9 New Movies and Shows to Watch on Netflix, Max, and More This Weekend (October 18-20)

As we move deeper into fall, there are plenty of must-see movies and TV shows this weekend best streaming services.

Admittedly, shows aren’t the biggest draw this week, but there are some great options. If you’re outside the US, the Australian reboot of The Office hits Prime Video this weekend. However, Americans are not left hanging. “Shrinking” returned for its second season this week, and the comedy-drama on Apple TV Plus is no consolation prize. It’s the real deal.

However, movies are loading this weekend. Whether it’s original new releases like Netflix’s Woman of the Hour or newly added library films like A24’s MaXXXine for Max, there are plenty of great films to see this weekend. Additionally, “The Wild Robot” and “Alien: Romulus” are available on PVOD streaming services this week. So if you haven’t seen them yet, now is the time.

Here’s our guide to what to watch this weekend.

New TV shows

“The Office” (Australia) (Prime Video)

Official Trailer | The Office | Prime Video – YouTube

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US readers, you can skip this section. If you don’t have a VPN like NordVPN, you won’t be able to watch the Australian reboot of The Office. But for the rest of the world: Don’t sleep on this new Prime Video sitcom. Yes, it definitely feels like the famous American version of the series, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad time. Our own Lucy Scotting has already watched the first few episodes and described her as “a bloody ripper”, which I think is pretty damn Australian.

Stream now Prime Video

“Shrinking” (Apple TV Plus)

Shrinking – Official Trailer for Season 2 | Apple TV+ – YouTube

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“Shrinking” could be that The best Apple TV Plus show you’re not watching. It comes from legendary sitcom creator Bill Lawrence and was written by Lawrence, “Ted Lasso” star/writer Brett Goldstein and Jason Segel, who also stars in the series as therapist Jimmy Laird.

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In Season 1, Jimmy began telling his patients what he really thinks – and it had some disastrous consequences. It also drew the ire of Jimmy’s colleague Paul (Harrison Ford). This season, Jimmy must deal with these unintended consequences while healing from the loss of his wife. I promise you, as dramatic as this sounds, you will definitely laugh while watching Shrinking.

Stream the first two episodes of season two now Apple TV Plus

“Hysteria” (Peacock)

hysteria | Official Trailer | Peacock Original – YouTube

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Bruce Campbell in a horror property? Sign me up. The Evil Dead star is perfect for the role of Chief Dandrige in this new Peacock original series. Set during the “Satanic Panic” of the 1980s, “Hysteria” follows struggling high school metal band Dethkrunch as they take advantage of the hereditary town’s sudden interest in the occult and rebrand themselves as a satanic metal band. Unfortunately, this backfires and they quickly become the target of a witch hunt in the city following the disappearance of the school’s quarterback.

Stream now peacock

New films

“Woman of the Hour” (Netflix)

Woman of the hour | Official teaser | Netflix-YouTube

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“Woman of the Hour” is Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut and also stars the famous actress as “The Dating Game” bachelorette Cheryl Bradshaw. Cheryl’s appearance in the 1978 episode of the popular TV show should have been harmless. But she became part of history when she dated contestant Rodney Alcala… who was actually a notorious serial killer who was currently on a murder spree that may have included over 130 murders across multiple states. Don’t miss this film based on incredible true events.

Stream now Netflix

‘MaXXXine’ (Max)

MaXXXine | Official Trailer HD | A24 – YouTube

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Ti West’s “X” trilogy was a huge success, including this year’s final installment, “MaXXXine.” It stars Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, who tries to transition from adult film star to scream queen after playing a role in the horror film The Puritan II. But all of this takes place against the backdrop of the infamous Night Stalker murders, so it’s unclear whether Maxine will ever survive to get her big break.

Stream now Max

“Brothers” (Prime Video)

Brothers – Official Trailer | Prime Video – YouTube

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The first trailer for “Brothers” looked unhinged. The film stars Peter Dinklage and Josh Brolin as twin brothers with a sordid criminal past. Dinklage goes for one last hit, but Brolin tries to go the right way. Dinklage finally convinces him and what follows appears to be a crazy road trip with toilet humor, an orangutan and incredible acting talent. With a supporting cast that includes Brendan Fraser, Glenn Close and Marisa Tomei, this may be one of the biggest call sheets of the year, let alone this week.

Stream now Prime Video

“Late Night with the Devil” (Hulu)

Late Night with the Devil: Official Trailer | Shudder – YouTube

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There’s no better time than today to get in the Halloween spirit. “Late Night with the Devil” star David Dastmalchian as Jack Delroy, host of the late night show “Night Owls with Jack Delroy.” While the show was initially successful, ratings began to decline, forcing Jack to take drastic measures. In a special occult Halloween episode, Jack attempts to summon a demon and of course things don’t go as planned.

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“The Wild Robot” (PVOD)

The wild robot | Official Trailer – YouTube

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“The Wild Robot” is based on the 2016 novel of the same name. The story follows Roz (Lupita Nyong’o), a robot from Universal Dynamics, who is stranded on an uninhabited island during a storm. She is accidentally activated by the local wildlife and although things start out difficult, she eventually adapts to her surroundings. This animated film was a huge critical success and a moderate success at the box office. Watch it now before the inevitable Oscar hype begins.

Buy or rent now Amazon or Apple

“Alien: Romulus” (PVOD)

Alien: Romulus | Official Trailer – YouTube

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We associate the Alien franchise with science fiction, but the original film is a horror classic. “Alien: Romulus” is very much in this direction, with “Evil Dead” (2013) filmmaker Fede Álvarez directing this latest film in the popular series. Set between the events of “Alien” and “Aliens,” “Alien: Romulus” stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu as a group of young space colonists investigating an abandoned Weyland-Yutani research station , which hides a terrible secret.

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