7 new movies and shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (August 2)

Rebel Moon’s Director’s Cut and Batman: Caped Crusader lead this week’s streaming recommendations

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It’s time to wave goodbye to July – and, to celebrate August’s arrival, the world’sbest streaming servicesare going all-out to bring you a bigger than usual selection of great content to watch.

Indeed, there are so many newNetflixmovies and TV shows debuting this weekend that this list could contain them all. But, in the interest of fairness, we want to give you a much wider streaming selection, so we’ve only included three, with the long-awaitedRebel Moon – The Director’s Cutleading the charge. If, though you’ve stomached enough Zack Snyder for this year, there are plenty of other things to choose from onMax,Prime Video, and more. Happy streaming!

Rebel Moon – The Director’s Cut (Netflix)

I’m not a Zack Snyder superfan, but I was nonetheless eager to see whatRebel Moon(essentially, aStar Warsmovie pitch Snyder repurposed for a new Netflix sci-fi franchise) had to offer when its first chapter arrived in December 2023. Long story short: I was underwhelmed. You can read myRebel Moon Part Onereviewfor more on why it failed to impress me. Its sequel –Rebel Moon Part Two– did likewise in April.

But, with Rebel Moon – The Director’s Cut, a six-hour movie extravaganza that Netflix is calling “Zack Snyder’s true vision”, out now, I might be willing to give the director’snew Netflix moviesanother chance. After all, it’s supposedly sexier, more lore-heavy, and extremely violent. With some necessary storyline gaps and cut character development plugged into its extended runtime, maybe Rebel Moon will finally deserve a spot on ourbest Netflix movieslist. I’ll see if it does when I check it out this weekend, and I advise you to do the same to enjoy (hopefully) it as Snyder original intended us to.–Tom Power, Senior Entertainment Journalist

Batman: Caped Crusader (Prime Video)

Batmanfans saddened by the news thatThe Batman 2has been delayed until 2026will be pleased to hear that a new animated Dark Knight series,Batman: Caped Crusader, begins streaming on Prime Video this weekend.

Produced by J.J. Abrams (Star Trek), Matt Reeves (The Batman), and Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series), this 10-part debut season – which wasoriginally destined for Max– sees Batman battling trenchcoats and Tommy guns in 1940s Gotham. Hamish Linklater steps in for the late, great Kevin Conroy as the voice of the titular superhero, while McKenna Grace, Jamie Chung, Christina Ricci, John DiMaggio, and Minnie Driver star in supporting voice roles.

The GuardiandescribedBatman: Caped Crusaderas “a highly satisfying, bat-to-basics take on the hero,” so fans of theBatman: The Animated Serieswill surely find lots to love in this spiritual successor to that beloved 1990s show. Here’s hoping it can earn a spot on our list of thebest Prime Video shows.– Axel Metz, Phones Editor

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (Disney Plus/Hulu)

Crash-landing onHuluandDisney Plusthis weekend isKingdom of the Planet of the Apes,the 10th (!) film to be set in thePlanet of the Apesuniverse and a pseudo-sequel to Matt Reeves’ excellentWar for the Planet of the Apes. Taking place some 300 years in the future,Kingdomcenters on an intelligent young ape called Noa (Owen Teague), whose clan of eagle-rearing chimpanzees is captured by the tyrannical bonobo Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand). Freya Allen and William H. Macy also star in mysterious human roles, which I won’t spoil here.

In myKingdom of the Planet of the Apesreview, I described one of 2024’s manynew moviesas a “thoroughly entertaining post-apocalyptic adventure that stands on its own two feet,” so existing franchise fans needn’t worry about the absence of Andy Serkis' Caesar. I also spoke to the film’s director Wes Ball, who explainedKingdom’stimeline, setting, and cinematic universe, as well aswhy he had to shoot the entire film twice.– Axel Metz, Phones Editor

Women In Blue (Apple TV Plus)

If you’re looking to learn something cool this weekend,Women in Bluecould teach you a lot about Mexico’s first female police force. The new 10-episode series is based on true stories about these women, who challenged conservative norms of the 1970s by enlisting in the police.

What has intrigued me the most aboutWomen in Blueis the country’s first all-female squad was merely a diversionary tactic from real issues, namely, a ruthless serial killer which the press has been very interested in. So, the women set about creating a secret investigation to try and do what their male counterparts were unable to. Good for them, honestly.

I’m really excited to watch this series, and sinceApplehas great original programming, such asTed LassoandSeverance(season 2 ofSeverancearrives in January!), I’m hoping for good things here. But, will it join ourbest Apple TV showslist? Only time will tell!–Lucy Buglass, Senior Entertainment Writer

Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (Max)

I’m not just a horror movie fan, I also adore classic cinema. Many of these legendary Hollywood movies rely on star power, with plenty of names becoming icons. Among these is the always brilliant Elizabeth Taylor, and there’s a new HBO documentary about her.

Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapesis the latest project from documentary filmmaker Nanette Burstein, known forHillaryand the Netflix seriesKiller Sally. This time, she shines a deserved spotlight on Taylor, using newly discovered interviews and access to the star’s personal archive to allow her to narrate her own story. The movie is said to “challenge audiences to reconsider her legacy”, and you can expect to see personal photos, home movies, and clips from her iconic roles throughout.

– Lucy Buglass, Senior Entertainment Writer

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (Netflix)

I can’t wait to be transported back to my childhood with the newSaving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie,which is based on the much-loved cartoon seriesSpongeBob SquarePantsthat I’m sure everyone still adores to this day.InSaving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie,Sandy and SpongeBob venture to Sandy’s home state of Texas to help save Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs and the rest of their friends when Bikini Bottom is scooped out of the ocean.

To top off this nostalgia trip of a movie, the film stars the regular voice cast from theSpongeBob SquarePantsseries, with Tom Kenny voicing SpongeBob, Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy, Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs, and Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick. I have fond memories of coming home from school and watchingSpongeBob SquarePants,so I’m excited to see whatSaving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Moviehas in store.

– Grace Morris, Entertainment Writer

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (Netflix)

Emma Myers instantly captured me with her memorable performance of the energetic werewolf student Enid Sinclair in the smash hit Netflix seriesWednesday,so I’m looking forward to seeing her in the twisty mysteryA Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.

Based on Holly Jackson’s novel,A Good Girl’s Guide to Murderfollows Pip Fitz-Amobi (Myers) who investigates the murder of a local school girl that still haunts her town five years later. The series has already earned a stellar 90% Rotten Tomatoes score after its July 1 debut on other channels in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, so it’s very possible thatA Good Girl’s Guide to Murdercould end up on ourbest Netflix showslist.

– Grace Morris, Entertainment Writer

For more streaming coverage, read our guides on thebest Disney Plus shows,best Paramount Plus movies,best Hulu shows, andbest Max movies.

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