What to Watch This Weekend: The Best New Streaming and Theatrical Releases for Feb. 21-23
As the weekend approaches, a fresh lineup of TV shows and movies hits screens, offering something for every viewer. From high-stakes thrillers to superhero blockbusters, here are the latest must-watch releases for Feb. 21-23.
What to stream this weekend
Netflix leads the pack with Zero Day, a political thriller starring Robert De Niro as former President George Mullen, investigating a global cyberattack.
Nordic noir enthusiasts can dive into The Åre Murders, a Swedish crime drama featuring detective Hanna Ahlander as she unravels a chilling missing person case in a remote town. Meanwhile, Prime Video premieres Reacher Season 3, where Alan Ritchson returns as Jack Reacher, going undercover in Maine.
HBO and Max bring a brand-new episode of The White Lotus on Sunday. Catch up on the premiere and check out the real-life locations in Thailand used for season 3.
Another exciting addition to Disney+ is Win or Lose, Pixar’s first long-form animated series. The show follows a middle school softball team in the lead-up to their championship game, with each episode told from a different character’s perspective. The voice cast includes Will Forte, Rosie Foss, Lil Rel Howery, Melissa Villaseñor, and Rhea Seehorn.
Reality TV fans can tune into Love Is Blind Season 8, as Netflix releases episodes 7-9 on Feb. 21. The hit dating experiment continues with unexpected twists, emotional revelations, and relationship drama as engaged couples navigate the challenges of love before their wedding day.
What’s in theaters this weekend
In theaters, Marvel continues its box office domination with Captain America: Brave New World, where Anthony Mackie takes on his first solo big-screen adventure as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America.
One of the most anticipated horror releases is The Monkey, an adaptation of Stephen King’s chilling short story. The film, led by Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, and Christian Convery, follows two brothers who discover an eerie mechanical monkey that appears to bring death to those around them. As they uncover its sinister history, they must find a way to break its curse before it claims more lives.
Cleaner, starring Daisy Ridley, hits theaters Feb. 21. This Die-Hard-esque action-thriller follows a former assassin-turned-cleaner who is pulled back into the criminal underworld when a powerful syndicate targets her family. As she navigates a web of deceit and danger, she must confront her past while fighting to protect her loved ones.
For a mix of action and comedy, Old Guy (Feb. 21) stars Christoph Waltz as an aging hitman forced out of retirement when a new generation of assassins begins to target him. Combining sharp wit with intense action sequences, the film offers a fresh take on the classic assassin genre, with Waltz delivering a performance full of charm and deadly precision.
