9 Must-Watch New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend (Sept 25-27)

As autumn leaves begin to turn, your weekend streaming lineup is looking exceptionally strong. With the fall TV season in full swing, we have curated the top nine new movies and television shows landing on Netflix, Prime Video, and other major platforms to ensure your downtime is well-spent. Skip the endless scrolling and dive straight into these trending titles.

1. Brothers (Apple TV+)

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson headline this hilarious new comedy series. Playing exaggerated versions of themselves, the two icons find themselves at a Texas ranch following a family wedding mishap. When they discover they might share a biological father, a chaotic investigation ensues, further complicated by a political campaign.

2. The Love Hypothesis (Prime Video)

Based on the bestselling novel, this romantic comedy stars Lili Reinhart as a PhD candidate who finds herself in a fake-dating scheme with an intimidating professor (Tom Bateman). It hits all the right rom-com notes—perfect for a cozy night in.

3. A Different World (Netflix)

The spirit of Hillman College returns in this nostalgic sequel. We follow Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon) as she steps out from the shadow of her iconic parents, Dwayne and Whitley. It’s a perfect blend of new drama and returning fan-favorite cameos.

4. American Horror Story: 13 (FX/Hulu)

Ryan Murphy pulls out all the stops for the 13th season of this horror anthology. It is essentially a terrifying trip down memory lane, featuring the return of legends like Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, and Jessica Lange as their most iconic characters.

5. Saturday Night Live Season 52 (NBC)

Live from New York, SNL returns for its 52nd season. Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson takes the hosting mantle for the premiere, marking a major milestone as the first Knicks player to host the legendary sketch show.

6. Line of Fire (NBC)

For fans of high-stakes crime dramas, this procedural offers a twist: the subjects are a family of law enforcement officers. It balances weekly criminal investigations with the kind of intense, messy family dynamics usually saved for Thanksgiving dinners.

7. Best Medicine Season 2 (Fox)

This offbeat medical comedy-drama continues to explore the chaotic life of Dr. Martin Best. With his medical license hanging in the balance, he faces increasingly bizarre medical mysteries in the quirky town of Port Wenn.

8. S.W.A.T. Exiles (Starz)

Shemar Moore returns as Hondo in this fresh, serialized iteration of the hit franchise. Tasked with leading a team of overlooked outcasts, Hondo must navigate systemic mistrust while uncovering a deep-seated conspiracy.

9. Toy Story 5 (Disney+)

Pixar’s most beloved franchise returns to explore the modern era. When Bonnie receives a tablet-like toy named Lilypad, the original gang must reconcile the past with a new, screen-obsessed reality. It’s a sentimental journey that manages to capture the franchise's classic magic.