The 5 best new movies, TV shows, and live sports streaming this weekend

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"Mother Mary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" are among the best new movies, TV shows, and live sports streaming this weekend.

Congratulations on reaching the end of the week. If you're looking to park yourself on the couch for the next couple of days, there are plenty of new things to watch on TV. We've rounded up the five best new movies, TV shows, and live sports streaming the weekend of August 21, 2026.

There's a stacked line-up of new releases this week, including the latest seasons of "Conan O'Brien Must Go" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." "Passenger" and "Mother Mary," two new film releases from this year, have also finally landed on streaming services. If you're in the mood for something unscripted, there's a brand-new docuseries covering the history-making UConn women's basketball team.

5: Conan O'Brien Must Go

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Conan O'Brien might not be a part of the late-night scene anymore, but that doesn't mean he's off our TV screens. The comedian returns for a third season of his Emmy Award-winning travel show, "Conan O'Brien Must Go." This time, O'Brien is headed to the Netherlands, the Philippines, Morocco, and India. The new season premieres on Friday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

4: The Dynasty: UConn Huskies

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While the UConn Huskies women's basketball team might have missed its championship dreams this past season, the school's reputation is unparalleled. "The Dynasty: UConn Huskies" dives into that legacy through interviews with longtime head coach Geno Auriemma, veteran alums like Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, and recent champions such as Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd. The three-part documentary is now streaming on Apple TV.

3: Passenger

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Road trips reach haunting new levels in "Passenger." The movie follows a young couple who find themselves stalked by a demonic entity during a van-life road trip. Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, Joseph Lopez, and Melissa Leo star in the new film, directed by André Øvredal. "Passenger" is now streaming on Paramount Plus.

2: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

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The gang is back in the 18th season of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," the longest-running live-action American sitcom (in total seasons). The newest outing follows Charlie (Charlie Day), Frank (Danny Devito), Dee (Kaitlin Olson), Mac (Rob McElhenney), and Dennis (Glenn Howerton) through their latest mishaps running Paddy's Pub. New episodes air Mondays on FX and stream on Hulu and the Disney Plus and Hulu bundle.

1: Mother Mary

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An underrated gem from Anne Hathaway's prolific, excellent year in film finally starts streaming this week. "Mother Mary" stars Hathaway as a pop star attempting a comeback, who calls on her past collaborator (Michaela Coel) to design a dress for the occasion. The movie also features original songs written and produced by stars like Jack Antanoff, Charli XCX, and FKA Twigs. "Mother Mary" is now streaming on HBO Max.

Also streaming

Every week, we pick out the best new TV series, seasons, and new-to-streaming movies, but several other ongoing shows are dropping new episodes each week. Below, you can find some of our top recommendations:

Sports live streaming

If sports are more your speed, there's plenty of that going around this weekend. Tennis, basketball, F1, and soccer (sorry, football) all take center stage over the next couple of days. We've rounded up some of the best games and matches below:

  • Cincinnati Open Semifinals & Finals (ATP/WTA) on Saturday and Sunday (Tennis Channel via a live TV service like YouTube TV or Fubo)
  • Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty (WNBA) on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
  • Man City vs. Bournemouth (Premier League) on Sunday at 9 a.m. ET (USA Network via a live TV service like YouTube TV)
  • Dutch Grand Prix Race (Formula 1) on Sunday at 9 a.m. ET (Apple TV)
  • Elche vs. Barcelona (La Liga) on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN Select)

If you're interested in learning more about these streaming apps, check out our guides to the best streaming services and best live TV streaming services. For additional recommendations, you can explore our roundup of the best streaming deals and bundles.

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