Whats new to streaming this week? (June 5, 2026)
Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that’s before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!
Don’t be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We’ve got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you’re seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we’ve got you covered there, too.
15. Michael Jackson: The Verdict
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael was criticized for moonwalking away from the criminal allegations and scandal that touched the singer’s later life. Now Netflix delves into the 2005 criminal trial with a three-part documentary series from David Herman, who previously produced the streamer’s true-crime doc series Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story.
At the time of his arrest, Jackson was the globally acclaimed King of Pop. Then came the allegations of child molestation, which challenged the image of the Neverland Ranch owner. According to the L.A. Times, Michael Jackson: The Verdict will look into the case through interviews with defense attorneys, prosecutors, and journalists who covered the trial at the time. Was Jackson a serial sexual predator? Was he falsely accused for a payout? It’s a question fans still face. Will this doc change your mind? — K.P.
How to watch: Michael Jackson: The Verdict is now streaming on Netflix.
14. Office Romance
Jennifer Lopez and Ted Lasso‘s Brett Goldstein team up for a workplace rom-com with a raunchy edge. She’s a non-nonsense airline CEO who’s being threatened by a rival company. He’s the English lawyer, who might be socially awkward in the office but is a shark in the deposition room. Of course, an “office romance” between the two could threaten both of their reputations, and even their careers. But is their blossoming attraction one they can resist?
Written by Goldstein and Joe Kelly, this rom-com plays with a culture clash between the U.S. and UK, as well as dabbling in some bawdy jokes. While Lopez and Goldstein are glossy love interests, they have little chemistry. However, the supporting cast, which includes Betty Gilpin, Amy Sedaris, and Tony Hale, brings in some levity through kooky characters. — K.P.
Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Amy Sedaris, Tony Hale, and Bradley Whitford
How to watch: Office Romance debuts on Netflix on June 5.
13. Earth, Wind & Fire (To be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World)
Do you re-mem-bah … that Earth, Wind & Fire has a story much bigger than their enduring ’70s disco floor-filler “September”? Questlove’s new HBO documentary journeys through the evolution of one of the best damn bands on the planet — and if you’re not turning up “In the Stone” right now, hard recommend.
The film heads back to Earth, Wind & Fire’s early days in Chicago, when the late and legendary Maurice White put the band together, then runs through a glittering career of Grammy wins, 90 million albums sold, a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and live performances that blew audiences away. However, Questlove also promises to delve further into White’s need to fuse spirituality and philosophy with the band’s particular brand of disco, funk, jazz, soul, and R&B, and his strained relationship with the band. Expect interviews with Earth, Wind & Fire bassist Verdine White, singer Philip Bailey, and percussionist Ralph Johnson, as well as former band members, managers, family, music historians, authors, and musicians including Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, H.E.R., and Flea. — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor
How to watch: Earth, Wind & Fire (To be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World) debuts on HBO on June 7.
12. Keeper
Osgood Perkins delivered a double whammy to horror fans this year, offering not only his wild adaptation of Stephen King’s The Monkey, but also the original horror film Keeper.
Tatiana Maslany stars in this trippy thriller as a painter who reluctantly agrees to go on a weekend getaway to the family cabin of her boyfriend, Malcolm (Rossif Sutherland). But shortly after they arrive, she senses something is just off. Maybe it’s the creepy cousin (Birkett Turton) who drops by with a bored party girl (Eden Weiss). Perhaps it’s the strange chocolate cake that just appears on a table, inviting yet off-putting. Where this story — from Dangerous Animals screenwriter Nick Lepard — will go is impossible to predict. But that’s part of the fun.* — K.P.
Starring: Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, Birkett Turton, and Eden Weiss
How to watch: Keeper comes to Hulu on June 5.
11. Kneecap
Capturing the rebelliousness of the Irish hip-hop group for which it’s named, Kneecap is a raucous and hilarious origin story starring Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, and DJ Próvaí themselves. It’s a bold move from director/writer Richard Peppiatt, but one that pays off big as the band’s charisma translates to the big screen.
Forget those doggedly dramatic, respectful movies about a musician’s life and times. Kneecap‘s tale is one of sex, hard drugs, boneheaded decisions, and bangin’ tracks that sparked a cultural resurrection — specifically, helping to preserve the Irish language. As I cheered in my review, “Peppiatt has done a superb job of not only shaking off the oh-so-serious shackles that are musician biopic conventions but also enthusiastically embracing the hip-hop energy of his subjects, allowing them to be both the stars and fuel of their story, propelling them to a climax that deserves its rowdy encore across the credits.
