This weekend’s streaming lineup offers a rich variety of new shows and movies across major platforms. Prime Video debuted an eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King’s horror classic "Carrie," updated to explore modern themes like social media bullying and telekinetic powers. Netflix launched "Below," a six-part creature thriller set in a remote fishing town, while Paramount+ released the first three episodes of "Avatar: Seven Havens," a sequel to the beloved "Avatar: The Last Airbender" series that has received perfect critical acclaim. Apple TV+ also introduced "Small Prophets," a British comedy with magical elements, and MGM+ premiered a reimagined "Treasure Island" featuring David Oyelowo and Hayley Atwell in a pirate adventure with a fresh family twist.

In the movie category, Netflix hosted Ben Affleck’s crime thriller "Animals," which received a poor critical response despite Affleck's strong pedigree. Apple TV+ offered an action-comedy "Matchbox: The Movie" starring John Cena, although it holds a low Rotten Tomatoes score. Peacock began streaming "Disclosure Day," a sci-fi thriller from Steven Spielberg about revealing extraterrestrial life, and HBO Max premiered "The Housemaid," a psychological thriller starring Sydney Sweeney. Horror fans can check out "V/H/S/Mixtape" on Shudder, an anthology exploring supernatural dangers linked to music. For documentary buffs, Hulu and Disney+ released "Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger," chronicling the reunion tour of the British rock band Oasis.

Theaters are showcasing a mix of anticipated releases this weekend. Aaron Sorkin's "The Social Reckoning," a follow-up to "The Social Network," depicts the Facebook whistleblower scandal but has received mixed reviews. Jessica Chastain stars in "Other Mommy," a supernatural horror film predicted to be a box office hit despite negative responses. "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother," starring Mahershala Ali as a religious hitman, is praised by critics and audiences alike. “Musk,” an Alex Gibney documentary, explores Elon Musk’s complex rise, while Guillermo del Toro’s "Pan’s Labyrinth" returns in a special 4K/3D re-release, honoring the film’s 20th anniversary.

Several series continue new seasons or are available for weekly viewing. Apple TV+ hosts "Slow Horses" Season 6 with thrilling MI5 espionage, while "MobLand" returns with a new season on Paramount+. HBO presents "War," a drama about a bitter divorce impacting rival law firms, and Starz airs both "Tip Toe," a social drama starring Alan Cumming, and "S.W.A.T. Exiles," a tactical police procedural. Fans of comedy can enjoy the ongoing "Brothers" on Apple TV+ featuring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, and "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" nears its Season 18 finale. Other new series include "American Hostage" on MGM+, capturing a true hostage crisis, and Peacock’s "The Traitors: New Blood," a reality competition with a social deduction twist.