7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (July 12)
Catch Vikings: Valhalla, The Serpent Queen, Sunny, and more
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Historical dramas are taking center stage this weekend. If you like Norse mythology from the Viking Age and 16th Century French royalty, then the return of major seriesVikings: ValhallaandThe Serpent Queenare bound to keep you busy onNetflixandHulu.
Elsewhere, you’ll be able to watch Rashida Jones befriending a robot in a newApple TV Plussci-fi dark comedy series, animated supermarket groceries onPrime Video, as well as the Queen of Hearts (you know the one, fromAlice in Wonderland)and Cinderella’sdaughters travel back in time. To round out our list, there’s also a new hostage movie on Netflix calledVanished into the Nightthat looks like it will keep you on the edge of your seat, alongside a heartfeltesportsdocumentary onMax.
Below, we’ve rounded up the biggest new movies and TV shows to watch on thebest streaming servicesthis weekend.
Vikings: Valhalla season 3 (Netflix)
Ready to find out what happens next to Netflix’s favorite seafaring, ax-waving warriors? The world’s most famous vikings Leif Erikson (Sam Corlett), Harald Hardrada (Leo Suter) and Freydís Eiríksdóttir (Frida Gustavsson) will embark on a final voyage in the hugely popular historical fiction seriesVikings: Valhalla’s third and final season. Will they make it back to Norway alive?
You can now find out, with all eight episodes of the epic viking historical saga being released on Thursday, July 11 – just in time for the weekend. We consider it to be one of thebest Netflix showsand we’re not alone, withseason two’s epic 11th century road tripsitting with a flawless 100% on Rotten Tomatoes so we have high hopes for the third installment.
Sunny (Apple TV Plus)
The latest original sci-fi series onAppleTV Plus is a quirky mystery drama that will tug on your heart strings. Made by A24,Sunnyis one of twonew buddy comediesthat the steamer is releasing, but this one has a darker comedic edge.
It follows a grief-stricken Suzie (Rashida Jones) as she tries to mourn the loss of her husband Masa (Hidetoshi Nishijima) and son Zen (Fares Belkheir) – who both died in a mysterious plane crash – with the help of a domestic robot called Sunny (Joanna Sotomura).
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The first two episodes started streaming on Wednesday, July 10, with new episodes to be released on the same day weekly, and looking at the largely positive reviews rolling in, this one has the potential to be one of thebest Apple TV Plus showsof the year.
The Serpent Queen season 2 (Starz/Hulu)
One of thebest Hulu shows,The Serpent Queenseason two is now available to stream onHulu.
Based on the bookCatherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of Franceby Leonie Frieda, the historical drama follows the life of Queen Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton), who was one of the longest-serving rulers in French history after she married into the 16th-century French court as a 14-year-old orphan. In season two, Catherine de Medici becomes the Queen Regent of France, meanwhile she must try to avoid civil war and contending against Queen Elizabeth I of England (Minnie Driver).
Thecritically acclaimed dramahas a flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, so if you’re wanting to watch a stand-out period drama this weekend thenThe Serpent Queenseason two is a must-see.
Now available to stream on Starz/Hulu in the US, MGM Plus in the UK and Stan in Australia.
Sausage Party: Foodtopia (Prime Video)
Eight-years after the animated movieSausage Party,comes this Prime Video series:Sausage Party: Foodtopia.After standing up against the human race in the first movie, Frank (Seth Rogen) and his friends have now set up a safe haven called “Foodtopia.” But after a huge flood destroys their sanctuary, they are forced to join forces with humans to survive.
Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Edward Norton and Michael Cera all reprise their roles for this R-rated sequel. While we wait to find out ifSausage Party: Foodtopiawould make it onto ourbest Prime Video showslist, it’s ideal if you want some gross-out gags and hilarious idiocy to bring some entertainment to your weekend – just make sure you don’t watch it with kids, despite cartoony appearances…
Vanished into the Night (Netflix)
Vanished into the Nightis another addition to Netflix’s ever-expanding thriller library. This Italian mystery stars Annabelle Wallis and Riccardo Scamarcio as estranged couple Elena and Pietro, whose young children disappear without a trace on the outskirts of Bari, Italy. When the kidnapper demands 150,000 euros for their safe return, Pietro connects with a criminal from his past and embarks on a dangerous mission to save his kids.
Based on the Argentine-Spanish movie7th Floor(Séptimo)by Patxi Amezcua and Alejo Flah, it’s beendescribedas “silly and implausible, but tightly directed by De Maria, whose goal is to hold us in suspense and make us feel all harried and emotional”. So it could be one to put on ourbest Netflix movieslist.
Descendants: The Rise of Red (Disney Plus)
Descendants: Rise of Redis the fourth installment to theDescendantsfranchiseand a spin-off to the previous three movies. After the Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora) ignites a coup on Auradon, her rebellious daughter Red (Kylie Cantrall) and Cinderella’s (Brandy) perfectionist daughter Chloe (Malia Baker) team up and travel back in time to undo the devastating event that led Red’s mother to villainy.
Fronted by a new cast, onecritic said: “a pleasant surprise addition to theDescendantsfranchise, proving it can keep the same messages as the original movies.” With colorful costumes and catchy music, it’s definitely possible this might become one of thebest Disney Plus movies.
Quad Goals (Max)
With all kinds of stories stoking fear of AI right now, you might think that emerging technologies are scary business – but these innovations also have the potential to transform lives.
In the new HBO documentary,Quad Goals,you’ll meet the world’s first all-quadriplegic esports team, which – thanks to the help of a neuro-rehabilitation lab that gives them exoskeleton robotics, adaptive controllers and brain stimulation techniques – are able make their shared dream of competing come true.
Now available to stream on Max in the US only.
For more streaming coverage, check out our guides on thebest Disney Plus movies,best Netflix films,new Prime Video moviesandnew Max films.
Amelia became the Senior Editor for Home Entertainment at TechRadar in the UK in April 2023. With a background of more than eight years in tech and finance publishing, she’s now leading our coverage to bring you a fresh perspective on everything to do with TV and audio. When she’s not tinkering with the latest gadgets and gizmos in the ever-evolving world of home entertainment, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures and travelling.
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