The TV guide glares back at you: fifty new arrivals, three platforms, one night. I’ve stood where you are — frozen between genres while the pizza cools. You only need two good choices to make the rest of the weekend count.
I’ll cut to what matters: clear, short notes on each new release and why it might grab you. Think of your streaming queue as a pressure cooker; a little selection pressure turns chaos into dinner-ready steam. I’ll point out the sharp ones, the slow burners, and the handful you should open first.
New Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend (Feb 21-22)
By Friday morning the new-release list has already sandwiched your weekend plans.
To save you a frantic scroll, here’s a compact table of what’s new this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Apple TV and more — short facts, release dates, runtime or episode count, and where to find each title.
| Movie/TV Show | Details |
|---|---|
| 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | Release Date: January 16, 2026 Runtime: 1 Hour 50 Minutes Rating: 7.6 Streaming Platform: Prime Video |
| No Other Choice | Release Date: September 24, 2025 Runtime: 2 Hours 19 Minutes Rating: 7.6 Streaming Platform: Prime Video |
| 56 Days | Release Date: February 18, 2026 Episode Count: 8 Episodes Rating: 6.3 Streaming Platform: Prime Video |
| The Night Agent Season 3 | Release Date: February 19, 2026 Episode Count: 10 Episodes Rating: 7.4 Streaming Platform: Netflix |
| The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 | Release Date: February 20, 2026 Episode Count: 8 Episodes Rating: 6.6 Streaming Platform: Apple TV |
| Murder in Glitterball City | Release Date: February 19, 2026 Episode Count: 2 Episode Rating: 6.6 Streaming Platform: HBO Max |
New TV shows and Movies Streaming This Weekend
By Thursday a dozen trailers have already hijacked your feed.
Below I unpack each title with exactly what you need to decide: tone, pacing, and whether to commit a whole evening or a single episode. I mention platforms (Prime Video, Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV) and the people behind the work so you can weigh pedigree against mood.
What new shows are streaming this weekend?
Short answer: a mix — prestige adaptations, high-concept thrillers, and a two-episode true-crime doc that reads like a closed case file gone public.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Prime Video)
I noticed the franchise chatter growing louder the week it hit VOD.
Why it matters: Cillian Murphy’s return as Jim legitimizes the trilogy plan from Columbia and Amazon’s VOD window. This installment trades raw shock for atmosphere and a few emotional beats that land harder than you expect.
When to press play: You want big-sky horror with personal stakes — watch with a friend who knows the original. If you prefer visceral gore over slow dread, this may feel off-rhythm.
Where can I stream 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple?
Prime Video carries the title via Amazon’s VOD; presence on Prime means easy rental or inclusion depending on your subscription tier and region.
No Other Choice (Prime Video)
I spotted surprising praise on dark-comedy blogs before the wide release.
Why it matters: A darkly comic thriller about a fired manager who conspires to create the job vacancy he craves. It’s a social satire wrapped in a crime plot — sharp if you enjoy moral discomfort with your popcorn.
When to press play: If you enjoy films that make social commentary through escalating absurdity, this will hold your attention; for straightforward thrills, expect tonal shifts that can be divisive.
56 Days (Prime Video)
I noticed more than one book club recommending this adaptation this month.
Why it matters: Catherine Ryan Howard’s novel gets a faithful adaptation: romantic sparks that shift into a murder investigation. It’s a hybrid — steamy romance one moment, tense whodunit the next.
When to press play: Binge if you like slow-burn reveals and character-driven twists; watch single episodes if you prefer plot-first mysteries.
The Night Agent Season 3 (Netflix)
I caught the trailer and noticed the social feeds were split between praise and conspiracy threads.
Why it matters: Peter Sutherland’s FBI routine escalates into high-stakes conspiracies. Sony Pictures Television’s production keeps the tempo high; Season 3 lands with force and more inter-agency chaos.
When to press play: If spy thrillers are your baseline, this season functions as appointment TV — each episode moves the plot and throws in reliable set-piece moments. Season 3 is a loaded punch for fans who accepted Season 1’s premise.
Is The Night Agent Season 3 worth my time?
If you value plot momentum and serialized stakes, yes — Netflix has leaned into spectacle and serialized cliffhangers that reward bingeing or weekly tuning.
The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 (Apple TV)
I noticed readers of Laura Dave’s novel were tagging each other after the season announcement.
Why it matters: Laura Dave’s adaptation leans into slow-burn family mystery and character work. Apple TV keeps production values high and frames the emotional beats tightly around Hannah Hall and her step-daughter.
When to press play: Pick this up if you prefer patient storytelling and character stakes over constant plot twists; the payoffs reward viewers who sit with the grief and questions.
Murder in Glitterball City (HBO Max)
I first heard this story referenced on true-crime forums discussing cases that never made mainstream headlines.
Why it matters: This two-episode docu-series revisits the 2010 murder of Jamie Carroll, a Kentucky drag performer, and the tangled relationships and allegations that followed. If you care about investigative craft, the series offers interviews and archival material that shape a compact but intense narrative.
When to press play: Consume in one sitting to preserve the throughline — this is a short, focused true-crime file rather than a sprawling docuseries.
Are any of these true crime shows based on real events?
Yes — Murder in Glitterball City examines a real 2010 homicide; the HBO Max series reconstructs interviews and public records to map motive and timeline.
If you want my short list: pick one high-energy spy thriller (The Night Agent S3), one atmospheric horror (28 Years Later: The Bone Temple), and either the dark satirical thriller (No Other Choice) or the literary slow-burn (The Last Thing He Told Me S2) depending on taste. If your group can’t agree, start with the two-episode HBO Max doc and watch the debate form — arguments make better dessert than silence.
Which title will spark your group chat tonight and force allegiance — which side are you picking?