10 New Movies You Can Stream Right Now (August 2026)

Updated August 21, 2026

What’s Happening This Weekend?

Hey movie lovers! There are 10 brand-new films hitting streaming services right now. Whether you like musicals, spooky stories, true-life dramas, or action thrillers, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your easy guide to what’s new, what it’s about, and where to watch it.

1. Camp Rock 3

Where to watch: Disney+

• What it’s about: The Jonas Brothers (Kevin, Joe, and Nick) are back as their band Connect 3. They return to Camp Rock to find an opening act for their reunion tour. A bunch of talented campers compete for the spot, including an ambitious singer (Liamani Segura), her chill brother (Hudson Stone), and a cool guitarist (Malachi Barton).
• Why you might like it: Fun songs, nostalgia, and a feel-good competition.

2. Don’t Say Good Luck

Where to watch: Netflix

• What it’s about: Sunny Sandler plays a teenager who surprises everyone by landing the lead in her high school’s musical Waitress. Just as things go great, her mom (Melanie Lynskey) reveals her cancer has returned. Now she’s torn between the stage and home.
• Why you might like it: Heartfelt, funny, and real—like a warm hug with some tears.

3. Girls Like Girls

Where to watch: Peacock

• What it’s about: Based on singer Hayley Kiyoko’s novel. New girl Coley (Maya Da Costa) meets Sonya (Myra Molloy) and they become close—emotionally and romantically. But Sonya’s insecurities put their relationship to the test.
• Why you might like it: Sweet, honest coming-of-age story about first love.

4. Michael

Where to watch: Starz

• What it’s about: A biopic about Michael Jackson’s early years. Jaafar Jackson (Michael’s real-life nephew!) plays the King of Pop as he grows from a kid in the Jackson 5 to a solo superstar. Colman Domingo plays his tough father. There’s even a cool “making of Thriller” scene.
• Why you might like it: Great music, strong performances, and a peek behind the legend.

5. Mother Mary

Where to watch: HBO Max

• What it’s about: Anne Hathaway plays a pop star trying to comeback after a scary on-stage incident. She reconnects with her estranged best friend and costume designer (Michaela Coel) to create her new look. As they work together, they face old ghosts—literally and figuratively.
• Why you might like it: Creepy, stylish, and emotional—a ghost story with heart.

6. Normal

Where to watch: HBO Max

• What it’s about: Bob Odenkirk is a temporary sheriff in a tiny Minnesota town called Normal. He discovers the town hides riches belonging to Japanese Yakuza gangsters. Now he and a ragtag group must fight off bad guys.
• Why you might like it: Over-the-top action, dark humor, and Bob Odenkirk being awesome.

7. Obsession

Where to watch: Peacock

• What it’s about: A “monkey’s paw” style horror. Bear (Michael Johnston) uses a mysterious trinket to wish his coworker Nikki (Inde Navarrette) would love him. She does—but way too much. Things get gory, wild, and deeply unsettling.
• Why you might like it: One of the best movies of 2026 so far—if you like scary, twisted tales.

8. Passenger

Where to watch: Paramount+

• What it’s about: A couple (Lou Llobell and Jacob Scipio) living the van-life stop to help at a car accident. Big mistake—a demonic spirit hitches a ride and haunts their road trip.
• Why you might like it: Supernatural horror on wheels. Next time you road-trip, you’ll think twice!

9. She Dances

Where to watch: Peacock

• What it’s about: Steve Zahn chaperones his estranged teen daughter (Audrey Zahn) and her friend (Mackenzie Ziegler) on a road trip to a dance competition. They tackle family drama, grief, and growing up along the way.
• Why you might like it: Touching, funny, and a great father-daughter story.

10. Tow

Where to watch: Prime Video

• What it’s about: Based on a true story. Rose Byrne plays a Seattle woman living out of her car. When it’s towed and she can’t afford the unfair fine, she fights back with help from a social worker (Octavia Spencer) and a young lawyer (Dominic Sessa). Think Erin Brockovich vibes.
• Why you might like it: Inspiring, real, and powerful performances.

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Quick Summary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Which movie should I watch if I love horror?
Try Mother Mary (ghost story) or Passenger (demonic road trip). For something really wild, Obsession is a top pick.

2. Where can I watch the new Jonas Brothers movie?
Camp Rock 3 is streaming exclusively on Disney+.

3. Is there a good family movie this weekend?
She Dances is a sweet father-daughter road-trip story on Peacock. Camp Rock 3 is also family-friendly.

4. What’s the true-story drama about?
Tow on Prime Video follows a woman fighting to get her towed car back—based on real events.

5. I love Anne Hathaway—what’s she in?
She’s in Mother Mary (HBO Max) as a haunted pop star, and also in The Devil Wears Prada 2 on Disney+/Hulu (mentioned in the intro).

Happy streaming! Let us know which one you watch first.