TOP MOVIES TO SEE THIS WEEKEND
“Wednesday” Season 2 Part 2 (Jonathan Hession/Netflix) and “The Paper” (Aaron Epstein/Peacock)
Two of the most anticipated new TV series of the year debut on HBO Max and Peacock this week, including a spin-off from one of television's most cherished comedies. Meanwhile, Netflix and AMC+ are releasing new episodes of two of their most popular shows this week, alongside the arrival of one of the biggest comedy films of 2025 on streaming platforms.
In summary, there’s a lot happening this week in terms of streaming debuts. Here are eight of the top new movies and TV shows available for you to watch at home this weekend.
"The Runarounds" (Jackson Lee Davis/Prime video)
"The Runarounds" Season 1 (Prime Video)
It’s a thrilling week for fans of “Outer Banks.” Although they have to wait some time for more episodes of that show, its creative team announced their latest production, “The Runarounds,” this week. This original series on Prime Video is, similar to “Outer Banks,” set in North Carolina. It tells the story of a diverse group of high school graduates who unite to form a rock band.
“The Runarounds” delivers plenty of teen drama and YA excitement, similar to “Outer Banks,” making its debut this week significant for fans of that Netflix show or anyone curious about a series with comparable appeal and allure. All eight episodes of the inaugural season are now available for streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video.
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Liam Neeson in "The Naked Gun"
"The Naked Gun" (2025)
This week’s top VOD release is “The Naked Gun.” Directed and co-written by Lonely Island member Akiva Schaffer, this continuation of 1994’s “Naked Gun 33 ⅓: The Final Insult” surprisingly manages to avoid the pitfalls that often burden legacy sequels. Embracing the same witty, self-deprecating tone of its franchise’s earlier films, the story centers on the adult son (Liam Neeson) of Leslie Nielsen’s Lt. Frank Drebin as he attempts to prevent the closure of the franchise’s Police Squad.
A series of absurd adventures unfold, unified by the delightful comedic performances from the film’s stars, Neeson and Pamela Anderson. After a month in theaters, “The Naked Gun” is now available for purchase and rental on demand.
“Wednesday” Season 2 Part 2 (Courtesy of Netflix)
“Wednesday” Season 2 Part 2 (Netflix)
Fans of “Wednesday” can finally rejoice as the wait for the remaining episodes of the Netflix series' second season is over. The last four episodes, with two directed by Tim Burton, all launched on Wednesday, just shy of a month after the initial four episodes premiered in early August. This gives viewers the opportunity to uncover the resolutions to the latest mysteries in the series and witness the fallout from Wednesday’s (Jenna Ortega) intense midseason clash with the terrifying Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan).
If you've been looking forward to the conclusion of “Wednesday” Season 2, spending four hours this weekend watching the final episodes is the perfect way to do so.
“The Paper” Season 1 (Peacock)
“The Paper,” the eagerly anticipated successor to “The Office” on Peacock, has made its debut. Developed by Greg Daniels, the showrunner of “The Office,” and Michael Koman, this fresh mockumentary series highlights the employees of a once-prominent but currently struggling newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, as they endeavor to revive the publication with the assistance of volunteer journalists.
Similar to “The Office” in its appeal, this show features a remarkable ensemble cast led by Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, Tim Key, and former “Office” star Oscar Nunez. The first season, consisting of 10 episodes, was released all at once on Peacock this past Thursday, allowing audiences to determine how “The Paper” measures up to “The Office.”
“Task” (Peter Kramer/HBO)
“Task” (HBO Max)
“Task,” one of the most anticipated new dramas of 2025, debuts this week. Brad Ingelsby, the creator of “Mare of Easttown,” presents his long-awaited follow-up to his Emmy-winning limited series from 2021, which revolves around an FBI agent in Philadelphia (Mark Ruffalo) who must set aside his numerous personal challenges to form a new task force. Their objective? To put an end to a spate of violent robberies orchestrated by a well-meaning but reckless individual (Tom Pelphrey) who is eager to create a better future for his family.
In essence, the series appears to be another sprawling, intense drama from Ingelsby, a writer already recognized for his skill in depicting morally intricate crime stories onscreen. The premiere episode of the limited series will air on HBO and HBO Max this Sunday night, with the subsequent six episodes scheduled to follow every Sunday until October 19.
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“The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” Season 3 (AMC+)
Less than a year after the conclusion of its second season, AMC’s “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” is making its return this week. Dropping the “Book of Carol” subtitle from the previous season, the new episodes will pick up shortly after the events of Season 2.
In the upcoming third season, Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) leave France behind to embark on an adventure through post-apocalyptic England, eventually leading them to the oppressive streets of a zombie-infested Spain. Along with broadening its narrative canvas, Season 3 of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” has also brought in some exciting new talent, including Stephen Merchant. The premiere of the first episode will air on Sunday night on AMC and AMC+. Similar to “Task,” this season is slated to run until October 19.
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