Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that’s before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!
Don’t be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We’ve got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you’re seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we’ve got you covered there, too.
15. Tires, Season 3
Roll back into Valley Forge Automotive Center this week, as Netflix’s hit workplace comedy Tires returns for round three. Co-created by Shane Gillis, Steve Gerben, and John McKeever, the series focuses on Will Jacobs (Gerben), the manager of his family’s auto-repair chain, and his obnoxious cousin Shane (Gillis). Critics didn’t love Season 1, but reception to Season 2 was more positive. Season 3 could continue Tires‘ uphill trend. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter
Starring: Shane Gillis, Steve Gerben, Chris O’Connor, Kilah Fox, Stavros Halkias, and Thomas Haden Church
How to watch: Tires Season 3 is now streaming on Netflix.
14. Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear
You might know Travis Barker as the drummer from Blink-182, or as the star of the 2005 reality TV series Meet the Barkers, or as the husband of Keeping Up With the Kardashian‘s star Kourtney Kardashian. Yet for all the ways Barker has been in the public eye for decades, his new documentary promises a deeper look into his personal struggles following a near-fatal plane crash.
If you had a second chance to live, how would you change? Barker answers that with Louder Than Fear. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor
How to watch: Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear is now streaming on Hulu.
13. Conversations With a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes
The final chapter of Netflix’s Conversations With a Killer series focuses on Charles Manson, the infamous 1960s cult leader responsible for ordering the murders of nine people, including actress Sharon Tate. The Charles Manson Tapes is a documentary that charts Manson’s backstory, trial, and imprisonment, combining archival footage with interviews and prison recordings that haven’t before been released. It’s a grim story that many people will have heard before. If you’d prefer to try some lesser-known true crime offerings, Netflix has some truly bizarre ones. — Sam Haysom, General Assignment Editor, UK
How to watch: Conversations With a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes is now streaming on Netflix.
12. Whitmer Thomas: Terminal Crew of Dudes
Following 2020’s The Golden One and several albums, Whitmer Thomas’ new HBO comedy special promises the Alabama-raised, Los Angeles–based comedian’s characteristic blend of stand-up and indie rock. The special is buoyed by his like-minded friends, produced by fellow comedian Tim Robinson and co-directed by fellow musician Clay Tatum. Terminal Crew of Dudes sees nostalgia, friendship, and growing up remaining the core of Thomas’ comedy, as he told the L.A. Times: “It’s my entire identity, my friends and the stories that we tell together…I almost feel, like, in debt to my friends.” — Shannon Connellan, Senior Editor
How to watch: Whitmer Thomas: Terminal Crew of Dudes comes to HBO Max on Aug. 14.
11. A Child of My Own
Netflix has been relentless when it comes to unleashing jaw-dropping true crime content this summer, from The Crash to Maternal Instinct to A Toxic Love Story. Now comes A Child of My Own.
Documentarian Maite Alberdi (The Mole Agent) offers a look back at the case of Eleonor Alejandra Marín Mendoza, who in 2009 was arrested for kidnapping a newborn from a hospital. This isn’t a Maternal Instinct scenario, at least not according to Mendoza. In this curious Spanish-language doc (with overdub English option available), Alberdi has the first half play out like a narrative feature, re-enacting the events that led to the abduction. Then, at the halfway point, Mendoza and her husband sit down for interviews, given a platform to share what it felt like from their perspective. Moreover, Alberdi uses commentators to dig into the social pressures specific to people who can get pregnant, and how that contributed to Mendoza’s choices.
It’s a wild story. But for those shaken by the aforementioned Netflix releases, be assured this one is less harrowing and less deadly. — K.P.
How to watch: A Child of My Own is now streaming on Netflix.
10. Camp Rock 3
Before its quotes (“she’s really good!”) and awkward stomp-clap intimidation attempts became memes, the Demi Lovato-led Camp Rock franchise was a Disney phenomenon. Now it’s back for its third outing, introducing a new generation of aspiring musicians. This summer at Camp Rock has extra stakes, though, as the winner of the Final Jam will get to go on tour with Connect 3 (the Jonas Brothers) as their opening act. Tune up your instruments and tune in to see who takes the crown. — B.E.
