Fresh movie and TV series options to catch this weekend across Netflix, Prime Video, and other streaming platforms (August 8-10)
In the world of entertainment, there's always something new to look forward to. Here's a roundup of some exciting shows and movies that are either premiering or returning this month:
Television
- The prequel series "Blood of My Blood" is set to premiere on Starz on Friday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. ET. This series rewinds the clock with two sweeping romances, one set during World War I and the other in 1714 Scotland 1.
- Fans of "Wednesday" can rejoice as the second part of season 2 is streaming on Netflix. The release schedule follows Netflix's practice of splitting some of their biggest shows into two parts, with the first part premiering on August 6, 2025, and the second part set to be released on September 3, 2025, at 3 A.M. ET, consisting of four episodes each 2.
- "King of the Hill" is back for its fourteenth season on Hulu. The series sees the return of Hank and Peggy Hill, with Ronny Chieng reprising his role as an old rival 4.
Casting News
- Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, and Beck Bennett join the cast for "Platonic" season 2 on Apple TV Plus 5.
- Jenna Ortega stars as Wednesday Addams in "Wednesday" season 2 on Netflix. Emma Myers plays the role of Enid, and Steve Buscemi plays a new principal in the series 6.
- Scarlett Johansson stars as Zora Bennett in "Jurassic World Rebirth" 7.
Movies
- "Jurassic World Rebirth" is a course correction set five years after "Jurassic World Dominion" 8.
- "Freaky Tales" is an anthology film set in '87 Oakland, directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. Pedro Pascal and Normani star in this film 9.
- "The Pickup" is a heist comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson, streaming now on Prime Video 10.
1. The prequel series "Blood of My Blood" falls under the category of movies-and-tv, and it premieres on Starz, offering an entertaining escape with two sweeping romances, one during World War I and the other in 1714 Scotland.2. Among the exciting shows on the horizon is the second part of "Wednesday" which is streaming on Netflix, a fascinating piece of entertainment that continues the story of this beloved character, consisting of four episodes each.
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