What to watch this weekend: ‘Emily in Paris,’ HBO Max’s new movie hits, and more

Looking for something to watch this weekend? Streaming platforms are flourishing with new movies, series, documentaries, and comedy specials that make it easy to feel cozy and unwind at home. Whether you’re in the mood for a binge-worthy series, a laugh-out-loud stand-up special, or a thought-provoking documentary, there’s something for every mood. With top titles arriving on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, and more, audiences have a wide variety of choices to explore.

If you want to delve yourself in familiar European allure, the fresh season of Emily in Paris is available on Netflix now. For fans of 1990s music or nostalgia, HBO Max offers a new documentary on Counting Crows. And if comedy is what you desire, Kumail Nanjiani’s latest special, Night Thoughts, comes on Hulu. Movie enthusiasts can also check out Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another streaming on HBO Max.

No matter your taste, this weekend provides a wide array of new content across all significant streaming platforms. Cozy up, press play, and enjoy!

Emily in Paris Season 5 – New on Netflix

Emily Cooper relocates again but this time to Italy, in the new season of Emily in Paris. Season 5, created by Darren Star, has 10 new episodes that were released on Thursday, December 18, offering fans to binge all weekend long. Emily currently moves through Rome and Venice while setting up the Italian office of Agence Grateau and navigating her relationship with Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini).

Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? – New on HBO Max

HBO Max’s Music Box series continues with Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?, a documentary profiling the band’s frontman, Adam Duritz, as he handles the pressures of creativity under fame. Following titles such as It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, and Pavements, this documentary is a must-watch for anyone fascinated by influential musicians of the 1990s. It debuts on Sunday, December 21.

Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts – New on Hulu

Kumail Nanjiani makes a comeback to his comedic origins with Night Thoughts, streaming Friday, December 19. Filmed in Chicago, this special is his second stand-up performance and tackles matters like “anxiety, the perils of buying drugs pre-legalization, and most importantly, cat medication.”

One Battle After Another – New on HBO Max

For movie fans, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another is a highlight. Admired as one of the best films of the year, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a former activist managing with challenges from his past, alongside his daughter (Chase Infiniti). The movie will premiere on Friday, December 19.

Full Streaming Releases This Weekend

Netflix – December 18-19

• 10DANCE (JP) – Film
  
• Emily in Paris: Season 5 – Series
  
• A Time For Bravery (MX) – Film
  
• Breakdown: 1975 – Documentary
  
• Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day – Live Event
  
• The Great Flood (KR) – Film
  
  

HBO Max – December 18-21

• Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? – HBO Original
  
• Saving Yellowstone with Dennis Quaid, Season 1 – Animal Planet
  
• One Battle After Another – Film
  
• House Hunters: Volume 10, Season 248 – HGTV
  
• Teen Titans Go!, Season 9F – Cartoon Network
  
• Secrets in the Sand, Season 2 – Science
  
  

Hulu – December 18-20

• Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts – Special Premiere
  
• American Sweatshop (2025)
  
• iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025 (ABC)
  
• Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks, Season 2
  
  

Disney+, Apple TV, Starz, Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, Tubi also have a variety of movies, shows, and specials coming over the weekend, that includes The Creator (2023), Born To Be Wild, Venom, City Island Power Book IV: Force, and Jigsaw sequels.

FAQs:

1. What are weekend streaming releases?
   Weekend streaming releases are new movies, series, or specials that debut on platforms like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+ during the weekend. They provide viewers with fresh entertainment options for relaxing or binge-watching.
   
2. Where can I watch new releases this weekend?
   You can watch them on popular streaming services including Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, Prime Video, and Apple TV. Each platform has its own schedule of releases.