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With <\/span>Prime Video<\/a>, <\/span>Hulu<\/a>, <\/span>Disney+<\/a>, <\/span>Max<\/a>\u00a0(formerly HBO Max), <\/span>Apple TV+<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Paramount+<\/a>, <\/span>Netflix<\/a>, <\/span>Peacock<\/a>, Starz\u00a0and even more <\/span>streaming services<\/a>, there\u2019s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch in your free time. However, sometimes, the sheer amount of great films and television shows available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to aimless scrolling.<\/span><\/p>\n Scroll no more! To help you out, we’ve rounded up the best movies and TV shows to <\/span>stream this week<\/a>, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites, <\/span>book-to-screen adaptations<\/a> and more. For starters, Kevin Hart is bringing another hilarious action film to Prime Video and will be joined by John Cena, Ben Schwartz and Paula Pell.<\/span><\/p>\n There are plenty more new options in store to stream this week \u2014 many of which are fascinating documentaries. Oscar-winning director Ron Howard is bringing a biography to streaming about the achievements of one of the most innovative men in entertainment: Jim Henson. Country music star Lainey Wilson is offering fans a peek into her life with a doc-style special. Plus, others are covering recent events including the crash of one of the fastest-growing subscription services, MoviePass, and another about TikTok dancers trapped in a management company that many on the outside see as a cult.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s time to make your weekly streaming plans. Here are this week’s best TV shows and movies to stream.<\/span><\/p>\n ET, CBS, SHOWTIME, Nickelodeon and Paramount<\/span><\/em>+<\/span>\u00a0are subsidiaries of Paramount.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Kermit the Frog, <\/span>Sesame Street<\/span><\/em>, <\/span>Labyrinth <\/span><\/em>and <\/span>Fraggle Rock<\/span><\/em> are just a handful of the iconic creations dreamed up by visionary puppeteer Jim Henson. Award-winning director <\/span>Ron Howard<\/a> teamed up with Disney+ to tell the story of Jim Henson’s impact on the industry and world. Featuring interviews from Jim Henson himself and those impacted by his work \u2014 including <\/span>Rita Moreno<\/a> and <\/span>Jennifer Connelly<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0this documentary gives an insightful look into his work and life. It premieres on Disney+ on May 31.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Disney+<\/a><\/p>\n An action-packed film full of comedic geniuses \u2014 including <\/span>Kevin Hart<\/a>, <\/span>John Cena<\/a>, <\/span>Ben Schwartz<\/a> and Paula Pell \u2014 is one you’ll want to add to your weekend movie night line-up. In the film, Hart (who plays himself) finds that he has been kidnapped for an evil revenge scheme. He must do everything he can to survive and enlist the help of those around him. The film premieres on Prime Video on May 30.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Prime Video<\/a><\/p>\n One of the biggest names in country music right now, <\/span>Lainey Wilson<\/a>, is giving fans a glimpse inside her life in the ABC special <\/span>Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country<\/span><\/em>. The showcase is said to give viewers an intimate look behind the scenes of her life and shows, with interviews from the sensational star and those closest to her. The special premieres on Hulu on May 29.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Hulu<\/a><\/p>\n MoviePass, a company built to give customers nearly unlimited access to the movies for an affordable monthly fee, was an instant success and one of the fastest-growing subscription services since Spotify. Despite the popularity, MoviePass eventually filed for bankruptcy, losing $150 million in 2017 alone. <\/span>MoviePass, MovieCrash<\/span><\/em> documents what led to the demise of this popular service. The documentary begins streaming on Max on May 29 at 9:00 p.m. ET.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Max<\/a><\/p>\n Netflix explores the social media dancers who were part of the 7M management company associated with a church. Viewers will see interviews from family members trying to get their loved ones out of the group and past members rebuilding their lives after leaving. The three-part documentary series <\/span>Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult <\/span><\/em>premieres on Netflix on May 29.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n The sand-covered planet of Arrakis came to life in\u00a0<\/span>Dune: Part One<\/em><\/a>, which was first released in October 2021. Now fans can stream\u00a0<\/span>Dune: Part Two<\/a><\/em>\u00a0on Max as of May 21.\u00a0<\/span>Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Zendaya<\/a>\u00a0reprise their roles as main characters Paul Atreides and Chani. There was already serious talent in the first film, like\u00a0<\/span>Rebecca Ferguson<\/a>\u00a0as Lady Jessica Atreides, and there are plenty more stars in the second film, including\u00a0<\/span>Austin Butler<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Florence Pugh<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Christopher Walken<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Max<\/a><\/p>\n “Have the Kardashians slowed down? No,” says <\/span>Khloe Kardashian<\/a> in the season 5 trailer for <\/span>The Kardashians<\/span><\/em>. Based on the snippets in the two-minute trailer, she isn’t lying. This season looks like it will be filled with family drama, health scares and endless entertainment from the influential family. <\/span>The Kardashians<\/span><\/em> premiered on Hulu on Thursday, May 23.