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Ah, yet another Friday has arrived and so yet another weekend roundup Decider provides! That rhymed a little, right? Nonetheless, the end of the workweek is here which means you’ve got 48 uninterrupted hours ahead of you to do with what you choose. But might this author suggest you spend some of that time relaxing and watching some top-notch movies and shows on your favorite streaming platforms? Because whether you prefer Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, or all of the above, checking out the freshest titles new on streaming is a fantastic way to relax. And don’t worry about the enormity of all the choices now in front of you, because we here at Decider are happy to do the heavy lifting and help you figure out what to watch this weekend and where to stream it.

New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend: Hit & Run, Val and The Suicide Squad

Let’s jump right in and start off with some big titles, shall we? On HBO Max you can finally bask in what can only be called the fantastic chaos that is James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. Then on Netflix, check out the new original series Hit & Run, a thriller about a man’s hunt to find out why his wife was killed in what was originally thought to be an accident. The journey — and the answer — will surprise you. And lastly, on Amazon Prime Video there’s Val, the biographical documentary that gives us a peek into the life of perhaps one of the most misunderstood men in Hollywood: Val Kilmer. And these options are just the beginning! Check out the rest of the hit movies and shows now available to stream below:

New on Netflix August 6: Hit & Run

From the creators of Fauda comes a new series, Hit & Run. New on Netflix this weekend, this thriller centers on a husband who is devastated to learn his wife has been killed by a hit-and-run driver in Tel Aviv. But that grief and sorrow morphs into blind rage when he discovers that it was no accident. So when the malefactors make their way to New York City, he embarks on a perilous journey — with help from his American ex-girlfeiend — to ferret out the truth. Featuring both Israeli actors like Lior Raz and Gal Toren as well as American stars like Sanaa Lathan and Gregg Henry, Hit & Run is set to be a grippping drama and one of the top shows new on Netflix this month.

Stream Hit & Run on Netflix

New on Amazon Prime Video August 6: Val

Get to know cinematic legend Val Kilmer in Val, the original documentary new on Amazon Prime Video this weekend. Through archival footage Kilmer has taken of himself over 40 years, viewers get to know one of the most mercurial men in Hollywood in a raw and intimate way. The world knows Val Kilmer to be an intense actor who has embodied some of the biggest roles in cinematic history, but Val sheds light on the passionate, heart-filled, and sometimes hilarious life this man has led.

Stream Val on Prime Video

New on HBO Max August 5: The Suicide Squad

Equal parts baffling and exciting, Warner Bros.’ The Suicide Squad is finally new on HBO Max this weekend. Much like the 2016 film of the almost-identical name, The Suicide Squad is a superhero flick about the DC Comics team of anti-heroes that are recruited by the government to perform dangerous missions in exchange for reduced prison sentences. However, this is director James Gunn’s Suicide Squad, so we can expect that this action-comedy will be filled with historical dialogue, tongue-in-cheek references and enough chaotic energy to power the city of Gotham for years. And while the Marvel Cinematic Universe may have ownership over the largest crossover film in history, The Suicide Squad might own the title for the movie with the most eclectic ensemble cast to date with a cast consisting of Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Alice Braga, Pete Davidson, Nathan Fillion, Flula Borg, Sean Gunn and Sylvester Stallone to name a few. Suffice it to say, The Suicide Squad is a must-watch movie this weekend.

Stream The Suicide Squad on HBO Max

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, August 6

Hit & Run *NETFLIX SERIES
Navarasa *NETFLIX SERIES
The Swarm *NETFLIX FILM
Vivo *NETFLIX FILM

Released Sunday, August 8

Quartet

New on Hulu – Full List

Released Friday, August 6

Madagascar: A Little Wild: Complete Season 4 (Hulu Original)

Released Sunday, August 8

The Party (2018)

New on Amazon Prime Video – Full List

Released Friday, August 6

Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary *IMDb TV Original Series
S.O.Z. Soldiers or Zombies: Season 1 (English subtitles only) *Amazon Original Series
The Tent Mender (IMDb TV)
Val (2021) *Amazon Original Movie

New on Disney+ – Full List

Released Friday, August 6

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta!
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted (S3): Ep. “Finland’s Midnight Sun”
Killer Shark Vs. Killer Whale
Mrs. Doubtfire
Star Wars: The Bad Batch: Episode 115 *Disney+ Original
The Mysterious Benedict Society: Episode 108 – Season Finale *Disney+ Original