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Hasta la vista, work week! Can you tell we are going a little stir crazy? No matter, because after moving from the bed to the desk repeatedly over the past five days, the Friday marks the start of 48 hours with endless possibilities. But after you’ve experienced the initial rush of the limitless freedom the weekend brings, nothing feels better than sitting back and relaxing with the new movies and TV shows only your favorite streaming platforms can provide. And whether you’re sifting through options on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, or all of the above, the options lining up to be enjoyed are far from few! As always, hitting up the freshest titles is always the best way to start your weekly exploration, and we here at Decider are happy to help you figure out what to watch this weekend and where to stream it.
New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend: Shadow & Bone, Mortal Kombat and Secrets of the Whales
This weekend is all about the fandoms. The time for book cramming and countdown tickers is up for my fellow YA nerds and bookworms because the highly-anticipated fantasy series Shadow & Bone has finally made its debut on Netflix! Over on HBO Max, classic gamers have the chance to overanalyze the plot points and action shots of their favorite violent fighters in Mortal Kombat. And let’s not forget about the animal lovers and Earth Day revelers out there, for the latest Disney nature docuseries Secrets of the Whales is now available to watch on Disney+. But you don’t find yourself a member of any of these niches, worry not! Great original comedies like A Black Lady Sketch Show season 2 or dramas such as Wild Mountain Thyme are available to check out as well. As we said, there are so many great movies and shows like these available to check out this weekend! And to get started, check out some highlights from the great movies and shows now streaming we’ve listed below:
New on Netflix April 23: Shadow & Bone
Bookworms and fantasy YA fans unite! New on Netflix this weekend is Shadow & Bone, the latest epic series that is poised to be this streaming platform’s Game of Thrones. Based on the bestselling Leigh Bardugo book series of the same name, Shadow & Bone tells the journey of young mapmaker Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) who discovers she might have the magical power to rid her homeland of a horrific scar on the landscape: the Shadow Fold. Torn from her best friend and stuck with the deliciously-dark General Kirigan (Ben Barnes), mystery, adventure, magic and heartache await this young girl whose powers have just only scratched the surface. Check out one of the top shows new on Netflix this month as soon as you log off for the weekend!
Stream Shadow & Bone on Netflix
New on HBO Max April 23: Mortal Kombat
The latest film involved in the Warner Bros.-HBO Max agreement has arrived this weekend in the release of Mortal Kombat. Inspired by the beloved ’90s video game, this violent fists-a-flyin’ flick serves as the sequel to 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. In it, we meet Cole Young (Lewis Tan): a mixed martial arts fighter who finds himself the target of mysterious assassins. Desperate to protect his family and himself, Cole turns to a team of skilled fighters and prepares to take on the evil Sub Zero himself. Prepare to watch your favorite video game warriors like Lord Raiden (Tadanobu Asano) and Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee) fight it out live-action style in Mortal Kombat, New on HBO Max this weekend.
Stream Mortal Kombat on HBO Max
New on Disney+ April 23: Secrets of the Whales
New on Disney+ this weekend is Secrets of the Whales, a majestic and educational docu-series about — you guessed it— the largest aquatic mammals on Earth. Secrets of the Whales is the latest Disney+ nature documentary released in honor of Earth Day, documentaries that in the past have covered adorable animals like monkeys, elephants, penguins and more endearing animals. Whales have rarely been lumped into the “cute animal” category— until now. Produced by James Cameron and narrated by Sigourney Weaver, this four-part series introduces us to a myriad of massive mammals and sheds light on just how beautiful, intelligent and personality-rife they really are. Prepare for an amazing education while watching Secrets of the Whales starting this weekend.
Stream Secrets of the Whales on Disney+
Full List of New Movies and Shows on Streaming This Weekend
The options above only scratch the surface, so you know that this weekend’s full lineup will have amazing options for what to watch this weekend! For the full breakdown of the best movies and shows to stream now, or if you’re still undecided on what to stream this weekend, then check out the complete list below:
New on Netflix- Full List
Released Friday, April 23
Heroes: Silence and Rock & Roll
Shadow and Bone *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Tell Me When *NETFLIX FILM
New on Hulu- Full List
Released Friday, April 23
The Place of No Words (2020)
Released Sunday, April 25
Wild Mountain Thyme (2021)
New on Disney+ – Full List
Released Friday, April 23
Baby’s Day Out
Being the Queen
Big Shot – Episode 102 “The Marvyn Korn Effect” *Disney+ Original
Disney Junior Puppy Dog Pals (S3)
Disney Liv and Maddie (S1)
Disney Liv and Maddie (S2)
Disney Liv and Maddie (S3)
Disney Liv and Maddie : Cali Style (S4)
Disney My Music Story: Sukimaswitch
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier *Disney+ Original
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers – Episode 105 “Cherry Picker” *Disney+ Original
New on HBO Max- Full List
Released Friday, April 23
A Black Lady Sketch Show, Season 2 Premiere (HBO)
El Robo Del Siglo (Aka Heist Of The Century) (HBO)
Mortal Kombat, Warner Bros. Film Premiere, 2021
Released Saturday, April 24
Dreamgirls, 2006 (HBO)
New on Starz- Full List
Released Friday, April 23
Step Up: High Water – Episode 108
Released Sunday, April 25
Confronting a Serial Killer – Episode 102
The Gloaming – Episodes 106
The Leisure Seeker (2018)
