WatchThisFlix — What to Watch This Week (Week of August 21, 2026)
5 Must Watch · 0 Good · 0 Passable · 0 Skip It. New movies and series on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV and more — rated by WatchThisFlix editors. Updated Week of August 21, 2026.
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⭐ Must Watch This Week
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Lenin
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · ZEE5 · IMDb 6.2/10 · · telugu
In a village trapped by generations of bloodshed, a determined young man dares to challenge the traditions fueling an endless cycle of violence. -
Rao Bahadur
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · Netflix · · telugu, hindi
A Telugu psychological dark comedy starring Satyadev as Bhuvanam Ramappa Rao Bahadur — an eccentric 1970s aristocrat who miraculously survives a terminal illness, then retreats int… -
Maa Inti Bangaram
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · JioHotstar · IMDb 7.4/10 · · telugu
Through both her moments of fear and bravery, a woman discovers that embracing her vulnerabilities is as vital to her inner strength as facing challenges head-on. -
Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · Netflix · IMDb 8.2/10 · · english
Never-before-seen footage and survivor accounts trace the 2012 shipwreck of a luxury cruise and the disaster that ensued, in this immersive documentary. -
Peddi
(2026) · ⭐ Must Watch · Netflix · · telugu
In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, A spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rival.
📅 New This Week (Unrated)
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Take a Hike!
(2026) · Netflix · · korean
Four celebrity hiking newbies end up forming a club to tackle Korea's snow‑capped peaks. Can they figure out why on earth people go to the mountains? -
108 Base Hospital Uri
(2026) · JioHotstar · · hindi
Resilient army doctors at 108 Base Hospital, Uri, navigate personal and professional battles whilst saving lives in a conflict-torn zone. -
Don’t Say Good Luck
(2026) · Netflix · · other
Don’t Say Good Luck — streaming on netflix. -
Reacher (Season 4)
(2022) · Amazon Prime Video · IMDb 8.1/10 · · english
Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator, has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher is a drifter, carrying no phone and the barest of essentials as he travels th… -
Cup Bashi
(2026) · Amazon Prime Video · IMDb 8/10 · · marathi
Cup Bashi follows 34-year-old Jitu, whose mother's strict belief in astrology creates a conflict when his prospective bride, Amruta, insists her horoscope must match with her futur… -
Don’t Say Good Luck
(2026) · Netflix · · other
Don’t Say Good Luck — streaming on netflix. -
Vishwanath and Sons
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 8.8/10 · · tamil
Sanjay Vishwanath is an acclaimed professional handgunner in his 40s with a major stake in fame and wealth. When he comes across a woman named Maddy in her 20s, their dynamic poses… -
Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 6.3/10 · · english
Following the highly publicized death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, the investigation continues into the once-iconic aviation giant, uncovering startling new revelations an… -
My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me
(2026) · Netflix · · other
For Olli, one thing is clear: his best friend Matze has obviously been brainwashed by his new girlfriend Rebecca. Her disastrous influence not only jeopardizes their friendship, bu… -
Cocktail 2
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 5.8/10 · · hindi
A vacation in Sicily forces longtime partners Diya and Kunal to question their love and commitment after they reunite with Diya's old friend Ally. -
Samarth
(2024) · OTT · · kannada
Krishna and Megha, who fall in love at first sight, get married and live happily till Megha goes missing. A lookout for Megha eventually uncovers the devastating truth behind the c… -
Aakhari Sawal
(2026) · OTT · · other
Aakhari Sawal — streaming on other. -
Sarvgunn Sampann
(2026) · ZEE5 · · other
Sarvgunn Sampann — streaming on zee5. -
Don’t Say Good Luck
(2026) · Netflix · · other
Don’t Say Good Luck — streaming on netflix. -
Camp Rock 3
(2026) · Disney+ · IMDb 5.9/10 · · english
When Connect 3 loses their opening act for a major reunion tour, they return to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing. As campers vie for the chance to open for th… -
Don't Say Good Luck
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 7.1/10 · · english
Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until she's suddenly facing more drama at home than on the stage. -
This, That, and Everything in Between
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 4.5/10 · · other
A TV writer returns home to her estranged mother, igniting chaos as they navigate painful secrets and the complexities of their dysfunctional family. -
The Traitors: season 2
(1962) · Amazon Prime Video · IMDb 5.8/10 · · english
The cat and mouse game between government agents and a spy ring that has taken secret documents from a plane crash in Germany, not far from an US military research centre. -
My Brilliant Career
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 1/10 · · english
Restless, razor-sharp, and refusing to conform, Sybylla is dead set on writing her own story in an era that expects her to find a man and settle down. -
SEAL Team: Seasons 7
(2017) · Netflix · IMDb 8/10 · · english
Military drama following the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high stakes missions our count… -
A Child of My Own
(2026) · Netflix · · spanish
Desperate for a baby and burdened by family and societal expectations, a woman fakes a pregnancy and gets tangled in a crime. -
This, That and Everything in Between
(2026) · Netflix · · other
A TV writer returns home to her estranged mother, igniting chaos as they navigate painful secrets and the complexities of their dysfunctional family. -
Nando Between Two Worlds - A Sintonia Film
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 3.3/10 · · other
Caught between family life and his obligations to the criminal underworld, Nando faces an impossible choice about where his true loyalties lie. -
MOURINHO
(2026) · Netflix · IMDb 7.7/10 · · english
This trophy-packed, insider-fuelled documentary charts José Mourinho's iconic rise as one of the world's top footballing managers of the most elite clubs. -
Aamchya Ladkya Naik Bai
(2026) · JioHotstar · · other
Aamchya Ladkya Naik Bai — streaming on hotstar. -
Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC Season 18)
(2000) · SonyLIV · IMDb 6.6/10 · · hindi
Hosted by India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest shows is here to entertain millions, change lives and make dreams come true. -
Hustle: Seasons 5
(2026) · JioHotstar · · other
Hustle: Seasons 5 — streaming on hotstar.
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