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Hulu<\/a><\/p>\n Liverpool had The Beatles, and the States had the just-as-iconic Beach Boys. The band, made up of five members \u2014 three brothers \u2014 rose to fame in the 1960s with their revolutionary harmonious songs. This new documentary, <\/span>The Beach Boys<\/span><\/em>, includes never-before-seen footage celebrating the band along with new interviews from all the members of the band: Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston. The documentary began streaming on Disney+ on May 24.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Disney+<\/a><\/p>\n Data analyst Atlas Shepherd (<\/span>Jennifer Lopez<\/a>) is enlisted to help search for a robot (<\/span>Simu Liu<\/a>) on the run. While she has always been distrustful of the new technology, she must now put her life in the hands of a power suit operated by AI to stay alive and save the world. The science fiction film, which also stars <\/span>Sterling K. Brown<\/a>, premiered on Netflix on Friday, May 24.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n What’s now an iconic music festival, Lollapalooza started out as an alternative rock touring event in the early 1990s by Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction. Paramount+’s new documentary <\/span>LOLLA: The Story of Lollapalooza <\/span><\/em>details these early years with footage of stars performing and interviews with artists who’ve graced the festival’s stage, including <\/span>Ice-T<\/a> and <\/span>Chance the Rapper<\/a>. The three-part documentary began streaming on Paramount+ on May 21.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Paramount+<\/a><\/p>\n Delivered in two parts, <\/span>Bridgerton<\/span><\/em> season 3 focuses on Penelope Featherington’s (<\/span>Nicola Coughlan<\/a>) quest to snag a husband. Penelope finds herself striking out with eligible bachelors, but Colin Bridgerton (<\/span>Luke Newton<\/a>) offers his help to make her more confident. When his advice works a little too well and she has the attention of a respectable suitor, Colin begins to realize he has feelings for Penelope. Part one of <\/span>Bridgerton<\/span><\/em> season 3 premiered on Netflix on May 16.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n In season 9 of <\/span>RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars<\/span><\/em>, iconic queens will compete for the Drag Race Hall of Fame and a donation to their charity of choice. Watch as RuPaul royalty \u2014 \u00a0including Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Shannel, Roxxxy Andrews and Gottmik \u2014 sashay down the runway once again. The new season premiered on Paramount+ on May 17 along with <\/span>RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked<\/span><\/em> (Season 6) for a behind-the-scenes look.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Paramount+<\/a><\/p>\n When a novelist is told his stories aren’t “Black” enough, he writes an outlandish book filled with offensive stereotypes to please his editor. When the book becomes an unlikely hit, he finds himself in over his head as part of the establishment he hates. The Oscar-winning film for best adapted screenplay, <\/span>American Fiction<\/span><\/em> began streaming on Prime Video on May 14.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Prime Video<\/a><\/p>\n Based on a true story, <\/span>The Big Cigar<\/span><\/em> gives audiences a look into the Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton’s daring escape to Cuba. When the FBI sets its sights on Newton, Bert Schneider \u2014 a Hollywood producer \u2014 comes to his aid. Putting on a fake movie production as a decoy, Schneider gives Newton an opportunity to flee the country. Watch it all go down by watching the limited series streaming on Apple TV+ now.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Apple TV+<\/a><\/p>\nJim Henson: Idea Man<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
Die Hart 2: Die Harter<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
MoviePass, MovieCrash<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
Dune: Part 2<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
The Kardashians<\/span><\/em> (Season 5)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Beach Boys<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
Atlas<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
LOLLA: The Story of Lollapalooza<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
Bridgerton<\/span><\/em> (Season 3)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars<\/span><\/em> (Season 9)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
American Fiction<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
The Big Cigar<\/span><\/em> (Limited Series)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Killing Kind<\/span><\/em> (Season 1)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n