New and Noteworthy Streaming Picks: Films, Series, and Specials
New Series Premieres
Silo (Season 3) continues the saga of a dystopian society of 10,000 people living underground under mysterious circumstances. Based on the book series by Hugh Howey, the new season arrives Friday on Apple TV.
Elle is a highly anticipated prequel to Legally Blonde that follows a young Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) as she navigates high school life as a fish out of water, encountering tricky friendships, forbidden romances, and questionable fashion choices along the way. The series debuts Wednesday on Prime Video.
Widow’s Bay has been generating significant buzz, with Vulture recently declaring, “Everyone is watching Widow’s Bay.” The much-talked-about series, which just finished its first season, follows a New England mayor (Matthew Rhys) who desperately tries to revitalize his struggling island community, despite evidence that the town may be cursed. All episodes are available to stream now on Apple TV.
New Films
Undertone is a new horror film from Toronto filmmaker Ian Tuason. The host of a popular paranormal podcast is sent an anonymous recording that unleashes a demonic presence in her home. Nina Kiri stars in the film, which is available to stream now on Crave.
Five More Minutes is inspired by Scotty McCreery’s song of the same name. In the film, a woman’s Christmas wish is granted in an unexpected way when her late grandfather’s diary turns up and reveals an untold romance. The film is part of Heart & Home’s Christmas celebration in July and premieres Friday on Super Channel Heart & Home.
Unit 234 stars Don Johnson, Isabelle Fuhrman, and Jack Huston in a tense thriller. After the shocking discovery of an unconscious man in a locked unit, the lone employee of a remote warehouse must fight to survive the night against a ruthless gang determined to retrieve their precious cargo. The film arrives Friday on Super Channel Fuse.
Driver Ed follows a group of teenagers who set out in a stolen car to help a lovesick high school senior (Sam Nivola, The White Lotus) track down his college freshman girlfriend (Lilah Pate). The film is available to stream now on Prime Video.
Ponyboy tells the story of a sex worker who flees the mob after a drug deal falls through. The film is available to stream now on Paramount+.
Summer’s Last Resort stars Sophia Bush, Jerry O’Connell, and Violet McGraw. A nervous teenager’s birthday trip takes an unexpected turn when her free-spirited mother’s new boyfriend tags along. The film premieres Friday on Tubi.
The Sheep Detectives is an animated film featuring an all-star voice cast including Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Bryan Cranston. When a murder disrupts life on a farm, a group of sheep realize they must become the investigators. The film is available to stream now on Prime Video.
Documentary and Specials
Pursuit of the Stanley Cup gives NHL fans a front-row seat to this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, including behind-the-scenes access to the final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. The documentary is available to stream now on YouTube.
We Celebrate Our Canada! features Alessia Cara, Barenaked Ladies, Paul Langlois of The Tragically Hip, and more celebrating Canada Day with performances across the country. The special airs Wednesday on CBC.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Special 2026 features Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey, and Blake Shelton ringing in America’s 250th birthday. The special airs Saturday on NBC.