“Simply put, Kneecap is sensational, silly, sharp, and ultimately sublime.”* — K.P.
Starring: Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí
How to watch: Kneecap is now streaming on Hulu.
10. Poor Things
Our favorite film of 2023, Poor Things offered a Frankenstein makeover full of whimsy, wonder, weirdness, and unapologetic horniness. Based on Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel of the same name, Poor Things‘ resurrected corpse is the beguiling Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), who has a grown woman’s body, a child’s mind, and a ravenous desire to know the world. This makes her more than her mad scientist/father figure (Willem Dafoe) can handle. So, off she goes on a globe-trekking fling with a devil-may-care — but hot-as-hell — rogue, played by Mark Ruffalo with a winsome gusto.
Created by The Favourite‘s writer (Tony McNamara) and director (Yorgos Lanthimos), Poor Things is mercilessly witty while unfurling a tale of human discovery and inhumane realities. A behind-the-scenes team of remarkable artists fills every frame with something beautiful and repulsive, be it costumes whose colors refer to gross anatomy or set designs that are comically phallic. As I wrote in our full review, “Poor Things is an awe-striking visual feast that satisfies the eyes, tantalizes the loins, and feeds the soul.”* — K.P.
Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, and Jerrod Carmichael
How to watch: Poor Things comes to Netflix on June 7.
9. Not Suitable for Work
With Never Have I Ever, Mindy Kaling portrayed the perils of high school. With The Sex Lives of College Girls, she dove into the chaos of finding yourself in college. Her new project, Not Suitable for Work, examines yet another defining life stage: your early twenties. Co-created with showrunner Charlie Grandy, Not Suitable for Work follows five work-obsessed twentysomethings as they hunt for professional success — and a personal life, if time allows — in Manhattan’s Murray Hill neighborhood.* — B.E.
Starring: Ella Hunt, Avantika, Will Angus, Jack Martin, Nicholas Duvernay, and Jay Ellis
How to watch: Not Suitable for Work is now streaming on Hulu.
8. Legend of Vox Machina, Season 4
Season 3 of The Legend of Vox Machina ended with the titular crew scattering to the winds in search of their own individual goals. But a year later, in Season 4, the call of adventure (and the threat of a growing death cult) will bring them back together.
Every season of The Legend of Vox Machina has grown darker and stronger, and Season 4 looks to be no exception. This time around, Critical Role’s bawdy bands of heroes will come face to face with their most dangerous foe yet: the Whispered One, also known as Vecna in Dungeons & Dragons. (And yes, he’s very different from Stranger Things‘ version.) Don’t expect Season 4 to be all doom and gloom, though. It will also feature Critical Role fan-favorites like Taryon Darrington (voiced by Wayne Brady) and his mechanical servant Doty, who are bound to bring some laughs to the fight for Exandria.* — B.E.
Starring: Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Travis Willingham, Wayne Brady, Kevin Michael Richardson, Debra Wilson, and Tom Cardy
How to watch: Legend of Vox Machina, Season 4 is now streaming on Prime Video.
7. Cape Fear
Who’s ready for a remake? Apple TV reimagines Martin Scorsese’s 1991 film Cape Fear, itself a remake of the 1962 film of the same name. The series centers on married attorney couple Anna and Tom Bowden (Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson), who are about to face a vengeful reckoning from Max Cady (Javier Bardem), the killer they put behind bars. Will the series live up to its source material? Or, at the very least, The Simpsons‘ “Cape Feare” episode?* — B.E.
Starring: Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, Javier Bardem, Joe Anders, Lily Collias, Malia Pyles, and Anna Baryshnikov
How to watch: Cape Fear premieres on Apple TV on June 5.
6. Pillion
This week, treat yourself to “dom-com” Pillion, the tremendous debut feature from director Harry Lighton. Harry Melling stars as meek parking attendant Colin, who embarks on a BDSM relationship with domineering bike gang leader Ray (Alexander Skarsgård). While their dynamic is unconventional to onlookers, it offers up heaps of self-discovery and enjoyment for Colin as he dips his toes into this world.
In his review out of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Mashable contributor Siddhant Adlakha praised the film, saying, “Lighton’s electric, modern-day British drama explores a master-slave relationship that’s as upsetting as it is invigorating. Led by a pair of fine-tuned performances from Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling, the movie walks a fragile tonal tightrope with remarkable flair, resulting in one of the finest (and most crowd-pleasing) experiences at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.”* — B.E.
