7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend

We’ve been whipping the festive horse when it comes to new streaming movies and TV shows over the past few weeks. But, surprisingly (and luckily?) The Christmas content library doesn’t seem to grow much this December weekend.

Instead, we’re treated to a mix of all-new sci-fi, crime, and drama flicks, alongside several returning TV shows – including the long-awaited reboot of the Sex and the City franchise ( some people were asking, apparently).

Below you’ll find our picks for the seven biggest movies and TV shows that are falling on Netflix, HBO Max and Main video and more over the next few days. Take a seat and let’s take a look.

Meeting (main video)

Amazon’s latest sci-fi adventure Encounter hits Prime Video this weekend, and sees his ex-father Riz Ahmed on a mission to save his two young sons from an alien infection sweeping the Earth.

At least, that’s our synopsis for the film. When we spoke to his manager, Michael Pearce, he offered an alternative pitch: “I call this a coming-of-age movie trapped in a psychological road thriller – but I might change that description tomorrow.” “

Whatever the description is more accurate, Encounter nonetheless tells a gripping, genre-changing story that will likely strike a chord in more ways than one.

Now available to stream on Prime Video

The unforgivable (Netflix)

Returning to the screen for her first lead role since Bird Box in 2018 (also a Netflix original), Sandra Bullock stars as a woman struggling to get back into society after serving time for a violent crime in The Unforgivable.

German director Nora Fingscheidt makes her English debut with this one, which also stars typical tough guys Jon Bernthal and Vincent D’Onofrio (in a sort of callback to Netflix’s Marvel Universe) alongside the ever-brilliant Viola Davis.

Judging from the trailer, The Unforgivable looks like a typical redemption flick, but Bullock’s plans have defied expectations in the past (remember The Blind Side?).

Now available to stream on Netflix

And just like that … (HBO Max)

Clearly inspired by the reboot fever running through Hollywood right now (take a look at the new horror movies coming next year…), Sex and the City is back on screens this weekend with And Just Like That… on HBO Max.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon are reprising all of their roles from the original series (for $ 1 million per episode), though Kim Cattrall’s Samantha won’t be featured – likely due to the offscreen rift between her and Parker. Other returning faces include John Corbett, Chris Noth and Mario Cantone, alongside newcomers Sara Ramirez and Nicole Ari Parker.

The first two of 10 new episodes are available to stream now, with the rest arriving weekly. UK viewers will find this one on Sky or NOW TV.

Now available to stream on HBO Max in the US and Sky in the UK

The Expanse season 6 (Prime Video)

Amazon’s hit sci-fi series The Expanse returns for its sixth season on Prime Video, set to continue the adventures of the Rocinante crew as they fight alongside the combined Earth and Fleet of Mars to protect the inner planets of Marco Inaros and the Free Marine.

All of this will make sense for those who have already enjoyed the first five seasons of the show, which has become somewhat of an underrated favorite for those who enjoy their space TV (Apple TV Plus’ Foundation owes a debt to The Expanse).

Episode 1 is available to stream now, with the remaining nine entries arriving each of the next nine Fridays.

Now available to stream on Prime Video

Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story (Netflix)

As if we needed more Tiger King after the original series (we didn’t have any), Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story arrives just weeks after the second season of the hit Netflix docuseries.

This time, however, the camera is turned away from Joe Exotic and Carol Baskin to focus on Doc Antle, owner of the Big Cat Zoo. But fear not: Antle has also been accused of running her establishment like a cult, so expect more of the same four-legged madness.

This three-part series will examine these claims under a microscope and feature interviews from people with first-hand experience with the controversial character.

Now available to stream on Netflix

Back in the Outback (Netflix)

Sticking to the animal theme (albeit with much less actual drama), the new animated film Back to the Outback follows a group of reptiles with a plan to escape the Australian Zoo they are being held in. captives.

If this sounds like a resuscitation from Madagascar, but located in the Outback, your gut is probably right. It does, however, feature a stacked voice cast that includes Australian actors Isla Fisher, Tim Minchin, Eric Bana, Keith Urban, Guy Pearce and Jacki Weaver (no, not the one in Handforth Parish Council’s internet video fame).

For that reason, at least, we recommend giving Back to the Outback a try, especially if you have little ones to occupy this weekend.

Now available to stream on Netflix

Bloods (Hulu)

British viewers may have already enjoyed Bloods on Sky earlier this year, but those in the United States can now stream Season 1 of the popular paramedic comedy on Hulu.

Bloods follows lonely Maleek (Samson Kayo), overly friendly divorcee Wendy (Horrocks) and their colleagues at the ambulance station through the life or death world of a fictitious South London emergency service .

It’s a comedy, so expect loads of black humor and several displays of medical incompetence.

Now available to stream on Hulu in the US