If you ask entertainment enthusiasts what they love most about the weekend; their answers would probably revolve around new movies and TV shows that are released every week. Romance, comedy, thriller, murder mysteries, and even documentaries, there is pretty much everything that the world of entertainment has in store for people of all ages across OTT platforms and in theatres. From romantic comedies to action thrillers, this weekend promises a wide range of new shows and movies released on streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, and Hulu.
Romance is in the air with the fourth season of ‘Emily In Paris’ and the Korean drama ‘Love Next Door’. If you need a good laugh, American comedian Matt Rife is getting real with his one-of-a-kind stand-up act for Netflix. For action, we have films like ‘Jackpot!’ and ‘The Union’. Here’s a look at all the new titles worth tuning into this weekend.
Matt Rife: Lucid – A Crowd Work Special
Release date: August 13, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Summary: Directed by Erik Griffin, the Netflix comedy special ‘Matt Rife: Lucid – A Crowd Work Special’ follows Matt Rife as he interacts with the crowd and riffs all things dreams.
Watch the trailer here:
The Tyrant
Release date: August 14, 2024
Where to watch: Disney+
Total episodes: 4
Summary: Directed by Park Hoon Jung, the Korean drama ‘The Tyrant’ stars Kim Seon-ho, Kim Kang-woo, and Jo Yoon-su. Things go awry when a secret bioweapon backed by the South Korean government is stolen. They along with the US intelligence agencies work together to recover it as it possesses the power to enhance human abilities.
Watch the trailer here:
Bad Monkey
Release date: August 14, 2024
Where to watch: Apple TV+
Total episodes: 10
Summary: Developed by Bill Lawrence, ‘Bad Monkey’ stars Vince Vaughn, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, L. Scott Caldwell, and more. Based on Carl Hiaasen’s best-selling novel, the black comedy series follows Andrew Yancy, a detective-turned-restaurant inspector in Southern Florida who gets a chance to get his job back when he comes across a case involving a human arm.
Watch the trailer here:
Jackpot!
Release date: August 15, 2024
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Summary: Directed by Paul Feig, the film ‘Jackpot!’ stars Awkwafina, John Cena, Simu Liu, and Ayden Mayeri. Set in the future, it follows Katie Kim who runs for her life after accidentally winning a multi-billion dollar ‘Grand Lottery’.
Watch the trailer here:
Emily in Paris (Season 4: Part 1)
Release date: August 15, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Total episodes: 5
Summary: Created by Darren Star, Season 4 Part 1 of ‘Emily in Paris’ continues the Parisian adventure of Emily Cooper with bold choices and relationships. Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, and Camille Razat star.
Watch the trailer here:
The Union
Release date: August 16, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Summary: Directed by Julian Farino, the film ‘The Union’ stars Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry. It follows a construction worker who finds himself in the world of secret agents and spies when his high-school sweetheart recruits him for a mission.
Watch the trailer here:
Love Next Door
Release date: August 17, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Total episodes: 16
Summary: Directed by Yoo Je-won, the Korean drama ‘Love Next Door’ stars Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min. It follows Bae Seok-ryu, a young woman who tries hard to get out of her troubled life. However, things change when she crosses paths with Choi Seung-Hyo, her childhood best friend and now a successful architect.
Watch the trailer here:
Stree 2 (Hindi)
Release date: August 15, 2024
Where to watch: Theatres
Summary: Directed by Amar Kaushik, the Hindi language film ‘Stree 2’ is a sequel to the 2018 hit film ‘Stree.’ It follows Vicky and his friends who face a new spirit in Chanderi called Sarkate as it terrorizes the village. The movie stars Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana in leading roles.
Watch the trailer here:
Khel Khel Mein (Hindi)
Release date: August 15, 2024
Where to watch: Theatre
Summary: Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the comedy movie ‘Khel Khel Mein’ stars Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Vaani Kapoor, and more. It follows a group of close friends whose lives change when they engage in a thrilling game at a dinner party.
Watch the trailer here:
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