Five must-watch new releases on streaming platforms this weekend

The advent of streaming services has had many benefits for audiences. Yet one of the most significant downsides to streaming is navigating the overwhelming number of options available. You’ve probably spent hours scrolling aimlessly, trying to find something worth watching.

To save you the trouble, here are five fresh releases across genres—thriller, comedy, action, and more—that you can dive into this weekend.

Cross, Amazon Prime

In this gripping Amazon Prime thriller, Aldis Hodge stars as Alex Cross, James Patterson’s iconic detective. The story follows Cross, a decorated homicide detective and forensic psychologist who faces a sadistic serial killer. Cross and his partner, John Sampson, must track a sadistic serial killer while contending with a dangerous threat from Cross’s past.

Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, Netflix

Netflix’s hit Indian thriller Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein is back with a gripping second season, picking up where the shocking season 1 finale left off. The story follows an ordinary man trapped in a web of obsession and danger, pursued by the ruthless daughter of the town’s most powerful gangster.

Starring Tahir Raj Bhasin, Shweta Tripathi, and Anchal Singh, the first season ended at a cliffhanger, and the second season promises to be intense.

A Man on the Inside, Netflix

Ted Danson brings his signature charm to this Netflix comedy. He plays a retired professor turned unlikely undercover investigator. When a private investigator recruits him to infiltrate a quirky San Francisco retirement home, hilarity ensues.

Devara, Netflix

If you love high-octane, larger-than-life action, this Indian Telugu blockbuster is for you. What begins as a personal vendetta between two village chieftains explodes into a violent power struggle over arms smuggling, threatening to engulf the entire region in chaos.

The film features a powerhouse cast, including Telugu superstar N.T Rama Rao Jr. and Bollywood heavyweights Saif Ali Khan and Jahnvi Kapoor.

The Helicopter Heist, Netflix

This gripping Netflix drama revisits one of Sweden’s most daring heists—a robbery that stunned the nation. The story follows two childhood friends evolving from petty crimes to masterminding Sweden’s largest heist, testing their loyalty and ambition.

The story is based on Jonas Bonnier's 2017 novel about the Västberga helicopter robbery.