Starring: Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Maria Canals-Barrera, Sherry Cola, Liamani Segura, Malachi Barton, Lumi Pollack, Casey Trotter, and Hudson Stone
How to watch: Camp Rock 3 comes to Disney+ on Aug. 14.
9. Bergerac
If you haven’t been on the case with famed detective Jim Bergerac, it’s high time you joined the investigation. The legendary screen detective was made famous by British icon John Nettles when Bergerac ruled the BBC in the ’80s, running until 1991. In 2025, the series was rebooted with Two Weeks in August star Damien Molony taking on the coveted role of the Jersey-based investigator. The resurrected series saw mixed reviews, but you can come to your own conclusion when Season 1 hits PBS Masterpiece this week. — S.C.
Starring: Damien Molony, Zoë Wanamaker, and Philip Glenister
How to watch: Bergerac launches on on PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video on Aug. 16.
8. Don’t Say Good Luck
From writer/director Julia Hart (Fast Color, I’m Your Woman) comes the latest Sandler family production. Adam Sandler and his wife Jackie Sandler produce Don’t Say Good Luck, which stars their daughter Sunny Sandler (You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah).
This musical teen drama centers on Sophie Birenbaum (Sunny Sandler), a theater kid who’s so focused on getting the lead in her school’s upcoming production of Waitress the musical that she’s blindsided when her mom (Yellowjackets’ Melanie Lynskey) is diagnosed with cancer.
Considering the high emotional intelligence of Hart’s previous films, we predict this one will be a satisfying and visually stirring tearjerker. — K.P.
Starring: Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz, Bebe Neuwirth, and Steve Buscemi
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How to watch: Don’t Say Good Luck debuts on Netflix on Aug. 14.
7. Normal
English filmmaker Ben Wheatley has previously thrilled action fans with the shoot-’em-up Free Fire. Now he’s bringing that energy into a satire about a “normal” American town where everyone has guns — and has them aimed at the interim sheriff, played by Bob Odenkirk.
Sure, the folks of Normal, Minnesota, seem friendly. But beneath their smiles lies a dark conspiracy. And while they welcome newcomer Ulysses as the face of law in their town, they won’t stand for him sticking his nose where it’s not wanted.*
In my review out of SXSW, I cheered, “Wheatley delivers an action comedy that is wildly entertaining, hilariously twisted, and ultimately shockingly feel-good.” — K.P.
Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler, Lena Headey, Ryan Allen, Billy MacLellan, Brendan Fletcher, Peter Shinkoda, and Jess McLeod
How to watch: Normal debuts on HBO Max on Aug. 14.
6. Minions & Monsters
The Minions have caused all kind of comical mayhem since they debuted in Despicable Me back in 2010. But their latest adventure is uniquely thrilling for cinephiles as it lets these lovable critters loose in 1920s Hollywood, where they’re searching for monsters to make a movie of their own.
This means a lot of allusions to cinema on top of the Minions’ signature silliness. So whether you love slapstick, goofy gibberish, or classic Hollywood icons, this comedy should satisfy. — K.P.
Starring: Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, and Phil LaMarr
How to watch: Minions & Monsters is now available for purchase or rental on digital.
6. Our Hero, Balthazar
Oscar Boyson’s directorial debut, Our Hero, Balthazar, is a black comedy tailor-made for today, examining everything from performative social media activism to school shootings.
Balthazar (Jaeden Martell) is an affluent New York teen who regularly posts social media videos of him crying about gun violence. While the crying is authentic, the emotion behind it isn’t. As Balthazar performs empathy for the internet, he makes contact with troll Solomon (Asa Butterfield), who appears to be planning a school shooting. To stop him, Balthazar heads to Texas, and the pair form an unlikely bond. The film received critical acclaim following its premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival. — B.E.
Starring: Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Chris Bauer, Jennifer Ehle, Anna Baryshnikov, Noah Centineo, Becky Ann Baker, Avan Jogia, and Pippa Knowles
How to watch: Our Hero, Balthazar is now available for purchase or rental on digital.
5. Jackass: Best and Last
Looking back on Jackass and its legacy, Johnny Knoxville and the gang give fans one more round of bonkers stunts and pranks. There’s also fresh thrills, like messing with a robot named Larry.
