Whats new to streaming this week? (Aug. 21, 2026)

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.

12. Rosebush Pruning

Karim Aїnouz's satire of wealth comes to Mubi this week, with a major cast of rich characters fit to eat. Written by Efthimis Filippou (who co-wrote The Lobster , Dogtooth , and Alps with Yorgos Lanthimos ), Rosebush Pruning takes us to Catalonia, where an affluent extended American family lives a life of bacchanalian excess. Like Succession and The End , there are childish grownups (Callum Turner, Lukas Gage, and Riley Keough), a haunted patriarch (Tracy Letts), and an outsider (Elle Fanning) who threatens the very foundations of this privileged life. What could go wrong? — Shannon Connellan, Senior Editor

Starring: Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Elle Fanning, Jamie Bell, Tracy Letts, and Pamela Anderson

How to watch: Rosebush Pruning debuts on MUBI on Aug. 21.

11. Passenger

No more driving, thanks. I'll be staying put after watching the trailer for Passenger . The latest horror film from André Øvredal ( The Last Voyage of the Demeter ) follows engaged couple Tyler (Jacob Scipio) and Maddie (Lou Llobell), whose van life road trip takes a dark turn when they witness an accident — and become literally haunted by it. What is the entity leaving claw marks on their van? All we know is you'll be unlikely to ever stop for a bathroom break next time you hit the road. — S.C.

Starring: Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Melissa Leo

How to watch: Passenger is now streaming on Paramount+.

10. The Dynasty: UConn Huskies

When it comes to basketball, the UConn Huskies are synonymous with dominance. Look no further than their 12 NCAA Championships, or their 111 game win streak, both records across women's and men's programs. Now, step inside their locker room through the decades in The Dynasty: UConn Huskies . Apple TV's three-part documentary series offers an in-depth look at the rise of the Huskies, featuring interviews with coach Geno Auriemma and UConn legends like Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Breanna Stewart, Paige Bueckers, and Azzi Fudd. If you love women's basketball, consider this a must-watch. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: KK Arnold, Geno Auriemma, Sue Bird, Paige Bueckers, Jim Calhoun, Swin Cash, Chris Dailey, Mickie DeMoss, Jana El Alfy, Jamelle Elliott, Azzi Fudd, Jeff Goldberg, Sally Jenkins, Steve Kerr, Rebecca Lobo, Jackie MacMullan, Maya Moore, Alexa Philippou, Shea Ralph, Semeka Randall, Jennifer Rizzotti, Breanna Stewart, Sarah Strong, Diana Taurasi, and Tamika Williams-Jeter

How to watch: The Dynasty: UConn Huskies debuts on Apple TV on Aug. 21.

9. Outer Banks , Season 5

It's time for one last adventure with the Pogues, as Netflix's hit teen drama Outer Banks comes to an end this week. In its fifth and final season, Outer Banks sees its core group at rock bottom. They're mourning the loss of JJ (Rudy Pankow), and they've lost the Blue Crown, which is now in the murderous hands of Chandler Groff (J. Anthony Crane). As threats from Corsairs and Kooks alike converge on the Pogues, they've got one last shot to take their future and their freedom into their own hands. You know what to do, Pogues. Bring it on home. — B.E.

Starring: Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Carlacia Grant, and Drew Starkey

How to watch: Outer Banks , Season 5 is now on Netflix.

8. Conan O'Brien Must Go, Season 3

Conan O'Brien's completely silly comedy travel show is back for a third season, sending the comedy icon ( and former Mashable CEO ) to India, the Netherlands, Morocco, and the Philippines this time around. Watching O'Brien meet locals, take part in customs, and create tomfoolery in beautiful locations around the globe is the kind of travel show we want, nay deserve. And we very much hope that means more post-credit scene shenanigans. — S.C.

Starring: Conan O'Brien

How to watch: Conan O'Brien Must Go, Season 3 debuts on HBO Max on Aug. 21.

7. Buffet Infinity

Who's hungry? Simon Glassman's trippy, experimental horror satire takes a bite out of capitalism and consumerism, coming to Shudder this week. What started as a YouTube sketch made by the Canadian filmmaker during lockdown, Buffet Infinity is made up entirely of fake local TV ads, which weave a tale of rivalry between restaurants. And things get…weird. — S.C.

Starring: Kevin Singh, Claire Theobald, Donovan Workun, and Allison Bench

How to watch: Buffet Infinity debuts on Shudder on Aug. 23.

6. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18

The Gang returns for Season 18, continuing It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 's reign as the longest-running American live-action sitcom. On their latest outing, Charlie (Charlie Day), Mac (Rob Mac), Dennis (Glenn Howerton), Dee (Kaitlin Olson), and Frank (Danny DeVito) have their hands full with a twisted wedding, conspiracy theories, ADHD diagnoses, and a visit to the Renaissance Faire. As always, expect chaos and the worst decisions known to mankind. — B.E.

Starring: Charlie Day, Rob Mac, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito

How to watch: The first two episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18 are now streaming on Hulu, with new episodes airing Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on FXX, FX, and Hulu.

5. Power Ballad

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