The 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Amazon, and More
From "Carrie" to "Animals" and everything in between
Alex Welch
October 8, 2026
This week’s biggest streaming premieres offer an eclectic mix of genres and platforms. Amazon’s Prime Video kicks off spooky season with the binge-able premiere of The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan’s eight-part Stephen King adaptation, while Paramount+ introduces the first three episodes of its Avatar: The Last Airbender sequel series. Netflix welcomes Ben Affleck’s latest directorial venture, and MGM+ offers a fresh take on a literary classic.
Here are the top picks for new movies and shows streaming this weekend:
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" (2026)
Available on: Sony Pictures
Finally, the biggest film of the year arrives on your home screen—two months after its theatrical release. Tom Holland’s fourth solo outing as Spider-Man catches up with Peter Parker post-Spider-Man: No Way Home. He navigates a world where no one he loves remembers him while facing mysterious, mind-bending attacks from a new threat.
With Holland at his best and stellar supporting performances from Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, and Sadie Sink, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a perfect blend of superhero action and personal storytelling, living up to the ideal of a MCU-set Spider-Man film.
"Carrie" Season 1 (Prime Video)
Mike Flanagan’s latest Stephen King adaptation is an unexpected one. This eight-episode series reimagines the 1974 novel and the 1976 film with a unique twist.
"Animals" (Netflix)
Animals is a captivating psychological thriller from Netflix. With a stellar cast, including The Haunting of Hill House’s Kate Siegel, the film delves into the mind of a woman who, after a car accident, begins to experience strange, disturbing visions.
Other Notable Releases:
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Sony Pictures)
- Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1 (Paramount+)
- Ben Affleck’s directorial debut (Netflix)
- A fresh take on a literary classic (MGM+)