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11 Shows and Movies to Watch This Weekend, Recommended by Our Editors

From ‘Alien: Romulus’ to ‘Jackpot!’

What to Watch this weekend
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With all the streaming services out there and everyone hyping up the latest releases, it's like info overload, right? I mean, just because something's trending or on lists like Netflix’s most-viewed titles doesn't mean it's always worth a view. So, how do you sift through it all?

Don't worry, I've got your back! I've scoured through the chaos to find the shows and movies that are totally worth your time this week. Whether you're into binge-worthy series or killer films, these picks are legit and will definitely keep you entertained. Say goodbye to the scroll fatigue of the past with these selections on Netflix (Emily in Paris), Apple TV+ (Bad Monkey) and more.

From Alien: Romulus to Bel-Air, here’s what to watch this weekend.

1. Emily in Paris

  • Rating: PG-13
  • Number of seasons: 4

After Camille calls off the wedding, Emily (Lily Collins) finds herself caught between her lingering feelings for Gabriel, who is now expecting a baby with his ex, and the charming Alfie, who fears her connection with Gabriel. Not to mention she’s juggling her job at a new Parisian marketing agency. Find out what’s next for our fav characters across the pond. Part 1 of season 4 drops today.

2. Bel-Air

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 3

Finally, season 3 of Bel-Air has arrived. School's out, and Will (Jabari Banks) is living his best life in Bel-Air. Hilary (Coco Jones) and LaMarcus are about to hit some wild bumps in their love story and Ashley's (Akira Akbar) about to have her first real crush just before starting high school. Plus, Geoffrey’s past from London is about to get a bit too real.

3. Alien: Romulus

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 119

Space explorers stumble upon the universe's most terrifying creature while scavenging a sketchy, abandoned space station in this new horror, sci-if thriller.

*Only showing in theaters

4. The Union

  • Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 107 minutes

Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry team up in this action flick where a regular New Jersey construction dude gets thrown into the spy game after his old high school crush ropes him into a wild espionage mission.

5. Bad Monkey

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 56 minutes

Based on Carl Hiaasen's bestselling novel, Bad Monkey follows Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), a Miami cop-turned-health inspector in the Keys. When a tourist's arm washes ashore, Yancy sees a chance to get reinstated by solving the murder—if he can navigate a wacky cast of Floridians and a seriously troublesome monkey.

6. Jackpot!

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 106 minutes

In a wild twist, California's new "Grand Lottery" is all about scoring big money, but with a deadly catch: you’ve got to kill the winner before sundown to claim the prize. Katie Kim (Awkwafina) accidentally wins and now has to survive with the help of Noel Cassidy (John Cena), a rookie lottery protection agent, while fending off a rival (Simu Liu) who’s after her too. This action-comedy was directed by Paul Feig and written by Rob Yescombe.

7. The Tyrant

  • Rating: N/A
  • Number of seasons 1

This thriller kicks off when the U.S. discovers South Korea's hush-hush virus project and demands they pull the plug. But things go sideways when a pro assassin nabs the virus, and now a U.S. agent is in a high-stakes chase to get it back.

8. Daughters

  • Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 102

Four young girls are gearing up for a one-of-a-kind Daddy Daughter Dance with their dads, who are currently incarcerated. It's all part of a special fatherhood program at a jail in Washington, D.C., bringing a bit of love and connection in an unexpected place.

9. American Murder: Laci Peterson

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 1

The chilling disappearance and murder of Laci Peterson back in 2002 had everyone shook. Her husband, Scott Peterson, got convicted, but he’s still sticking to his innocence story. Now, 20 years later, they're diving back into this infamous case, with Laci's mom and friends finally breaking their silence.

10. Dance Moms: A New Era

  • Rating: Unknown
  • Number of season: 1

The iconic reality TV series Dance Moms is back with its latest reboot, Dance Moms: A New Era. This revamped version introduces a whole new dynamic with a fresh coach, a new roster of young dancers and all the mama drama you could hope for.

11. The Umbrella Academy

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 4

Will these superhero siblings solve the mystery of their father’s murder and be able to stop the apocalypse? Find out how it all ends in the fourth and final season of The Umbrella Academy, starring Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya and Colm Feore. Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally and David Cross also join the final season. 

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