WatchThisFlix — What to Watch This Week (Week of August 30, 2026)
5 Must Watch · 0 Good · 0 Passable · 0 Skip It. New movies and series on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV and more — rated by WatchThisFlix editors. Updated Week of August 30, 2026.
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⭐ Must Watch This Week
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Lenin
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · ZEE5 · IMDb 6.2/10 · · telugu
In a village trapped by generations of bloodshed, a determined young man dares to challenge the traditions fueling an endless cycle of violence. -
Rao Bahadur
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · Netflix · · telugu, hindi
A Telugu psychological dark comedy starring Satyadev as Bhuvanam Ramappa Rao Bahadur — an eccentric 1970s aristocrat who miraculously survives a terminal illness, then retreats int… -
Maa Inti Bangaram
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · JioHotstar · IMDb 7.4/10 · · telugu
Through both her moments of fear and bravery, a woman discovers that embracing her vulnerabilities is as vital to her inner strength as facing challenges head-on. -
Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · Netflix · IMDb 8.2/10 · · english
Never-before-seen footage and survivor accounts trace the 2012 shipwreck of a luxury cruise and the disaster that ensued, in this immersive documentary. -
Peddi
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · Netflix · · telugu
In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, A spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rival.
📅 New This Week (Unrated)
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The Secret Woman
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 6.5/10 · · other
After discovering she has a family and a shipping empire, a woman with amnesia returns to a wealthy and seemingly perfect past to uncover why she left. -
Barreda
(2026) · Amazon Prime Video · IMDb 7.3/10 · · spanish
A fictionalized drama film based on one of the most shocking crimes in Argentina's history. In 1992, Ricardo Barreda was an unassuming dentist, brutally murdered his wife, mother-i… -
The Last Scene
(2026) · Disney+ · · other
Selen is a woman with the extraordinary ability to foresee other people’s futures in her dreams. Determined to use this gift to change her own life and the fate of those around her… -
Mousetrap
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 8.7/10 · · korean
A reclusive writer wakes to find his identity stolen — and must ally with a ruthless loan shark to reclaim his life from a man known as "The Rat." -
All the Truth in My Lies
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 7/10 · · spanish
Two roommates join a bachelorette road trip, where unspoken feelings ignite and shake up their entire friend group. -
One-Room TA
(2026) · OTT · IMDb 9/10 · · korean
Coming back to college as a sophomore, U-yun meets Jin-hyeong, a TA with a mysterious charm. After U-yun blurts out a sudden confession, the two unexpectedly end up living together… -
The Whisper Man
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 6.3/10 · · english
When his young son vanishes, a widower enlists help from his estranged father, a retired detective who put away the serial killer now linked to the case. -
The Last Sunrise
(2026) · Amazon Prime Video · IMDb 7.4/10 · · english
Ry, a college student with a chronic illness, escapes to Mallorca for the summer with her mother, where she unexpectedly falls for a local and begins to embrace living in the momen… -
The Early Spring
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 8/10 · · other
New to Beijing, Shang Zhitao crosses paths with Luan Nian, a true creative genius. Bold and open-hearted, she grows stronger step by step and gradually breaks through the defenses … -
My Name Is Gutierrez
(2026) · Hulu · IMDb 8.3/10 · · spanish
Deputy Commissioner Gutierrez competes with the CIA to solve the murder of the Russian Ambassador with his unique style. -
Yellow Mirror
(2026) · Disney+ · IMDb 7.8/10 · · english
A defective lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about what Homer believes is reality, and an AI-powered tablet befriends and controls Maggie. The Simpsons struggle to find the light… -
Death of the Pastor's Wife
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 8/10 · · english
What happened to Mica Miller? This documentary series retraces her promising life, toxic marriage and the mysterious circumstances of her death. -
Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 6.9/10 · · english
After delivering one of the greatest performances in Rose Bowl history, Texas Longhorns legend Vince Young was the NFL's next big thing, and for a while, he was. But a career riddl… -
La pícara soñadora
(2026) · OTT · · spanish
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Pyaar Prema Kalyanam
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 7/10 · · tamil
When a bride refuses to leave her family home after marriage, her husband must find out if he can adjust to life under his in-laws' roof. -
Facing El Chapo
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 6.5/10 · · spanish
Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss. -
LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem
(2026) · Disney+ · IMDb 8.5/10 · · english
During a heavy rainstorm, the Princess characters and their sidekick friends take in animals in need while enjoying a cozy day in their castle. But when the animals run amok, chaos… -
Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter
(2026) · Amazon Prime Video · IMDb 10/10 · · english
Explore the extraordinary journey of tennis GOAT Novak Djokovic, who began playing on the hardscrabble courts of Serbia and rose to become the most accomplished champion in the his… -
Chompoo: Lost & Forgotten
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 6.5/10 · · other
When a young girl vanishes from a remote village, the frantic police hunt become a media frenzy. But who turned a suspected criminal into a celebrity? -
Blood Sacrifice
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 5.9/10 · · other
Following the brutal murder of two police officers, a tenacious detective reluctantly joins forces with his estranged ex-cop father to catch the killer. -
S&X
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 7.3/10 · · japanese
At his clinic, sex therapist Ichito Shimotori treats diverse and intimate sexual issues with sincerity. Yet, he secretly hides a struggle of his own. -
My AI Partner: Strange Love
(2026) · OTT · · korean
Falling in love with AI isn't just for sci-fi anymore. Three participants are paired with their own AI partners, embarking on dates filled with suspicion, curiosity, and unexpected… -
OK! Let's Get Divorced
(2026) · OTT · IMDb 7/10 · · korean
After seven years of marriage, a couple decides to call it quits—but their “perfect breakup” quickly turns into a messy battle of pride, jealousy, and unresolved feelings. As unexp… -
Lion
(2026) · Disney+ · IMDb 9/10 · · english
The extraordinary true story of lion cub Kio, on his journey to become a king. -
Take a Hike!
(2026) · Netflix · · korean
Four celebrity hiking newbies end up forming a club to tackle Korea's snow‑capped peaks. Can they figure out why on earth people go to the mountains? -
Back to the 90s
(2026) · Amazon Prime Video · IMDb 5.3/10 · · other
When a mysterious glitch sends a rising boyband back to 1995 - just days before the biggest showcase of their lives - the five friends race to reverse the time slip. But as unexpec…
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