7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (April 17)

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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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From Beef season 2 to Mark Wahlberg's new Prime Video movie, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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That doesn't mean that there aren't as many fantastic new movies and TV shows to watch, though. From the return of a multi-award-winning Netflix series to
a new R-rated Prime Video movie and more besides, there's something for every kind of genre fan below. So, take a look and see which of the best streaming services has got you covered on the new releases front. Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter Beef season 2 (Netflix) BEEF: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube Watch On You thought season 1 of this multi-award-winning show was messy? Oh honey, you've got another thing
coming. Beef season 2 has a complete tonal and narrative switch from what we've seen before. Article continues below You may like 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (February 20) 8 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (April 10) 7 new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend (January 30)

This time, it follows the slow-burn chaos at an country club run by slimy manager Josh (Oscar Isaacs) and his wife Lindsay (Carey Mulligan). After witnessing one of their boss' fights, young employees Ashley (Cailee Spaeny) and Austin (Charles Melton) decide to blackmail Josh to get health insurance... and it's all downhill from there.

Amazingly, I've not even mentioned the real star of the show: Youn Yuh-jung
as the villainous Chairwoman. She hardly speaks but, when she does, it's scathing gold. Once you've streamed it, read my Beef season 2 ending
explained piece. Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter Watch Beef season 2 on Netflix Netflix deals Netflix - Standard with adverts 4.99 /mth View at Netflix Netflix Standard 10.99 /mth View at Netflix Netflix Premium 17.99
/mth View at Netflix Balls Up (Prime Video) Balls Up - Official Red Band Trailer | Prime Video - YouTube Watch On Where has Marky Dubs (that's my new nickname for Mark Wahlberg) been of late? Thankfully, he's returned in new raunchy Amazon sports comedy film Balls Up .

After causing an international incident at the World Cup Final, rival co-workers (Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser) must find a way out of Brazil alive. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

As the name suggests, we're in for a hefty dose of downright sports silliness with this movie. In their defense, who really knows how football works
anyway? Kick a ball and be done with it. [ editor's note: I hope you're ready for emails from aggrieved soccer fans over that comment, Jasmine!] JV Watch Balls Up on Prime Video Amazon Prime deals Amazon Prime Video - Free Trial View at Amazon Amazon Prime - Monthly 8.99 /mth View at Amazon Amazon Prime - Yearly 95 /year View at Amazon Margo's Got Money Troubles (Apple TV) Margo's Got Money Troubles Official Trailer | Apple TV - YouTube Watch On Elle Fanning leads the cast of Margo's Got Money Troubles , a new Apple TV dramady that's been praised for its funny yet heartfelt story.

The aforementioned star plays the show's eponymous character, who ends up unexpectedly pregnant after an affair with her married English professor. Desperate to support herself, Margo turns to OnlyFans to support herself and her baby, all the while receiving unexpected advice from her ex-pro wrestler father (Nick Offerman), an ex-pro wrestler and her former Hooters waitress mother (Michelle Pfeiffer), What to read next 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (January 23) 7 new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend (February 13) 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more this weekend (March 27)

Episodes 1 to 3 of this Apple TV Original are out now, and they're worth seeing if you're looking for a raunchy yet endearing comedy. Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer Watch Margo's Got Money Troubles on Apple TV
Apple TV (Subscription) deals Apple TV Free Trial View at Apple TV Apple TV Monthly 8.99 /mth View at Apple TV Apple TV MLS - Monthly 14.99 /mth View at Apple TV Rental Family (Disney+) RENTAL FAMILY | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures - YouTube Watch On Following its launch on Hulu in the
US earlier this year, Brendan Fraser's latest film has finally made its international streaming debut on Disney+ .

In Rental Family , Fraser plays Phillip, a struggling American actor who
lives in Japan. Seven years on from his one and only break in the entertainment business, Phillip lands a job at the eponymous company, which tasks its employees with playing a stand-in family member for strangers young and old alike.

Armed with another incredible likeable and typically emotional performance from Fraser, who's ably backed up by the Searchlight Pictures' supporting cast, Rental Family will have you laughing one moment and crying the next. A must-see for any Fraser fanatic. TP Watch Rental Family on Disney+ Disney+ deals Disney+ Monthly Standard With Ads 4.99 4.99 /mth View at Disney+
Disney+ Monthly Standard 7.99 7.99 /mth View at Disney+ Disney+ Monthly Premium 10.99 10.99 /mth View at Disney+ Roommates (Netflix) ROOMMATES | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube Watch On This new Netflix movie stars Sadie Sandler as hopeful and naive college freshman Devon, who asks the cool and confident Celeste (Chloe East) to be her new roommate. However, their blossoming friendship soon takes a bad turn.

The two end up in a "war of passive aggression" according to the synopsis, so we can expect plenty of drama as Devon's plans for an easy semester are ruined.

Roommates has a great supporting cast, including Sadie's famous dad Adam Sandler, Natasha Lyonne, and Storm Reid, who all witness the huge fallout between the two leading women Will it have enough to join the Mount Olympus crowd of must-see college-set comedies? You'll be the judge of that. LB
Watch Roommates on Netflix Roofman (Paramount+) Roofman | Official Trailer (2025 Movie) - Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst - YouTube Watch On What if I
told you that a man who was imprisoned for robbing up to 60 McDonald's restaurants, and later escaped from prison by hiding out in a local Toys 'R' Us for six months, was a true story?

Well, it is, and Channing Tatum's hit film Roofman , which has finally made its Paramount+ debut internationally following its December 2025 launch in
the US, is proof of that. In it, he plays Jeffrey Manchester, a man on the
run in the most ridiculous way. If you're a 90s kid, be prepared for a lot of childhood throwbacks.

Roofman is disarming, goofy and a whole lot of fun, though I'm worried for Tatum's liver if he really had to eat that amount of M&Ms. Interested in checking it out? Read my Roofman review first to see if it's worth your time.
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$119.99 /year View at Paramount+ The Dark Wizard (HBO Max) The Dark Wizard is a new HBO Max docuseries that explores the life of legendary free climber
Dean Potter, who's known for completing many hard first ascents, free solo ascents, and speed ascents in his career before his untimely death aged just 43.

Across its four episodes, we learn about Potter's extraordinary feats, personal connections, and many rivalries, including with fellow free solo climber Alex Honnold, who recently climbed the tallest's skyscraper in the world live on Netflix. LB Watch The Dark Wizard on HBO Max Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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