Starring: Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård, Douglas Hodge, and Lesley Sharp
How to watch: Pillion comes to HBO Max on June 5.
5. Hoppers
Pixar’s Hoppers is an uproarious riff on Avatar, only instead of humans zapping their consciousness into nine-foot-tall blue alien bodies, they’re zapping their consciousness into robot animal bodies to get closer to wildlife. When animal lover Mabel Tanaka (voiced by Piper Curda) gets her hands on this technology, she uses it to try to save a local glade from her town’s greedy mayor (voiced by Jon Hamm). Along the way, she’ll befriend a beaver king (voiced by Bobby Moynihan), start an animal rebellion, and cause more chaos than she could have ever bargained for.
Bursting with charming animation and sweet friendships, Hoppers is Pixar’s strongest original film in years. What really takes it over the edge is its astounding third act, which goes to some wonderfully weird (and sometimes even downright frightening) places. In my review, I called it Pixar’s “most unhinged film yet,” and I mean that as the highest of compliments.* — B.E.
Starring: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco, Eduardo Franco, Aparna Nancherla, Sam Richardson, Ego Nwodim, and Meryl Streep
How to watch: Hoppers debuts on Disney+ on June 3.
4. The 79th Tony Awards
It’s the most exciting time of year for Broadway fans, as The American Theater Wing presents the Tony Awards, celebrating the best plays and musicals of the year.
Among the nominated productions are Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Schmigadoon, Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York, The Lost Boys, Every Brilliant Thing, Giant, and Dog Day Afternoon. This means the show, hosted by P!nk, will be stuffed with stars and teary-eyed speeches. Plus, all the nominated musicals will be offering a nationally televised taste of what they’re doing on the Great White Way, as each of these shows will perform one of their numbers live. Jellicle Cats, Celine Dion, and vampires — oh my! — K.P.
How to watch: The Tony Awards will air live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (8-11 p.m. ET/5-8 p.m. PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S., preceded by Act One on Pluto TV.
3. Hokum
Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy previously bestowed upon horror fans the folk-flavored terror of Caveat and Oddity. Now he’s teamed with Adam Scott for Hokum, which was so scary that I screamed myself hoarse at its SXSW premiere.
Scott stars as a misanthropic novelist named Ohm Bauman, who’s flown to a remote Irish hotel to spread the ashes of his parents, who’d honeymooned there decades before. But amid this grim task, he stumbles upon a local legend about a vicious witch who’s still said to haunt the hotel. In my review, I called Hokum “a seriously scary masterpiece,” explaining, “It’s a nerve-shredding, bone-rattling, scream-pulling good time, and an absolute blast to see in a theater. Don’t miss it.”* — K.P.
Starring: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Michael Patric, Will O’Connell, Brendan Conroy, and Austin Amelio
How to watch: Hokum is available to rent or buy on Prime Video.
2. Is God Is
Playwright Aleshea Harris adapts her award-winning play Is God Is into a scorching directorial debut. Twin sisters (Kara Young and Mallori Johnson) go on a twisted road trip in search of the father that left them for dead when they were children. Along the way, they’ll be forced to reckon with their family’s secrets, their parents’ complexities, and their own deep differences.
As you can see from the trailer, Harris’ translation of her play is visually dynamic and studded with stars. Trust us. You’ll want to see this on the big screen.* — K.P.
Starring: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Erika Alexander, Mykelti Williamson, Josiah Cross, Vivica A. Fox, and Sterling K. Brown
How to watch: Is God Is is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video.
Best of streaming this week: The Vampire Lestat
AMC+’s killer Interview With the Vampire series returns this Sunday with Season 3, titled The Vampire Lestat.
Showrunner Rolin Jones tackles the setup of Anne Rice’s second novel in her Vampire Chronicles, wherein the Brat Prince becomes a rock star. What does this mean for Louis, Daniel, and Armand? Well, Lestat uses his songs to spill the secrets of vampirism and spill the tea on his side of what went down with all of the above. Without spoilers, I can tell you this season is absolutely outrageous and way off-book. So, my dear readers, prepare to be shocked, as Lestat’s relationship with Gabrielle is just the beginning. — K.P.
Starring: Sam Reid, Jennifer Ehle, Jacob Anderson, Eric Bogosian, Assad Zaman, and Delainey Hayles
How to watch: The Vampire Lestat premieres on AMC and AMC+ on June 7, with new episodes each Sunday.
(*) denotes a blurb came from a prior list.
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