We’re officially halfway through 2026 — how did that happen??? — but the world’s best streaming services don’t let go of the new movies and TV series.
In fact, this week’s selection may be on the smaller side, but each entry we’ve rounded up below is definitely worth your time. Quality over quantity, and all that jazz. So what are you waiting for? Read on to find out what your next must-see movie or TV series is. — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter
X-Men 97 Season 2 (Disney+)
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Get ready to hum and drum along to the iconic theme tune, Marvel fans, because X-Men 97 is back for its second season on Disney+.
Pickup immediately after X-Men 97 The season 1 finale of the highly rated animated X-Men TV show finds the world famous mutants scattered across time as they all try to avert the same crisis. The being, the world that falls under the totalitarian rule of the immortal superman known as Apocalypse.
X-Men 97 season 2’s first three episodes are out now, and you’ll be able to see a new entry in this Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) adjacent project every week for the foreseeable future. So grab a bowl of muesli, put on your favorite pyjamas and settle in for some more Saturday morning cartoon style fun… well, in between all the crying, X-Men 97 season 2 will make you do it anyway. — TP
Enola Holmes 3 (Netflix)
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Who’s ready for another round of Victorian era whimsy and detective (yes, that’s a word, look it up)? If you raise your hand, you’ll be happy to know Enola Holmes 3 has made its debut on Netflix.
This time, a wrench is thrown into the works by the titular character’s impending wedding to Lord Tewkesbury. The reason? Her more famous cousin Sherlock has been kidnapped. Way to spoil her upcoming marriage, Mister World’s Greatest Detective…
Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Helen Bonham Carter, Louis Partridge and Hamish Patel are among the film’s star-studded returning ensemble. So don’t hesitate – load up Netflix because the thing is coming! — TP
Elle (Prime Video)
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Fictional lawyer Elle Woods is a pop culture sensation, and now she’s got her own Prime Video series.
Before Legally blonde is coming Ellea prequel set in 1995, where our upbeat, pink-loving protagonist tries to navigate the tumultuous waters of high school. An Amazon TV Original tagline teases that it’s even harder than law school was, and we’ll soon learn why in this eight-part season.
Here, Lexi Minetree steps into the glamorous shoes of the eponymous character, following Reece Witherspoon in the original film. Our entertainment reporter Jasmine Valentine gave Elle a brilliant review but what would you think of the prequel? — Lucy Buglass, Senior Entertainment Writer
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (HBO Max)
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Not to be confused with the Brendan Fraser-led Lee Cronin’s film of the same name The mummy is one of a few new horror films coming to HBO Max this month.
In it, we follow a family reunited with Katie, their long-lost and now mummified daughter. They quickly realize that something is wrong with her and what follows is a heavy, incredibly bloody and divisive supernatural film.
You might have to suspend your disbelief for this one, but if you’re in need of a good weekend scare, it’ll definitely get the job done. — LB
Ready or Not 2 (Hulu/Disney+)
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come was not a sequel I had expected, and in my Ready or not 2 review, I was definitely on the fence about it.
The sequel, which is out now on Hulu (US) and Disney+ (everywhere else), is thankfully saved by its star power, and it’s especially great to see Sarah Michelle Gellar loving every moment of the character she plays. Here, she’s part of an aristocratic group of individuals with a murderous heart who hunt down Grace (Samara Weaving) and her sister Faith (Kathryn Newton) as part of a high-stakes ritual. — LB
Silo Season 3 (Apple TV)
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It’s time to literally uncover more secrets at the heart of this critically acclaimed Apple TV Original.
Actually with Silo back for its third and penultimate episode, the Rebecca Ferguson-led dystopian drama must begin to give viewers the answers they seek. Fortunately, Silo season 3 does just that, with its separate timelines—one of which is set centuries before Earth’s surface became uninhabitable—beginning to pull back the curtain on its wider mystery.
This season’s first episode has gone live on Apple’s streaming platform. New episodes will also air weekly, so prepare for nine more weeks of twists, turns, betrayals and other shocks galore. — TP
Worst Neighbor Ever (Netflix)
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Finally, Netflix has a new spin-off for theirs Worst ever documentary series. We’ve seen worst exes and worst flatmates, and now we’re looking at the neighbors from hell.
There is harassment, paranoia and even murder across the four episodes, which offer insights from local law enforcement and those involved in neighborhood disputes that have gotten out of hand and often end in irreparable harm and damage.
You won’t believe some of these stories, but they’re 100% true and among the most shocking you’ll find in Netflix’s true crime library. — LB
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