The guys claim this is the last film. We hope that’s not true. But they do say goodbyes hit hard, and this movie definitely does — in the feels, and the nuts. Repeatedly. — K.P.
Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Dave England, Danger Ehren, Preston Lacy, Poopies, Zach Holmes, Jasper, Rachel Wolfson, and Dark Shark
How to watch: Jackass: Best and Last is now available for purchase or rental on digital.
4. Hellcat
Hell hath no fury like a woman who wakes up in a stranger’s moving trailer. And that’s all you’re getting from me about writer-director Brock Bodell’s feature film debut. Starring Dakota Gorman (How I Met Your Father), Hellcat has critics abuzz, with Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko writing in her review, “Like a lot of Shudder titles, Hellcat is a low-budget movie. But this financial constraint pushed Bodell and his collaborators to imagine what could be done cheaply and cinematically. The result is a movie that is claustrophobic, thought-provoking, surprising, and wicked fun.”
Without spoiling anything (beyond giving you an exclusive clip to watch), buckle up and join the nail-biting ride that is Hellcat. — S.C.
Starring: Dakota Gorman, Todd Terry, James Austin Johnson, Jordan Mullins, and Liz Atwater
How to watch: Hellcat comes to Shudder on Aug. 14.
3. The Invite
As the follow-up to Don’t Worry Darling, actor/director Olivia Wilde offers an English-language remake of the Spanish comedy The People Upstairs.
Written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, The Invite stars Wilde and Seth Rogen as a married couple with a kid, a great apartment, and no patience left for each other. So, when the hot couple from upstairs (Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton) come down for an adults-only dinner, sparks fly, as does a spicy invite.
In my review, I cheered, “I was enchanted by The Invite. McCormack and Jones’ screenplay is smartly written, bringing emotional depth to all four lovers, while solidly establishing the relatable frustrations of long-term relationships. Wilde’s direction is deceptively simple in its aesthetic, favoring cinematography that allows us to spy without the discomfort of voyeurism. This keeps the tone light even as the talk turns dirty. And with an ensemble that’s totally game to embrace the silly, sexy, and subversive, The Invite is ruthlessly entertaining.” — K.P.
Starring: Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton
How to watch: The Invite is now available for purchase and rental on digital.
2. Girls Like Girls
Singer/songwriter Hayley Kiyoko turns filmmaker with this teen romance based on her best-selling 2023 novel, which was based on her 2015 single of the same name.
Co-writing the screenplay with Stefanie Scott, Kiyoko helms Girls Like Girls, bringing to life a story of sapphic first love. Maya da Costa stars as Coley, a new girl in town who’s instantly drawn to the femme and friendly Sonya (Myra Molloy). Their chemistry is undeniable. But are either of them ready to embrace what that means? *
In my review for Mashable, I cheered, “The romance and tenderness found in Kiyoko’s music videos throbs in Girls Like Girls. She breaks from creaky conventions of queer coming-of-age tales by rejecting scenes of violence or social ostracizing that once seemed required. Her heroine is soft, too, not pursuing but being pursued. And her ending is not a promise of eternal devotion, but a small win that feels huge for a girl in love.” — K.P.
Starring: Maya da Costa, Myra Molloy, Levon Hawke, and Zach Braff
How to watch: Girls Like Girls begins streaming on Peacock on Aug. 14.
Best of streaming this week: Lanterns
House of the Dragon Sundays may be over, but HBO is keeping its summer tentpole programming rolling with Lanterns, the latest TV show in the DC Universe. Co-created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, the series introduces two members of the Green Lantern Corps: Earth’s Green Lantern Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), and his trainee John Stewart (Aaron Pierre). They’re on the case in Nebraska, investigating a small-town shooting that may have intergalactic ramifications.
Lanterns is full of details that’ll psych up Green Lantern fans, like the presence of Sinestro (Ulrich Thomsen) and menacing Manhunters. But it’s also accessible to DC novices in the mood for an exciting new show, thanks to gritty mystery elements, a killer dynamic between Chandler and Pierre, and exciting twists. Trust me, this is one you’ll want to watch live and unspoiled. — B.E.
Starring: Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Poorna Jagannathan, and Garret Dillahunt
How to watch: Lanterns debuts on HBO Max on Aug. 16.
(*) denotes a blurb came from a prior list.
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