 10)
Riley Sager’s latest thriller is a locked-room mystery that takes place on (you guessed it) a luxury overnight train traveling from Philadelphia to Chicago in 1942. Anna Matheson invited six people on board to enact retribution on those she believes destroyed her family. But when people start getting killed, her plan is derailed (no pun intended).
