This weekend offers a delightful dilemma for entertainment seekers. Will you tee off with the riveting British Open golf tournament, or burst into laughter with Netflix’s latest comedic gem, The Hawk? This side-splitting series, starring comedy icons Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon, is just one highlight amid a star-studded cast. Meanwhile, Hulu debuts the gripping boxing drama, They Fight. Plus, Disney+ unveils Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, and Peacock thrills with the horror sensation, Obsession, available today.
Confounded by the wealth of new content? Allow Decider to guide your weekend viewing, pointing you to the freshest releases and where you can stream them.
New Movies & Shows To Stream This Weekend: The Hawk, They Fight, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, Obsession and More
A comedy reunion reminiscent of SNL unfolds on Netflix with Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon co-starring as former flames in The Hawk. Comedian and ex-SNL writer Harper Steele co-authors this tale of a fallen golf pro’s attempt to reignite his career, now available for streaming. If sports dramas are more your speed, Hulu presents They Fight, a compelling narrative based on real events, featuring André Holland as coach Walt Manigan. Disney+ expands its magical universe with Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, and Peacock summons chills with Obsession, where a wish gone awry tests human limits.
New on Netflix July 16: The Hawk
In the Netflix sports comedy The Hawk, Will Ferrell embodies Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, a defiant pro golfer facing career twilight. Molly Shannon shines as his ex-wife Stacy, while Jimmy Tatro joins as Lance, Lonnie’s son and newfound contender. Rounded out by talent like Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson, and Chris Parnell, the inaugural season of this comedic escapade made its debut on Thursday, promising laughter and heart.
New on Hulu July 17: They Fight
In the new Hulu original film They Fight, Moonlight actor André Holland stars as Walt Manigan, an ex-con who is newly-released from prison and starts coaching a trio of scrappy young boxers at a Washington D.C. gym. The film, based on the 2018 documentary of the same name, co-stars Wendell Pierce and Samira Wiley and arrives to Hulu today.
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland is the fifth film in the Descendants franchise, and this one features Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker reprising their roles as Red and Chloe, the daughters of two royal icons, the Queen of Hearts and Cinderella, respectively. This film picks up where the last one, The Rise of Red, left off, as Red and Chloe realize that when they altered the fabric of time in that film, they created a new foe, Maddox Hatter (Leonardo Nam).
Full List of New Movies and Shows on Streaming This Weekend:
The options above only scratch the surface, so you know that this weekend’s full lineup will have amazing options for what to watch this weekend! For the full breakdown of the best movies and shows to stream now, or if you’re still undecided on what to stream this weekend, then check out the complete list below:
New on Netflix – Full List
Released Thursday, July 16
Me Before Me (ID) *NETFLIX FILM
The Body in the Locker
The Hawk *NETFLIX SERIES
Released Friday, July 17
23 000 Lives (DE) *NETFLIX FILM
Desire (MX) *NETFLIX FILM
Heartstopper Forever (GB) *NETFLIX FILM
The East Palace (KR) *NETFLIX SERIES
The Map of Longing (ES) *NETFLIX SERIES
Released Saturday, July 18
Spooky in Love (KR) *NETFLIX SERIES
Released Sunday, July 19
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: Season 3
New on Prime Video – Full List
Released Friday, July 17
Do Not Enter (2026)
Jesy Nelson: Life Changing (2026) *Prime Video Original Series
The Amateur (2025)
Young Farts Trailer Parts (2026) *Prime Video Original Series
New on Hulu – Full List
Released Thursday, July 16
After the First 48: Complete Season 10
American Wreckers: Complete Season 1
A Real Pain (2024)
Blippi Celebrates Día De Los Muertos (Moonbug)
Blippi’s Spooky Spell Halloween
Blippi’s Trick-or-Treat Halloween Adventure
Road Wars: Complete Season 6
The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One: Special Premiere (ABC)
Meekah’s Pumpkin-tastic Halloween
The Hockey Mom’s Revenge
Released Friday, July 17
America’s Funniest Home Videos: Complete Seasons 19-21
They Fight: Film Premiere *Hulu Original
Released Saturday, July 18
Baking Championship: Next Gen: Complete Season 1
House Hunters: Paradise: Complete Season 1
Kids Baking Championship: Complete Seasons 5 and 6
Moonshiners: Complete Season 2
Say Yes to the Nest: Complete Season 1
Suddenly Amish: Complete Season 1
New on HBO Max – Full List
Released Thursday, July 16
911: Did the Killer Call?, Season 2 (ID)
Marc by Sofia (A24)
Mystery At Blind Frog Ranch, Season 6 (Discovery)
Worst Yard on the Block, Season 1 (HGTV)
Released Friday, July 17
Batwheels, Season 3D (Cartoon Network)
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 259 (HGTV)
Pacific Rim: Uprising
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New on Disney+ – Full List
Released Thursday, July 16
The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One
Released Friday, July 17
America’s Funniest Home Videos (Seasons 19-21)
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland – Premiere
Project Runway (Season 22) – New Episode
Released Saturday, July 18
Theme Song Takeover (Season 6) – New Episode
Released Sunday, July 19
Women’s Sports Sundays – WNBA: Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury (ESPN) – 7 pm ET
New on Paramount+ with Showtime – Full List
Released Friday, July 17
RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars | Seasons 11 Finale | Paramount+ Original Series
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked | Seasons 8 Finale | Paramount+ Original Series
New on Peacock – Full List
Released Friday, July 17
Obsession
Released Sunday, July 19
Killer Couples, Season 18B – Finale (Oxygen)
The Real Murders of Atlanta, Season 4A – Premiere (Oxygen)
What Else Is Streaming New This July 2026?
What you see above is just a portion of the new movies and shows you can watch this month if you’ve got more than one streaming service subscription. We update our guides to the new releases on the most popular streaming platforms every month, so you can stay on top of the freshest titles to watch. Here are full lists, schedules, and reviews for everything streaming:
Liz Kocan is a pop culture writer living in Massachusetts. Her biggest claim to fame is the time she won on the game show Chain Reaction.