7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (May 24)

Catch Dune: Part Two, Ferrari, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, and more

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If, for some reason, you denied yourself the privilege of watchingDune: Part Twoin theaters earlier this year, Timothée Chalamet’s sandworm-riding descent into madness is now streaming onMaxin the US. But it’s far from the only new movie to debut on streamers this weekend.

Elsewhere, Michael Mann’s slick automotive thrillerFerraricomes toHulu, whileNetflixsubscribers can enjoy the arrival ofAtlas, a new sci-fi thriller starring Jennifer Lopez and Simu Liu.

Below, we’ve rounded up the biggest new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix,Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend.

Dune: Part Two (Max)

Less than three months after beginning its $700 million theatrical run, Denis Villeneuve’s stunning sci-fi epicDune: Part Twois now streaming on Max in the US (UK viewers will have to wait a little while longer for the film’s debut on Sky).

This star-studded second chapter to the director’s proposedDunetrilogy finds messianic prince Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) joining forces with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen to take revenge against the Harkonnen conspirators who destroyed his family.

Suffice to say,Dune: Part Twois the movie of 2024 so far, having earned rave reviews and reviving interest in Frank Herbert’s vastDuneuniverse (which is set to be explored further in Warner Bros’upcoming Max seriesDune: Prophecy). It’s a shoo-in for a spot on ourbest Max movieslist, and if you haven’t seenDune: Part Twoalready, cancel your weekend plans and right that wrong immediately.

Now available to stream on Max.

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Ferrari (Hulu)

Having debuted on Sky in the UK earlier this year, Michael Mann’s stylish race-car dramaFerrarimakes its US streaming debut on Hulu this weekend.

Set in the summer of 1957, this starry biopic follows legendary racer-turned-entrepreneur Enzo Ferarri (Adam Driver) as wagers the future of his bankruptcy-threatened company on the Mille Miglia, a treacherous 1000-mile race across Italy.

Penélope Cruz, Shailene Woodley and Patrick Dempsey also star inFerrari, which critics described as “an electrifying ride” upon its release in December 2023.

Now available to stream on Hulu.

Atlas (Netflix)

Atlas, the latest CGI-fueled action adventure fromSan Andreasdirector Brad Peyton, is now streaming on Netflix.

This streaming-exclusive feature stars Jennifer Lopez as a gifted data analyst tasked with capturing a renegade AI robot soldier (Simu Liu) who plans on destroying humanity. If the film’s trailer is anything to go by, it’s basicallyiRobotmeetsTitanfall.

Critics have describedAtlasas a “silly Netflix mockbuster”, so while it might not earn a spot on our list of thebest Netflix movies, it sounds like the film could be a good way to switch your brain off this weekend.

Now available to stream on Netflix.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (Netflix)

If you were one of the few people to catch all five seasons ofJurassic World: Camp Cretaceouson Netflix, you’ll be glad to hear that a sequel series,Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, has now landed on the world’sbest streaming service.

This animated sci-fi adventure – which is set six years after the finale ofCamp Cretaceous– sees the reunited Nublar Six embroiled in a deadly conspiracy that could spell the end for both dinosaurs and humanity.

Chaos Theoryis billed as a family-friendly show, but long-timeJurassic Parkfans will surely find plenty of lore-expanding drama to enjoy here.

Now available to stream on Netflix.

Tires (Netflix)

If you’re looking for an off-beat workplace comedy to enjoy this weekend, new Netflix seriesTirescould be worth a try.

Self-funded by US comedian Shane Gillis, this quickfire sitcom follows a hapless auto shop manager (Steve Gerben) as he strives to improve customer service and drive profits, all while keeping his troublemaking cousin (played by Gillis himself) in line.

Critics have describedTiresas a “middle finger to wokeness”, which makes the show sound like a perfect fit for existing Shane Gillis fans.

Now available to stream on Netflix.

Now available to stream on Netflix.

The Blue Angels (Prime Video)

If, like everyone else, you enjoyedTop Gun: Maverickand can’t wait for its (inevitable) sequel, newAmazondocumentaryThe Blue Angelscould help tide you over.

Produced by director J.J. Abrams andMaverickstar Glen Powell, this made-for-IMAX feature chronicles a year with the US Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron, from selection through to show season via months of challenging training.

Now available to stream on Prime Video.

The Beach Boys (Disney Plus)

Disney has a real taste for music documentaries at the minute, and the latest retrospective to hit Disney Plus isThe Beach Boys.

Through never-before-seen footage and interviews with The Beach Boys themselves, this feature-length film traces the titular band’s journey from humble California beginnings to their unprecedented domination of global music charts throughout the 1960s.

Critics have described Disney’sThe Beach Boysas “heartfelt” and “entertaining”, though the documentary supposedly ignores the darker side of the band’s success story.

Now available to stream on Disney Plus.

For more streaming coverage, check out our guides on thebest Disney Plus movies,best Netflix films,new Prime Video moviesandnew Max films.

Axel is TechRadar’s UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site’s Mobile Computing vertical. Having previously written for publications including Esquire and FourFourTwo, Axel is well-versed in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and his coverage extends from general reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion. 

Axel studied for a degree in English Literature at the University of Warwick before joining TechRadar in 2020, where he then earned an NCTJ qualification as part of the company’s inaugural digital training scheme.

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